1 00:00:14,833 --> 00:00:18,333 Good morning, everyone did it a 9:04 and I would like to call this meeting of the commissioners court order. 2 00:00:23,866 --> 00:00:23,866 commissioner, baucom. So I will let commissioner rose 3 00:00:31,466 --> 00:00:31,466 introduced piers. >> it is my honor to introduce 4 00:00:36,000 --> 00:00:37,966 reverend eleanor l. Colvin, the senior pass there of westbury united methodist church. She made history as being 5 00:00:43,300 --> 00:00:46,733 appointed as senior pass there of westbury and she is a fourth-generation methodist and she is a houston native, a 6 00:00:52,500 --> 00:00:52,500 graduate of texas a&m and a masters in fine arts at the 7 00:00:56,533 --> 00:00:56,533 university of houston and a masters at the seminary in dc 8 00:01:03,000 --> 00:01:06,366 she lives out her faith in action and inspires actions those others to do the same. It is so moving that your churc 9 00:01:13,266 --> 00:01:16,733 is celebrating the 70th anniversary or last year celebrated its 70th anniversary and is our privileg 10 00:01:19,733 --> 00:01:21,800 to partner with you. The proclamation and during pride month and throughout the year, westberry umc continues t 11 00:01:29,300 --> 00:01:32,866 model what it means to show compassion and peace and love. So thank you for joining us today at commissioners court an 12 00:01:38,700 --> 00:01:38,700 for your service to the residents of harris county so 13 00:01:49,866 --> 00:01:49,866 thanks for being history maker and it is more loving and 14 00:01:55,933 --> 00:01:55,933 compassionate and just. Thank you for the invitation to 15 00:02:05,166 --> 00:02:05,166 be here today. Let us pray. 16 00:02:10,133 --> 00:02:10,133 god of love, we give you thanks for the gift of a new day give 17 00:02:15,033 --> 00:02:15,033 you thanks for the joy of being your children and for the 18 00:02:19,300 --> 00:02:19,300 privilege to partner with you s that your kingdom might come on 19 00:02:23,700 --> 00:02:23,700 earth as it is in heaven and fo the privilege of serving you so 20 00:02:29,433 --> 00:02:29,433 that others might come to know love of god and love of neighbor 21 00:02:34,633 --> 00:02:34,633 . We seek you this day. 22 00:02:40,333 --> 00:02:40,333 kronos with the wisdom for the work of the day. 23 00:02:46,333 --> 00:02:50,300 give us the insight to know whe to speak and to know when to be silent and help us to listen well, advocate well, give us 24 00:02:58,433 --> 00:02:58,433 your wisdom from on high god of justice, have your way in this 25 00:03:05,933 --> 00:03:05,933 court, this day boot your words teaches us to seek the welfare 26 00:03:11,333 --> 00:03:14,366 of the city for it in its welfare we will find our own prosperity. Help us to seek what is best fo 27 00:03:18,900 --> 00:03:18,900 the county. Help us to seek what is best fo 28 00:03:24,500 --> 00:03:24,500 all residents of the county and those with great means and thos 29 00:03:30,566 --> 00:03:30,566 pressed into the margins and al residents in between, lord god. 30 00:03:35,566 --> 00:03:35,566 god of justice, remind us that we are inextricably tied 31 00:03:39,800 --> 00:03:39,800 together in a web of mutuality and what impacts one, impacts 32 00:03:46,833 --> 00:03:46,833 another so help us to bear one another's burden this day. 33 00:03:52,366 --> 00:03:52,366 we have an agenda for the day but we are open to your agenda. 34 00:04:01,333 --> 00:04:01,333 may it be so respectful of the many names by which people pray 35 00:04:06,533 --> 00:04:06,533 to you all over the world and I pray in the name of jesus the 36 00:04:12,333 --> 00:04:15,633 christ, amen. >> thank you. >> thank you so much and welcome . 37 00:04:19,400 --> 00:04:19,400 we will not recite the pledge. I pledge allegiance to the flg 38 00:04:32,200 --> 00:04:34,666 of the united states of america and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Honor the texas flag. 39 00:04:38,666 --> 00:04:42,633 I pledge allegiance o thee, texas, one state under god, one and indivisible. >> before we get started I want 40 00:04:53,033 --> 00:04:53,033 to take a moment to recognize the start of the fifa world cup 41 00:05:02,000 --> 00:05:02,000 . That is very exciting. 42 00:05:06,966 --> 00:05:09,566 I have one at the fan fest so I is a big deal and we are all wearing our fifa pins. Hits a one on lifetime 43 00:05:20,133 --> 00:05:20,133 experience. Billions of people around the 44 00:05:26,000 --> 00:05:28,866 world would dream to be in the position we are to be hosting world cup. Commissioner ellis will be 45 00:05:36,000 --> 00:05:36,000 joining virtually. We will have a lunch recess 46 00:05:41,400 --> 00:05:41,400 between 1-130 since we have thi tight overlapping timeline and 47 00:05:48,333 --> 00:05:48,333 I've requested a break between 3 -4 because people lose court 48 00:05:53,533 --> 00:05:53,533 during that time. It is a privilege to honor the 49 00:06:02,466 --> 00:06:02,466 dean of the rice school of business and has taken it to 50 00:06:06,500 --> 00:06:06,500 incredible heights in terms of enrollment and prestige and he' 51 00:06:11,900 --> 00:06:11,900 he so good these been recruited to be its next president and 52 00:06:16,433 --> 00:06:16,433 sole if you would join us here at the microphone, I will reach 53 00:06:24,333 --> 00:06:24,333 your resolution and that I know you have a proclamation as well. 54 00:06:29,333 --> 00:06:29,333 so thank you for accommodating this personal privilege and you 55 00:06:33,533 --> 00:06:33,533 can imagine he is very busy managing his current roll in th 56 00:06:39,266 --> 00:06:39,266 future point so. Were as he's been named the 15 57 00:06:46,166 --> 00:06:49,900 th president university, a distinguished institution of higher learning. He's a respected economist and 58 00:06:53,033 --> 00:06:53,033 scholar and academic leader, jones graduate school of 59 00:06:57,566 --> 00:07:01,266 business and has led significan growth in business throughout his career he expands access to quality education and leadershi 60 00:07:08,066 --> 00:07:08,066 in the program and fostering students to lead in the global 61 00:07:12,933 --> 00:07:12,933 economy. During his leadership, price 62 00:07:18,166 --> 00:07:20,233 business expanded enrollment an increased faculty strengthen th development of new student success and opportunity. 63 00:07:26,166 --> 00:07:26,166 his appointment as president of wake forest university reflects 64 00:07:30,300 --> 00:07:30,300 his exceptional record, visionary leadership and 65 00:07:34,466 --> 00:07:35,700 dedication to institutional excellence and brings us great pride even though we lose you, brings us great pride to see yo 66 00:07:42,266 --> 00:07:43,900 as the president of wake forest and they are so lucky to have you. We are going to miss you here 67 00:07:47,933 --> 00:07:47,933 two that end, I do hereby designate june 11, 2026, being 68 00:07:56,700 --> 00:07:56,700 today, as dr. . Rodriguez today in harris county 69 00:08:02,466 --> 00:08:06,133 , texas. Congratulating him on his appointment as the 15th president of wake forest 70 00:08:10,366 --> 00:08:10,366 university and extend can see I congratulations. 71 00:08:17,133 --> 00:08:17,133 >> I can't thank you enough. We had wonderful years here in 72 00:08:24,066 --> 00:08:25,866 texas. I can tell you there's no bette place in the country to raise a family and I certainly have bee 73 00:08:31,300 --> 00:08:34,166 proud of that so it is with great pride that I received thi incredible honor and is the honorable life time. 74 00:08:38,733 --> 00:08:38,733 I will just say from my family, my great-grandparents moved to 75 00:08:43,100 --> 00:08:43,100 houston in 1915 and then left o navigation boulevards boulevard 76 00:08:51,100 --> 00:08:51,100 said to be back here, it's been a great privilege for me so I 77 00:08:55,700 --> 00:08:59,166 keep the county in the city nea and dear to my heart. Thank you very much for all tha you've given us. 78 00:09:04,266 --> 00:09:04,266 we got the appreciate at. >> congratulations bit it makes 79 00:09:11,000 --> 00:09:14,733 us so proud to act out that. Thank you for everything you have done for the future leadership of our nation. 80 00:09:20,400 --> 00:09:24,300 wake forest is blessed to have your vision and commitment and look forward to many more decades of seeing what you have 81 00:09:27,566 --> 00:09:30,466 across the country and speaking of students, I know we have many in the audience today so I you could raise your hands. 82 00:09:37,100 --> 00:09:40,700 and to so many. All think it to our students an everyone else whose lives you have touched. 83 00:09:44,966 --> 00:09:45,666 >> thank you. Thank you. So if you -- I am so sorry. 84 00:09:50,466 --> 00:09:50,466 >> thank you for all thieves done and I really want to take 85 00:09:59,000 --> 00:09:59,000 special attention to your trajectory to now becoming a 86 00:10:10,633 --> 00:10:10,633 national leader and thank you for making rice the diversity 87 00:10:17,833 --> 00:10:17,833 that it is, but in its capacity. So you also are among giants 88 00:10:30,566 --> 00:10:30,566 most recently and acknowledged him so very, very proud of you. 89 00:10:46,266 --> 00:10:49,966 I will just tell you what my da just told me. Congratulations. >> thank you very much. 90 00:10:53,700 --> 00:10:54,600 thank you. >> dean come if you have a moment, I'm hoping we can take pictures with both of the 91 00:11:02,766 --> 00:11:05,933 honorees. Go ahead, commissioner. >> the resolution is about -- do you want to call him up? 92 00:11:22,033 --> 00:11:22,033 county attorney, would you please join us. 93 00:11:26,533 --> 00:11:26,533 >> I say we take pictures with dean rodriguez and we both 94 00:11:31,933 --> 00:11:34,933 recognize him later. He's probably hard at work. Dry need to take a little break for this? 95 00:11:40,500 --> 00:11:41,166 >> excuse me. Take pictures. So if you will just humor is us here for a minute. 96 00:13:53,200 --> 00:13:53,200 we will now take the speakers. Yes, commissioner ramsey. 97 00:14:00,500 --> 00:14:00,500 recognizing the complexities of keeping everybody into corm 98 00:14:04,733 --> 00:14:07,966 today, I think there's been a couple of items we would like t look at first and I think it ha been mentioned 125 and 418 woul 99 00:14:16,466 --> 00:14:16,466 be executive session and 483 executive session items so I 100 00:14:20,700 --> 00:14:20,700 what ask that we take 125 and 418 and 483 and hear the 101 00:14:28,266 --> 00:14:28,266 speakers of those first and the take those items and obviously 102 00:14:34,700 --> 00:14:34,700 125 well be the presentation by flood control and 418 and 43 103 00:14:41,500 --> 00:14:43,500 will be executive session and take those before we take the remaining speakers in today's -- commissioner ellis is on virtua 104 00:14:48,733 --> 00:14:48,733 and I want to make sure we don' lose him in the process. 105 00:14:55,400 --> 00:14:55,400 >> so we have a motion and a second to take only the speaker 106 00:15:00,866 --> 00:15:00,866 for 125, 418, and 483. Would have to take 419 also be 107 00:15:07,366 --> 00:15:07,366 diving there speakers on that. That should be brief is there a 108 00:15:12,333 --> 00:15:12,333 second, all in favor. Any opposed. 109 00:15:16,766 --> 00:15:18,800 all in favor and it carries unanimously. If you wouldn't mind please calling any speakers for item 110 00:15:22,700 --> 00:15:22,700 125 and 418 or 419 and 483. >> speaking on item for hundred 111 00:15:32,766 --> 00:15:32,766 83, you have one minute. >> depending on the articles 112 00:15:46,100 --> 00:15:49,933 I've been reading. At my name is mary. -- speck. 113 00:15:53,900 --> 00:15:53,900 and the articles are saying ite 12, only one is completed, you 114 00:15:58,200 --> 00:16:01,866 fire the person that was in charge when you took over and I took 18 months to hire a new person. 115 00:16:04,600 --> 00:16:06,833 did you not take that into account what all these things are due and not article two day ago you said you're going to 116 00:16:12,666 --> 00:16:15,900 reclassify it and put it under something dated 2028. These are 2027 february. Your succession ends every 21 o 117 00:16:22,333 --> 00:16:22,333 the person you hired is febrile and you gave her an $80,000 118 00:16:29,733 --> 00:16:29,733 raise last year for not doing her job. 119 00:16:33,966 --> 00:16:37,933 you are feeling failing the citizens. Seven years and one project done . 120 00:16:41,900 --> 00:16:41,900 thank you. 14 sessions you missed. 121 00:16:48,866 --> 00:16:52,300 14 sessions you missed and he missed it. >> thank you comic your time is of. 122 00:16:53,933 --> 00:16:53,933 >> you need to be accountable. >> thank you, ma'am. 123 00:16:58,366 --> 00:17:01,733 any other speakers? >> that is all, judge. >> so it is 9:21. Will go to executive session on 124 00:17:08,333 --> 00:17:08,333 125, 418 and 419 and 483. >> 125 should be done now. 125 00:17:15,833 --> 00:17:15,833 >> I thought I said 125. >> but not two executive session 126 00:17:20,666 --> 00:17:22,333 . It should be done now for presentation. So we will do 125, the public 127 00:17:30,500 --> 00:17:30,500 presentation. They are on their way. 128 00:17:51,733 --> 00:17:51,733 good morning, judge. We do have a presentation that 129 00:17:57,433 --> 00:17:57,433 has been submitted. >> dr. Peterson, I don't have 130 00:18:09,566 --> 00:18:11,633 the presentation. >> give us just a moment. We will get that over to you. In the meantime we will go ahea 131 00:18:17,900 --> 00:18:17,900 and start and really well we ar getting the presentation, I wil 132 00:18:22,700 --> 00:18:22,700 just start with the bottom line up front, so we are making 133 00:18:30,466 --> 00:18:34,466 progress and are delivering projects in this work is keepin our communities safe and we are here today to talk about a 134 00:18:41,800 --> 00:18:41,800 solution that will deliver the resolution of the cdbgr funding. 135 00:18:58,900 --> 00:19:02,466 it requires a full court press and the team is here with me today to demonstrate the commitment to get this work don 136 00:19:06,333 --> 00:19:06,333 so so I will go ahead and help everyone decides to go along 137 00:19:12,766 --> 00:19:15,800 with that but I will just be to the issues that we want to cover . So one of the things that we 138 00:19:18,466 --> 00:19:22,366 have included in the transmitta that we submitted in court is a map and an outline of the different funding sources that 139 00:19:25,933 --> 00:19:25,933 are associated with these dollars and certainly the 140 00:19:30,266 --> 00:19:33,700 program is a very complex program and a lot of different rules and regulations and it is administered and administered 141 00:19:38,666 --> 00:19:38,666 locally. There's two different funding 142 00:19:46,466 --> 00:19:46,466 sources, dr and mitigation. It's very important to know 143 00:19:51,300 --> 00:19:51,300 these dollars have some of the most complex regulations. 144 00:19:55,533 --> 00:19:55,533 and we need to make sure that w meet all the income requirements 145 00:20:02,166 --> 00:20:04,766 . There are a total of 20 project in both programs we are going t focus today cdgr. 146 00:20:20,533 --> 00:20:20,533 progress is happening. We're making progress. 147 00:20:27,433 --> 00:20:30,466 projects are under construction and this light shows you some o the work there are a total of seven out of the 11 projects 148 00:20:33,166 --> 00:20:33,166 that are under construction. Three more are moving to 149 00:20:38,300 --> 00:20:38,300 construction by the end of this month that we have one project 150 00:20:42,466 --> 00:20:42,466 that is still awaiting environmental clearance we have 151 00:20:49,866 --> 00:20:49,866 had two additional projects. And the goal of what we're goin 152 00:20:56,300 --> 00:20:56,300 talking about today is to keep that momentum going and make 153 00:21:01,700 --> 00:21:01,700 sure that these projects are protected. 154 00:21:08,366 --> 00:21:08,366 let's go to the next slide and let's talk about the plan that 155 00:21:13,433 --> 00:21:13,433 we have been executing. In late 2025, the district, the 156 00:21:21,300 --> 00:21:21,300 gl low, we sat down and agreed to a strategy for how we needed 157 00:21:26,133 --> 00:21:26,133 to move forward. We knew the most critical stuff 158 00:21:30,266 --> 00:21:33,566 in the process was getting thes under construction so we set a goal. We set a goal to make sure that 159 00:21:35,433 --> 00:21:35,433 we got all of the projects out by the end of the first quarter 160 00:21:39,600 --> 00:21:39,600 of this year and we set a goal to get all of the projects that 161 00:21:44,333 --> 00:21:48,200 were environmentally cleared ou to construction by the end of june and that required celebration and moving faster 162 00:21:50,600 --> 00:21:50,600 than the schedules showed and the projects moved and we are o 163 00:21:55,333 --> 00:21:55,333 track to get this done the othe thing that this included was an 164 00:22:01,966 --> 00:22:01,966 acknowledgment that we would be gathering data as a result of 165 00:22:06,200 --> 00:22:09,400 the information that we gained from the bids to fully understand the extent of what the opportunities were in this 166 00:22:13,533 --> 00:22:15,266 program and what were the constraints. Difficult of the next slide, we can talk a little bad about that 167 00:22:19,100 --> 00:22:20,966 . So we knew from beginning this program had constraints in term of very strict timeline so we 168 00:22:25,733 --> 00:22:27,666 knew that there were environmental regulations that had to be followed in the exten of the changes in those 169 00:22:33,833 --> 00:22:36,700 regulations could not have been anticipated and yet we have continued to stay focused on delivering this one. 170 00:22:40,433 --> 00:22:43,466 we did realize as part of putting these projects out of I that there was an opportunity. We had an opportunity because 171 00:22:48,533 --> 00:22:51,533 the market was coming in lower than our engineers thought it would. That is a good thing. 172 00:22:53,800 --> 00:22:57,333 that means we can deliver more for the residents of harris county with the information tha we were able to gather for all 173 00:23:00,200 --> 00:23:00,200 of the work that we have been doing, we have been able to 174 00:23:04,433 --> 00:23:04,433 leverage joel's strong relationship we have with the 175 00:23:08,700 --> 00:23:08,700 glo to problem solve to come up with a solution that was not on 176 00:23:14,133 --> 00:23:14,133 the table previously but based on the information we have, we 177 00:23:18,800 --> 00:23:18,800 were able to find a way to afford and achieve multiple 178 00:23:23,233 --> 00:23:23,233 goals so if we could go to the next slide the approach that we 179 00:23:29,400 --> 00:23:29,400 have laid out is one that involves different steps. 180 00:23:40,700 --> 00:23:40,700 we know we have to preserve the projects and we know who want t 181 00:23:44,866 --> 00:23:47,700 make sure to deliver more for the residents of harris county as a result of our project coming in lower than expected 182 00:23:50,466 --> 00:23:50,466 and it is critical that we also address the point where we are 183 00:24:02,900 --> 00:24:04,266 at. In involves three different steps. Phrasing the projects to addres 184 00:24:10,466 --> 00:24:13,966 the challenges and moving certain projects into dr to leverage all the dollars we can for the benefit of the resident 185 00:24:18,333 --> 00:24:21,933 of harris county and actively manage the capacity to ensure w are using as much of those dollars as possible to deliver 186 00:24:26,066 --> 00:24:26,066 fair and so scott is going to walk us through very quickly th 187 00:24:32,366 --> 00:24:32,366 details of this plan. >> thank you county judge and 188 00:24:41,900 --> 00:24:41,900 commissioners. We are still honoring the 189 00:24:48,233 --> 00:24:51,533 promise to the constituents of harris county. This is where the strategy becomes simple. 190 00:24:54,366 --> 00:24:58,100 were not changing the promise t the communities. For changing the delivery of th program the program are going t 191 00:25:04,233 --> 00:25:04,233 lay out during this coordinated program, cost agency funding 192 00:25:10,233 --> 00:25:13,966 alignment to protect funding dollars and maximize community benefits. For a longer duration projects, 193 00:25:20,233 --> 00:25:20,233 the plan is to define the paperwork they could be 194 00:25:27,200 --> 00:25:31,200 substantially completed with in the cdbg-dr deadline with remaining to be delivered by th cdbg-mit program. 195 00:25:36,100 --> 00:25:39,333 the key point is that the projects remain single projects under the current contract and with the funding source, clearl 196 00:25:47,500 --> 00:25:50,533 defined portions for each of those projects. Next slide. The most tangible example is th 197 00:26:01,966 --> 00:26:05,000 transfer of some projects, seve projects currently managed and operated by hcb and those can b moved and still maintained and 198 00:26:13,766 --> 00:26:13,766 operated by funding them out of the dr program, we can maximize 199 00:26:24,700 --> 00:26:24,700 the dr spending and get up but 125 million in additional 200 00:26:30,333 --> 00:26:30,333 projects eligible for harris county through the hcd program. 201 00:26:36,000 --> 00:26:36,000 next, please. We also have strategies to 202 00:26:42,366 --> 00:26:42,366 manage the remaining funds and we have spoken with glo from th 203 00:26:47,866 --> 00:26:47,866 very beginning of the program using construction incentives, 204 00:26:52,966 --> 00:26:56,733 those types of incentives have federal doubt, however, we are allowed to use acceleration strategy. 205 00:26:59,400 --> 00:27:02,733 for example, paying for additional crews to speed up projects on additional projects of looking at other celebration 206 00:27:06,466 --> 00:27:10,300 methods. One of those that we have already implemented is the use of competitive sealed proposals 207 00:27:14,100 --> 00:27:14,100 in the bidding process where we can take in time of completion 208 00:27:18,433 --> 00:27:18,433 in the award criteria. From looking at the possibility 209 00:27:23,266 --> 00:27:26,466 of upgrading our flood warning system and this would benefit all the residents of harris county by making them more 210 00:27:30,433 --> 00:27:33,933 reliable and more up-to-date in the system. We have a possibility of additional draining projects an 211 00:27:40,200 --> 00:27:42,900 the possibility of moving additional projects from the harris county flood control program and the dr program and 212 00:27:49,466 --> 00:27:52,633 recently a possibility of additional planning studies tha can be included in this program. So how does this all book when 213 00:27:58,800 --> 00:27:58,800 it comes to funding sources? If we go to the next slide -- 214 00:28:04,533 --> 00:28:04,533 >> I think we need to have a motion to extend discussion. 215 00:28:10,433 --> 00:28:10,433 >> motion by kurt commissioner garcia and second by 216 00:28:16,000 --> 00:28:16,000 commissioner williams ep are carried unanimously. 217 00:28:21,700 --> 00:28:25,700 >> $322 million. So what we are looking at is about 105 of the existing projects that would be funded 218 00:28:28,200 --> 00:28:28,200 out of the dr program paid abou 23 million are existing under 219 00:28:35,600 --> 00:28:39,366 construction and that would be partial fully funded out of the dr program. The full scope of all the dr 220 00:28:42,600 --> 00:28:46,400 projects would be completed, were just looking at two source of funding and we would be completing these contracts unde 221 00:28:50,933 --> 00:28:50,933 the same contractors that are currently working there would b 222 00:28:55,066 --> 00:28:58,200 no stopping work and rebidding the contracts. About $127 million in harris county flood control funding th 223 00:29:04,266 --> 00:29:04,266 highline community development, seven projects, which with that 224 00:29:09,266 --> 00:29:09,266 open up that space for additional projects on the hcd 225 00:29:17,033 --> 00:29:17,033 program. About 40 million in acceleratio 226 00:29:22,300 --> 00:29:26,000 strategies on construction and then $27 million that were looking at on transferring either additional mid-projects 227 00:29:31,300 --> 00:29:31,300 or additional planning studies on the flood upgrades. 228 00:29:41,766 --> 00:29:41,766 >> so we will go to the next slide, please. 229 00:29:50,933 --> 00:29:50,933 sought this proposal to conside is one that does really focus o 230 00:29:55,933 --> 00:29:55,933 things that have to change. This a lot that won't have to 231 00:30:01,633 --> 00:30:03,533 change. We discussed the funding strategy of this program and changing the commitment of the 232 00:30:07,233 --> 00:30:10,366 community to get these projects done will not change not changing benefit and the accountability we have within 233 00:30:16,600 --> 00:30:18,733 these projects. Importantly this program that w are approaching and proposing a solution for is going to delive 234 00:30:23,166 --> 00:30:23,166 higher benefits and we have the opportunity for additional 235 00:30:29,366 --> 00:30:32,566 funding to benefit our most vulnerable communities pairs so the path we are on, we will go to the next slide, please. 236 00:30:35,933 --> 00:30:35,933 of the action we need today in court is related to really four 237 00:30:42,300 --> 00:30:42,300 motions and one is we do need a provost of the list so we can 238 00:30:46,433 --> 00:30:46,433 work -- and we need to be authorized an 239 00:30:53,500 --> 00:30:56,166 negotiate agreements both with hcd as well as yellow to implement these programs were talking about ever asking for 240 00:31:04,200 --> 00:31:07,533 double and triple assurance, approval that implements this approach. This approach I have to stress 241 00:31:11,433 --> 00:31:11,433 was developed in collaboration with the office but repented 242 00:31:16,066 --> 00:31:16,066 deep communication with them an freely extensively over the las 243 00:31:20,666 --> 00:31:20,666 several years of this program, specifically on this plan. 244 00:31:26,466 --> 00:31:28,833 we have been inviting their commitment that this plan will address the cdgr guidelines. Their artwork into the 245 00:31:38,166 --> 00:31:38,166 operational steps to get this done so time is of the essence 246 00:31:42,466 --> 00:31:42,466 and we appreciate the court's consideration of these moments 247 00:31:46,600 --> 00:31:46,600 that I believe we will end with a reminder of -- 248 00:31:53,400 --> 00:31:56,100 we will go to the next slide please. We have a copy of the dr list additions on the next list is 249 00:31:58,900 --> 00:31:58,900 the mit list additions I would like to close with a reiteratio 250 00:32:07,666 --> 00:32:10,266 of exactly what this plan provides for the court's consideration. The proposal will meet the dr 251 00:32:15,433 --> 00:32:19,100 deadline and preserve the scope of the work of the benefits and they will protect the federal investment creekmore 252 00:32:22,933 --> 00:32:22,933 opportunities to deliver more for the residence. 253 00:32:29,766 --> 00:32:33,700 and we are delivering the projects and this plan will continue to help keep our communities community safe from 254 00:32:37,866 --> 00:32:37,866 flooding. >> I imagine, commissioner ellis 255 00:32:45,300 --> 00:32:45,300 , -- >> thank you for thank you for 256 00:32:50,700 --> 00:32:53,766 your presentation and congratulations on working to get us this particular plan. On that point, we always had 257 00:33:05,100 --> 00:33:05,100 issues with how this bond program came to be picked they 258 00:33:11,000 --> 00:33:11,000 had mixed failures and inefficiencies and it was not 259 00:33:15,666 --> 00:33:15,666 put together and was stopped together in a meaningful way, 260 00:33:21,700 --> 00:33:21,700 yet you have figured out how to unravel that big ball of yarn. 261 00:33:33,966 --> 00:33:33,966 and we just had some torrential rains this week and you do how 262 00:33:40,866 --> 00:33:40,866 many of water we got? >> I do not. 263 00:33:47,066 --> 00:33:50,033 what really mattered was the intensity and the amount of rai and you have very intense periods of rainfall. 264 00:33:52,033 --> 00:33:52,033 your. >> that is correct. 265 00:33:58,866 --> 00:34:01,566 any structures reporting flooding that you are aware of? >> not that we are aware of his. >> I am the balustrade 266 00:34:05,200 --> 00:34:07,866 balustrade of five counties and I have gotten zero reports of any structural -- don't work the flight control I 267 00:34:14,400 --> 00:34:18,300 doing is absolutely working. The prime example was after working, it is most comparable event in terms of water was a 268 00:34:28,800 --> 00:34:28,800 2015 memorial day flood we had more than 3,000 structures that 269 00:34:42,400 --> 00:34:42,400 flooded and I think it around 12 . 270 00:34:47,033 --> 00:34:47,033 so the work that has been done is absolutely working. 271 00:34:53,966 --> 00:34:53,966 also I want to thank you and your team for her collaboration 272 00:35:00,833 --> 00:35:00,833 with the team this plan is not just an idea that you have and 273 00:35:12,300 --> 00:35:12,300 it is a plan that has been coordinated with and they are I 274 00:35:22,700 --> 00:35:26,033 agreement that this is a path forward and appalls with that all of the guidelines, all of the rules and ultimately it 275 00:35:31,366 --> 00:35:31,366 helps get to the timelines and they have long been absolutely 276 00:35:39,066 --> 00:35:41,833 concerned about. The recent conversations in these projects, they've gone from communication to projects 277 00:35:50,600 --> 00:35:52,666 that get under construction and whether projects will be delivered but the presentation you just made shows that what w 278 00:36:03,966 --> 00:36:03,966 should be most concerned about is whether things get done. 279 00:36:11,566 --> 00:36:11,566 and there is no perfection when you're bracing to a finish line 280 00:36:17,533 --> 00:36:17,533 so I appreciate all the work that you done to help us get 281 00:36:22,466 --> 00:36:22,466 there as quickly as possible an a meaningful way in which the 282 00:36:31,966 --> 00:36:31,966 office supports but I want to thank dr. Bellingham because of 283 00:36:36,100 --> 00:36:36,100 her. G -- 284 00:36:40,733 --> 00:36:44,166 we need shovels we don't need scapegoat speed we need to communicate in unison so there' no confusion in the public. 285 00:36:52,533 --> 00:36:56,000 these recent conversations have had many of those calls come to me with what's happening but th project and I've communicated 286 00:37:00,533 --> 00:37:00,533 with them and nothing is happening in an adverse way. 287 00:37:06,333 --> 00:37:08,400 moving forward the plug control district is working and people at the helm, I again want to thank you for all the work you 288 00:37:15,433 --> 00:37:15,433 are doing now on this particula plan, are you confident the pla 289 00:37:21,233 --> 00:37:21,233 will meet that deadline. >> commissioner, based on the 290 00:37:27,800 --> 00:37:30,700 work we have done this far, just . We will have to break sure that we get our phasing why do we 291 00:37:35,566 --> 00:37:37,133 absolutely believe this is the path forward. >> and so these challenges that you face a going to be real 292 00:37:43,600 --> 00:37:43,600 careful. They were outside largely 293 00:37:49,900 --> 00:37:51,933 outside of the control of the flood district. As I mentioned from the very beginning, all of these plans, 294 00:38:03,700 --> 00:38:03,700 spoke to someone who led the campaign on this line and I ask 295 00:38:08,000 --> 00:38:10,300 them the question early on when I got here. I wanted to make more sense of the funding and investments. 296 00:38:25,733 --> 00:38:25,733 >> motion carried unanimously. >> I wanted to move to open up 297 00:38:31,233 --> 00:38:31,233 the bond program at least in th precinct that is $150 million 298 00:38:35,833 --> 00:38:35,833 that is currently going to be used just for the right-of-way 299 00:38:40,533 --> 00:38:42,400 acquisition. Not a project. I think there is some 50 odd houses that remain in benefit. 300 00:38:49,133 --> 00:38:49,133 I wanted to move that over to places that will support more 301 00:38:54,333 --> 00:38:58,333 structures and keep more families out of harms way. I lost that vote because there was a thought that there was -- 302 00:39:06,233 --> 00:39:09,200 there were compliments made on these specific points. According to the campaign manager on this bond program, 303 00:39:13,500 --> 00:39:13,500 that was not true so they had a opportunity to make better sens 304 00:39:18,400 --> 00:39:18,400 of this. We have since found that there 305 00:39:23,433 --> 00:39:23,433 is at least, at least for me, some projects that were not 306 00:39:29,566 --> 00:39:32,533 feasible as they were recently because there is no separation of work the vilardi been done and as a result, community led 307 00:39:41,400 --> 00:39:41,400 project demonstrated of retention capacity made the bon 308 00:39:50,400 --> 00:39:50,400 program or project in my precinct unfeasible. 309 00:39:55,766 --> 00:39:55,766 so all of these things and they were largely outside the purvie 310 00:40:03,533 --> 00:40:03,533 so and for the residence you ha been asking what does all this 311 00:40:15,300 --> 00:40:15,300 plan mean and ultimately just t confirm it's going to mean that 312 00:40:21,500 --> 00:40:21,500 it creates the opportunity for approximately 125 million in 313 00:40:25,866 --> 00:40:25,866 additional litigation work and there is no protection work fro 314 00:40:30,333 --> 00:40:30,333 real neighborhoods. >> -- 315 00:40:35,600 --> 00:40:38,600 and what would your message be going into those that feel frustrated to that. There's also been conversations 316 00:40:44,333 --> 00:40:44,333 about not following the framework. 317 00:40:54,933 --> 00:40:58,766 has any of that been accurate t anything. >> commissioner but I would say is I think an answer to the 318 00:41:03,466 --> 00:41:03,466 conditions that you were just talking about, I would say we 319 00:41:09,033 --> 00:41:11,500 haven't focused on solving problems. They've been long-standing problems but are sis no certain 320 00:41:18,400 --> 00:41:18,400 projects -- we also reprioritize the bond 321 00:41:24,466 --> 00:41:24,466 program based on the framework. >> so we followed it. 322 00:41:29,866 --> 00:41:29,866 we followed the framework. My role here is to be bullish o 323 00:41:39,633 --> 00:41:39,633 getting the projects done and his folks have heard me say, I 324 00:41:46,133 --> 00:41:49,200 don't care how you get there as long as we get there and we get there within the rules that wer provided. 325 00:41:58,066 --> 00:42:01,966 and so I applaud you for the work that you and your team hav done and unless week I want to just say to the public that all 326 00:42:09,300 --> 00:42:09,300 of this conversation has create an incredible amount of anxiety 327 00:42:15,733 --> 00:42:15,733 at the wrong time. We are in hurricane season and 328 00:42:20,700 --> 00:42:20,700 so folks are concerned and at the end of the day we should be 329 00:42:25,133 --> 00:42:25,133 getting out of your way so you can get the job done and I hope 330 00:42:30,633 --> 00:42:34,566 that we will understand the logic in that as we continue to move forward a lot of think the director of the land office for 331 00:42:50,600 --> 00:42:53,266 her support. Let's get the money spent so none of it has to go back and the plan that you have going 332 00:42:57,300 --> 00:42:57,300 forward gives us a pathway to accomplishing that. 333 00:43:01,833 --> 00:43:05,033 that is what she wants and that is the conversation we've had with her and that is what we want and ultimately that is wha 334 00:43:09,066 --> 00:43:09,066 the residence of my precinct I believe harris county wants to 335 00:43:13,900 --> 00:43:13,900 see. And they'll allow them to take 336 00:43:25,500 --> 00:43:25,500 that pathway forward. Thank you for your leadership. 337 00:43:29,533 --> 00:43:29,533 and I hope that we will be focused on results versus 338 00:43:37,500 --> 00:43:39,533 backroom deals are any politics but it is the residents that ar at risk and money, real money our make sure there were not 339 00:43:53,166 --> 00:43:53,166 doing anything -- >> commissioner ramsey and ellis 340 00:43:59,466 --> 00:44:01,700 . >> think you and your team for coming forward with this solution and thank you for your 341 00:44:06,833 --> 00:44:06,833 tireless efforts over these years. 342 00:44:11,133 --> 00:44:13,533 to mr. Williams and all your team, we appreciate you so very much and I am so grateful for commissioner dr. Buckingham 343 00:44:23,066 --> 00:44:23,066 pitch she has been fair collaborative partner and all 344 00:44:28,000 --> 00:44:30,566 her team prints I have deep gratitude. The reason this matters, for everyone listing, so in 1937 345 00:44:37,966 --> 00:44:41,500 harris county flood control district was created. Harris county, we all know we have a problem with flooding. 346 00:44:44,733 --> 00:44:44,733 harris county, we have 23 watersheds. 347 00:44:49,133 --> 00:44:49,133 harris county we have 2,500 miles of channels that we 348 00:44:54,433 --> 00:44:57,266 are responsible for taking care of in harris county would have billions of dollars in capital projects, new projects. 349 00:45:01,800 --> 00:45:01,800 and things to the harris county community, we have approximatel 350 00:45:06,333 --> 00:45:06,333 100 million now invested to maintain the 2500 miles of 351 00:45:14,066 --> 00:45:17,866 channel. >> so today what you are asking the court to improve is a bold solution to make sure we meet 352 00:45:24,066 --> 00:45:27,066 that deadline and deliver the projects within the community and make sure we don't send the money back to the federal 353 00:45:30,300 --> 00:45:30,300 government so I call this the swap solution plan. 354 00:45:35,566 --> 00:45:35,566 for sake of ease I will refer t it as such periods of this plan 355 00:45:40,166 --> 00:45:40,166 is a solution and if we don't get any extensions, we will not 356 00:45:47,900 --> 00:45:47,900 get an extension, but this is a forkball, aggressive plan that 357 00:45:53,933 --> 00:45:53,933 we executed with urgency so tha we hit that deadline, which, by 358 00:45:58,233 --> 00:45:58,233 the way, the deadline for the deer projects is peppered 28, 359 00:46:03,700 --> 00:46:03,700 2027. Is that what we are trying to 360 00:46:07,833 --> 00:46:07,833 achieve by swapping some projects in accordance with all 361 00:46:13,000 --> 00:46:13,000 rules and all regulations and w deliver to the people of harris 362 00:46:17,066 --> 00:46:17,066 county what we said we would. >> we are focused on the dr 363 00:46:21,333 --> 00:46:24,700 program and making sure we can spend those dollars within that program on that timeline. >> thank you. 364 00:46:29,600 --> 00:46:29,600 again, commissioner buckingham, those partners we have talked t 365 00:46:34,900 --> 00:46:37,400 before her letter and after her letter and I'm grateful for her leadership and I am 100% sure w need shovels and not scapegoats. 366 00:46:43,700 --> 00:46:43,700 this can be done as a team to protect texas. 367 00:46:48,766 --> 00:46:52,733 but just for sake of being crystal-clear, and I've gotten in my communications also, the clarity, but for everybody sake 368 00:46:57,366 --> 00:46:57,366 could you please going to more detail about the recent 369 00:47:01,966 --> 00:47:01,966 collaboration in terms of the swap solution plan that we are 370 00:47:07,833 --> 00:47:07,833 discussing today. >> there has been collaboration 371 00:47:14,366 --> 00:47:17,700 since the beginning and they've worked with someone closely coming on board to get these dollars. 372 00:47:19,500 --> 00:47:19,500 they were a tremendous partner in terms of having -- 373 00:47:26,033 --> 00:47:28,566 to make sure we work together t drive this program. Over the last several months we have been in close communicatio 374 00:47:35,066 --> 00:47:38,633 laying out goals, accountability , in terms of what we deliver and targeting this time to be coming back to the 375 00:47:42,400 --> 00:47:42,400 table with a solution and a strategy for how we are going t 376 00:47:49,066 --> 00:47:49,066 complete this work and what we have been able to achieve is 377 00:47:53,933 --> 00:47:53,933 something that is greater than the sum of its parties. 378 00:47:58,800 --> 00:48:01,966 that's a very specific way of thinking of things. In we will put the entirety of the solution on the table based 379 00:48:08,266 --> 00:48:11,566 on the parts we were able to come up with something that neither of us probably would've come to the table but we were 380 00:48:15,466 --> 00:48:15,466 able to identify it going forward and it is really, reall 381 00:48:20,833 --> 00:48:20,833 fulfilling to me come in exampl love we can deliver this allow 382 00:48:24,866 --> 00:48:24,866 also just have to say -- >> can we motion to suspend the 383 00:48:30,666 --> 00:48:30,666 ten minute rule period. >> all in favor. 384 00:48:37,633 --> 00:48:40,933 aye. >> motion carries. >> I know you did not ask that specifically but I think that 385 00:48:44,133 --> 00:48:47,700 has been key to making sure we are thinking through the holistic solution, which I thin that is what we are able to 386 00:48:50,133 --> 00:48:50,133 achieve in partnership is not holistic solution. 387 00:48:55,166 --> 00:48:55,166 so but I am hearing and please correct me if I'm wrong, based 388 00:48:59,600 --> 00:48:59,600 on what you said today, I have read e-mails on the conversation 389 00:49:04,366 --> 00:49:04,366 . The glo has cocreated this swap 390 00:49:10,333 --> 00:49:14,066 solution and has every confidence if we continue meeting all the requirements, this will be -- 391 00:49:18,400 --> 00:49:20,733 >> is that correct? >> yes. >> the other thing I wanted to talk about is what you just 392 00:49:25,900 --> 00:49:29,200 alluded to. Every courts patience is not a virtue, especially when we know that when hurricane season and 393 00:49:32,266 --> 00:49:35,466 we know that our families have waited for these projects, so m question as I know the court ha taken and approved several 394 00:49:41,600 --> 00:49:45,433 actions to help accelerate and speed up the work. For example the delegation of authority and for example, 395 00:49:48,833 --> 00:49:48,833 allowing alternative procuremen methods that have sealed bid 396 00:49:54,900 --> 00:49:58,433 proposals which you referenced and now the projects will be in construction and I know in term off delegation of authority to 397 00:50:04,266 --> 00:50:04,266 certain amount of change orders. So my question to you is would 398 00:50:14,600 --> 00:50:14,600 you please recap what we have already done to reduce 399 00:50:21,866 --> 00:50:21,866 bureaucracy and what other idea and how can this court support 400 00:50:26,033 --> 00:50:29,666 you because we want to support result want to interfere bid what else can we do to maximize success. 401 00:50:35,566 --> 00:50:39,266 >> I would say we have done a lot within the flood control district to advance this progra and we have stood up and focuse 402 00:50:46,366 --> 00:50:46,366 the team to deliver the program and deliver all of those with 403 00:50:53,500 --> 00:50:54,666 deliberate resources. We really embedded them altogether so that they can mak decisions quickly and if not ge 404 00:51:00,733 --> 00:51:00,733 caught up in decision paralysis. We have also made sure that we 405 00:51:05,933 --> 00:51:08,200 have a broad delegation of authority but the delegation of authority also fits within with the county attorney thinks is 406 00:51:13,366 --> 00:51:15,833 appropriate at terms of being able to move forward. That was the same thing as far as the purchasing. 407 00:51:20,800 --> 00:51:23,700 that was properly bounded periods of the sessions and the information that is coming to court are what should be coming 408 00:51:28,733 --> 00:51:32,300 to court and other things don't have to sew to your point about change orders, do you believe there is something to be workin 409 00:51:36,600 --> 00:51:36,600 on with the county attorney in terms of making sure that we ca 410 00:51:42,366 --> 00:51:44,333 properly train. The clarity that we have is we need to be clear about what the delegation is but I will also 411 00:51:49,566 --> 00:51:52,633 say there are other conversations we are having wit other county departments in terms of doing a similar thing 412 00:51:55,300 --> 00:51:55,300 about we have done with our tea and certainly purchasing in one 413 00:52:02,500 --> 00:52:05,533 area where we had a lot of activity early in our. Agreement stuff slowed during the execution because of change 414 00:52:13,800 --> 00:52:16,666 orders and lots of data and information that we are changin between the teams, and also at that close also also we are in 415 00:52:22,366 --> 00:52:26,000 conversation to bring to court plan to embed additional purchasing support and that is something I think will 416 00:52:28,933 --> 00:52:31,933 potentially make a big difference for us and we have t have a great partner in william and I think this will extend an 417 00:52:38,233 --> 00:52:40,633 improve our ability to work together. >> so I am hearing is we will both continue to meet every rul 418 00:52:48,433 --> 00:52:48,433 and regulation and be aggressiv and innovation. 419 00:52:53,266 --> 00:52:53,266 so that is why the engagement I so critical because we need a 420 00:52:59,966 --> 00:52:59,966 strong oasis that we meet that document because we know there 421 00:53:04,366 --> 00:53:07,233 are roles or requirements that we have to meet with those dollars as well and that is not negotiable I am smiling. 422 00:53:13,933 --> 00:53:17,266 miss abernethy has been shaping her head because I know how deeply you've been collaborating . 423 00:53:19,600 --> 00:53:22,800 up at the end of the day honestly, it goes back to needing a mom and I was super pregnant when harvey hit my 424 00:53:27,733 --> 00:53:27,733 whole neighborhood was flooded and I thought I was so grateful 425 00:53:33,500 --> 00:53:36,766 my home didn't flood but there were homes were flooded I was worried I was going to have to have my youngest daughter in a 426 00:53:41,566 --> 00:53:41,566 bathtub by the grace of god she stayed inside bn was born in a 427 00:53:45,666 --> 00:53:45,666 hospital but this weighs on me every day and not have the 428 00:53:50,100 --> 00:53:50,100 opportunity to represent wester harris county, which we have to 429 00:53:54,133 --> 00:53:57,033 a.m. You remember what happened afte harvey. And every day it waves on me. 430 00:54:02,566 --> 00:54:02,566 there is no room and you and your team are stepping on the 431 00:54:18,366 --> 00:54:18,366 gas. Think thank you as well. 432 00:54:23,033 --> 00:54:23,033 so in conclusion, we will get this project done for the peopl 433 00:54:30,600 --> 00:54:30,600 of harris county. That is the plan that we will 434 00:54:38,033 --> 00:54:38,033 accomplish. This is but were calling those 435 00:54:44,033 --> 00:54:44,033 swap solution. This is what we put told the 436 00:54:51,400 --> 00:54:54,133 people of harris county, is tha correct? >> that is what we are proposin at this point. 437 00:54:56,333 --> 00:54:56,333 under don't want to speak for m colleagues. 438 00:55:00,900 --> 00:55:00,900 we want to support in away that doesn't create more red tape. 439 00:55:05,233 --> 00:55:05,233 we want to be one of your partners in this action compare 440 00:55:10,900 --> 00:55:10,900 I appreciate you tremendously, dr. Peterson. 441 00:55:15,833 --> 00:55:15,833 god bless you. She keeps sneezing. 442 00:55:19,866 --> 00:55:19,866 we have to get this done. Commissioner buckingham and her 443 00:55:28,600 --> 00:55:28,600 team -- with that I have motions to rea 444 00:55:34,566 --> 00:55:34,566 and I will absolutely be supporting the solutions and I 445 00:55:39,400 --> 00:55:42,600 appreciate the solutions oriented commitment to protect the people of harris county. What we're about to enter into 446 00:55:57,500 --> 00:56:00,866 is the most difficult phase of the projects. In what would dennis sounds ver complicated. 447 00:56:18,433 --> 00:56:18,433 so I know a bit about getting the job done. 448 00:56:25,400 --> 00:56:28,066 preceding 3 is really the gateway to water coming into harris county for properties 75 plus the water comes in and is 449 00:56:34,500 --> 00:56:34,500 strikes first before it goes in other areas. 450 00:56:43,266 --> 00:56:46,666 I don't have questions but I do have remarks based on the plan will tell you that the framewor of this plan is put together 451 00:56:51,566 --> 00:56:51,566 four months ago. And to have it come this late I 452 00:56:56,466 --> 00:56:56,466 that discouragement to me is a concern to me so the framework 453 00:57:01,300 --> 00:57:01,300 was put together four months ag wanted took this long to get 454 00:57:05,366 --> 00:57:08,100 here and we can have those conversations and again the partnership of mr. Buckingham has been extraordinary as she 455 00:57:17,200 --> 00:57:17,200 issued a very timely manner, a letter to judge hidalgo 456 00:57:28,633 --> 00:57:28,633 expressing her concerns, I think . 457 00:57:38,800 --> 00:57:38,800 with munication medication from mr. Buckingham this week and 458 00:57:43,633 --> 00:57:43,633 here mr. Buckingham's concern related to harris county, flood 459 00:57:50,066 --> 00:57:53,066 control district and completing projects. And I quote, despite the extensive support, harris count 460 00:57:59,433 --> 00:57:59,433 missed deadlines and we prioritize projects repeatedly 461 00:58:05,500 --> 00:58:05,500 and that is a communication submitted incomplete and 462 00:58:12,000 --> 00:58:12,000 inaccurate documentation that failed to grant regulations. 463 00:58:18,200 --> 00:58:21,466 failed to respond to requests for correcting petrol processes but if you remember I came to court on april 16 asking for 464 00:58:27,566 --> 00:58:27,566 certain data related to these projects which was provided to 465 00:58:32,200 --> 00:58:36,133 kent on april 30. I didn't make up that data. That is what the glo was asking for that they could not get so 466 00:58:40,833 --> 00:58:40,833 it took a action to get down that the glo was asking for. 467 00:58:50,400 --> 00:58:50,400 commissioner buckingham and her office pointed out the 468 00:58:55,566 --> 00:58:59,066 experience significant employee turnover in terms of who is working with the glo, loss experience. 469 00:59:03,066 --> 00:59:05,566 in the last item that's referenced has failed to achiev timely design, environmental clearance, procurement, vendor 470 00:59:13,400 --> 00:59:16,866 contracting, and construction start. It is absolutely critical that we maintain our relationship 471 00:59:23,266 --> 00:59:26,333 with our significant funding partner, the glo. This is what they're saying about their concerns but in the 472 00:59:30,900 --> 00:59:30,900 context, were going into the most complicated things -- 473 00:59:35,500 --> 00:59:38,066 the most complicated phase of the project. We better be on our toes and we better be able to not do six 474 00:59:43,733 --> 00:59:43,733 things that commissioner buckingham mentioned in her 475 00:59:48,166 --> 00:59:48,166 letter on monday. This plan come again, should 476 00:59:54,333 --> 00:59:54,333 have started this concept in this discussion and it should'v 477 00:59:58,500 --> 00:59:58,500 started months ago and I'm goin to go through a summary of 478 01:00:08,400 --> 01:00:08,400 engineering details. Here is the details, 87 million 479 01:00:15,400 --> 01:00:15,400 from the dr program to the mit program I know this sounds 480 01:00:20,033 --> 01:00:20,033 complicated and it is probably not as complicated as it sounds 481 01:00:24,666 --> 01:00:24,666 but these are details related t what we are going to have to do 482 01:00:32,833 --> 01:00:35,000 to add to the mit program of 52 million. A projects coming under budget, which has struck in the last fe 483 01:00:39,433 --> 01:00:41,833 months, that is what has been happening. Were going to have to figure ou how to spend that money and 484 01:00:45,866 --> 01:00:45,866 identify more projects. And let me give a shout out. 485 01:00:52,800 --> 01:00:52,800 raised your hand, thank you. Because of the seven projects 486 01:00:59,566 --> 01:01:02,000 you kept on schedule, forfeit those subprojects seven projects , we would not have a solution here because we are 487 01:01:06,333 --> 01:01:06,333 transferring those projects ove to even make this possible so 488 01:01:10,400 --> 01:01:10,400 thank you for keeping on schedule and making that part 489 01:01:15,333 --> 01:01:15,333 happened. Of the 325 million that they 490 01:01:21,800 --> 01:01:21,800 prepare to spend, that is less than a third. 491 01:01:27,033 --> 01:01:27,033 so we are working out all those details and is holding 492 01:01:34,800 --> 01:01:37,933 67,000,040,000,000 are change orders. How do I do that math, the typical change order is roughly 493 01:01:42,233 --> 01:01:42,233 25% that this is going to be roughly 27 million bits of 494 01:01:46,466 --> 01:01:46,466 recording have to work through that change order issue again. 495 01:01:51,933 --> 01:01:51,933 these are all issues we can wor on. 496 01:01:56,666 --> 01:01:56,666 we are going to need to come up with projects that we are going 497 01:02:02,133 --> 01:02:05,866 to again turn over and she's going to be packed tasks with doing the difficult thing of taking projects and being sure 498 01:02:08,566 --> 01:02:08,566 that they can meet hurt that plan, which is a year after 499 01:02:13,633 --> 01:02:13,633 these, so my point in reading through that, we have got to 500 01:02:18,433 --> 01:02:18,433 have leadership and we've got t have leadership that you can 501 01:02:26,000 --> 01:02:26,000 trust I'm glad it is here now. I'm going to agree with mr. 502 01:02:47,266 --> 01:02:47,266 briones and I noticed she's got a couple of motions spared 503 01:02:52,033 --> 01:02:55,533 know motion 1 I'm going to be obliged to. So I support the motion on the planet we've got to move overpa 504 01:02:59,966 --> 01:03:03,800 or I continue to have concern about the building with a plan that is on the table. >> thank you, commissioner. 505 01:03:09,233 --> 01:03:09,233 behalf commissioner ellis. >> then going support both 506 01:03:16,166 --> 01:03:19,933 motions. This what a particular thing that is almost a political cause , the county engineering 507 01:03:26,000 --> 01:03:26,000 particularly this will impact some of the projects pretty can 508 01:03:31,133 --> 01:03:31,133 be done but it is not the easiest thing to do. 509 01:03:40,566 --> 01:03:40,566 it is always a challenge. Is generally a line of strings 510 01:03:49,766 --> 01:03:53,133 and I think I made reference a couple of times when I was on city council that we would have come in and explain and it was 511 01:04:00,133 --> 01:04:00,133 always a big challenge. I appreciate the patience but I 512 01:04:11,700 --> 01:04:11,700 do want to make a couple of comments. 513 01:04:17,266 --> 01:04:17,266 I happen to be the only person come out will we put that on th 514 01:04:26,100 --> 01:04:28,733 agenda. It was a big deal. And any of the to zero to 54 counties in texas, harris count 515 01:04:32,366 --> 01:04:32,366 stepped up, the board. And they put $2.5 billion and I 516 01:04:44,033 --> 01:04:44,033 was a leap of faith. Evan I was still into texas, 517 01:04:50,600 --> 01:04:50,600 2016 I had been sworn in. Your predecessor came in to tal 518 01:05:03,900 --> 01:05:03,900 about the cost-benefit analysis in saying that they thought tha 519 01:05:08,500 --> 01:05:08,500 because I been in the legislature, but it would be th 520 01:05:13,333 --> 01:05:17,000 one to get the message to washington. You should have talked to me some time ago to try to change 521 01:05:22,366 --> 01:05:22,366 that language. Everybody was agreeing on 522 01:05:28,600 --> 01:05:28,600 commissioners court what areas you represented and taking care 523 01:05:35,900 --> 01:05:37,500 of the wealthier neighborhoods first. It just makes sense so one of m staffers really crafted a littl 524 01:05:42,633 --> 01:05:42,633 bit of language but a staffer I particular, you ended up taking 525 01:05:48,933 --> 01:05:48,933 what you've got there. And then you crafted that 526 01:05:53,333 --> 01:05:53,333 language that we came up with s our framework was part of the 527 01:05:58,433 --> 01:05:58,433 process when the package was pu on in my judgment it was not 528 01:06:05,900 --> 01:06:05,900 followed until we really dug into it. 529 01:06:12,166 --> 01:06:15,066 we had asked the auditor go in and look at it. It is because of what we are being told was not happening. 530 01:06:19,133 --> 01:06:19,133 the first big change I remember making. 531 01:06:32,200 --> 01:06:32,200 and we get it. And we did it. 532 01:06:37,233 --> 01:06:37,233 I've argued against it but we kept moving forward. 533 01:06:45,366 --> 01:06:45,366 we had a presentations that at everybody says this is as good 534 01:06:55,366 --> 01:06:55,366 as the slice of bread. I do believe in this plan. 535 01:07:00,966 --> 01:07:00,966 I do think it could've been don along time ago. 536 01:07:07,566 --> 01:07:07,566 it is going to be a challenge t get it done. 537 01:07:26,266 --> 01:07:26,266 just added to the mix of that discussion was. 538 01:07:36,833 --> 01:07:36,833 and that has to go to voters countywide. 539 01:07:51,700 --> 01:07:55,366 they tried to come up with the process which is more inclusive and they have tried to track them. 540 01:07:59,800 --> 01:07:59,800 but that is behind us now. And they wanted to do direct 541 01:08:09,233 --> 01:08:09,233 allocations to every city and county because of you have to 542 01:08:14,466 --> 01:08:18,433 have a call back and you want t be put 50 states in the hundred or thousands around the country. And that is generally not the 543 01:08:29,833 --> 01:08:32,166 norm. I do think that we've got to move decisively and I do think decisively the issues would 544 01:08:38,266 --> 01:08:42,200 provide accurate data even to this body and I will close on this comment. This issue with flood control 545 01:08:47,533 --> 01:08:50,900 and I coined the phrase I have healthy distrust of the progres but normally those if that is something I want to say, I will 546 01:09:03,066 --> 01:09:06,933 say it in private. I don't think that is my nature but but I don't think that they have been transparent. 547 01:09:10,566 --> 01:09:10,566 I hope it does not happen again. If I don't have the three votes 548 01:09:16,733 --> 01:09:16,733 on the commissioners court, I have to live with that and I 549 01:09:21,033 --> 01:09:21,033 have stressed this to all department heads but if somebod 550 01:09:26,033 --> 01:09:28,533 does just say you've got some good points, rodney, but you don't have three votes and if you're in doubt about it, just 551 01:09:34,833 --> 01:09:34,833 put it on the agenda. Just make it clear. 552 01:09:42,566 --> 01:09:42,566 and I think going forward we would all be better served if w 553 01:09:48,200 --> 01:09:48,200 take that same approach. >> thank you. 554 01:09:53,800 --> 01:09:53,800 let me make my comments here before we circle back around. 555 01:10:00,400 --> 01:10:03,000 my verses for commissioner ramsey. You mentioned the change order. The project scopes bullet chain 556 01:10:07,066 --> 01:10:07,066 I want to understand what you'r referring to. 557 01:10:11,533 --> 01:10:11,533 >> part of the plan here, which I agree with plan. 558 01:10:19,033 --> 01:10:19,033 one a project comes in under bid , that lays some room for 559 01:10:24,766 --> 01:10:27,466 some change orders and this pla involves 40 million of change order so you need to define within scope of that project, 560 01:10:34,433 --> 01:10:34,433 other things you can do and deliver with the glo and others. 561 01:10:42,166 --> 01:10:42,166 but again can, you've got to have someone that is able to 562 01:10:46,333 --> 01:10:46,333 process that come, execute that make that happen. 563 01:10:52,833 --> 01:10:52,833 this is going to be a complicated plan to execute. 564 01:10:57,966 --> 01:10:57,966 so forgive me if I'm being dens but I'm trying to understand 565 01:11:02,500 --> 01:11:02,500 this so the funds, if the costs come under the estimates, that 566 01:11:09,166 --> 01:11:09,166 would go to making the project even better or over to go to 567 01:11:16,266 --> 01:11:16,266 some projects are portico to some of the projects that are 568 01:11:21,933 --> 01:11:23,766 paused. >> I think in general but I understand more trying to find as many areas as fast as 569 01:11:29,600 --> 01:11:29,600 possible within the guidelines within the own guidelines and 570 01:11:36,533 --> 01:11:40,300 requirements. It is investments, $40 million worth of investments on flood mitigation. 571 01:11:42,133 --> 01:11:42,133 that is the good news. We will pick exactly work goes. 572 01:11:50,500 --> 01:11:50,500 >> be affordably and dedicated to acceleration strategies as 573 01:11:55,533 --> 01:11:59,300 well as making sure that we hav enough money to complete this because as you know, construction is complicated and 574 01:12:04,133 --> 01:12:08,033 when we are accelerating and getting to construction quickly there are potential risks and s change orders help us make sure 575 01:12:13,466 --> 01:12:13,466 that we have the dollars to be able to manage any potential 576 01:12:19,000 --> 01:12:22,900 issues that come up in construction. Okay. Okay. It sounds like dynamic circle back because I would think that 577 01:12:29,433 --> 01:12:33,433 this means that things came under budget. I will circle back. Other questions. 578 01:12:38,500 --> 01:12:42,433 what I spoke to commissioner buckingham, moving the funds is possible in legal and it's stil a huge lift and so I want to 579 01:12:48,366 --> 01:12:48,366 understand from you and from purchasing folks, why is that a 580 01:12:53,833 --> 01:12:53,833 huge lift and can we speed that up and what can we do to make I 581 01:12:59,033 --> 01:12:59,033 less huge. >> that is a great question. 582 01:13:03,366 --> 01:13:03,366 the challenge with these dollar is there are a number of rules 583 01:13:08,433 --> 01:13:08,433 and regulations and processes, audits that will be required in 584 01:13:13,933 --> 01:13:13,933 terms of spending these dollars but it is a very complex progra 585 01:13:18,700 --> 01:13:22,233 and the glo has very tight controls over how they operate so we have to follow the processes they have laid out 586 01:13:27,533 --> 01:13:27,533 that are in alignment with hud, so we have steps that we have t 587 01:13:31,600 --> 01:13:31,600 taken they have steps they have to take it we have to be sure 588 01:13:35,900 --> 01:13:39,366 that all the documentation is I place that if and when an audit occurs we are solid. The complexity is something tha 589 01:13:49,966 --> 01:13:49,966 can be done. And I think the shift in our 590 01:13:55,600 --> 01:13:58,933 understanding in the pools that are made available was really being able to phase that projec or that was really a key so tha 591 01:14:02,166 --> 01:14:02,166 will take some effort to make sure we have discreetly defined 592 01:14:07,566 --> 01:14:07,566 the phase of work that will be completed because frankly we 593 01:14:12,500 --> 01:14:15,066 need to be accountable for what we deliver and so we have to be able to put on the table and this is what we delivered for 594 01:14:19,000 --> 01:14:22,333 these dollars and so that will take some engineering work and we have to make sure that our contracting mechanisms are able 595 01:14:26,300 --> 01:14:26,300 to accommodate the additional funding sources and we have one 596 01:14:30,733 --> 01:14:34,033 construction contract and that will reduce the paperwork tremendously for us we only hav to have one contract that finds 597 01:14:39,266 --> 01:14:39,266 two different funding sources for two different programs. 598 01:14:45,066 --> 01:14:48,800 >> I am not sure. And trying to get to more specific questions and that is when we switch the sources of 599 01:14:54,366 --> 01:14:54,366 funding, we switch these source of funding. 600 01:15:01,166 --> 01:15:01,166 what bureaucratic processes do we have to go through 601 01:15:06,200 --> 01:15:06,200 specifically. >> I could start and I will let 602 01:15:10,400 --> 01:15:10,400 you fill in. So basically there are dollars 603 01:15:21,266 --> 01:15:21,266 entered into our system and there is journal entries and 604 01:15:25,966 --> 01:15:25,966 different pieces, different processes that have to be done 605 01:15:31,233 --> 01:15:34,066 on the backside to facilitate those changes. That is my question. So you've got the dollars from 606 01:15:37,866 --> 01:15:37,866 the other part of the money, is that what you are saying? 607 01:15:45,700 --> 01:15:48,000 >> so every project has a project code in our accounting system along with the funded number that corresponds whether 608 01:15:52,033 --> 01:15:52,033 it is dr, a bond funding and essentially it creates a new 609 01:16:00,400 --> 01:16:00,400 project code with new funding code so it's a two-step process 610 01:16:06,400 --> 01:16:06,400 and one is moving it in existin expenses. 611 01:16:10,800 --> 01:16:10,800 the second part of it is moving all purchase orders or futures 612 01:16:18,433 --> 01:16:21,466 purchase orders into that new project. So on the who does the, creatin a project code and moving 613 01:16:28,566 --> 01:16:30,733 expenses and moving purchase order so who is responsible for those three steps. Though it's between the auditor 614 01:16:36,933 --> 01:16:36,933 and my office. So I guess this is a question 615 01:16:41,233 --> 01:16:41,233 for you guys. How quickly can you do this and 616 01:16:49,066 --> 01:16:49,066 if it is not fast, why, what is the obstacle. 617 01:16:59,633 --> 01:16:59,633 >> it is generally not timely and it is not a huge left. 618 01:17:07,300 --> 01:17:09,966 days and weeks. >> a week. >> okay. That is for step one. 619 01:17:15,500 --> 01:17:15,500 is that the funding codes. >> I would assume there are 620 01:17:21,433 --> 01:17:21,433 other layers of approval. >> so auditor post but thanks 621 01:17:28,866 --> 01:17:28,866 for joining us for so we are talking about as we look to mov 622 01:17:35,866 --> 01:17:38,433 the main sources for these projects to meet the deadlines coming trying to understand if this is going to cause a delay 623 01:17:41,566 --> 01:17:41,566 and so because of my -- it sounds like this is 624 01:17:49,000 --> 01:17:50,433 complicated. And so the steps that we just came up with, you create a new project code and then you move 625 01:17:57,600 --> 01:17:57,600 things to a new account number and then you move all purchase 626 01:18:02,066 --> 01:18:03,966 orders. Does your office have a roll in any of this and if so which one and how long does it take to 627 01:18:08,066 --> 01:18:08,066 ensure that. >> yes. 628 01:18:12,433 --> 01:18:16,433 we have a role in what you just laid out. So you are going to create, those can be created and once w 629 01:18:25,966 --> 01:18:29,966 have once we have that request signed and approved, it doesn't take that long once the documents get to us but would b 630 01:18:34,366 --> 01:18:34,366 responsible to take the requested action to create the 631 01:18:41,500 --> 01:18:41,500 new accounts and actually make that happen in our current 632 01:18:46,466 --> 01:18:46,466 system again if the forms the paperwork gets done with the 633 01:18:59,166 --> 01:19:01,933 approvals, there is approval by the departments budgets that ar affected, the actual mechanics of doing those transfers is 634 01:19:08,666 --> 01:19:08,666 quick and it is like a day. So to play a role, it does not 635 01:19:14,466 --> 01:19:14,466 take as long to do our part, bu it does require everything to b 636 01:19:25,866 --> 01:19:29,200 documented and requested in a proper way. That is hopeful. Salt flood control, is that 637 01:19:35,533 --> 01:19:35,533 purchasing, who does that. That would be primarily flood 638 01:19:43,000 --> 01:19:46,200 control. If there is some part of this that is in another department, howdy those housing the 639 01:19:54,533 --> 01:19:54,533 community development. We will work with the departmen 640 01:20:05,200 --> 01:20:05,200 and when they get us the proper requests with the proper 641 01:20:10,433 --> 01:20:10,433 approvals, the auditor can move very quickly to make those 642 01:20:15,633 --> 01:20:17,533 things happen. >> it sounds like legal but hav that as well. So just between the three of yo 643 01:20:23,766 --> 01:20:23,766 guys, how long do you think tha would have to halfstep proper 644 01:20:29,900 --> 01:20:33,433 workforce with the proper approval. I would tell you that we have started working on this and we 645 01:20:37,333 --> 01:20:41,333 had a call and you are not on the call but your staff are on the call with my finance team. >> I'm sorry to keep you. 646 01:20:52,000 --> 01:20:52,000 my colleagues have a certain amount of time. 647 01:20:56,200 --> 01:20:58,833 can you give me an answer, how long. A day, week, months. >> via working on it right now. 648 01:21:08,133 --> 01:21:08,133 and we are actively as of today putting a comprehensive list 649 01:21:17,566 --> 01:21:20,166 together to send over took them to maintain alignment. >> so there's not a number they are. 650 01:21:22,333 --> 01:21:26,066 I believe there is somebody here , perhaps they are not here to speak but is there any chance , would you be able to 651 01:21:28,933 --> 01:21:28,933 answer that question? So first of all, thank you so 652 01:21:37,966 --> 01:21:37,966 much for your support we are going over the main issue here 653 01:21:42,133 --> 01:21:45,666 that has been the ladies. And so right now there is this idea of switching the funding code so that we can meet that 654 01:21:48,200 --> 01:21:48,200 that line so we are on the same playing sure they are. 655 01:22:02,833 --> 01:22:06,366 and it is not as easy as switching a number on the computer putative is still a huge left. 656 01:22:09,633 --> 01:22:09,633 so it's a concern that we will find no delays in that huge lef 657 01:22:14,900 --> 01:22:14,900 so I'm asking the different parties what exactly other 658 01:22:21,366 --> 01:22:21,366 bureaucratic steps that we have to do that switch. 659 01:22:25,966 --> 01:22:25,966 so if I'm understanding correctly of the auditor's 660 01:22:33,200 --> 01:22:33,200 office can do that peacefully but the bulk of the work needs 661 01:22:38,666 --> 01:22:38,666 to be done within flood control county attorney and our housing 662 01:22:44,066 --> 01:22:46,333 office but so how long would this take. As she said it depends on the glo so that's what I want to 663 01:22:50,000 --> 01:22:50,000 know if you have an estimate of how long it takes to put 664 01:22:54,366 --> 01:22:57,866 together a proper request with the proper approvals to that send to the auditor in the budget office. 665 01:23:00,433 --> 01:23:00,433 does that make sense? >> I'm sorry. 666 01:23:05,166 --> 01:23:05,166 if you could at them speak directly into the microphone. 667 01:23:09,400 --> 01:23:12,800 >> I'm so society pages because we have to be on the record, would you mind joining us at th microphone. 668 01:23:17,300 --> 01:23:17,300 >> and just stating your name for the record, please. 669 01:23:34,100 --> 01:23:34,100 >> my name is georgina with the general land office. 670 01:23:39,833 --> 01:23:39,833 I'm not the grant administration . 671 01:23:47,233 --> 01:23:50,433 this is a very complex program. >> I will have my team check with you to see if they have an estimate at all by the end of 672 01:23:56,300 --> 01:23:56,300 today that I can sort of wrap m head around and the reason I'm 673 01:24:04,500 --> 01:24:04,500 trying to understand is to set expectations for the community 674 01:24:09,366 --> 01:24:09,366 because I think the way this is presented is it is good but I 675 01:24:17,800 --> 01:24:17,800 don't want to have any more surprises for the community. 676 01:24:24,233 --> 01:24:27,266 is there an extent that you guy can do to help us put in the brown it and then the next step from I'm doing. 677 01:24:37,566 --> 01:24:37,566 how can we speed up. Obviously we cannot speed this 678 01:24:42,533 --> 01:24:42,533 up that it's in their purview but how can we speed up the 679 01:24:48,466 --> 01:24:52,166 flood control, community, the county attorney piece because that seems to be worth the bulk the wait would be. 680 01:24:58,866 --> 01:25:02,100 >> I cannot speak for the count attorney but they are putting all their staff time and will b laser focused on their role jus 681 01:25:08,133 --> 01:25:08,133 to get to this point. Thank you. 682 01:25:16,533 --> 01:25:16,533 are there any other steps after that, director peterson. 683 01:25:23,033 --> 01:25:25,400 we have moved all the purchase orders. Really I think there are keys I terms of making sure we have 684 01:25:31,766 --> 01:25:31,766 proper contracting in place and that actually has to happen in 685 01:25:36,133 --> 01:25:36,133 some cases before we had fundin switches. 686 01:25:40,733 --> 01:25:44,133 in the good news is were alread working on it and coordinating with the g yellow and this change, the strategy and proces 687 01:25:49,333 --> 01:25:49,333 in the approach that has been laid out does not going to be 688 01:25:54,200 --> 01:25:54,200 dependent, the execution of the project is going to happen. 689 01:25:59,200 --> 01:26:02,366 that is happening now pay or projects are under construction I just want to be clear the projects are under construction 690 01:26:07,100 --> 01:26:10,466 and we are moving as fast as possible to get these administrative pieces in place so after the proper contracting 691 01:26:14,033 --> 01:26:14,033 is there anything else. >> and then when you talk about 692 01:26:21,366 --> 01:26:24,400 the projects are not dependent come is what you are saying, this huge left of switching the codes, you are saying that has 693 01:26:29,366 --> 01:26:29,366 no bearing on how long the project takes to deliver. 694 01:26:37,466 --> 01:26:41,433 I am thinking through your question to make sure going to answer it fully, judge. The intent here I can jump in 695 01:26:50,100 --> 01:26:50,100 there appear to think what she' saying is we are continuing 696 01:26:56,033 --> 01:26:56,033 based on the construction. Is that a one time, the expenses 697 01:27:03,166 --> 01:27:03,166 , we can always go back to the auditor so that the bill 698 01:27:10,400 --> 01:27:10,400 continue to get paid regardless. >> or just be more specific, 699 01:27:17,133 --> 01:27:19,600 there's 11 projects here, six that are really at risk of missing the deadline so if you pick one of them in that projec 700 01:27:26,033 --> 01:27:28,966 come if everything stayed the same, that the project was goin to be finished now that we are switching the codes, will it be 701 01:27:34,533 --> 01:27:34,533 done still in one year or a yea and six months. 702 01:27:38,833 --> 01:27:38,833 >> I can tell you the account codes does not have any bearing 703 01:27:44,433 --> 01:27:44,433 because of that point it is moving the expense to the 704 01:27:51,533 --> 01:27:52,900 appropriate place. >> so basically you would have to do it before the deadline, s before february. 705 01:27:58,200 --> 01:28:01,100 all the accounts are tied up by then. >> so I guess that is the question is can we make sure we 706 01:28:06,466 --> 01:28:06,466 can get that done. >> thank you for giving us a 707 01:28:10,833 --> 01:28:10,833 chance to ask those questions and that is all I've got. 708 01:28:16,700 --> 01:28:16,700 >> commissioners ellis, garcia, and briones. 709 01:28:25,966 --> 01:28:25,966 ellis just spoke so garcia and briones. 710 01:28:31,866 --> 01:28:31,866 >> thank you, director, for you response and the answers to the 711 01:28:36,500 --> 01:28:38,400 questions that are being provided. I'm going to begin with one question. 712 01:28:47,466 --> 01:28:47,466 this should have been done alon time ago by now. 713 01:28:52,866 --> 01:28:52,866 what is your response to that. >> we've been working on a plan 714 01:28:58,200 --> 01:28:58,200 and we have been working a lockstep with the intent to get 715 01:29:04,066 --> 01:29:06,733 these under construction. This information that we gained in terms of that we put not hav had until this moment. 716 01:29:21,166 --> 01:29:21,166 we have projects that are split between both programs. 717 01:29:34,000 --> 01:29:34,000 finding ways and that option an that was on the table. 718 01:29:43,233 --> 01:29:43,233 this comprehensive solution als is a comprehensive solution. 719 01:29:47,633 --> 01:29:47,633 thank you for that response. Just a bit of reflection. 720 01:29:57,033 --> 01:29:57,033 I was applying for money and grants and the consistent 721 01:30:01,200 --> 01:30:01,200 question I would get is are you sure you want to go after this. 722 01:30:10,666 --> 01:30:10,666 there are strings attached and requirements. 723 01:30:16,400 --> 01:30:19,766 a lot of times we didn't get to have fun with program because w had so much to do administratively. 724 01:30:25,200 --> 01:30:29,000 and right now aside from gettin to that construction, there is lot of digital threes and there's the administrative 725 01:30:40,166 --> 01:30:42,400 report. >> if I could clarify, I did just get some communication fro our funding partners and I do 726 01:30:45,900 --> 01:30:48,733 want to clarify on that point some of the things we do need t make sure. And I know I did articulate thi 727 01:30:58,433 --> 01:30:58,433 just to be super clear. Good deal, thank you. 728 01:31:09,166 --> 01:31:09,166 and, yes, it is a huge left and I appreciate you being willing 729 01:31:16,000 --> 01:31:16,000 to even make the effort. So it is the huge left so we do 730 01:31:25,833 --> 01:31:25,833 nothing and doing nothing is absolutely unacceptable soy do 731 01:31:30,333 --> 01:31:30,333 appreciate the effort to take o the task and that is what we 732 01:31:36,533 --> 01:31:40,233 expected to do so thank you. So there has been some points about missing data lines about the incomplete and inaccurate 733 01:31:50,000 --> 01:31:50,000 documentation then the failed response the glo requests and 734 01:32:00,200 --> 01:32:00,200 the environmental clearance, what is your response to those. 735 01:32:07,666 --> 01:32:07,666 >> but of things I would say, commissioner, is some of these 736 01:32:13,966 --> 01:32:15,066 issues like the missed deadlines , those have been solved for with this approach. We have to pray toward ties the 737 01:32:21,400 --> 01:32:21,400 project but with this approach that will not be necessary. 738 01:32:26,333 --> 01:32:26,333 the staffing certainly come we have a dedicated team for our 739 01:32:33,066 --> 01:32:33,066 program. And that she has been multiple 740 01:32:43,000 --> 01:32:43,000 levels of staff and certainly want to make sure that we have 741 01:32:47,866 --> 01:32:47,866 robust team and we also need to have the -- 742 01:32:55,066 --> 01:32:55,066 this team turnover reflects turnover that is overall pretty 743 01:32:59,500 --> 01:32:59,500 the other thing and just the program. 744 01:33:06,233 --> 01:33:06,233 we have individual projects happening at a project level. 745 01:33:12,166 --> 01:33:15,866 conversations happening at the program level for projects we have regulatory conversations happy we have clients in 746 01:33:19,700 --> 01:33:19,700 purchasing an auditor's. So are not aware of any specifi 747 01:33:27,166 --> 01:33:27,166 issues that we can pinpoint we take pin -- 748 01:33:31,666 --> 01:33:31,666 feedback like this seriously an we make sure there are no gaps 749 01:33:36,733 --> 01:33:36,733 but we have a dedicated compliance team who has focused 750 01:33:42,400 --> 01:33:42,400 on these issues. >> good deal. 751 01:33:46,500 --> 01:33:46,500 >> lastly I just want to reiterate this was a poorly 752 01:34:06,166 --> 01:34:06,166 constructed bond program from the very beginning. 753 01:34:26,400 --> 01:34:26,400 in those studies, no environmental impact or very 754 01:34:32,133 --> 01:34:32,133 little and probably we should say their little understanding. 755 01:34:42,733 --> 01:34:42,733 there is -- but because of the federal 756 01:34:55,766 --> 01:34:55,766 regulations, it took another year, year and a half. 757 01:35:01,466 --> 01:35:01,466 the federal strings attached to these points are very different 758 01:35:05,766 --> 01:35:08,133 from what we could do at the local level. And then right away we didn't know how much right-of-way 759 01:35:14,500 --> 01:35:14,500 position we were going to acquire enemy just say you don' 760 01:35:22,100 --> 01:35:22,100 always -- and that takes time, generally 761 01:35:32,233 --> 01:35:32,233 what I hear, the first thing we do at the beginning of projects. 762 01:35:51,833 --> 01:35:51,833 so you've got two major time-consuming steps to take 763 01:35:55,966 --> 01:35:55,966 before any other meaningful work . 764 01:36:01,966 --> 01:36:01,966 and then cost estimates. We didn't know real cost 765 01:36:06,266 --> 01:36:06,266 estimates for any of these projects. 766 01:36:20,900 --> 01:36:23,966 thankfully renegotiations have been able to have some impact o those. But again things we did not kno 767 01:36:27,933 --> 01:36:27,933 fully when we engaged so, we started with a two-year hiccup. 768 01:37:03,000 --> 01:37:03,000 and we got everything we needed to give that confidence and 769 01:37:15,666 --> 01:37:15,666 things that don't happen easily. I would just say that I would g 770 01:37:29,866 --> 01:37:29,866 back to the lines in dr. Buckingham's letter. 771 01:37:35,866 --> 01:37:35,866 we need shovels, we don't need scapegoats and this is not -- 772 01:37:44,633 --> 01:37:44,633 this is about people and we are going to make a decision. 773 01:37:50,766 --> 01:37:50,766 but don't really -- we just care about protecting 774 01:37:55,166 --> 01:37:55,166 people. I agree wholeheartedly. 775 01:38:05,200 --> 01:38:05,200 we could be sitting here making excuses with ears on the clock. 776 01:38:17,766 --> 01:38:17,766 we could be talking about relitigating years of challenge 777 01:38:24,333 --> 01:38:24,333 and problems but the end of the day this is highly complicated 778 01:38:29,833 --> 01:38:33,600 and incredibly complex and this is hard. But what I appreciate about you dr. Peterson come as you are no 779 01:38:39,300 --> 01:38:42,766 sitting here making excuses and relitigating this past. You are here today saying we ar taking decisive action. 780 01:38:46,733 --> 01:38:46,733 we owe it to the people of harris county to get it done an 781 01:38:50,933 --> 01:38:50,933 I respect that tremendously and I think you for how 782 01:38:55,900 --> 01:38:55,900 collaborative they have been paid so think you. 783 01:39:01,200 --> 01:39:01,200 I have two motions that I would like to lead -- 784 01:39:05,300 --> 01:39:05,300 read. Motion 1, I move the 785 01:39:10,566 --> 01:39:10,566 commissioners court approve the additions to the cdbg-dr and 786 01:39:18,333 --> 01:39:18,333 cdbg-mit project list, authoriz the harris county flood control 787 01:39:23,266 --> 01:39:26,533 district and housing and community development to negotiate any agreements necessary to advance projects. 788 01:39:31,533 --> 01:39:31,533 to authorize the two department to coordinate with the texas 789 01:39:36,500 --> 01:39:36,500 general land office on contract amendments, program updates, an 790 01:39:41,466 --> 01:39:41,466 related approvals. And direct the flood control 791 01:39:47,766 --> 01:39:50,500 district to implement the phasing facing and funding realignment strategy. >> do you want to vote on them 792 01:39:56,766 --> 01:39:59,033 separately quick. >> I thought we would just vote on both of them. >> thank you, colleagues. 793 01:40:04,233 --> 01:40:04,233 moved to direct a flood control district to work with county 794 01:40:09,333 --> 01:40:09,333 attorney's office and other relevant departments to compile 795 01:40:13,800 --> 01:40:16,200 a list of vetted recommendation on what commissioners court can do to help expedite projects under the cdbg-dr and cdbg-mit 796 01:40:25,166 --> 01:40:29,000 programs a return to commissioners court with recommendations for consideration and possible 797 01:40:30,466 --> 01:40:30,466 approval. >> so we have two motions and a 798 01:40:35,800 --> 01:40:35,800 second by commissioner garcia. Any oppose? 799 01:40:40,900 --> 01:40:40,900 motion carried unanimously. Thank you. 800 01:40:45,766 --> 01:40:45,766 an ipo say on the point about the glo, I've got to give credi 801 01:40:51,066 --> 01:40:51,066 where credit is due but commissioner ellis and I went 802 01:40:56,800 --> 01:40:59,966 and sat with secretary marcia fudge and got a $750 million investment for harris county so that is saying the funds did no 803 01:41:08,100 --> 01:41:08,100 arrive until later is the alternative fax and obviously w 804 01:41:14,033 --> 01:41:14,033 worked with commissioner busch to hold back the 300 million 805 01:41:21,166 --> 01:41:23,400 because of community projects were not moving fast enough so that came back later as flood control as promised so I think 806 01:41:28,233 --> 01:41:30,033 obviously people work a lot better but commissioner buckingham and we would've had to do that but it is one of my 807 01:41:36,933 --> 01:41:36,933 proudest achievements to bring 750 million here and really 350 808 01:41:41,766 --> 01:41:41,766 more that we had held back for flood control, which did end up 809 01:41:47,633 --> 01:41:49,566 arriving thanks to commissioner buckingham. Commissioner ellis -- commissioner ellis. 810 01:41:58,400 --> 01:41:58,400 >> they did a tremendous gift t all of us. 811 01:42:02,466 --> 01:42:06,200 >> 100%. It was a shared effort and unanimous bipartisan outreach. It helped us well on 812 01:42:14,066 --> 01:42:17,866 commissioners court. >> we will go to executive session. >> yes, commissioner garcia. 813 01:42:20,066 --> 01:42:23,600 >> I just want to make one fina point paper with all of the complexities of what it has taken to manage this particular 814 01:42:28,333 --> 01:42:28,333 program, all of the things that are outside of the flood contro 815 01:42:38,233 --> 01:42:38,233 purview, all of the unknowns that we know now and I didn't 816 01:42:44,733 --> 01:42:44,733 know then at the very beginning of this, the structure of how 817 01:42:51,066 --> 01:42:51,066 this bond was put together, the idea of how many changes this 818 01:43:02,700 --> 01:43:02,700 particular court has made, to not forgetting that aside from 819 01:43:12,200 --> 01:43:12,200 glo, you have received both additional state earmarks, whic 820 01:43:18,466 --> 01:43:18,466 brings all whole other level of complexity in addition to the 821 01:43:23,133 --> 01:43:23,133 complexity of the existing cdbg dollars. 822 01:43:33,166 --> 01:43:35,766 all of those do not have dr. Peterson's name on and they have nothing to do with the performance of your 823 01:43:40,700 --> 01:43:42,400 administration and the flood control district. They have everything to do with the bureaucracy of what is 824 01:43:49,133 --> 01:43:51,533 typical between federal and state and local governments and it is frustration by example of the frustration by people say 825 01:43:56,833 --> 01:43:56,833 why can't you just get it done. It is not that easy. 826 01:44:01,633 --> 01:44:01,633 so I just want to make sure to make the point, you have 827 01:44:06,533 --> 01:44:06,533 delivered and put together a plan, hard, heavy left, whatever 828 01:44:15,033 --> 01:44:18,366 . It makes no sense because we as for a plan you've been working on this plan for months and if 829 01:44:23,500 --> 01:44:23,500 things were copacetic, as they say months ago, this would've 830 01:44:30,233 --> 01:44:30,233 been approved and was set because there compromises and 831 01:44:34,333 --> 01:44:34,333 what was originally been as the that could not be done so I jus 832 01:44:41,700 --> 01:44:43,366 want to say this is not about performance. This is about governmental bureaucracy and absolutely 833 01:44:51,433 --> 01:44:53,633 better reform. Thank you. >> I actually do have one more thing, which is commissioner 834 01:45:00,233 --> 01:45:00,233 buckingham's. One of the main points here is 835 01:45:07,800 --> 01:45:07,800 that regardless, compelling to repeatedly address the court fo 836 01:45:17,233 --> 01:45:21,100 every minor change, and there I chance of success and that is I the first paragraph and in the second of the last paragraph, m 837 01:45:24,600 --> 01:45:24,600 vices simple, get it out of the way. 838 01:45:29,433 --> 01:45:29,433 I know this is based on conversations that the glo had 839 01:45:35,866 --> 01:45:38,533 with flood control and flood control must be end of the impression that we are requesting they come to meeting 840 01:45:42,966 --> 01:45:46,300 to address the court for every minor change. I am not aware of that so I would like to know what that is 841 01:45:50,000 --> 01:45:50,000 about so that we can indeed get out of the way. 842 01:45:55,900 --> 01:45:59,866 >> that is not any information that the flood can dress -- flood control district would've shared and our job is to bring 843 01:46:06,400 --> 01:46:09,266 information and when we need court action, we work with county attorney to make sure th court actions made and we bring 844 01:46:12,700 --> 01:46:16,066 it at the appropriate time. >> but are we delaying your ability to take action question. >> be followed the process. 845 01:46:22,466 --> 01:46:22,466 >> is the answer yes, no. See, this is the issue I have 846 01:46:27,900 --> 01:46:31,700 come a director, will you pleas just answer my questions that there are no delays. There are no delays. 847 01:46:35,366 --> 01:46:35,366 16 gets to court, are you waiting for it to get the court. 848 01:46:40,133 --> 01:46:42,433 by can't you just say there are no delays because I'm not aware of them anything that needs com in a time sensitive manner has 849 01:46:51,466 --> 01:46:55,466 improved at business court and I'm not aware of the items on contracts, on changes that have been flagged for regular court, 850 01:47:00,733 --> 01:47:04,266 so I know there are very professional office or they wer not a put this in there if they'd not gotten it from 851 01:47:07,566 --> 01:47:08,933 somewhere. I'm not saying it is you but I just want to set the record straight that we are not asking 852 01:47:12,433 --> 01:47:12,433 every little thing, certainly I'm not everything that happens 853 01:47:22,800 --> 01:47:22,800 purchasing, whatever it is, tha gets addressed at a consistent 854 01:47:28,366 --> 01:47:28,366 path in a copacetic manner so I am not sure of examples from 855 01:47:37,633 --> 01:47:37,633 this letter. >> so if you are okay, can be 856 01:47:42,433 --> 01:47:42,433 adjourned to executive session. Didn't we vote already? 857 01:47:47,400 --> 01:47:51,066 thank you, director and dean. Didn't leave vote already? So can we go to executive session now. 858 01:47:53,733 --> 01:47:53,733 all right. So we are going to executive 859 01:47:58,466 --> 01:47:58,466 session on 125, 418, 419, and 483 to consult with attorneys a 860 01:48:10,700 --> 01:48:10,700 well as personnel matters. It is 10:52 a.m. 861 01:48:16,866 --> 01:48:16,866 >> you are not going on 125, ar you? 862 01:48:22,366 --> 01:48:22,366 it already passed >> it's 12:04, we are back from 863 01:48:34,012 --> 01:48:34,012 executive session. We will go over the items we 864 01:48:39,678 --> 01:48:42,078 took to executive session, we will go over them in order. The first one that is item 418 -- I did not receive the 865 01:48:49,112 --> 01:48:49,112 language for that. I'll go grab -- 866 01:49:13,678 --> 01:49:13,678 we asked to codify what commissioner ellis had pres 867 01:49:20,845 --> 01:49:20,845 presented. >> it should be option b -- I 868 01:49:25,545 --> 01:49:27,745 don't know what level of specificity want to get the working group or steering committee. 869 01:49:31,712 --> 01:49:34,412 >> I said I would do that but then you said you were going to draft something, do we need to wait or do you guys want me to 870 01:49:37,245 --> 01:49:37,245 read it? >> I have it. 871 01:49:42,212 --> 01:49:45,445 >> I know you have it, I'm just asking about the motion, we all have it. Thank you. 872 01:49:55,212 --> 01:49:55,212 I have it, the question is you guys said you were going to give 873 01:49:59,812 --> 01:50:03,212 me a particular motion, what do you want me to say -- >> you can read the whole thing or you can just read the first 874 01:50:07,145 --> 01:50:09,178 part. >> the chair: motion to establish a reliant parking negotiations governance 875 01:50:13,145 --> 01:50:16,545 structure that includes the steering committee and the working group. The reliant park steering committee should be responsible for developing recommendations 876 01:50:19,845 --> 01:50:19,845 and elevating key issues related to reliant park for 877 01:50:23,945 --> 01:50:23,945 consideration. The steering committee should be 878 01:50:28,012 --> 01:50:30,712 composed of court members, chief of staff, of precinct one of the county administrator as a nonvoting member pick up a chair 879 01:50:32,612 --> 01:50:35,645 shall work with the steering committee and reliant park working group to develop key county goals and positions to be 880 01:50:38,778 --> 01:50:38,778 approved by commissioners court for all negotiation matters and 881 01:50:45,112 --> 01:50:48,145 serve as lead negotiators and set the negotiation strategy based on the direction provided by commissioners court. 882 01:50:50,878 --> 01:50:54,312 the lead negotiators reps at the county in negotiations between the tenants and serve as the main point of county staff 883 01:50:56,778 --> 01:50:56,778 contact for the executives of rodeo. 884 01:51:05,012 --> 01:51:08,845 escalation to commissioner court matters for requiring policy direction for my financial commitments are material changes 885 01:51:11,578 --> 01:51:14,545 negotiation strategy will be elevated to commissioners court to the scheduled briefings or formal agenda items. 886 01:51:17,378 --> 01:51:19,612 the reliant park working group will be established by the steering committee and it shall be composed of relevant county 887 01:51:23,712 --> 01:51:26,545 departments and consultants responsible for conducting research, providing relevant information, and evaluating a 888 01:51:29,845 --> 01:51:29,845 developing recommendations related to reliant park under 889 01:51:35,445 --> 01:51:38,545 the guidance of the steering committee at commissioners co court. >> I'll make the motion and 890 01:51:41,778 --> 01:51:41,778 stress that I think it's a good process and we should use that 891 01:51:46,145 --> 01:51:49,978 on projects in all commissioners precincts. As the commission happens to represent reliant park and proud 892 01:51:51,612 --> 01:51:51,612 to make a motion. >> second. 893 01:51:57,378 --> 01:51:57,378 >> the >> I was just going to ask is 894 01:52:01,645 --> 01:52:01,645 there anything -- >> I think this looks fine. 895 01:52:05,945 --> 01:52:05,945 >> thank you commissioner ellis. >> the chair: we have a motion 896 01:52:10,278 --> 01:52:14,078 and a second, all in favor? Any opposed? Motion carried unanimously. Item 419, we need a motion to 897 01:52:20,612 --> 01:52:20,612 approve that settlement as presented. 898 01:52:26,712 --> 01:52:26,712 motion by commissioner briones. Any opposed? 899 01:52:31,878 --> 01:52:31,878 motion carried unanimously. 483, commissioner ramsey. 900 01:52:39,678 --> 01:52:43,678 >> no action? >> I think that was the understanding. >> the chair: no action on 901 01:52:49,478 --> 01:52:49,478 that item? >> correct. 902 01:52:56,145 --> 01:52:56,145 >> the chair: all right, that is 483. 903 01:53:03,678 --> 01:53:03,678 let's move on -- okay. Let me move on to -- we should 904 01:53:13,212 --> 01:53:16,645 move out of the speakers, right? If that's okay? Let's keep going with the speakers, tiffany, please. 905 01:53:27,045 --> 01:53:31,045 >> items to 29 at 2:30 for, christopher rivera items to 20 died in 2:30 four, you each have one minute. 906 01:53:57,045 --> 01:54:00,078 >> thank you, my name is christopher rivera I work with the texas civil rights project and I'm here opposed to 907 01:54:04,612 --> 01:54:04,612 contracts for forensic logic contracts, items 229 into 34. 908 01:54:14,845 --> 01:54:18,578 we already had a contentious debate a couple weeks ago in regards to this, it's very disappointing to see the county 909 01:54:25,045 --> 01:54:27,778 continue to invest in these software, to give you information about vigilant solutions they have already been 910 01:54:30,945 --> 01:54:30,945 partnering with ice since 2018 to facilitate over 1.5 billion 911 01:54:37,045 --> 01:54:39,612 data points for them to facilitate their deportation efforts. There is over 9,200 912 01:54:42,045 --> 01:54:44,978 I.c.e. Agents who have access to vigilant solutions database. If you continue to partner with them you're effectively building 913 01:54:47,778 --> 01:54:50,578 out the database for them to facilitate these deportations. Instead of funding this, you should support item 481 to 914 01:54:55,045 --> 01:54:58,378 support lgbtq community and at 4:30 three -- >> thank you your time is up. >> the chair: thank you. 915 01:55:05,212 --> 01:55:05,212 >> oh one rock on item 140, maximilian diaz. 916 01:55:17,378 --> 01:55:17,378 jasmine gonzales, item 229 and jake implemented should item 917 01:55:25,078 --> 01:55:25,078 328. >> good afternoon, I'm from 918 01:55:40,545 --> 01:55:40,545 precinct one. I'm an intersex organizer, I 919 01:55:46,712 --> 01:55:46,712 want y'all to vote yes to all of the first, fourth and 14th 920 01:55:53,078 --> 01:55:55,145 amendment rights of every resident of harris county and the world cup visitors and the way you do that is by saying no 921 01:56:00,045 --> 01:56:00,045 to 229, noted 2:30 four and yes to 433 to support all residents 922 01:56:09,378 --> 01:56:09,378 of harris county. >> my name is jasmine gonzales I 923 01:56:19,512 --> 01:56:19,512 work on the policy team, we are a legal and social services 924 01:56:25,345 --> 01:56:28,678 organization that serves survivors of gender-based violence. Al p.r. Cameras do not prevent 925 01:56:31,445 --> 01:56:31,445 violence but what we see in the do was enable and perpetuate 926 01:56:35,778 --> 01:56:38,845 violence against survivors, immigrants and against all of us. The price for safety cannot be 927 01:56:40,945 --> 01:56:43,045 contingent on the separation of families and the oppression of another group of innocent people. 928 01:56:45,845 --> 01:56:48,812 vigilant solutions allows for data collected for one purpose to be exploited for a completely unrelated unaccountable and 929 01:56:53,445 --> 01:56:55,612 immoral purpose. Does harris county give bikes access to the solutions database, if anyone from dhs 930 01:56:58,945 --> 01:57:01,745 asks a constable or sheriff access for a database or to run the license plate will harris county comply? 931 01:57:04,378 --> 01:57:06,978 we deserve to know how our data is being used? I'm a resident of precinct 4 to urge the court to vote no to 932 01:57:11,578 --> 01:57:13,712 renew the contract with vigilant solutions. Please don't contribute to mass surveillance dragnet the targets 933 01:57:16,645 --> 01:57:16,645 our families. Thank you. 934 01:57:43,112 --> 01:57:43,112 >> good afternoon, on tuesday I was set the convention port and 935 01:57:53,412 --> 01:57:53,412 there I ran into a publisher. I have this thing to give to -- 936 01:58:09,178 --> 01:58:09,178 today is -- the month is june, also known as black history 937 01:58:17,245 --> 01:58:17,245 music month. It's party time. 938 01:58:24,278 --> 01:58:24,278 ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ 939 01:58:45,145 --> 01:58:45,145 [laughter] >> thank you, your time is up. 940 01:58:50,978 --> 01:58:50,978 >> let's celebrate. >> thank you, your time is up. 941 01:59:02,978 --> 01:59:02,978 ♪ ♪ >> we could keep it on if it 942 01:59:09,912 --> 01:59:13,145 brings down the temperature a little bit. [laughter] thank you, that was really nice. 943 01:59:19,912 --> 01:59:19,912 >> next is julia on item 383, item 4:30 three. 944 01:59:28,545 --> 01:59:28,545 you each have one minute. >> I live in precinct two and 945 01:59:47,612 --> 01:59:47,612 I'm here to speak on agenda item for 33. 946 01:59:52,245 --> 01:59:55,178 as a kid who had to quickly learn how to interpret and translate important documents for my parents I was 25 years 947 01:59:58,578 --> 01:59:58,578 ago support like what the language access coordinator 948 02:00:02,978 --> 02:00:04,845 positions provide two key departments and harris county had existed to. When language barriers exist 949 02:00:08,212 --> 02:00:11,945 residents miss out on important information, expense delays and services and are unable to fully access programs funded by their 950 02:00:15,578 --> 02:00:15,578 tax dollars. I ask for a "yes" vote on item 951 02:00:19,712 --> 02:00:19,712 4:30 three but I also ask on agenda items 221 and 234. 952 02:00:35,745 --> 02:00:35,745 >> I am the houston policy manager with the justice center 953 02:00:41,478 --> 02:00:44,778 I'm here to speak in support of ongoing funding for the language access office and the vital work they do in the community. 954 02:00:49,112 --> 02:00:51,578 language access is critical for survivors safety and healing from being able to understand what is happening in court to 955 02:00:55,112 --> 02:00:55,112 getting information about public services to being informed of 956 02:00:59,178 --> 02:01:01,478 disaster operations and even including the ability to make your voice heard on the issues you care about. 957 02:01:05,245 --> 02:01:08,612 all of these things help a survivor heal and to build a life of dignity. We have made good progress in 958 02:01:11,678 --> 02:01:14,178 insuring interpretation is available that staff know how to access it and limited english proficient committee members 959 02:01:16,978 --> 02:01:16,978 know it exists. There is still work to do 960 02:01:21,378 --> 02:01:23,178 ensuring the language access office remains staffed and is able to continue working towards its goals means we can continue 961 02:01:28,178 --> 02:01:30,612 to close gaps. Language access isn't optional, its baseline to make sure our our county programs function 962 02:01:33,878 --> 02:01:33,878 efficiently and effectively. >> thank you, your time is up. 963 02:01:43,012 --> 02:01:43,012 >> julia or dona on item 383. Brandon mack on item 481, you 964 02:01:52,978 --> 02:01:52,978 each have one minute. >> good afternoon, commis 965 02:02:07,045 --> 02:02:10,145 commissioners. I'm the founder of we the people organize, I'm speaking about the river oaks district constable 966 02:02:13,678 --> 02:02:13,678 contract for 48. This is not anti-police. 967 02:02:19,978 --> 02:02:19,978 this is pro-taxpayer, pro-transparency and pro-public 968 02:02:25,045 --> 02:02:27,778 safety. Before harris county creates nine dedicated law enforcement positions for a private luxury 969 02:02:31,812 --> 02:02:35,045 district, please table this item today and give the public more time to review the contract to full costs and legal risks. 970 02:02:41,212 --> 02:02:43,078 county deputies are not mall cops. They carry public authority. If something goes wrong, 971 02:02:47,378 --> 02:02:47,378 harris county may be pulled into a lawsuit two county lawyers and 972 02:02:53,212 --> 02:02:56,712 public resources may be used to defend the case and a sworn officers may raise legal defenses that private security 973 02:03:00,778 --> 02:03:04,678 guards do not have. This is a much bigger than the posted contracted price. >> thank you, your time is up. 974 02:03:18,112 --> 02:03:22,078 >> I live in precinct one and I previously interned at the travis county public defender's office where I saw firsthand how 975 02:03:26,845 --> 02:03:26,845 critical language access is. I worked with clients for the 976 02:03:30,878 --> 02:03:33,945 moments of registration through investigation of the cases. I remember one client who spoke only spanish she was always 977 02:03:36,778 --> 02:03:38,978 grateful our team could communicate with him in his native language and help them understand what was happening at 978 02:03:41,412 --> 02:03:45,212 every stage of his case. Many times he told us how much it meant to be informed and heard showing how important 979 02:03:48,512 --> 02:03:52,045 language access is to making sure the system treats all people with dignity. Being able to understand and 980 02:03:54,012 --> 02:03:57,445 communicate in the language you feel most comfortable in is essential especially in situations that can affect your 981 02:04:00,612 --> 02:04:04,412 freedom, safety, and future. I hope the stories and experiences of this community stay with you as you consider 982 02:04:07,478 --> 02:04:09,278 continued investment in language access services. Thank you for your time. >> thank you. 983 02:04:16,178 --> 02:04:19,012 >> my name is brandon mack, I'm speaking as chair of the harris county alta b to ia commission. 984 02:04:24,378 --> 02:04:24,378 president of the political caucus to urge an update to the 985 02:04:28,412 --> 02:04:31,612 facilities design manual requiring at least one single occupancy restroom and all new constructed county facilities. 986 02:04:34,412 --> 02:04:34,412 this is a practical low cost steps that strengthens access, 987 02:04:40,378 --> 02:04:42,145 safety, dignity and public buildings. For many transgendered and nonbinary residents, restroom 988 02:04:44,978 --> 02:04:48,812 access can determine whether a public space is usable at all. Single occupancy restrooms also support broader community needs. 989 02:04:53,378 --> 02:04:56,145 parents with young children, caregivers assisting someone of a different gender, older adults and people with disabilities all 990 02:05:00,545 --> 02:05:00,545 benefit from flexible, private facilities. 991 02:05:04,778 --> 02:05:07,012 national accessible guidance increasingly recognizes single-user restrooms as a commonplace inclusion measure, 992 02:05:09,778 --> 02:05:09,778 not a specialized accommodation. On behalf of the commission I 993 02:05:13,812 --> 02:05:14,912 respectfully ask the harris county commissioners court to adopt the standard for all. 994 02:05:17,945 --> 02:05:17,945 >> thank you and welcome. >> thank you. 995 02:05:23,578 --> 02:05:23,578 >> item 481, maria gonzales. You each have one minute. 996 02:05:39,712 --> 02:05:39,712 >> I maria gonzales, I am here to speak on behalf of the single 997 02:05:46,378 --> 02:05:49,278 occupancy restrooms at the university of houston, it's had such a proposal for many years now that all new constructions 998 02:05:55,545 --> 02:05:55,545 and renovated buildings now have single occupancy restrooms. 999 02:06:01,778 --> 02:06:05,412 this is really valuable. Of the easiest, quickest example I can give you is our security personnel can now have some 1000 02:06:08,845 --> 02:06:08,845 privacy when they need it and can take their equipment off 1001 02:06:14,512 --> 02:06:14,512 their bodies when using the facilities. 1002 02:06:18,545 --> 02:06:18,545 I encourage you all to consider the rolling effects, ripple 1003 02:06:24,645 --> 02:06:24,645 effects of such a solid plan, and to update the design manual 1004 02:06:35,645 --> 02:06:35,645 to acquire this in all new buildings and if possible 1005 02:06:39,845 --> 02:06:39,845 rebuild buildings, thank you. >> thank you. 1006 02:06:52,445 --> 02:06:55,078 >> I am intersex and nonbinary and I don't know which restroom the state wants me to use anymore. 1007 02:06:57,245 --> 02:06:57,245 I'm here to speak in favor of item 481. 1008 02:07:01,412 --> 02:07:05,212 last session house bill 229 defined male and female and state law it said intersex texans may receive disability 1009 02:07:08,012 --> 02:07:11,578 accommodations under state and federal law. The biggest federal accommodation lobbying the 1010 02:07:13,512 --> 02:07:13,512 american with disabilities act. During the same session, senate 1011 02:07:18,012 --> 02:07:21,412 bill 8 past regulate and shared restrooms by states defined by but it does not outlaw single occupancy gender-neutral 1012 02:07:25,378 --> 02:07:26,878 restrooms and recognized the disability accommodations still must be made to pick out at a gender-neutral restrooms 1013 02:07:31,178 --> 02:07:33,312 and county facilities is an accessibility issue and it keeps the county on the right side of both laws. 1014 02:07:36,378 --> 02:07:39,178 I'm tired, y'all I'm tired of not feeling safe in a restroom I'm tired of not knowing was restroom the state wants me in. 1015 02:07:43,178 --> 02:07:45,178 adding this restrooms going forward protects the county and it makes gender diverse restaurant mike residents safe 1016 02:07:49,178 --> 02:07:49,178 at home. >> thank you so much and wel 1017 02:07:55,345 --> 02:07:57,612 welcome. >> my name is jake markell and I'm just a dad in precinct 2. Thank you commissioners for the 1018 02:08:05,045 --> 02:08:05,045 opportunity to support item 481 which is not only needed, it's 1019 02:08:09,112 --> 02:08:11,878 such a simple, inexpensive way of having a great, positive impact on our community in the face of bizarre, cruel, and 1020 02:08:17,412 --> 02:08:20,045 capricious state bathrooms laws this will not only help ensure our transgender and intersex community's have safe base 1021 02:08:24,878 --> 02:08:26,412 accommodations in harris county supported buildings which is paramount, it will also benefit a wide diversity of people 1022 02:08:30,345 --> 02:08:33,378 including parents and caregivers, elders, and people with disabilities. I'm here as a cisgendered man 1023 02:08:35,445 --> 02:08:35,445 and a father of us is gender child to voice the safety and 1024 02:08:40,645 --> 02:08:41,945 well-being of transgender and intersex committees is central to all of our safety and well-being. 1025 02:08:45,778 --> 02:08:49,045 I'm grateful and proud to have a commissioners court that advances pragmatic, easy and hugely impactful initiatives 1026 02:08:51,512 --> 02:08:51,512 like this, thank you. >> thank you. 1027 02:08:59,045 --> 02:08:59,045 >> I'm speaking on behalf of the harris county ltb to q ia 1028 02:09:05,045 --> 02:09:08,012 commission, urging the court to update the blueprint require at least one single occupancy restroom in every new county 1029 02:09:10,345 --> 02:09:12,712 facility. This is a safety and dignity measure for transgender or nonbinary restaurant though mike 1030 02:09:15,112 --> 02:09:16,978 residents restroom access can determine whether a public building is usable. Anointed aptitudes between civic 1031 02:09:21,012 --> 02:09:22,878 participation and personal privacy. Restrooms serve parents with young children, caregivers 1032 02:09:25,245 --> 02:09:28,512 assisting someone of different gender, older adults and people with disabilities. As a father of a 6-year-old I 1033 02:09:30,045 --> 02:09:30,045 know what the value of a private option to help families feel 1034 02:09:34,945 --> 02:09:38,145 safe, comfortable and respected. I will no longer have to say baby girl close your eyes. I respectfully ask the 1035 02:09:44,178 --> 02:09:46,878 harris county commissioners court to adopt and ensure every new county facility reflects safety, dignity and equal access 1036 02:09:49,112 --> 02:09:49,112 for all, thank you. >> thank you. 1037 02:09:59,212 --> 02:10:02,012 >> I am here to speak in support of this agenda item. It is a great agenda item that has a low financial lift, it 1038 02:10:07,945 --> 02:10:07,945 helps everyone -- one senate bill 8 came out it was a 1039 02:10:13,112 --> 02:10:15,612 horrible bill and we can't change that here but we can make sure there is somewhere safe to use the restroom in as many 1040 02:10:19,212 --> 02:10:21,745 county buildings as possible and I would urge you to go further than just new construction but also major renovation. 1041 02:10:25,245 --> 02:10:28,445 any certificate changes that will affect things like layout and plumbing that we still include adding a single 1042 02:10:31,212 --> 02:10:34,812 occupancy restroom because this does help everyone. The bill was unspecific and asks that you enforce this bathroom 1043 02:10:40,378 --> 02:10:43,545 bill but realistically the only way to check people's internal sex organs is with an ultrasound machine outside of every 1044 02:10:48,145 --> 02:10:51,978 restroom, that sounds expensive and invasive. I would encourage you to take this step instead and hopefully we can feel safe or go to the restroom and all of our county 1045 02:10:54,945 --> 02:10:58,645 buildings because there's a lot of them and we use them, thank you. >> nonagenda speaker michelle 1046 02:11:10,678 --> 02:11:10,678 blackwell, you each have 1 minutes. 1047 02:11:21,178 --> 02:11:21,178 >> I am here asking for the court to respectfully consider 1048 02:11:25,512 --> 02:11:28,212 an adjustment to the nonconsent towing fee. We are facing drastic times in our community. 1049 02:11:33,045 --> 02:11:36,978 our operators are there 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We are in inclement weather, out there in dangerous traffic 1050 02:11:40,778 --> 02:11:42,278 situations. We invest in specialized equipment, we spend money on training and we ensure we have 1051 02:11:46,045 --> 02:11:46,045 the most professional drivers and employees on the roadways. 1052 02:11:54,545 --> 02:11:57,145 it becomes a gruesomely difficult to continue to absorb the rising operational cost while delivering the same level 1053 02:12:00,278 --> 02:12:03,345 of services that's expected by the county. Our industry is facing the pain and rising costs but all 1054 02:12:06,645 --> 02:12:08,678 consumers and businesses are facing come everyone of us in this room have felt the price the gas pump. 1055 02:12:12,112 --> 02:12:13,712 businesses are telling the increase in wages that are necessary. Not to mention equipment. 1056 02:12:17,878 --> 02:12:17,878 >> can you state your name for the record? 1057 02:12:25,112 --> 02:12:25,112 >> amy milstead. >> the chair: which item is 1058 02:12:29,345 --> 02:12:33,112 this on again? >> 482. >> the chair: the issue is to update the fines and fees? 1059 02:12:40,412 --> 02:12:43,145 you're concerned that fees for your industry will change? >> I did get my point but we have not had a rate increase in 1060 02:12:48,078 --> 02:12:50,145 15 years for the nonconsent towing and all the other costs have gone up drastically. >> the chair: what would you 1061 02:12:56,978 --> 02:12:59,812 like to see? >> we would like to see a rate, review and increase that reflects today's economy and 1062 02:13:03,012 --> 02:13:03,012 reality that we are operating in. 1063 02:13:09,212 --> 02:13:12,112 >> the chair: this is still under negotiation, we aren't voting on an actual rate today? It's a study to come up with the 1064 02:13:27,512 --> 02:13:27,512 rates and right now -- >> I'm asking you all to 1065 02:13:34,912 --> 02:13:38,812 consider and please review. >> the chair: perfect I need to inform myself more, than thank you. 1066 02:13:48,212 --> 02:13:48,212 >> my name is ms. Blackwell I live in precinct 2, I'm a 1067 02:13:53,378 --> 02:13:56,278 stakeholder on the advisory committee for the early learning coley network. I did get permission to use the 1068 02:14:02,245 --> 02:14:02,245 slogan what we did matter. It was community driven, we are 1069 02:14:06,845 --> 02:14:10,545 giving people a seat at the table. We address child care deserts. A lot of resources benefit of 1070 02:14:14,578 --> 02:14:14,578 the families, the children, also the children of special needs, 1071 02:14:19,045 --> 02:14:22,145 day care facilities and anyone benefited with the resources, thank you. >> the chair: can you share a 1072 02:14:23,912 --> 02:14:27,745 little bit more of exactly what you did and when the program will expire and what that will mean for your community? 1073 02:14:34,345 --> 02:14:34,345 >> what I did was for instance I thought a lot of volunteer work 1074 02:14:41,212 --> 02:14:43,512 within the schools from elementary, middle school, high school, I even got chance to work in a special education 1075 02:14:48,645 --> 02:14:50,445 classroom from pre-k to mac fifth grade to. I got to use although experiences helping to make 1076 02:14:55,045 --> 02:14:56,845 decisions when they have different breakout groups. The group I was in dealt with a lot of difficult tasks, trying 1077 02:15:02,645 --> 02:15:02,645 to make sure those resources that would benefit the families. 1078 02:15:09,345 --> 02:15:09,345 you were mentioning about when this program will end and the 1079 02:15:15,178 --> 02:15:18,645 impact -- we have two people here that can speak more on that if you would like for them to come up, I don't -- I'm always 1080 02:15:21,645 --> 02:15:24,812 taught if you're not going to say something -- if you're going to say something if it's incorrect you don't know if it's 1081 02:15:27,945 --> 02:15:27,945 whatever, bring somebody to the podium that will help you. 1082 02:15:32,578 --> 02:15:36,512 if I can look back and call on them to come forth they can explain more about this. >> I would appreciate that, 1083 02:15:40,578 --> 02:15:44,412 because there are some discussions about early childhood -- end of the greater houston partnership has those 1084 02:15:47,545 --> 02:15:47,545 discussions as well. That's fine and good but the 1085 02:15:52,478 --> 02:15:52,478 fact is that programs for tens of thousands of kids and 1086 02:15:57,378 --> 02:15:57,378 families and parents are ending. To me, it is necessary that we 1087 02:16:04,345 --> 02:16:04,345 shine a light on what is ending rather than get distracted on a 1088 02:16:13,078 --> 02:16:13,078 discussion of this idea frankly overlaps with what we had to. 1089 02:16:20,078 --> 02:16:20,078 >> I'm sorry the reason why you came here today I was reflecting 1090 02:16:24,312 --> 02:16:27,578 on -- I was giving some reflections on what I felt during the time I was on the program, I was giving comments 1091 02:16:31,578 --> 02:16:35,245 on a reflection of what I felt. I was happy to be here. I know I scheduled three months in advance to come here and talk 1092 02:16:37,545 --> 02:16:39,945 on it. That is what I was coming here to reflect on. If there's anything else any 1093 02:16:42,645 --> 02:16:46,478 further, I know there's someone here that represents it, they can speak more on this. >> the chair: would you mind 1094 02:16:50,012 --> 02:16:53,312 if state your name for your record, however you would like to join you. The reason I ask this I was 1095 02:16:55,612 --> 02:16:55,612 visiting with a community leader just yesterday maybe two days 1096 02:17:00,112 --> 02:17:00,112 ago. He's part of one of the programs 1097 02:17:05,845 --> 02:17:05,845 that is taking place and he told me the moms are crying when they 1098 02:17:10,845 --> 02:17:10,845 found out the program would end. I need that to be front and 1099 02:17:15,112 --> 02:17:18,845 center. The story shouldn't be where their kids here or not -- the story needs to be you're taking 1100 02:17:22,812 --> 02:17:22,812 education away from those kids. If you wouldn't mind speaking to 1101 02:17:30,678 --> 02:17:30,678 the program -- she's behind you. >> I'm going to let her come up 1102 02:17:37,512 --> 02:17:37,512 here. I'm sorry, I'm also stating the 1103 02:17:41,612 --> 02:17:41,612 reason why I came here today was just to reflect on what I 1104 02:17:46,778 --> 02:17:46,778 thought about the program. I came here to mention about the 1105 02:17:51,745 --> 02:17:54,678 positive things, what we have done and what we have accomplished. I'm just reiterating and making 1106 02:17:56,845 --> 02:17:56,845 it straight that this is why I came here today, I'm reflecting 1107 02:18:01,978 --> 02:18:04,378 on the positivity. Reflecting on the hard work that was done during the time I was on here. 1108 02:18:07,478 --> 02:18:07,478 this is not something positive. >> the chair: it was hard 1109 02:18:13,045 --> 02:18:13,045 work, it's positive. My disappointment is that 1110 02:18:17,212 --> 02:18:19,878 something positive is being allowed to just end and we can still save it. The positivity can continue. 1111 02:18:26,745 --> 02:18:26,745 >> I'm the program -- with a local organization for 1112 02:18:35,545 --> 02:18:37,378 precinct 2. We are in charge on the child care deserts in that area which is -- I didn't prepare 1113 02:18:43,412 --> 02:18:43,412 anything I came here for moral support for ms. Blackwell. 1114 02:18:48,645 --> 02:18:51,612 we did create an advisor committee that is consistent from the committee members from the communities that we are 1115 02:18:55,045 --> 02:18:58,912 trying to serve to inform the decisions and initiatives that were created through the program. 1116 02:19:01,445 --> 02:19:04,612 one of them being emergency and temporary care which is coming to an end this summer. There are parents who are 1117 02:19:11,412 --> 02:19:14,478 panicking at the fact that the program funding is running out in the program is coming to an end. 1118 02:19:16,645 --> 02:19:16,645 it is set to end later this year, november 2026 and parents 1119 02:19:23,012 --> 02:19:23,012 and family members, stakeholders come everybody's asking what's 1120 02:19:28,812 --> 02:19:31,978 the plan, what's going to happen once funding is running out. It's very hard for us to see -- not having an answer prepared 1121 02:19:36,778 --> 02:19:36,778 for these families need this early childhood care and not 1122 02:19:44,312 --> 02:19:44,312 just that but quality childhood care and like I mentioned they 1123 02:19:50,145 --> 02:19:54,078 are in child care deserts. There is not enough child care providers available for the number of children that are in 1124 02:19:57,045 --> 02:19:57,045 desperate need. >> the chair: would you share 1125 02:20:01,778 --> 02:20:01,778 a bit about what the program is about, how does it work? 1126 02:20:06,945 --> 02:20:06,945 >> we did take out a number of children out of the wait-list 1127 02:20:12,612 --> 02:20:12,612 and we were able to provide months -- we paid off their 1128 02:20:18,412 --> 02:20:18,412 child care for a period of time for the emergency, whether 1129 02:20:22,978 --> 02:20:26,112 families are going through a time of crisis we were able to cover child care for them. If a loved one died or unplanned 1130 02:20:33,012 --> 02:20:33,012 unemployment. >> thank don't act on my can. 1131 02:20:40,745 --> 02:20:43,245 >> the chair: the answer is values can only take you so far. The values to say we care about the children, we are parents, 1132 02:20:47,012 --> 02:20:47,012 therefore we care about the children, that's a value. 1133 02:20:52,212 --> 02:20:52,212 but you need money behind the value. 1134 02:20:57,578 --> 02:21:01,478 what happened at the city -- they have spent all this money they couldn't afford and now they are having to charge 1135 02:21:05,978 --> 02:21:08,945 residence a trash fee -- what happened at the county is some members here spent all this money we can't afford and now 1136 02:21:13,112 --> 02:21:13,112 they are forcing and refused to put this question on the 1137 02:21:18,578 --> 02:21:22,045 ballots, that's really the biggest sin here, refused to let the voters decide whether or not they wanted early childhood 1138 02:21:27,045 --> 02:21:30,612 programs to continue and instead they are ending the programs. What's the answer? I know folks don't like feeling 1139 02:21:35,512 --> 02:21:35,512 uncomfortable when members of the community came, but that's 1140 02:21:40,978 --> 02:21:40,978 it. You can try to change the story 1141 02:21:45,778 --> 02:21:45,778 into -- what they call it? A censure or something but the 1142 02:21:51,245 --> 02:21:51,245 fact the matter is -- had you and I talked before, had asked 1143 02:21:58,478 --> 02:22:02,212 her to come here and speak? This is not prepared to. If you are hearing from a real member of the community who is 1144 02:22:05,245 --> 02:22:05,245 agonizing trying to answer why are these successful programs 1145 02:22:10,912 --> 02:22:13,945 ending? There is this proposal here. Let's talk to the community, talk to the organizations, we 1146 02:22:16,478 --> 02:22:19,012 already talked to the community, that was the whole program. We talked to the community at organizations years ago, 1147 02:22:21,812 --> 02:22:21,812 literally years ago. Look: I think just like those 1148 02:22:27,845 --> 02:22:27,845 kids that came, I said to your parents work, all of them raised 1149 02:22:31,912 --> 02:22:35,412 their hands. Up one of those parents supposed to do? You can focus on I didn't want the kids here but that's not it. I invite you to help me shine a 1150 02:22:40,578 --> 02:22:40,578 light on the fact that in every country, early childhood is 1151 02:22:47,912 --> 02:22:49,512 obvious. What's not something we even debate whether it's good, bad, we studied this, it could still 1152 02:22:52,478 --> 02:22:52,478 go on the ballot. We can still ask people whether 1153 02:22:56,978 --> 02:22:59,845 they want to continue these programs instead of just pulling the rug from under these people. It costs more money, you can 1154 02:23:04,045 --> 02:23:04,045 look this up and I did it cost more money to send a kid to 1155 02:23:08,678 --> 02:23:11,012 early childhood education that it does to put them through the university of houston. You know the folks that voted 1156 02:23:16,378 --> 02:23:19,112 against asking the voters, they put their kids in early childhood education. But they are cutting other 1157 02:23:22,812 --> 02:23:24,645 people's early childhood education would only need to do is ask the boaters. The programs are going to end 1158 02:23:30,345 --> 02:23:33,378 because we didn't ask the voters last year, inconceivable to me, irrational. How hard can it be to just let 1159 02:23:34,645 --> 02:23:34,645 the people vote yes or no? People want it, we did a poll. 1160 02:23:40,712 --> 02:23:43,278 you can still do it this year it may then you will talk to the children next time they come -- less time they didn't even dare 1161 02:23:46,512 --> 02:23:46,512 agree to them. I'm sorry, hearing you speak, it 1162 02:23:50,912 --> 02:23:53,345 is beautiful and that's what breaks my heart for it to end and even more for there to be a conversation about our shiny new 1163 02:23:57,312 --> 02:23:57,312 object over here about a new program when all of this is 1164 02:24:02,512 --> 02:24:03,445 collapsing. Thanks and I hope folks here I see a lot of folks and nodding please help us draw attention to 1165 02:24:08,278 --> 02:24:10,812 this. It's totally irrational, thank you. >> item 433, nonagenda 1166 02:24:27,012 --> 02:24:29,645 speakers -- go to have one minute. >> I'm president of the wingate forest view homeowners 1167 02:24:34,612 --> 02:24:36,145 association a community up over thousand homes in the west side of the county. Our main road is the north-south 1168 02:24:42,045 --> 02:24:45,445 road that runs between westpark and westheimer used by many people to shortcut cut from one to the other and holds two's 1169 02:24:50,878 --> 02:24:54,845 topsides. Nonresident street this road like a racetrack often driving more than 50 miles per hour and ignoring our stop signs. One stop sign is next to our 1170 02:24:58,012 --> 02:25:01,578 playground and pool. On numerous occasions we called hcf so to get some relief, they sent out a cop, the patrol for a 1171 02:25:04,512 --> 02:25:04,512 half an hour and they leave. I understand speed bumps are no 1172 02:25:13,045 --> 02:25:15,612 longer approved -- allowed in the county. The argument is they slow emergency vehicles but the 1173 02:25:17,612 --> 02:25:17,612 speeders are going to strike another vehicle or worse, a 1174 02:25:22,345 --> 02:25:23,378 child's. I'm asking to consider an exception to this rule and install speed bumps to the 1175 02:25:26,878 --> 02:25:29,645 stop signs in open areas to help control traffic in our neighborhood. Thank you for your time. 1176 02:25:33,078 --> 02:25:33,078 >> I want to point out the county now has a speed bump 1177 02:25:39,712 --> 02:25:42,645 program it's a matter of reaching out to your respective commissioner's office if you live in the unincorporated area 1178 02:25:44,178 --> 02:25:47,578 of the county -- we do not have a program. I worked on that for almost two years but we now have it. 1179 02:25:54,512 --> 02:25:57,345 >> thank you commissioner garcia and commissioner briones, this is yours. >> I'm a resident in precinct 1180 02:26:05,612 --> 02:26:08,878 one here to support item 433 funding like which excess office. As a language researcher working 1181 02:26:11,712 --> 02:26:15,178 with many multilingual students and communities, and immigrants myself I know how accessing basic rights is a daily str 1182 02:26:22,812 --> 02:26:24,478 struggle. My family and other language minority has committees often express miscommunication play 1183 02:26:27,645 --> 02:26:27,645 feeling misheard or disrespected and overall ineffective to 1184 02:26:33,412 --> 02:26:35,445 medication services. Every semester of a class that I teach I have students who have to miss the class to translate 1185 02:26:38,778 --> 02:26:38,778 or interpret for their family members because there isn't a 1186 02:26:43,245 --> 02:26:45,412 reliable or trustworthy interpretation or translation available or know ai can do this job precisely with full cultural 1187 02:26:50,312 --> 02:26:50,312 nuances. Students should have to commit 1188 02:26:55,145 --> 02:26:58,212 their time and effective care and services. Please continue funding and expanding language access in 1189 02:27:02,545 --> 02:27:02,545 harris county. >> the chair: thank you. 1190 02:27:13,112 --> 02:27:15,945 >> good afternoon emmett district 3. I have questions regarding texas regulation 822 and 1191 02:27:19,078 --> 02:27:19,078 harris county's variation of that. 1192 02:27:23,578 --> 02:27:26,912 there's been laws that make it illegal to have dangerous and wild animals as they are quoted but I can't find any of the 1193 02:27:32,212 --> 02:27:32,212 commissioners records showing that any of this was elected, 1194 02:27:36,845 --> 02:27:36,845 voted on but animal control seems to think they can change 1195 02:27:41,078 --> 02:27:41,078 the rules to fit their directive and not allow people to have 1196 02:27:48,678 --> 02:27:51,412 permits but the state texas allows. Let's all I have. >> we'll have someone follow up 1197 02:27:56,478 --> 02:27:56,478 with you. >> unincorporated precinct 1198 02:28:12,045 --> 02:28:13,745 three. I'm writing to ask if you will explain in detail where my property tax dollars are being 1199 02:28:16,312 --> 02:28:20,312 allocated to. They are not visibly being put back in the community to which I pay. 1200 02:28:24,612 --> 02:28:27,778 I own property in a neighborhood whose sewers and streets are not maintained at all by the county to which I pay taxes. 1201 02:28:33,345 --> 02:28:33,345 the sewers do not drain, the leaf standing water for many 1202 02:28:38,078 --> 02:28:40,178 days. Even after a moderate rain, the water will block access to residents leaving them to trek 1203 02:28:43,012 --> 02:28:43,012 through a cesspool to reach their door. 1204 02:28:47,612 --> 02:28:50,245 the health hazard there is a real concern. I've put in a call to the health department, no reply. 1205 02:28:54,745 --> 02:28:57,445 the streets also are not maintained. Many filled with potholes that will very soon become 1206 02:29:01,645 --> 02:29:04,178 undrivable. There's no parking restrictions on the streets, parking on both sides of the streets -- 1207 02:29:09,645 --> 02:29:09,645 >> the chair: go ahead if you would like to conclude. 1208 02:29:14,478 --> 02:29:17,412 speak of this parking on both sides of the streets makes not only driving between impossible for large vehicles but it's an 1209 02:29:21,912 --> 02:29:25,212 accident waiting to happen as kids play and pets play between the cars and run into the streets. 1210 02:29:29,345 --> 02:29:29,345 I believe routine sewer maintenance, street repaving and 1211 02:29:34,178 --> 02:29:34,178 strategically placed no parking signs will alleviate these 1212 02:29:39,345 --> 02:29:40,845 issues. I'm asking why are these issues not being addressed? Taxes are designed to sustain a 1213 02:29:45,412 --> 02:29:45,412 community, not neglect it. That's it. 1214 02:29:50,278 --> 02:29:50,278 >> the chair: thank you, we'll visit with you. 1215 02:29:56,445 --> 02:29:56,445 >> nonagenda speakers quincy collins, eric sanchez, ramesh 1216 02:30:06,512 --> 02:30:06,512 kapur, and richard hyde. >> my name is eric sanchez. 1217 02:30:21,245 --> 02:30:21,245 in november of 2025 detective john patrick morello rated my 1218 02:30:25,845 --> 02:30:29,445 home with a dozen officers after tracking my vehicle using flock for 30 days in regards to false allegations of aggravated 1219 02:30:32,512 --> 02:30:34,612 assault with a deadly weapon from 2023. They broke my door down and pointed rifles at me and my 1220 02:30:38,712 --> 02:30:41,545 family including children. I was arrested and interrogated but he wasn't interested in the alleged crime he was interested 1221 02:30:45,245 --> 02:30:45,245 in my facebook posts regarding attorneys rusty harding and a 1222 02:30:51,045 --> 02:30:51,045 murder connected to a funeral home and a dozen other cases I 1223 02:30:56,345 --> 02:30:59,545 wrote articles on being murderers falsely ruled as suicides by the chief medical examiner. 1224 02:31:02,012 --> 02:31:02,012 I was no build on the charge but detective marella needs to be 1225 02:31:07,812 --> 02:31:10,112 investigated and the cover-up of all this footage and records needs to end of the citizens are expected to put their trust in 1226 02:31:13,178 --> 02:31:16,812 the public. And the police. Please show the public if you have nothing to hide. 1227 02:31:20,112 --> 02:31:21,745 thank you. >> the chair: thank you, we'll visit with you. >> my name is quincy collins, I 1228 02:31:32,212 --> 02:31:35,345 am the founder of families helping families. For 13 years families helping families has been dedicated to 1229 02:31:38,245 --> 02:31:41,978 ensuring hardworking families have food on their tables during the thanksgiving season. What began with helping just one 1230 02:31:45,212 --> 02:31:48,345 family has grown into a community-wide movement. Today every family we serve receives a full week of 1231 02:31:51,812 --> 02:31:55,212 groceries including a complete thanksgiving dinner. Including 35 grocery items such as 5 pounds of ground beef, 1232 02:31:59,578 --> 02:31:59,578 10 pounds of chicken leg quarters, 9-pound turkey breast, 1233 02:32:04,778 --> 02:32:08,012 32-ounce bag of frozen fish, pantry staples like canned goods, bread, pasta, pasta sauce. 1234 02:32:10,412 --> 02:32:10,412 all of our food comes directly from the distributor allowing us 1235 02:32:14,478 --> 02:32:17,178 to maximize every donated dollar. Last year we served 1700 families across eight locations 1236 02:32:21,812 --> 02:32:21,812 distributing nearly 80 tons of food. 1237 02:32:26,212 --> 02:32:29,045 three of those locations were and commissioner briones' precinct, one was in commissioner ellis' precinct. 1238 02:32:31,112 --> 02:32:33,645 >> your time is up. >> the chair: go ahead and close out your cap. >> along the way we have an 1239 02:32:36,345 --> 02:32:36,345 honor to receive proclamations from the city of missouri city. 1240 02:32:42,812 --> 02:32:42,812 this year we have raised emma we are looking to serve 5,000 1241 02:32:49,345 --> 02:32:49,345 families in 16 locations including four and 1242 02:32:53,478 --> 02:32:57,345 commissioner -- four in the commissioner briones commissioner briones' precinct, one of commissioner garcia, ls, 1243 02:33:01,145 --> 02:33:04,145 and ramsey. We are able to accomplish this through partnerships with 12 local law enforcement agencies, 1244 02:33:08,545 --> 02:33:11,812 five school districts, one church all working together to serve the community. Threesome I'm coming here today 1245 02:33:14,745 --> 02:33:17,745 is because we are raising awareness about what we are doing and the impact we have of the community but also 1246 02:33:21,645 --> 02:33:21,645 soliciting the help of the commissioners that we have in 1247 02:33:27,512 --> 02:33:31,012 our speech to help us with raising funding to continue our growth. Thank you so much. 1248 02:33:35,145 --> 02:33:35,145 >> thank you for your work. >> richard hyde northeast corner 1249 02:33:45,578 --> 02:33:48,378 bear creek village, the 100 year floodplain against the floodway to go on rest of the neighborhood -- placed at drive 1250 02:33:57,378 --> 02:33:57,378 measuring 16 feet wide, exiting into a 30-foot wide swell. 1251 02:34:09,012 --> 02:34:09,012 despite major storms including a july 20th storm, elder 2019, 1252 02:34:20,478 --> 02:34:20,478 bear creek drainage project has no mention of floodgates in the 1253 02:34:27,045 --> 02:34:27,045 50-year-old neighborhood resulting in plans to -- and 1254 02:34:33,378 --> 02:34:33,378 causing permanent increase in noise from clay road. 1255 02:34:37,645 --> 02:34:40,245 I asked the engineering department cease department cease and desist plans behind mill holland drive until this 1256 02:34:41,778 --> 02:34:41,778 matter can be properly -- >> the chair: go ahead. 1257 02:34:47,645 --> 02:34:47,645 >> I am for flood control I'm definitely for dr. Tina 1258 02:34:52,245 --> 02:34:52,245 peterson's work that she wants to do over in the golf course, 1259 02:34:56,712 --> 02:34:56,712 about 400 feet away. This particular project is 1260 02:35:04,612 --> 02:35:07,945 unnecessary in this area because we already have the floodgate if they want to build the canal and connected the floodgate and take 1261 02:35:13,045 --> 02:35:13,045 it up that way, because we don't flood. 1262 02:35:19,278 --> 02:35:19,278 harvey got us -- I have 6 feet of water in my house. 1263 02:35:23,445 --> 02:35:27,378 I am pro-flood control. I lost everything. I took everything out of the house, everything. 1264 02:35:30,312 --> 02:35:30,312 sheet rock, plumbing, wire, air-conditioning, lamps. 1265 02:35:38,012 --> 02:35:38,012 all my photographs from the amazon and from new guinea, all 1266 02:35:44,012 --> 02:35:46,378 lost. I'm pro flood control, but this isn't it. There's a better way to do this. 1267 02:35:53,345 --> 02:35:53,345 >> the chair: thank you, we'll visit with you. 1268 02:36:01,212 --> 02:36:01,212 >> thank you. >> nonagenda speakers ruby 1269 02:36:07,112 --> 02:36:07,112 garza, christopher mcki mckinney, -- 1270 02:36:13,378 --> 02:36:13,378 >> good afternoon, honorable commissioners and honorable 1271 02:36:19,745 --> 02:36:19,745 judge. My name is dr. Kapur I'm here to 1272 02:36:25,445 --> 02:36:28,578 report a critical breakdown in judicial integrity keeping with the public rest or act electronic record-keeping. 1273 02:36:38,045 --> 02:36:38,045 in our digital court system, litigants can no longer see a 1274 02:36:47,445 --> 02:36:47,445 judge's physical signature, we rely entirely on the clerks 1275 02:36:53,945 --> 02:36:53,945 electronic -- this has created a dangerous point of -- emesis and 1276 02:37:01,078 --> 02:37:01,078 designer, I will help no charge. The case number is 20201294 in 1277 02:37:13,078 --> 02:37:13,078 district court. >> the chair: go ahead to. 1278 02:37:19,312 --> 02:37:19,312 >> as documented in the file the honorable judge granted my 1279 02:37:29,345 --> 02:37:29,345 motion to reinstate my case -- instead of recording this 1280 02:37:41,412 --> 02:37:41,412 accurately, and it that completely falsified records 1281 02:37:48,812 --> 02:37:51,278 dating the motion was denied. >> the chair: we'll visit with you. Thank you. 1282 02:37:53,412 --> 02:37:57,245 speak of this is a very important points. An electronic document directly contradicts a judge's actual 1283 02:38:02,845 --> 02:38:06,578 ruling the public record is compromised. I brought this special evidence to the district clerk but no 1284 02:38:13,578 --> 02:38:13,578 corrective action or investigation. 1285 02:38:18,278 --> 02:38:18,278 it's very important in the digital world. 1286 02:38:23,412 --> 02:38:23,412 I'm asking the court what safeguards are being implemented 1287 02:38:33,645 --> 02:38:33,645 to order these entries? And how will we ensure clear -- 1288 02:38:46,478 --> 02:38:48,845 >> the chair: I get people to slow bit of time to wrap up but will make visit with you. I'm afraid I need to ask you to 1289 02:38:52,912 --> 02:38:55,078 to go and visit with my staff right now so they can get the rest of the details. Thank you. 1290 02:39:04,912 --> 02:39:08,145 >> they'll find you in just a second. Director. They are right there. 1291 02:39:18,278 --> 02:39:18,278 >> I'm the texas chapter president and we are here today 1292 02:39:22,378 --> 02:39:25,912 because we are tied up used in workers being left behind, houston being the fourth largest city in the country over the 1293 02:39:28,645 --> 02:39:32,378 years we've seen our city transform into a world-class tourist destination with more and more major events coming 1294 02:39:35,212 --> 02:39:35,212 here but the workers across the city that make these events 1295 02:39:39,512 --> 02:39:43,078 possible or living check to check working multiple jobs to get by. We know the companies can have 1296 02:39:46,278 --> 02:39:49,612 more than enough to pay the workers what they deserve, we seen workers, members of our union fight over last year and 1297 02:39:53,945 --> 02:39:53,945 go on strike and win races like they never have before across 1298 02:39:57,978 --> 02:39:57,978 the airport, setting a new standard for the hospitality 1299 02:40:06,278 --> 02:40:08,978 industry. The reality is different for stadium workers, stadium workers are falling further and further 1300 02:40:11,545 --> 02:40:11,545 behind us by the pricing of the food and drinks going up at the 1301 02:40:16,412 --> 02:40:18,878 stadium, workers do not see an increase in their check. Many of them continue to make $12 or less in 2026, how can you 1302 02:40:28,112 --> 02:40:29,978 survive and provide for your family? Used in workers deserve better and we will continue to take 1303 02:40:32,378 --> 02:40:35,978 action and call attention to this issue, thank you. >> the chair: thank you so much. 1304 02:40:41,478 --> 02:40:45,345 >> my name is ruby garza on a vendor at some of the stadiums. I've been working at the stadiums for over 20 years 1305 02:40:49,878 --> 02:40:53,345 already. 11 and $12 does not help me out at all. I have a grandson that she is 1306 02:40:57,712 --> 02:40:57,712 autistic and I help my son out a lot. 1307 02:41:03,645 --> 02:41:03,645 there is times, there's events in one place, an event in 1308 02:41:08,278 --> 02:41:08,278 another place and we can't make our ends meet because there's a 1309 02:41:13,378 --> 02:41:13,378 lot of medical bills with my grandson. 1310 02:41:18,345 --> 02:41:18,345 I'm there to help making 11-$12 is not making it to help them 1311 02:41:25,078 --> 02:41:25,078 with their medical bills. I would like a lot of respect 1312 02:41:33,278 --> 02:41:33,278 and dignity for us to get more than 11-$12 an hour. 1313 02:41:41,112 --> 02:41:41,112 thank you. >> thank you all for coming down 1314 02:41:46,778 --> 02:41:46,778 I appreciate y'all speaking up. >> the chair: I want to make a 1315 02:41:52,045 --> 02:41:54,212 comment on this or is is one of the ones I can't? Is is nonagenda? I had brought this up before I'm 1316 02:42:01,612 --> 02:42:01,612 a little confused. Any other speakers? 1317 02:42:16,245 --> 02:42:16,245 >> christopher mckinney. >> good afternoon, my name is 1318 02:42:22,445 --> 02:42:22,445 chris for mckinney, that's my wife, we are residents here in 1319 02:42:30,478 --> 02:42:33,278 harris county, we are business owners and true believers and potential of the astrodome, we believe the astrodome deserves a 1320 02:42:43,045 --> 02:42:46,678 future where the of its history. I am currently with that understanding now developing a privately funded concept that 1321 02:42:53,012 --> 02:42:56,645 focuses the preservation and structure at whole scale while creating long-term economic value for harris county. 1322 02:42:59,812 --> 02:43:03,678 I know the future of the astrodome is greatly complex and talked about for many years. I'm here to simply introduce 1323 02:43:07,112 --> 02:43:07,112 myself and let you know there are citizens here that are 1324 02:43:12,078 --> 02:43:14,612 currently working towards private solutions, thank you for your time. >> the chair: thank you so 1325 02:43:29,612 --> 02:43:29,612 good afternoon. I am from precinct 2. 1326 02:43:36,112 --> 02:43:39,345 I'm ed teacher in the houston chapter and we has an organization bring awareness to two teenage deprivation. 1327 02:43:43,245 --> 02:43:46,212 school starts at the summer clock hour. In texas the houston area has the largest cluster of early 1328 02:43:50,078 --> 02:43:50,078 start times in the 7:00 hour. Now it is summertime. 1329 02:43:54,678 --> 02:43:54,678 students stay up late and rathe wake up late the arno terrace 1330 02:43:59,745 --> 02:43:59,745 night foul's. Many have activities in the 1331 02:44:03,778 --> 02:44:05,678 mornings that their parents wan them to attend like swim practice. I'm here to request 1332 02:44:08,278 --> 02:44:08,278 commissioners and judge hidalgo to provide awareness through 1333 02:44:15,712 --> 02:44:18,245 education for communities than public service announcements to the importance of sleep for our teenagers for them to sleep 1334 02:44:21,612 --> 02:44:25,578 adequately rather than pop and energy drink. Now there's too many available of those energy drinks and to 1335 02:44:29,345 --> 02:44:29,345 bring awareness and to bring awareness to instructors to 1336 02:44:37,212 --> 02:44:41,112 start no earlier than 8:30 for the physical and mental health and academics and safety of our children. 1337 02:44:42,845 --> 02:44:42,845 thank you for starting court at 9:00 a.m. And not at 7:15 am. 1338 02:44:49,012 --> 02:44:49,012 thank you. >> thank you for your work. 1339 02:44:58,878 --> 02:45:02,078 thank you to all the speakers purely continue here. Specter would please do the resolution he's back. 1340 02:45:08,845 --> 02:45:08,845 okay, commission or ellis. >> we are honored to be honorin 1341 02:45:16,445 --> 02:45:16,445 the county attorney. I'm going to read the resolutio 1342 02:45:20,612 --> 02:45:20,612 that was read by the officer teams because it is powerful 1343 02:45:25,345 --> 02:45:28,278 with everything you have accomplished in the way you advance just as for harris county bird this is resolution. 1344 02:45:36,078 --> 02:45:39,278 during the attorney's office an generally 2020. He dedicated himself to the pursuit of justice on behalf of 1345 02:45:41,812 --> 02:45:41,812 of the more than 5 million residents of harris county. 1346 02:45:47,145 --> 02:45:50,612 and whereas during his tenure h served as both the deputy count attorney and assistant assistan over former county attorney now 1347 02:45:57,445 --> 02:45:57,445 congressman he led legal strategy ends elected officials 1348 02:46:02,978 --> 02:46:02,978 and department heads and high-profile litigation from 1349 02:46:09,212 --> 02:46:09,212 public law, challenges to complex, corporate and 1350 02:46:13,278 --> 02:46:13,278 environmental places, whereas o january 8 matt, 2026, he was 1351 02:46:20,012 --> 02:46:20,012 appointed county attorney any unanimous vote by commissioners 1352 02:46:24,112 --> 02:46:28,045 paid as county attorney he manage the office of over 300 attorneys and staff who represent the county and its 60 1353 02:46:32,978 --> 02:46:32,978 elected officials and more than 18,000 employees in all matters 1354 02:46:38,345 --> 02:46:42,078 while maintaining the highest standards the office has known. And, whereas, as county attorney , he committed himself 1355 02:46:48,078 --> 02:46:51,478 to advancing environmental justice, protecting workers rights and fighting for opportunities. 1356 02:46:53,945 --> 02:46:53,945 and whereas he secured a settlement that brought two 1357 02:47:01,145 --> 02:47:04,078 concrete plans into compliance, recovered hundreds of thousands of dollars of penalties during states and counties and cities 1358 02:47:12,445 --> 02:47:12,445 challenging the us environmenta protection agency's attempt to 1359 02:47:16,812 --> 02:47:16,812 we said that 2009 engagement line which serves as the legal 1360 02:47:22,645 --> 02:47:22,645 foundation for regulating greenhouse gases, seeking to 1361 02:47:27,378 --> 02:47:31,145 extend community petitions and permit. And whereas, county attorney bonbon achieves significant wind 1362 02:47:38,978 --> 02:47:42,445 's, depending harris county 's contractor safety record policy to protect the rights and safety of harris 1363 02:47:44,812 --> 02:47:44,812 county workers and fighting to restart texas is historically 1364 02:47:51,578 --> 02:47:54,812 underutilized business program, reversing changes that remove many minority women need for eligibility for state 1365 02:47:59,645 --> 02:47:59,645 contracting opportunities and challenging the attorney general 1366 02:48:04,478 --> 02:48:04,478 's attempts to force local district attorneys to tur 1367 02:48:10,712 --> 02:48:12,645 over sweeping prosecutorial those prosecutorial data and wears a strong defender of immigrant communities my he 1368 02:48:17,478 --> 02:48:17,478 successfully had efforts to end of the services had enjoyed the 1369 02:48:21,578 --> 02:48:21,578 national coalition proposing us customs operation metro search 1370 02:48:28,745 --> 02:48:28,745 and whereas harris county commends him for his service, 1371 02:48:36,578 --> 02:48:36,578 dedication, and leadership and recognizes the profound and 1372 02:48:41,478 --> 02:48:41,478 lasting contributions he has made during his tenure as harri 1373 02:48:45,812 --> 02:48:47,945 county attorney. Now there for be it resolved that the harris county commissioners court hereby 1374 02:48:51,312 --> 02:48:51,312 respectfully honors jonathan bonbon and this was a joint 1375 02:48:56,078 --> 02:48:56,078 resolution between the -- and commissioners office and my 1376 02:49:01,245 --> 02:49:01,245 office I will say you are lawyer 's lawyer, one of the most 1377 02:49:08,578 --> 02:49:08,578 brilliant lawyers I've ever met and you have justice in your 1378 02:49:14,045 --> 02:49:18,045 veins and, by the way, he is always a renaissance man paid h plays music and is a chef and speaks french fluently. 1379 02:49:25,778 --> 02:49:29,278 soccer, band, you can go on and on preview are really an ambassador. Thank you for making harris 1380 02:49:30,712 --> 02:49:30,712 county in the state of texas an the united states a better plac 1381 02:49:35,278 --> 02:49:35,278 because of your brilliance and putting that into action for 1382 02:49:40,045 --> 02:49:42,412 people. For that we honor you. [applause] we will hear from commissioner 1383 02:50:01,312 --> 02:50:01,312 garcia and commissioner ellis. >> thank you for that resolutio 1384 02:50:11,045 --> 02:50:11,045 I'm going to make an amendment. We just learned that he plays 1385 02:50:20,445 --> 02:50:20,445 french music so what is that famous song. 1386 02:50:30,178 --> 02:50:30,178 there you go, you knew that one. Lesson. 1387 02:50:39,012 --> 02:50:39,012 all it that was said is absolutely true and I will 1388 02:50:44,645 --> 02:50:44,645 reflect back, congratulations for having become the county 1389 02:50:53,078 --> 02:50:53,078 attorney but I understand you guys were partners or colleague 1390 02:50:58,645 --> 02:50:58,645 with the firm and I want to thank you for your willingness 1391 02:51:06,945 --> 02:51:10,345 to take a leap of faith and to join him in this endeavor. You could've stayed there and made a ton more money but you 1392 02:51:20,645 --> 02:51:20,645 chose public service and we are absolutely grateful. 1393 02:51:27,312 --> 02:51:27,312 I just want to thank you for about whether you are with your 1394 02:51:34,178 --> 02:51:34,178 kids are on the road you been traveling somewhere, he and you 1395 02:51:40,045 --> 02:51:42,045 number happens to be the fun thing thinking about calling to be always trim up and return th call and you did your very best 1396 02:51:46,345 --> 02:51:46,345 to help answer the question I can't thank you enough on behal 1397 02:51:52,978 --> 02:51:52,978 of our constituents and our staff because of those 1398 02:51:57,478 --> 02:51:59,578 respective issues sometimes do have a sense of urgency. John, thank you very much. I know everyone of our offices 1399 02:52:07,878 --> 02:52:07,878 sometimes has our hair on fire and undoubtably the county 1400 02:52:11,978 --> 02:52:14,112 attorney it's office probably has an ongoing sprinkler in their because there's always a fire going on but you've never 1401 02:52:22,378 --> 02:52:22,378 been out of sorts without time to answer question or have a 1402 02:52:33,478 --> 02:52:35,578 conversation. You've always been willing to meet and talk and you have just click the easy. 1403 02:52:42,878 --> 02:52:42,878 and let me say this, coming fro the private sector, I would 1404 02:52:52,045 --> 02:52:52,045 venture to say maybe more often than not. 1405 02:53:09,412 --> 02:53:09,412 you may have had more ability t plan your life for especially I 1406 02:53:24,112 --> 02:53:27,878 times of disaster in times of emergencies. Issues that come up and were in litigation with any anyone of 1407 02:53:33,512 --> 02:53:33,512 our respective entities, your family has suffered so I just 1408 02:53:39,145 --> 02:53:39,145 want to say your family think you for their support of you an 1409 02:53:47,712 --> 02:53:51,412 I want to thank you for your willingness to sacrifice becaus it is a big ask that you have accepted when christian invited 1410 02:53:56,812 --> 02:53:56,812 you over. I can tell you how much better 1411 02:54:04,112 --> 02:54:04,112 we are because of your presence here. 1412 02:54:11,745 --> 02:54:11,745 and I'm going to do my best to keep you here. 1413 02:54:23,045 --> 02:54:23,045 commissioner ramsey. >> thank you again produces a 1414 02:54:28,945 --> 02:54:28,945 common a common thing. That's important you do address 1415 02:54:37,412 --> 02:54:37,412 things in a very bipartisan don't misunderstand that. 1416 02:54:56,045 --> 02:54:56,045 I was hoping you would certainl be end-of-the-year. 1417 02:55:03,878 --> 02:55:03,878 thank you for being that calm source of direction when we 1418 02:55:08,545 --> 02:55:08,545 needed from time to time. >> commissioner lesley briones. 1419 02:55:21,645 --> 02:55:24,045 >> I'm so glad you decided to walk away from making all that money to do something I think was rewarding for you. 1420 02:55:38,712 --> 02:55:38,712 this has been a pleasure to wor with. 1421 02:55:49,078 --> 02:55:51,978 commissioner briones, thank you john, to your family and your amazing team so I think your phenomenal team paid can you 1422 02:56:02,412 --> 02:56:02,412 also stand up, please. We appreciate you tremendously. 1423 02:56:13,112 --> 02:56:13,112 [applause] and we look forward to what is 1424 02:56:21,678 --> 02:56:21,678 to become I know there's variou folks who think you. 1425 02:56:38,012 --> 02:56:38,012 I want to say something. Were you going to say something. 1426 02:56:49,078 --> 02:56:50,945 please go ahead. What if I learn something important. Go-ahead you all, go ahead. 1427 02:57:05,878 --> 02:57:05,878 >> I'm trying to figure that ou right now. 1428 02:57:13,278 --> 02:57:13,278 >> my name is jamie mcmahon. Of course there are somebody 1429 02:57:28,412 --> 02:57:28,412 tremendous accomplishments externally we are down here 1430 02:57:33,478 --> 02:57:33,478 today about the joys of living. Is an incredible leader and 1431 02:57:42,745 --> 02:57:42,745 builder of teams and builder systems on the office and the 1432 02:57:48,312 --> 02:57:51,945 plans that have been built over the last five years and establishing the culture that I based on integrity and service 1433 02:57:57,445 --> 02:57:59,678 and community and justice. You see that played out in the office but that lives and breathes inside the office. 1434 02:58:07,045 --> 02:58:07,045 and we had our staff acknowledging him yesterday and 1435 02:58:11,678 --> 02:58:11,678 we were all inspired by reflecting on a folktale and my 1436 02:58:22,712 --> 02:58:22,712 colleagues drew beautiful metaphors to the story about 1437 02:58:27,845 --> 02:58:27,845 friendship and curiosity in cultivating love and empathy fo 1438 02:58:34,545 --> 02:58:34,545 each other and for what is right . 1439 02:58:39,412 --> 02:58:42,445 was secret at the end the story in the secret that was revealed to all of us and it is a very simple secret and is only with 1440 02:58:50,212 --> 02:58:50,212 heart that can see rightly and what is essential is invisible 1441 02:58:59,345 --> 02:58:59,345 to the eye. People's hearts are one on thei 1442 02:59:03,778 --> 02:59:03,778 sleeve. Thank you. 1443 02:59:11,678 --> 02:59:11,678 [applause] good afternoon. 1444 02:59:20,812 --> 02:59:23,478 I had the pleasure of working with john when he started in a different capacity in my role a division director. 1445 02:59:31,612 --> 02:59:31,612 there's two things that stand out for me. 1446 02:59:37,412 --> 02:59:37,412 what is his support for the staff and unparalleled support 1447 02:59:43,012 --> 02:59:45,712 getting us a new building, resources to modernize the office, creating an office that was supportive of staff when 1448 02:59:53,412 --> 02:59:56,645 they had significant events in their lives such as having children and bereavement. It gave us a wonderful morale 1449 03:00:00,378 --> 03:00:00,378 and a place that we were proud to come to work. 1450 03:00:09,778 --> 03:00:12,245 on the also created a structure to meet critically and creatively and wasn't afraid to take a chance often leading fro 1451 03:00:21,978 --> 03:00:25,312 the front. Those are things that will be I place long beyond john is gone with thank you for your 1452 03:00:29,245 --> 03:00:29,245 leadership and the staff. Many of us are better off 1453 03:00:33,578 --> 03:00:37,112 because of your time. >> thank you. [applause] good afternoon, commissioners o 1454 03:00:43,145 --> 03:00:45,778 the court, and the managing counsel for the harris county attorney's office and I've had the pleasure to serve underneat 1455 03:00:50,678 --> 03:00:50,678 the county attorney as my count attorney and his assistant. 1456 03:00:58,978 --> 03:01:02,712 he let the office during a time of transition and change but understood the importance of public service on the commitmen 1457 03:01:07,578 --> 03:01:10,545 required to serve the people of harris county. What I remember most is his passion for public service 1458 03:01:15,878 --> 03:01:19,145 throughout his time. He brought energy, passion, dedication, and a strong committed serving county and it 1459 03:01:24,445 --> 03:01:28,245 residents been his news he had them for work was evident and helped move the office forward. We are especially grateful for 1460 03:01:33,678 --> 03:01:33,678 the collaborative soirit. Your collaboration has set a 1461 03:01:40,878 --> 03:01:40,878 positive tone in the county attorney's office. 1462 03:01:47,612 --> 03:01:47,612 thank you and good luck that's about 110 people in the office. 1463 03:02:09,245 --> 03:02:10,612 I will repeat what everybody else said it I will just say it is a pleasure to be able to com to work and actually smile and 1464 03:02:17,345 --> 03:02:17,345 so some people say tiffany smells of the time but I don't 1465 03:02:22,812 --> 03:02:22,812 really like this morning I passed john out of the state ba 1466 03:02:29,478 --> 03:02:29,478 meeting and it's a good feeling to book for people you like. 1467 03:02:35,245 --> 03:02:35,245 and I like you. And I like that you just like 1468 03:02:43,145 --> 03:02:45,478 christian and gene foster an environment for us to be innovative and for us to come u with trainings that are 1469 03:02:49,678 --> 03:02:49,678 different and you never tell me know and you listen and I 1470 03:02:54,045 --> 03:02:57,512 appreciate it and I think you and I know you will go on to do great things. [applause] 1471 03:03:05,678 --> 03:03:05,678 >> good afternoon, commissioners , judge. 1472 03:03:11,945 --> 03:03:11,945 john has truly been as betty trusted partner but especially 1473 03:03:17,312 --> 03:03:17,312 for iga. He was deputy county attorney 1474 03:03:25,212 --> 03:03:25,212 and county attorney. He has always been there for iga 1475 03:03:35,245 --> 03:03:38,245 . The broad range of issues that come across my-sometimes are scary but I know that john is 1476 03:03:42,178 --> 03:03:42,178 always a phone call or a text o an e-mail away and I appreciate 1477 03:03:47,012 --> 03:03:47,012 that of most support and the partnership or you are going to 1478 03:03:51,512 --> 03:03:54,512 be missed and I do know that you're going to do great things and I hope you stay in contact but I don't think that any of 1479 03:04:00,712 --> 03:04:04,045 the successes at iga has accomplished would've been possible without that partnership so thank you. 1480 03:04:13,178 --> 03:04:13,178 >> now we will hear from our budget director. 1481 03:04:18,278 --> 03:04:21,245 >> thank you. John, thank you for everything. I can't tell you the amount -- pretty much everybody I work 1482 03:04:29,478 --> 03:04:30,745 with when they knew you were leaving. I still remember I came here four years ago knowing 1483 03:04:35,312 --> 03:04:35,312 absolutely anybody in texas beauty don't know who you can 1484 03:04:39,812 --> 03:04:43,112 trust and who you can rely on. And I remember meeting you on day one and I don't know if you remember but I remember being o 1485 03:04:50,045 --> 03:04:50,045 the phone with you and all I could think about was thank god 1486 03:04:54,212 --> 03:04:54,212 there is a letter that understands bath. 1487 03:04:58,578 --> 03:04:58,578 we almost got the budget passed. Thank you for everything for 1488 03:05:04,612 --> 03:05:04,612 natalie being my attorney but m friend and confidant. 1489 03:05:09,645 --> 03:05:13,412 >> I just wanted to know whethe I could still say if there is something that was going to com up. 1490 03:05:16,412 --> 03:05:16,412 thank you. I love what everybody said. 1491 03:05:21,078 --> 03:05:23,878 you've got something special going. People felt like you and you ar smart and easy to talk to. 1492 03:05:30,812 --> 03:05:30,812 to be able to explain things a human and not get bogged down I 1493 03:05:37,112 --> 03:05:37,112 the legal language. Whenever I have a question, I 1494 03:05:42,945 --> 03:05:46,812 know I can call you and you're going to have a clear response yes, no, I don't know, this is the answer. 1495 03:05:48,978 --> 03:05:48,978 or that matters a lot just the attitude and obviously the 1496 03:05:59,978 --> 03:05:59,978 values that you carry it means lot and I'm going to go watch 1497 03:06:10,512 --> 03:06:10,512 the piano playing before I agre with the renaissance comment. 1498 03:06:18,012 --> 03:06:18,012 thank you so much. Expect everyone is hungry so I 1499 03:06:24,345 --> 03:06:24,345 will go real quick if I can fin this on my phone. 1500 03:06:34,045 --> 03:06:34,045 thank you so much. Thank you for this resolution. 1501 03:06:40,845 --> 03:06:40,845 it means a great deal. I understood the assignment. 1502 03:07:00,978 --> 03:07:00,978 and make sure the office kept running. 1503 03:07:13,945 --> 03:07:13,945 I think we did that but honestl this county has had my heart fo 1504 03:07:18,712 --> 03:07:21,912 a lot longer than that it I had the privilege of helping build something, you heard from our folks who were instrumental in 1505 03:07:25,912 --> 03:07:29,245 doing that when christian asked me to come overcome a few thing attracted me and one is I -- I had a lot more in private 1506 03:07:34,978 --> 03:07:37,645 practice owed to be able to begin a place what I could actually spend more time with m family, which I had been, 1507 03:07:40,845 --> 03:07:44,212 although I didn't say it was less stressful. That was one piece of that on the other was to help 1508 03:07:48,778 --> 03:07:52,078 professionalize this office. There are incredible people in the office but I think they nee at the rate structure and I 1509 03:07:55,012 --> 03:07:55,012 think that is what we were able to boring and looking back took 1510 03:07:59,112 --> 03:08:03,012 what we are now and I think we have really achieved that and w can hear from some of those folks at the day. 1511 03:08:08,012 --> 03:08:08,012 and that is the biggest thing w wanted to achieve. 1512 03:08:12,378 --> 03:08:12,378 so I am really proud of that. I've been really lucky to work 1513 03:08:17,445 --> 03:08:17,445 along some of the most dedicate public servants. 1514 03:08:22,012 --> 03:08:24,878 some people do things we don't talk about much for you can't put it in a press release because it's not something that 1515 03:08:28,878 --> 03:08:32,612 people want to talk about. Some of our protective work is heart heart-wrenching but incredibly important. 1516 03:08:35,612 --> 03:08:35,612 our job is to collect money for the county that helps the count 1517 03:08:39,978 --> 03:08:41,645 run. Knowing the things you see in the media but things that are important to the county. 1518 03:08:44,745 --> 03:08:44,745 so I leave knowing that this office is well prepared with 1519 03:08:50,712 --> 03:08:53,712 this group of folks to continue leading the way unwell staff an well-positioned. In the county attorney is going 1520 03:08:59,178 --> 03:09:01,378 to have a great staff in her hand. On the last thing, I was thinking something of a less 1521 03:09:04,545 --> 03:09:07,078 generic to say and I want to talk about something that is going to sound weird coming fro me, talking about diversity. 1522 03:09:14,045 --> 03:09:14,045 we talk a lot about how day versus county is. 1523 03:09:18,412 --> 03:09:20,178 one of the most diverse places in the country. What makes our diversity work I our openness page you can be a 1524 03:09:26,045 --> 03:09:29,812 tenth generation texan here or you can be a guy who was dragge from new york to texas against their will because their wife 1525 03:09:32,945 --> 03:09:32,945 got a job at rice university. And you will come here and 1526 03:09:37,645 --> 03:09:39,778 you're willing to work hard and people will help you and suppor you and you will achieve great things. 1527 03:09:45,645 --> 03:09:45,645 so I think we were only able to do what we were able to do -- 1528 03:09:50,645 --> 03:09:54,212 I don't think I could've done this in dallas, for example. I'm really grateful here. You are all incredible public 1529 03:10:01,078 --> 03:10:03,712 servants. You can call me anytime. Those conversations may not be privileged anymore so be carefu 1530 03:10:10,145 --> 03:10:10,145 what you tell me. Out really stay in touch. 1531 03:10:14,845 --> 03:10:17,445 it's been an honor to work with you. [applause] why don't we take a picture rea 1532 03:10:30,412 --> 03:10:30,412 quick, if that is okay. We do need to go through the 1533 03:10:37,412 --> 03:10:39,178 consent before we break for lunch. Or should we do that and then d a picture? 1534 03:10:44,012 --> 03:10:44,012 >> so just very quickly here, colleagues, any corrections, 1535 03:10:52,978 --> 03:10:52,978 item 12 request no action. Item 137 no action and 176 no 1536 03:10:59,778 --> 03:10:59,778 action. 219, performance versus versus 1537 03:11:04,245 --> 03:11:04,245 detailed in number 25 through april 27, 2026. 1538 03:11:10,645 --> 03:11:10,645 can retrace six through december . 1539 03:11:15,145 --> 03:11:15,145 this moved. Through december 31, 2026. 1540 03:11:33,378 --> 03:11:35,712 justification for 0% participation goal exempt in th local cooperative agreement. 345, no action. 1541 03:11:41,178 --> 03:11:41,178 373 no action. 383 no action. 1542 03:11:46,545 --> 03:11:48,178 420 remove precinct rule number three met. So now it reads a request for commissioners precinct 1 and 2 1543 03:11:52,445 --> 03:11:52,445 and 4 and then for hundred 36, so it now reads two requests 1544 03:12:02,978 --> 03:12:02,978 budget for approval and paper finding for county engineer et 1545 03:12:08,078 --> 03:12:08,078 cetera et cetera. 437 request no action and then 1546 03:12:15,112 --> 03:12:15,112 the public hearings, let's begi with 367. 1547 03:12:30,545 --> 03:12:33,278 consider approval of the subdivision plat and tighter bedford creek section 5 bid the commissioners court hold a 1548 03:12:37,012 --> 03:12:37,012 public hearing for the proposed plot precinct 4 pitt is there 1549 03:12:42,912 --> 03:12:46,745 anyone here to speak for or against this item? Since there are no speakers or discussion, I now close this 1550 03:12:50,445 --> 03:12:50,445 public hearing it is their motion on this item? 1551 03:12:55,012 --> 03:12:57,478 >> motion. >> motion by commissioner brion z. All in favor good any oppose 1552 03:13:00,745 --> 03:13:04,245 opposed. Motion carried unanimously approval of the subdivision plo entitled creek section 6 to 1553 03:13:09,512 --> 03:13:09,512 proceed at commissioners court in the public plat three -- 1554 03:13:16,112 --> 03:13:16,112 this is for item 368 pitt is there anyone to speak forget 1555 03:13:21,378 --> 03:13:24,845 this item. Its rainy discussion? To close this public hearing. Is their emotion? 1556 03:13:27,712 --> 03:13:27,712 >> make a motion. >> motion by commissioner ramse 1557 03:13:33,778 --> 03:13:35,478 and second by commissioner briones. All in favor. Any opposed. 1558 03:13:39,178 --> 03:13:39,178 motion carried unanimously. Vinyl final 1369. 1559 03:13:44,278 --> 03:13:44,278 consider approval of the subdivision plat of eagles cove 1560 03:13:49,245 --> 03:13:49,245 and hold a public hearing for the proposed plat 232 points 009 1561 03:13:55,978 --> 03:13:55,978 c-1. As anyone to speak on this, any 1562 03:14:01,178 --> 03:14:01,178 discussion. I close this public hearing and 1563 03:14:05,278 --> 03:14:08,312 is there discussion on this item . Motion by economic commissioner garcia. 1564 03:14:11,145 --> 03:14:13,878 second by commissioner ramsey. Any opposed? Motion carries unanimously. So were going to be talking 1565 03:14:18,012 --> 03:14:18,012 about the discussion items so item 1 remains discussion and 1566 03:14:23,045 --> 03:14:23,045 item two -- item 5? 1567 03:14:29,912 --> 03:14:29,912 >> 6? >> yes. 1568 03:14:34,812 --> 03:14:35,745 >> 7. >> yes mac. >> forty? >> 125 we already discussed and 1569 03:14:43,612 --> 03:14:45,945 we chatted about it, so that is done. 140. That is commissioner ellis'. 1570 03:14:53,345 --> 03:14:55,878 145. >> yes. >> 151. Healthy in harris county. 1571 03:15:00,745 --> 03:15:04,012 with you like to just vote on those? >> yes. We can just vote. 1572 03:15:06,078 --> 03:15:06,078 motion on both. All in favor. 1573 03:15:11,812 --> 03:15:11,812 any opposed? All in favor, motion carries. 1574 03:15:17,312 --> 03:15:17,312 >> we can do 152 as well. >> motion by commissioner garcia 1575 03:15:24,345 --> 03:15:26,878 . Any opposed? >> motion carries 4-1 on 152. 198. 1576 03:15:31,045 --> 03:15:31,045 commissioner ramsey. >> we just need a vote. 1577 03:15:38,645 --> 03:15:38,645 I think that we can -- all in favor. 1578 03:15:45,612 --> 03:15:48,545 any opposed. Motion carries 4-1. That is item 196. So if there motion for item 189? 1579 03:15:57,645 --> 03:16:00,612 >> yes. >> motion by commissioner garcia . Second by commissioner ellis. 1580 03:16:02,745 --> 03:16:04,445 all in favor. Any opposed. I thank you for that one. It is without row 24. 1581 03:16:09,778 --> 03:16:13,112 you've got it. >> yes pierce out that carries unanimously. Is their motion for 124? 1582 03:16:18,478 --> 03:16:21,345 >> yes. >> motion by commissioner garci and second by commissioner ellis . 1583 03:16:23,278 --> 03:16:25,278 all in favor. Any opposed. Motion carries 4-1 pete is ther a motion for item 200. 1584 03:16:32,512 --> 03:16:36,478 motion by commissioner ellis, second by commissioner briones. All in favor. Any opposed. 1585 03:16:39,645 --> 03:16:39,645 motion carries unanimously. As their motion for row 74? 1586 03:16:43,745 --> 03:16:43,745 >> you don't want this one. >> are you sure. 1587 03:16:50,378 --> 03:16:52,512 >> you want it? >> precinct 2 pulled at. You just want to discuss it? >> no. 1588 03:16:55,178 --> 03:16:55,178 I want to vote against it. >> commissioner by mc and secon 1589 03:17:02,145 --> 03:17:04,645 by commissioner ellis. All in favor. Motion carries 4-1. And then 215. 1590 03:17:11,878 --> 03:17:11,878 259. Precinct 3. 1591 03:17:16,712 --> 03:17:16,712 284, precinct 2. 322. 1592 03:17:22,712 --> 03:17:26,345 yes. 330. >> yes. >> 322. 1593 03:17:31,078 --> 03:17:31,078 >> yes. >> 322 or 3? 1594 03:17:35,312 --> 03:17:35,312 >> excuse me, 332. >> 344. 1595 03:17:41,445 --> 03:17:44,845 370. >> yes. >> 408. >> yes. 1596 03:17:47,212 --> 03:17:47,745 >> 418. >> yes. >> 435. >> 449. 1597 03:17:53,445 --> 03:17:56,712 481. Do you want to just vote on tha one? No. 1598 03:18:04,845 --> 03:18:04,845 >> 482. That was commissioner ellis and 1599 03:18:11,445 --> 03:18:11,445 gracie. And then these items were not 1600 03:18:16,412 --> 03:18:16,412 added to the special list. For 28 and 424. 1601 03:18:21,012 --> 03:18:21,012 434. Those are approved as presented. 1602 03:18:33,112 --> 03:18:33,112 so I will say I still am runnin down some questions on 229 and 1603 03:18:41,445 --> 03:18:44,045 234. Those of the ones at the speake was concerned about. I will get those back if that's 1604 03:18:47,545 --> 03:18:51,145 okay. So let me discuss and go over the list one final time. No executive session items, 1 1605 03:18:55,078 --> 03:18:55,078 and 2 and 5. >> can you add 4. 1606 03:19:00,578 --> 03:19:01,645 >> 4? Okay. Alright, I've 4 is on mw b disparity study. 1607 03:19:07,412 --> 03:19:07,412 4 is now in there. So we are looking at items 1, 2 1608 03:19:15,178 --> 03:19:15,178 , 4, 5, 6, 7, 40, 140, 215, 229, 234, 259, 284, 322. 1609 03:19:39,945 --> 03:19:39,945 330, 332, 344, 370, 408, 415, 435, 449, 481, 482, and 484. 1610 03:19:58,445 --> 03:19:58,445 >> and one other, 421. >> okay, 421. 1611 03:20:11,212 --> 03:20:13,912 that is a joint resolution on national immigrant heritage month. Okay, 421. 1612 03:20:20,678 --> 03:20:20,678 all right, anything else before we take a look at the consent 1613 03:20:25,412 --> 03:20:29,412 agenda? >> motion. Motion by commissioner garcia, second by commissioner ramsey. 1614 03:20:34,178 --> 03:20:34,178 all in favor, motion carries unanimously. 1615 03:20:41,578 --> 03:20:45,478 second by commissioner ramsey. So, okay, so we were going to take a 30 minute lunch since time is tight. 1616 03:20:49,078 --> 03:20:49,078 dq one to be back at like 2:15? So we will take a picture with 1617 03:20:54,278 --> 03:20:54,278 john and we will be back. 1618 03:22:37,557 --> 03:22:37,557 we had two football players las year and as simple winner and 1619 03:22:43,057 --> 03:22:43,057 very meaningful to help these big strong guys. 1620 03:22:48,324 --> 03:22:48,324 in fact my friends ex-husband just died and he was depressed 1621 03:22:55,891 --> 03:22:55,891 and whatnot seek help. This happens, which is why it I 1622 03:23:02,391 --> 03:23:02,391 important if your work and your feeling anxious, whatever those 1623 03:23:22,257 --> 03:23:22,257 mental health related, just continuing on and powering 1624 03:23:28,157 --> 03:23:29,524 through is not going to make it better. Eventually it's going to come out and so the idea is if there 1625 03:23:37,657 --> 03:23:37,657 is an employee, they're having really hard day, this may be, 1626 03:23:44,891 --> 03:23:47,857 there was just something that happened in their life that is making them sad. Maybe there have been in this 1627 03:23:52,557 --> 03:23:55,857 issue that is causing them anxiety, whatever it is, they can say to their colleagues, hey , I'm feeling really anxious 1628 03:24:01,257 --> 03:24:03,124 about this project and the colleague could say you know what, here's what I think and here's how I'm handling it just 1629 03:24:08,357 --> 03:24:08,357 like today, I am so stuffy and somebody said it is allergies, 1630 03:24:13,457 --> 03:24:13,457 why don't you take this. Like that. 1631 03:24:18,491 --> 03:24:18,491 instead of suffering in silence. So let's say the solution, so 1632 03:24:25,124 --> 03:24:25,124 you're not having to take a health day. 1633 03:24:31,057 --> 03:24:31,057 not two go into a facility, but to reset and make sure that I 1634 03:24:39,391 --> 03:24:39,391 can power through, so to speak and we don't have that that wil 1635 03:24:46,457 --> 03:24:46,457 be really mean, you know, other people, people that are not 1636 03:24:54,924 --> 03:24:54,924 performing and more likely than not come all the idea is to do, 1637 03:25:02,291 --> 03:25:02,291 so the panelists had a professo from rice university. 1638 03:25:11,224 --> 03:25:11,224 and that would've been top psychiatry, moore over at menta 1639 03:25:18,324 --> 03:25:18,324 health and then we had differen people so they all said the way 1640 03:25:23,157 --> 03:25:23,157 to do this is to have around three mental health days each 1641 03:25:28,724 --> 03:25:28,724 year and I found out the public health does this end we have 1642 03:25:34,557 --> 03:25:38,424 proof of concept in many departments deal with trauma, whether you're working with foster kids or whether you're 1643 03:25:41,791 --> 03:25:41,791 working with victims of domesti violence, with the elderly 1644 03:25:49,024 --> 03:25:51,591 veterans. That stuff is heavy. You might need a day just to clear your mind. 1645 03:25:55,291 --> 03:25:55,291 so I think we ought to people. So that is this. 1646 03:26:03,124 --> 03:26:03,124 and the proposal is not to pass anything, it is just to ask 1647 03:26:10,724 --> 03:26:10,724 county attorney, et cetera to draft a policy and this is goin 1648 03:26:14,757 --> 03:26:14,757 to come out during budget. Bottom line, doing nothing 1649 03:26:22,724 --> 03:26:22,724 because more than those doing something means more than doing 1650 03:26:32,391 --> 03:26:34,357 nothing. And this takes away the stigma as well. I am not doing right people end 1651 03:26:46,591 --> 03:26:48,024 up dying when they don't take care of this stuff. I would appreciate it just a couple of questions. 1652 03:27:05,224 --> 03:27:08,157 are we doing a financial impact. >> we will do a financial impact . The cause will largely depend o 1653 03:27:18,257 --> 03:27:18,257 throws or are we designating tw existing days. 1654 03:27:23,257 --> 03:27:23,257 in terms of our overall lead. Its new. 1655 03:27:32,891 --> 03:27:32,891 and that is the difference between nsp flick at the option 1656 03:27:47,057 --> 03:27:47,057 right now, we are pursuing options. 1657 03:27:57,124 --> 03:27:57,124 so that they fully understand what their options are so if 1658 03:28:04,891 --> 03:28:06,691 you're asking to take a mental health day, how is that different than being sick leave. Is there a pool somewhere? 1659 03:28:16,891 --> 03:28:16,891 there is a lot of different parts to our benefit problems 1660 03:28:26,257 --> 03:28:26,257 and I think it needs good context for our complete packag 1661 03:28:30,724 --> 03:28:30,724 and how it compares to others t some degree. 1662 03:28:36,891 --> 03:28:40,424 I think we are probably on the top of the list as benefits. Just how are we dealing with it now in terms of people being 1663 03:28:45,024 --> 03:28:45,024 able to take time off so the action today is simply if we ha 1664 03:29:28,524 --> 03:29:28,524 august 6 and we could discuss I in july 15 and then it would be 1665 03:29:34,524 --> 03:29:34,524 ready. I would respectfully ask for 1666 03:29:39,091 --> 03:29:40,157 august 6. >> sure. Or change the date to august 6. I propose we change it to augus. 1667 03:30:01,191 --> 03:30:04,757 and then coming back in their recommendations. And that would be a good approach. 1668 03:30:09,957 --> 03:30:09,957 thank you. And this is an item that I care 1669 03:30:15,024 --> 03:30:15,024 about. And there is still a stigma in 1670 03:30:32,357 --> 03:30:32,357 types of this. Employees only had I think it 1671 03:30:50,324 --> 03:30:50,324 was two paid opportunities in insurance. 1672 03:31:08,291 --> 03:31:08,291 in the conversation I had my staff at the time was and 1673 03:31:22,624 --> 03:31:22,624 they're afraid it will get back to the sheriff. 1674 03:31:26,957 --> 03:31:26,957 and so and do they turn it into paid time off description. 1675 03:31:56,624 --> 03:31:56,624 maybe that would help folks mak better decisions about how to 1676 03:32:01,824 --> 03:32:01,824 use those that time that way people cannot have to think 1677 03:32:08,291 --> 03:32:08,291 about it as well. This is I feel differently 1678 03:32:16,491 --> 03:32:20,091 versus ill. So maybe I would just ask you t think about that or just change the description of the sick 1679 03:32:25,757 --> 03:32:25,757 leave may be may be more supportive and more helpful. 1680 03:32:33,291 --> 03:32:34,691 >> we will definitely look into that. That there is another thing tha actually made me think of, whic 1681 03:32:40,391 --> 03:32:42,724 is just looking at other jurisdictions than our own. So here they have mental health leave and their utilization of 1682 03:32:50,291 --> 03:32:50,291 the mental health leave has -- from 2068 in 2023 to 10,038 in 1683 03:32:59,224 --> 03:32:59,224 2025 so I think that is something about the need, which 1684 03:33:04,691 --> 03:33:07,891 is totally logical but also I think about the fact that this can reduce the stigma, which I think is a goal in and of itsel 1685 03:33:14,324 --> 03:33:14,324 and then also, so there is more normalization of the policy in 1686 03:33:22,557 --> 03:33:22,557 dallas has a mental health leav and then they had sick leave fo 1687 03:33:30,491 --> 03:33:34,357 wellness days in cook county's sick leave for mental health, think that just taking a look a them and seeing why did you 1688 03:33:38,391 --> 03:33:38,391 create a separate docket is tha helping and is that helping wit 1689 03:33:46,457 --> 03:33:49,291 the stigma. >> I agree if things aren't going to make a difference, that's one thing. 1690 03:33:52,357 --> 03:33:52,357 I think it will appear at obviously we need to look at th 1691 03:33:57,091 --> 03:33:57,091 data. Commissioner ellis? 1692 03:34:01,557 --> 03:34:01,557 >> I was going to raise a concern. 1693 03:34:05,857 --> 03:34:05,857 >> I would like to make a motion , commissioner. 1694 03:34:10,257 --> 03:34:13,491 all in favor. Any opposed? Motion carries. 4-0. 1695 03:34:21,191 --> 03:34:21,191 >> that is correct. And just to be clear for the 1696 03:34:26,324 --> 03:34:29,491 record, presented with the change to august 6. Thanks for clarifying. Cell thanks for that. 1697 03:34:33,191 --> 03:34:33,191 and then let me, so we did not want to discuss item one yet. 1698 03:34:39,691 --> 03:34:39,691 do dupont to discuss item two? >> did I hear that? 1699 03:34:49,891 --> 03:34:53,457 >> that was part of it. >> I think were doing it when she comes back I think. When she comes back, I'm 1700 03:34:58,591 --> 03:34:58,591 probably going to be calling. Let's move to item to make a 1701 03:35:02,991 --> 03:35:02,991 list he would like to do anothe item. 1702 03:35:08,457 --> 03:35:08,457 >> so who is presenting that one . 1703 03:35:12,757 --> 03:35:12,757 thank you. >> I got slides but I would hav 1704 03:35:17,724 --> 03:35:21,224 to go through all of them. I can just do highlights. This proposal, of course is tha come on board, not only 1705 03:35:26,257 --> 03:35:26,257 statutory, each of you cares deeply about ensuring all of ou 1706 03:35:38,257 --> 03:35:38,257 departments could so we have fo to develop a performance 1707 03:35:42,557 --> 03:35:42,557 committee and this would help -- in 2025 through over 680 1708 03:35:50,391 --> 03:35:53,491 projects led by our infrastructure department. Next slide. Sorry. 1709 03:35:54,457 --> 03:35:54,457 which included the county of engineering. 1710 03:35:59,024 --> 03:35:59,024 >> I just want to make sure we are on the same page. 1711 03:36:03,457 --> 03:36:03,457 it is to create that? >> this is to create a committee 1712 03:36:07,691 --> 03:36:10,624 . There is a separate number 6 on a designation. >> so 2 goes along with 6 and 1713 03:36:14,224 --> 03:36:17,791 they can be taken separately. >> I just want to make sure we are on the right item. We are item two. 1714 03:36:19,924 --> 03:36:19,924 thank you. Harris county flood control 1715 03:36:26,757 --> 03:36:26,757 district. Next slide. 1716 03:36:31,591 --> 03:36:31,591 so considering all those projects in 2025 and left for 1717 03:36:36,757 --> 03:36:36,757 billion dollars it was spent on infrastructure and our project 1718 03:36:41,657 --> 03:36:41,657 totals are much, much more, thi committee, make sure we stay 1719 03:36:47,157 --> 03:36:50,691 laser focused and we would try to have more consistent protocols and we want to make sure constant budgeting 1720 03:36:58,457 --> 03:36:58,457 schedules had reduced bureaucracy and red tape and we 1721 03:37:02,891 --> 03:37:02,891 put look at our delivery speed and of course an overall rating 1722 03:37:10,191 --> 03:37:12,991 of excellence. Next slide. These would be the primary functions. 1723 03:37:15,057 --> 03:37:15,057 I'm not going to go through all of them but I want to highlight 1724 03:37:21,424 --> 03:37:24,624 getting a better form and operational challenges. Each department has a lot of areas where they excel and have 1725 03:37:30,324 --> 03:37:30,324 ideas in a strategic form in place for that. 1726 03:37:38,224 --> 03:37:38,224 and there's a different infrastructure department. 1727 03:37:43,424 --> 03:37:43,424 a little bit more consistent. We have course want to keep 1728 03:37:50,424 --> 03:37:50,424 focused on the fire roles. And that would be the departmen 1729 03:37:56,324 --> 03:37:56,324 heads and the three infrastructures that we are 1730 03:38:02,091 --> 03:38:02,091 reporting. And then sending your 1731 03:38:06,324 --> 03:38:06,324 infrastructure league. At the other thing after that 1732 03:38:20,024 --> 03:38:22,591 slide that I want to point out is that there are a lot of infrastructure transportation related communities and 1733 03:38:26,624 --> 03:38:26,624 workgroups and there's no clear way to receive questions from 1734 03:38:32,891 --> 03:38:35,791 each each of you. When is the updated one is that coming. By this I think they would allo 1735 03:38:39,157 --> 03:38:39,157 a clear place to point out a making sure it is properly 1736 03:38:43,524 --> 03:38:43,524 elevated to the court as needed and the decision-making, so thi 1737 03:38:48,124 --> 03:38:48,124 would not be a decision-making body, just to have more clarity 1738 03:38:56,257 --> 03:38:59,924 together because sometimes ther are topics that are actually related. Thank you. 1739 03:39:05,224 --> 03:39:07,124 that was my last slide. Thank you. >> thank you. >> thank you, administrator for 1740 03:39:13,891 --> 03:39:17,657 your presentation and thank you for giving this some thought. This is something you have been talking about for quite some 1741 03:39:20,557 --> 03:39:20,557 time and I do believe by having them work together that we will 1742 03:39:28,857 --> 03:39:28,857 be able to improve on standardization I don't want to 1743 03:39:38,757 --> 03:39:42,724 bother them right now but I do want to have conversation to ensure it is not create more bureaucracy and it is absolutel 1744 03:39:53,191 --> 03:39:53,191 to affect the efficiency and more timeliness so that we can 1745 03:39:58,391 --> 03:40:01,057 get more things done sooner rather than later. So thank you for the presentation. 1746 03:40:03,024 --> 03:40:03,024 I'm going to be making a motion on this item. 1747 03:40:07,757 --> 03:40:07,757 >> commissioner ellis and commissioner ramsey. 1748 03:40:21,391 --> 03:40:21,391 >> any others? >> those are the members of tha 1749 03:40:25,691 --> 03:40:25,691 committee. >> and two questions. 1750 03:40:33,824 --> 03:40:33,824 does any other county do it. And have any of them had any 1751 03:40:44,691 --> 03:40:44,691 concerns about slowing down? >> I would say not in this exac 1752 03:40:54,457 --> 03:40:54,457 format. Our infrastructure is not set up 1753 03:40:58,624 --> 03:40:58,624 . And that will slow down work. 1754 03:41:09,524 --> 03:41:09,524 that is not like and every step of the way approval committee. 1755 03:41:16,624 --> 03:41:16,624 I like the concept. I might beyond vacation. 1756 03:41:37,457 --> 03:41:37,457 on the commissioners on the webex. 1757 03:41:52,491 --> 03:41:52,491 so are they familiar with that? Loosely. 1758 03:42:02,591 --> 03:42:02,591 I would say on my check-in and my conversation, no one asked 1759 03:42:10,657 --> 03:42:14,457 especially but all the various workers and committees, they also have a lack of coordinatio between that committee. 1760 03:42:21,657 --> 03:42:21,657 >> I have been talking about this for quite some time. 1761 03:42:32,691 --> 03:42:34,891 and there is obviously a question because this is something new. But what I get from them is as 1762 03:42:40,391 --> 03:42:40,391 long as it is the process, things move along faster and 1763 03:42:47,957 --> 03:42:47,957 previously was about how many they could generate over 1764 03:42:53,124 --> 03:42:53,124 something that others were trying to figure out so I think 1765 03:42:57,557 --> 03:42:57,557 you're going to have a lot better coordination. 1766 03:43:02,191 --> 03:43:02,191 >> I'll put like to hold this one until I hear from somebody 1767 03:43:06,391 --> 03:43:06,391 in engineering. There he is there he is. 1768 03:43:18,591 --> 03:43:18,591 sorry, my camera is not working. >> you are in pretty good shape. 1769 03:43:31,591 --> 03:43:34,524 this committee will hinder our speed of the project. I have not seen the proposal myself. 1770 03:43:40,924 --> 03:43:40,924 to make it smooth that way paid. >> I just want to know what I 1771 03:43:46,791 --> 03:43:50,357 want to make sure we get on record. I don't want us to go do wood and then I hear from people 1772 03:43:52,591 --> 03:43:52,591 later. I think it is a good 1773 03:43:58,524 --> 03:43:58,524 administrative card. I see you doing that more perks 1774 03:44:09,691 --> 03:44:12,791 we need to slow down a little bit so the left hand knows what the right hand is doing. >> thank you. 1775 03:44:30,557 --> 03:44:30,557 so are we moving on that one? >> sorry, commissioner ramsey. 1776 03:44:38,091 --> 03:44:41,157 >> anytime we get the broome to talk about infrastructure, the committee that needs to have representatives from the three 1777 03:44:47,757 --> 03:44:50,357 major infrastructure groups, an then you have folks in core offices, just come up the infrastructure. 1778 03:45:04,224 --> 03:45:04,224 >> one official person. And what we don't want is peopl 1779 03:45:14,324 --> 03:45:17,457 waiting for the next infrastructure committee meetin to meet before we make a decision. 1780 03:45:19,724 --> 03:45:19,724 as long as the committee is as long as I haven't been agenda 1781 03:45:31,491 --> 03:45:34,424 and are providing feedback were not waiting for them to make a decision, those sorts of things I find our core offices, the 1782 03:45:45,157 --> 03:45:45,157 court offices are working well together on infrastructure 1783 03:45:49,524 --> 03:45:49,524 issues so there is I will call it an ad hoc group, if you will. 1784 03:45:58,391 --> 03:46:00,957 it could be county engineering related. It could be and as we taught before I met interested in doin 1785 03:46:12,491 --> 03:46:14,591 a lot of committee meetings and our people spending a lot of time doing that. I think there is great benefit 1786 03:46:19,224 --> 03:46:22,491 and when they leave the meeting they should say we solved three problems today, not I can't believe we just met for two and 1787 03:46:29,891 --> 03:46:29,891 have hours and I'm not sure what's happening. 1788 03:46:35,224 --> 03:46:37,991 you are monitoring that making sure. The other thing is we've got items 6 and so we as we conside 1789 03:46:44,391 --> 03:46:44,391 the infrastructure, it seems like this would be a complement 1790 03:46:48,824 --> 03:46:52,657 of that. These should not be two separat ideas, and nation it be two separate functions and the chie 1791 03:46:57,991 --> 03:46:57,991 infrastructure officer should b weighing in on this as well we 1792 03:47:05,424 --> 03:47:05,424 would like to see that input from that side of it once we ge 1793 03:47:13,624 --> 03:47:15,824 that set up and probably need a little bit more information on that before I'm ready to move forward with that. 1794 03:47:19,991 --> 03:47:19,991 I get the concept but I just want to know who is going to be 1795 03:47:26,657 --> 03:47:26,657 on that I see a listing general just my concern in general abou 1796 03:47:35,557 --> 03:47:35,557 committees, if they are a great resource committee, great. 1797 03:47:43,957 --> 03:47:43,957 it is a great source. Our folks, I think I speak for 1798 03:47:51,291 --> 03:47:51,291 our court offices in that department or maybe we are just 1799 03:47:57,191 --> 03:47:59,891 weaning out and we haven't even started the budget process. So just a good idea, would like to know how this compliments 1800 03:48:06,491 --> 03:48:06,491 items 6 and you'll probably kno before I. 1801 03:48:12,291 --> 03:48:12,291 >> I think that is fine. >> did you want me to comment o 1802 03:48:22,757 --> 03:48:25,291 that? >> originally I had those together because I did think if it as a pair designation. 1803 03:48:33,057 --> 03:48:36,557 we had multiple meetings with your staff and there was a lot of questions and comments so I chose to do this separately. 1804 03:48:48,557 --> 03:48:48,557 and at least my feedback, there was a lot of concern from the 1805 03:48:54,057 --> 03:48:54,057 people that were part of that call. 1806 03:49:04,757 --> 03:49:04,757 so is the thought to bring it back now I think by virtue of 1807 03:49:16,357 --> 03:49:16,357 the boy it's been laid out as the administrator, I don't want 1808 03:49:23,524 --> 03:49:23,524 that committee run like this committee. 1809 03:49:30,424 --> 03:49:30,424 an the principles meet and ther is some refinement and there's 1810 03:49:38,557 --> 03:49:38,557 two other entities. And I think I think having that 1811 03:49:51,757 --> 03:49:55,457 would absolutely speed along those projects. And making sure will help resolve a lot of issues is all. 1812 03:50:08,824 --> 03:50:11,557 and he will try to find his little hand on that thing. What makes sense to ask the administrator with some plan 1813 03:50:21,024 --> 03:50:21,024 that does both. And they have some consensus to 1814 03:50:26,357 --> 03:50:29,557 it and select when it brought back a reminder, I just want to hear it. You just have to have some hot 1815 03:50:34,724 --> 03:50:34,724 old heartburn about it. And in the administrator would 1816 03:50:44,257 --> 03:50:44,257 meet with them and hear them out , including the two 1817 03:50:50,257 --> 03:50:50,257 departments and then bring it back to them. 1818 03:51:00,091 --> 03:51:00,091 and you can bring in that business court. 1819 03:51:06,357 --> 03:51:06,357 so for now, no action. That is the direction and that 1820 03:51:13,657 --> 03:51:13,657 is what we heard the three of them say. 1821 03:51:18,391 --> 03:51:18,391 and obviously it would not be delayed. 1822 03:51:26,257 --> 03:51:26,257 I understand. And looking to item 3, excuse me 1823 03:51:30,824 --> 03:51:30,824 , item 4. >> that is not one that I pulled 1824 03:51:38,491 --> 03:51:38,491 . I just want to be, accent polic 1825 03:51:50,357 --> 03:51:50,357 to continue the program through june 20, june 30, 2027. 1826 03:51:56,057 --> 03:51:59,491 it looks like we are putting an aunt -- and end date on there. >> since that time you will hav 1827 03:52:10,857 --> 03:52:10,857 been doing various extensions and understanding the middle 1828 03:52:18,724 --> 03:52:18,724 right now. And so far the motion and and 1829 03:52:34,257 --> 03:52:34,257 then you could decide to have another kind of a date in there. 1830 03:52:43,557 --> 03:52:43,557 just make sure you get that taken care of that would be 1831 03:52:56,424 --> 03:52:56,424 defensible in court. >> okay. 1832 03:53:06,457 --> 03:53:06,457 I know that this is not a goal. It is a mandate because we are 1833 03:53:10,657 --> 03:53:14,124 currently turning contracts dow and they are determined that they don't meet. So I guess there are still 1834 03:53:22,491 --> 03:53:26,257 questions related to how we are implementing the program in general and I've only worked on projects for the last four year 1835 03:53:30,891 --> 03:53:30,891 so I get it and I am supportive of it. 1836 03:53:39,691 --> 03:53:39,691 and so we are making decisions on the policy. 1837 03:53:51,357 --> 03:53:51,357 so I could see going through june 30, 2027, mainly for the 1838 03:54:03,457 --> 03:54:06,657 disparity study. My support is going to be with concerns related to how we are currently managing that because 1839 03:54:10,824 --> 03:54:10,824 there is judgment and discernment in that and I 1840 03:54:15,457 --> 03:54:18,891 questioned the judgment discernment and what we are doing. >> may be some days it is 1841 03:54:23,791 --> 03:54:23,791 impaired. >> all I would move for an make 1842 03:54:31,091 --> 03:54:31,091 sure they are be repaired for discernment sticks. 1843 03:54:35,357 --> 03:54:35,357 >> of that is all in favor? 1844 03:54:41,424 --> 03:54:41,424 any opposed? Motion carries 4-0, that is item 1845 03:54:46,624 --> 03:54:50,591 four. Colleagues, I have to go to my commitment. >> that was presented? 1846 03:54:52,857 --> 03:54:55,491 >> so I have to go to my commitment. So commissioner, we are on item five. 1847 03:54:58,524 --> 03:55:02,091 >> commissioner, I may try to do it from over here. I'm having trouble trying to get the thing to raise the hand. 1848 03:55:05,591 --> 03:55:05,591 so lead us through it. >> so commissioner, one, two, 1849 03:55:11,724 --> 03:55:15,524 three, for, five, six, seven items are being held for when she is back. I'm requesting to hold four. 1850 03:55:19,024 --> 03:55:19,024 number 1 -- I will request three. 1851 03:55:23,224 --> 03:55:27,057 so if you guys would please do the courtesy -- >> just as a reminder, if there is not three people in the room, 1852 03:55:30,457 --> 03:55:30,457 we are just going to take -- we're going to lose coram. 1853 03:55:35,824 --> 03:55:39,757 so I think -- what I understood, commissioner, we will be back at four? >> she said she will be back at 1854 03:55:45,324 --> 03:55:48,157 four but then his living at five which seems odd. >> if we take a break -- 1855 03:55:51,024 --> 03:55:53,424 >> I thought there was an hour break. >> that's what I'm saying we need to get moving on this 1856 03:55:56,224 --> 03:55:58,457 stuff. I didn't know that she was going to leave for two different things. 1857 03:56:02,224 --> 03:56:02,224 so everybody knows about that. >> just if you would all make 1858 03:56:06,957 --> 03:56:06,957 sure somebody calls me to let me know and I will hop back on when 1859 03:56:11,357 --> 03:56:11,357 she comes back. You want to set a timer you want 1860 03:56:15,491 --> 03:56:15,491 to try for a time and if it doesn't work -- 1861 03:56:19,957 --> 03:56:22,291 >> we are effectively out of coram. So you are being censored, commissioner. 1862 03:56:25,724 --> 03:56:26,657 [laughter] >> unfortunately the meeting is now -- >> just call me. 1863 03:56:33,391 --> 03:56:33,391 obviously we knew this was going to happen. 1864 03:56:38,324 --> 03:56:42,124 >> the meeting is called at 3:01. >> at 3:01 the meeting is adjourned. 1865 03:56:47,057 --> 03:56:47,057 we are >> it is for 29:00, it is back 1866 03:57:03,437 --> 03:57:07,337 in session. Commissioner garcia, where did we leave off? >> I think item one, judge. 1867 03:57:13,403 --> 03:57:13,403 >> we will go to item one. That is -- go ahead. 1868 03:57:21,437 --> 03:57:23,537 >> good afternoon, judge, commissioners, justice innovation and the officer county administration. 1869 03:57:26,170 --> 03:57:26,170 do we have the presentation? Next slide, please. 1870 03:57:34,070 --> 03:57:34,070 next slide. Next slide. 1871 03:57:39,170 --> 03:57:42,170 we will go through some of this, go ahead. So as of 63, the popular asian was thousand 800 and 84. 1872 03:57:48,537 --> 03:57:48,537 of note on the slide, there individuals in custody or 65 1873 03:57:54,970 --> 03:57:54,970 years old and they really good point is that there were only 1874 03:58:00,770 --> 03:58:00,770 167 people with stays over 1000 days which is down 52 from 1875 03:58:05,737 --> 03:58:08,003 december 2025. So we are still having meaningful impact on some of the backlog. 1876 03:58:10,170 --> 03:58:10,170 next slide, please. Here we are looking at the 1877 03:58:18,537 --> 03:58:22,137 average daily population comparing 25 -- fiscal year 25 to fiscal year '26. And at the bottom we have the 1878 03:58:25,303 --> 03:58:28,903 average stay with the same comparisons. As we all have been noting and enjoying throughout this year, 1879 03:58:33,470 --> 03:58:33,470 we have continued to enjoy the decreases from 25 and had an 1880 03:58:37,503 --> 03:58:37,503 incredibly stable jail population so far in 2026. 1881 03:58:42,837 --> 03:58:46,137 that is by way of a significant decrease in the custody average length of stay. Through june third, we were at 1882 03:58:50,937 --> 03:58:53,503 141 days in custody with the average length of stay in jail which is outstanding. Back in september of last year, 1883 03:58:59,037 --> 03:59:02,037 as we are implementing sb nine, that my team had done some analysis to understand what we would need to stabilize the jail 1884 03:59:07,470 --> 03:59:09,403 population. And with sb nine being in effect and having an average length of stale was what we needed to help 1885 03:59:14,637 --> 03:59:14,637 us stabilize the jail population we have been able to manage 1886 03:59:19,537 --> 03:59:19,537 that, that has been good. Next slide, please. 1887 03:59:25,170 --> 03:59:27,803 here we are looking at the felony case backlog. It continues to decrease, it is down 28% from december, down to 1888 03:59:33,437 --> 03:59:35,203 600. It is about a 29 person decrease. There are 128 people with 1889 03:59:37,803 --> 03:59:37,803 undisclosed charges in custody over 1000 days. 1890 03:59:43,937 --> 03:59:43,937 that is down 57 from 10085 in december report. 1891 03:59:49,970 --> 03:59:53,203 still really good work by all the courts, there are a few courts that you see at the top end of the scale that really 1892 03:59:56,137 --> 03:59:59,370 need to try to focus on some of those 1000 day cases in the backlog cases. Next slide, please. 1893 04:00:06,370 --> 04:00:09,537 so intakes have been the thing we have been watching a little bit this year. And then the next slide I will 1894 04:00:12,103 --> 04:00:12,103 expand on why it is concerning. But right now we are projecting 1895 04:00:16,203 --> 04:00:16,203 to see a 4% increase in bookings in fy26 over fy27. 1896 04:00:22,803 --> 04:00:22,803 it is an increase in intakes. You can see we spent most of 26 1897 04:00:29,970 --> 04:00:29,970 over bookings over 2025. The bottom part of your screen, 1898 04:00:37,303 --> 04:00:40,703 you are looking at releases compared to last year. Releases have been higher in some months then last year, 1899 04:00:43,137 --> 04:00:46,037 which has been good. But one of the things you have heard me say, probably every single jail update I give is 1900 04:00:49,070 --> 04:00:49,070 that in order for us to have a meaningful impact on managing 1901 04:00:53,537 --> 04:00:57,170 the jail population and reducing the jail population, releases must outpace bookings. And we have a net of releases 1902 04:01:01,837 --> 04:01:04,837 over bookings of only seven so far this year or through this point this year. So it is getting dangerously 1903 04:01:08,003 --> 04:01:11,570 close as the intakes go up. The releases are not keeping pace with the increase in intakes so we will want to 1904 04:01:16,537 --> 04:01:16,537 monitor that pretty closely. Next slide, please. 1905 04:01:23,303 --> 04:01:25,837 so here is a new slide. I'm calling this emerging trends to monitor. The capacity at the gpc is 300. 1906 04:01:32,070 --> 04:01:32,070 so when we start seeing months like may or april and may over 1907 04:01:37,403 --> 04:01:37,403 300 for the monthly average, it kind of becomes concerning. 1908 04:01:41,737 --> 04:01:45,203 so I have added at the bottom, a 30 day running average or you can see we had days at 399. What happens when we are flying 1909 04:01:50,570 --> 04:01:50,570 that close to the sun is we run the risk of creating some 1910 04:01:55,437 --> 04:01:57,937 operational impact to the jail and the jp c. Where in order to maintain capacity, they are likely moving 1911 04:02:01,570 --> 04:02:01,570 inmates to housing areas to turn around and move them back very 1912 04:02:06,037 --> 04:02:09,537 shortly thereafter. So it is creating a lot of unnecessary movement. If this trend continues, it will 1913 04:02:11,703 --> 04:02:15,103 be imperative that all of the stakeholder processes like probable cause hearings, determinations and all of the 1914 04:02:18,370 --> 04:02:21,370 other stakeholder engagements of the jp c run like clockwork. We cannot have probable cause hearings being three or four or 1915 04:02:25,103 --> 04:02:28,437 five hours behind. It will cause capacity issues at the jp c. Next slide, please. 1916 04:02:34,170 --> 04:02:34,170 this has been one of my favorite slides. 1917 04:02:39,603 --> 04:02:41,870 the green represents the jail case backlog and you see the steady decrease that really took a steep turn down since 1918 04:02:46,703 --> 04:02:49,503 january 2025. That has been incredibly helpful to controlling the adp -- the reason this is been one of my 1919 04:02:54,970 --> 04:02:54,970 favorite slides is the period between about january 20252 1920 04:03:03,603 --> 04:03:07,003 really october of 2025. Maybe a little after was the separation between dispositions, total felony dispositions and 1921 04:03:11,003 --> 04:03:13,503 new filings. That separation is why we have enjoyed the dramatic decreases we have seen in the jail 1922 04:03:18,870 --> 04:03:19,870 population. And that separation is starting to narrow or thin, again with the increase is coming up, 1923 04:03:23,870 --> 04:03:25,437 particularly those that are felony intakes that have potential staying power. We will want to monitor pretty 1924 04:03:29,570 --> 04:03:29,570 closely, that we are keeping dispositions and releases over 1925 04:03:33,670 --> 04:03:33,670 intakes. Next slide, please. 1926 04:03:39,637 --> 04:03:42,903 I won't spend a whole lot of time here, other than this is your look at -- this court made substantial investments in 1927 04:03:46,603 --> 04:03:46,603 reducing the jail backlog, it predates my tenure with 1928 04:03:53,103 --> 04:03:54,203 harris county. There was a substantial increase made in both felony bond cases and felony jail cases. 1929 04:04:02,070 --> 04:04:04,070 across that time period. The orange line is representing the bond cases. You can see that it fell 1930 04:04:07,437 --> 04:04:11,103 dramatically faster than it did the jail cases. The piece -- and again, looking at beginning in january 2025, we 1931 04:04:16,470 --> 04:04:18,503 can see a marked decrease in jail cases. That is where we started enjoying the relief of the jail 1932 04:04:22,070 --> 04:04:24,603 and we will want to see that trend continue. Next slide, please. So to wrap up, this may be my 1933 04:04:30,570 --> 04:04:30,570 shortest general update ever. Overall, things are working like 1934 04:04:36,470 --> 04:04:39,403 we wanted them to work in the jail. We have had tremendous collaboration and good-faith 1935 04:04:41,837 --> 04:04:44,303 partners throughout the justice system that has also dug in and rolled up their sleeves and try to find ways to help us have an 1936 04:04:47,637 --> 04:04:47,637 impact on the jail population so that we can have reducing 1937 04:04:51,937 --> 04:04:51,937 outsourcing and reduce cost of the system and that has worked. 1938 04:05:00,370 --> 04:05:03,570 we had great partnerships with the district attorney's office, courts back public defender office. 1939 04:05:05,403 --> 04:05:05,403 and so all of this has been possible as a result of that 1940 04:05:09,470 --> 04:05:13,270 collaboration and partnership. The things to watch going forward are going to be the intake increases in both the 1941 04:05:18,937 --> 04:05:22,303 jail and criminal court cases. And again, keeping and I on things being as efficient as they can with the gpc for that 1942 04:05:25,837 --> 04:05:25,837 capacity. But also, the dispositions have 1943 04:05:31,003 --> 04:05:34,470 a cadence. There is a finite resource and district courts. So those cases have a cadence 1944 04:05:38,137 --> 04:05:41,937 and as intakes go out, we can't necessarily expect that the dispositions are going to follow. 1945 04:05:43,337 --> 04:05:46,370 what we will want to watch for will be the converse of what we saw with the decrease. We saw the income city average 1946 04:05:50,270 --> 04:05:52,703 of the state come down, which pulled the average daily jail population down. Going forward, we want to watch 1947 04:05:57,803 --> 04:06:01,537 the adp leading. So we want to watch for the average daily jail population to start creeping up on us. 1948 04:06:05,170 --> 04:06:07,670 it will be followed by an increase in the average length of stay because we're seeing so many new entrants into the 1949 04:06:10,503 --> 04:06:13,703 system that some are felony level cases. Next slide, please. Judge, you had asked in february 1950 04:06:20,003 --> 04:06:20,003 that we bring back mental health initiatives that we expected to 1951 04:06:24,070 --> 04:06:27,803 see whether they were from the sea jcc. We added some that will be included in the budget this 1952 04:06:31,503 --> 04:06:33,503 year. Some of things being worked on related to mental health is hard expansion. 1953 04:06:38,870 --> 04:06:42,170 this will be a budget submission through public health. It is a budgets mission through public health this year. 1954 04:06:44,970 --> 04:06:48,637 there's a mental health public defender pilot that has been spearheaded out of the system processing improvement committee 1955 04:06:52,770 --> 04:06:55,903 that is a low-cost no-cost pilot being done, there is not a budget solution for it, it is being done internally. 1956 04:06:59,637 --> 04:07:02,770 this pilot is mimicking on the district court side, what has been effective in in the county courts with ensuring 1957 04:07:05,703 --> 04:07:09,470 appointments to the pdo. It is automated and there is an algorithm that helps identify cases that should be appointed 1958 04:07:12,470 --> 04:07:16,270 and it will prioritize mental health cases. And then the civil commitment pathways, the d.a.'s office has 1959 04:07:18,770 --> 04:07:18,770 been working very astutely on that. 1960 04:07:24,403 --> 04:07:27,170 we are seeing a large increase in the number of folks who are getting a civil commitment rather than staying in jail. 1961 04:07:33,703 --> 04:07:36,470 on the sheriff's office side, there are three programs that they have submitted in the budget this year, connect and 1962 04:07:39,970 --> 04:07:42,837 protect, attention crisis response unit, this is additional clinicians to expand on the sheriff's office 1963 04:07:45,203 --> 04:07:48,003 receiving a grant to start this program, they have seen successes with it. This ensures that clinicians are 1964 04:07:50,803 --> 04:07:54,503 going and responding to calls in the jay so that a clinician is there to try to talk folks down, see if they are decompensated 1965 04:07:57,903 --> 04:07:59,937 and, see if we need additional resources. It has been highly effective and they are asking for resources to 1966 04:08:02,737 --> 04:08:06,103 expand that. They mental health care coordination, they are asking for case management support. 1967 04:08:10,203 --> 04:08:13,370 I don't know if anybody has ever court watched, but there is a guy from the sheriff's office that runs from courtroom to 1968 04:08:17,070 --> 04:08:19,303 courtroom answering questions for judges and finding resources when they need to get somebody out, but they need resources 1969 04:08:22,470 --> 04:08:25,503 when they want to have somebody out in bond and they need resources. He is connecting,'s name is gary 1970 04:08:28,337 --> 04:08:31,137 , he is a legend in the courthouse. He is getting them connected. This is to expand on that and 1971 04:08:33,937 --> 04:08:33,937 provide some support and expand the reach. 1972 04:08:39,103 --> 04:08:41,570 in the last is an idd identification program that they are asking one clinician and one case manager. 1973 04:08:45,070 --> 04:08:45,070 >> is there a motion to continue discussion? 1974 04:08:49,637 --> 04:08:51,270 >> almost done. >> questioned by the commissioner. Is there a second? 1975 04:08:54,003 --> 04:08:58,003 second. All in favor? And a? Motion carried unanimously. 1976 04:09:00,803 --> 04:09:03,637 rodney, are you on there? Commissioner ellis? I guess it is 4-0. He is there, yes. 1977 04:09:07,370 --> 04:09:07,370 go ahead. >> so these programs in the 1978 04:09:13,303 --> 04:09:16,037 sheriff office submission, as they got put into the budget software, they were rolled up in one case management reentry 1979 04:09:22,437 --> 04:09:24,837 program. So it is a little hard to distinguish these. But if at any point, and if you 1980 04:09:27,337 --> 04:09:31,137 would like the specifics on the costs for the individual or to break them out, we can do that with the budget. 1981 04:09:35,637 --> 04:09:38,237 >> commissioner ellis, did you have your hand up or is this from before? >> must be an old hand. 1982 04:09:43,570 --> 04:09:46,937 >> okay, commissioner briones and then ramsey. >> thank you for these updates. A few quick questions. 1983 04:09:50,770 --> 04:09:50,770 first, can you talk about some of the key factors we see in the 1984 04:09:57,470 --> 04:10:00,503 bookings we are seeing? And then the sb nine impact specifically, if any? >> let me pull up the dashboard 1985 04:10:06,503 --> 04:10:09,437 real quick. >> and then my next question is for you, chief, if you were on. >> commissioner, I think the 1986 04:10:15,537 --> 04:10:15,537 intakes -- sb-9 would necessarily have an intake 1987 04:10:19,837 --> 04:10:19,837 impact, right? I think the impact would have 1988 04:10:23,903 --> 04:10:26,370 more people coming to jalon moore people being arrested and brought to jail. Where sb-9 is having an impact 1989 04:10:29,437 --> 04:10:29,437 is we have watch pretty closely, the number of people who are 1990 04:10:33,803 --> 04:10:35,170 released in less than three days. So almost my entire time here prior to sb-9, it has been right 1991 04:10:40,537 --> 04:10:43,870 around 61% of everybody booked into jail was released in less than three days. That percentage has gone down 1992 04:10:46,637 --> 04:10:46,637 to, as of today, 55.2%. So what we're seeing is the fast 1993 04:10:52,037 --> 04:10:54,470 releases, those people being released at the last bonding opportunity has declined after sb-9. 1994 04:10:57,703 --> 04:10:57,703 now we are seeing that some of it is just a slowed process. 1995 04:11:01,770 --> 04:11:05,637 we're seeing it pick up and some of the other days, three and 30 days, that has been an increase. It is just taking a little 1996 04:11:08,703 --> 04:11:12,103 longer to get it out. We have seen a modest increase in the number that were ultimately detained. 1997 04:11:15,337 --> 04:11:18,470 so I don't know that sb-9 has a direct impact on people coming into the system, but it has changed how quickly people are 1998 04:11:21,937 --> 04:11:23,937 released. >> thank you. One other quick question for you. 1999 04:11:26,537 --> 04:11:28,903 my understanding is that even though we approved additional hearing officers so that we could be having the hearings on 2000 04:11:33,503 --> 04:11:37,170 parallel tracks to be more efficient and deliberate, my understanding is that we haven't been able to hire and/or keep 2001 04:11:41,203 --> 04:11:44,003 the folks that we hire. So essentially right now we are not having the hearings, is that correct? 2002 04:11:48,137 --> 04:11:51,037 >> that is correct. >> what are we doing to fix it? Because we are burning so much time on the clock. 2003 04:11:55,270 --> 04:11:55,270 >> I know that the county courts expect to have a request -- a 2004 04:12:01,937 --> 04:12:01,937 budget request expected to raise the salary of the officers so 2005 04:12:06,403 --> 04:12:06,403 that we can convert the staff attorneys that were hired to 2006 04:12:10,870 --> 04:12:13,003 hearing officers that would allow us to run both of those courtrooms at the jp see. That would be a game changer for 2007 04:12:16,737 --> 04:12:16,737 capacity issues. I understand, and the county 2008 04:12:23,137 --> 04:12:25,370 court since probably speak better to this, but we are having issues hiring existing officer positions. 2009 04:12:29,970 --> 04:12:29,970 so I think that some of that has to get -- my understanding is 2010 04:12:36,603 --> 04:12:39,037 there a pretty big disparities between what the hearing officers make and even what an attorney in the d.a.'s office 2011 04:12:42,837 --> 04:12:42,837 that has similar experience to what is required to be a hearing 2012 04:12:46,937 --> 04:12:48,103 officer. And then the hearing officers have to work 24/7 in jail. So I think there is going to 2013 04:12:52,503 --> 04:12:56,437 have to be some work on the hearing officer salaries. >> and please work together, know you were talking to 2014 04:12:58,437 --> 04:13:01,003 mr. Wells but we need to solve for this because this was improved a long time ago. I have many other questions but 2015 04:13:04,870 --> 04:13:07,437 I will save them for next time, I'm especially interested in the emerging issues dockets and the progress we are having there. 2016 04:13:10,470 --> 04:13:10,470 but very quickly, in terms, could you please provide a quick 2017 04:13:14,537 --> 04:13:14,537 update on outsourcing and when we can expect to see the next 2018 04:13:18,703 --> 04:13:18,703 set of reductions? Thank you. 2019 04:13:30,337 --> 04:13:30,337 >> if chief is not on, I can answer those. 2020 04:13:37,237 --> 04:13:37,237 so the plan for this year is a total of 250. 2021 04:13:43,237 --> 04:13:45,337 their jails in the process negotiating the first 100 to come back, that was the amendment that was put on the 2022 04:13:48,137 --> 04:13:48,137 contract very recently to account for the number of 2023 04:13:52,837 --> 04:13:55,670 individuals we expect to bring back in and this year it will be a total of 250 this fiscal year. 100 in around june and about 150 2024 04:14:00,370 --> 04:14:03,570 in december. There is a staff request submitted in the sheriff's office budget to accommodate for 2025 04:14:10,803 --> 04:14:13,270 the 150 in december. Then in calendar year 2027 there will be another 400 coming back. It will be into buckets. 2026 04:14:17,103 --> 04:14:20,870 it will be from spring to summer, 200, and then again late in the calendar year, another 200. 2027 04:14:24,170 --> 04:14:24,170 that will close the contract in louisiana and have our 2028 04:14:29,203 --> 04:14:32,037 outsourcing cut in half. We will then be in a holding pattern and believer -- either need the variance back or the 2029 04:14:35,603 --> 04:14:35,603 construction beds back online to continue to reduce outsourcing. 2030 04:14:39,970 --> 04:14:43,170 >> thank you for the update and I look forward to hearing about it, especially on the improvements construction and 2031 04:14:44,870 --> 04:14:44,870 how that interplay is. So thank you. 2032 04:14:49,437 --> 04:14:49,437 >> commissioner ramsey? >> , commissioner briones asked 2033 04:14:55,170 --> 04:14:57,403 most of my questions. You are monitoring many different parameters related to our jail population. 2034 04:15:02,303 --> 04:15:05,770 could be related to the d.a., could be related to the courts, it could be many other factors. So you gave the numbers that you 2035 04:15:13,103 --> 04:15:13,103 are looking for, that you should be able to accomplish. 2036 04:15:17,303 --> 04:15:17,303 and even if we get through 2020, you say seven, you bring in 400 2037 04:15:23,637 --> 04:15:25,437 back in 2027. That will leave how many outsourced? >> it would cut it almost in 2038 04:15:28,670 --> 04:15:31,470 half. It would be just under 600 still up. >> so as we look at -- and some 2039 04:15:36,637 --> 04:15:36,637 of that is related to continued pushes in terms of a lot of 2040 04:15:45,003 --> 04:15:47,337 these other issues. You really haven't gotten to the point to say in 2028, I think that we can be done. 2041 04:15:52,837 --> 04:15:54,903 >> I think we will. If the construction is back online, I think we will be there. 2042 04:15:57,203 --> 04:16:00,637 >> so it leads to being realistic, working and trying to get as much done as you can. There are other factors that 2043 04:16:03,403 --> 04:16:03,403 could help or hurt it. But 2028 would be a number -- 2044 04:16:07,803 --> 04:16:10,670 that is the first year we have had a number to work for. That is good. >> commissioner, one of the 2045 04:16:15,470 --> 04:16:18,437 things we are working on collaboratively with the jail and director mills office is kind of a cash flow. 2046 04:16:22,103 --> 04:16:25,170 so what it looks like when we are bringing on staff, where we are bringing back the inmates so we have a very clear picture on 2047 04:16:30,737 --> 04:16:30,737 how much outsourcing is going to cost us over the next two years. 2048 04:16:35,837 --> 04:16:39,570 >> one issue I continue to focus on is this step forward. We've got a date of july, and we will talk again in july and the 2049 04:16:43,370 --> 04:16:43,370 talk again in august. But I think that us being aware 2050 04:16:49,537 --> 04:16:52,170 that the renovations are going, that is the first floor redo and then I think there are four or five more force that we do. 2051 04:16:56,103 --> 04:16:58,903 and I think just stay on top of those details in terms of what is being done. And the last thing, I want to 2052 04:17:03,537 --> 04:17:03,537 really acknowledge, chief, he has done a great job. 2053 04:17:10,937 --> 04:17:10,937 he has created a geriatrics group, and mental health group. 2054 04:17:20,037 --> 04:17:23,503 so what I like about that, he has taken the circumstances he is in, he is making it better for the people that are there. 2055 04:17:28,937 --> 04:17:32,337 so even though we have resources and there are other things going on, he is making improvements just by the separation by age 2056 04:17:37,237 --> 04:17:40,203 and by mental health. Just a great job. Just can't say enough good things about the chief. 2057 04:17:43,470 --> 04:17:47,070 thank you. >> thank you. >> quick question. In terms of the courts that have 2058 04:17:51,237 --> 04:17:51,237 the significant number of more than thousand day backlog, what 2059 04:17:59,937 --> 04:17:59,937 is the conversation with those particular judges? 2060 04:18:05,170 --> 04:18:05,170 >> so we have actually worked with the administrative judge 2061 04:18:11,437 --> 04:18:11,437 and she is starting to bring more data to all of the judges. 2062 04:18:15,537 --> 04:18:17,470 we have had some judges that have reached out individually and work with us. But I think she is working with 2063 04:18:24,203 --> 04:18:27,570 the felony board and the judges to continue to highlight and leverage things that are happening in some of the courts 2064 04:18:32,303 --> 04:18:33,870 that are managing their dockets pretty well. And seeing what can be implemented in the courts that 2065 04:18:37,470 --> 04:18:37,470 are -- that still have pretty significant backlogs. 2066 04:18:43,437 --> 04:18:45,870 one of the things that I think the system process improvement committee will bring up -- and the judges talked about it, is 2067 04:18:50,937 --> 04:18:50,937 starting to set targets on what we think will be appropriate as 2068 04:18:55,437 --> 04:18:55,437 active cases pending in any court, that number is about 150. 2069 04:18:59,603 --> 04:19:02,470 if we can get all courts with their active pending showcases to be a 150 or less. >> all in favor? 2070 04:19:08,070 --> 04:19:09,237 and imposed? Motion carries. Go ahead. >> if we could get all courts to 2071 04:19:15,070 --> 04:19:17,970 have 150 or fewer active pending jail cases, that would really go a long way to help manage the jail population and really keep 2072 04:19:22,737 --> 04:19:22,737 us out of being back in a position where we are backlog. 2073 04:19:27,603 --> 04:19:27,603 >> so what is the -- is there hope that the judge can get them 2074 04:19:34,770 --> 04:19:37,437 in line? >> absolutely. She will be a part of the system process improvement committee to 2075 04:19:43,437 --> 04:19:46,003 leverage that work. And I think she is the right person for the job. There's a lot of judges that are 2076 04:19:49,537 --> 04:19:49,537 trying to impact change across the courts. 2077 04:19:56,037 --> 04:19:56,037 >> I will be looking for a very specific conversation on your 2078 04:20:00,170 --> 04:20:00,170 next report. Additionally, of those -- redo 2079 04:20:05,003 --> 04:20:08,070 the capital cases sit? Do they sit in those particular courts were there somewhere else , more spread out? 2080 04:20:12,437 --> 04:20:14,870 >> shameless plug on the jail population dashboard, I can tell you right now we have 207 capital cases. 2081 04:20:20,770 --> 04:20:23,370 and they stretch along many of the courts, but the ones you would expect, some of the courts at the higher end have the 2082 04:20:27,637 --> 04:20:31,503 higher number of pending capital cases. >> and I'm glad I asked that question. 2083 04:20:33,970 --> 04:20:33,970 so in fairness, I would suggest a different way to see that. 2084 04:20:38,437 --> 04:20:38,437 because it is not fair to those judges to have 1000 plus days 2085 04:20:44,437 --> 04:20:44,437 listed on their dockets and not know that they are capital 2086 04:20:49,470 --> 04:20:51,603 cases. I think that is important to understand. >> we can highlight within the 2087 04:20:54,903 --> 04:20:57,537 1000 day pending, the number of capital. >> thank you. >> I agree. 2088 04:21:00,937 --> 04:21:00,937 very briefly, I agree. It will be so helpful and agree 2089 04:21:05,337 --> 04:21:07,703 with commissioner ramsey on his comments. Very quickly, director mills, you have just been one of the 2090 04:21:11,503 --> 04:21:14,237 mvps of harris county. I understand this is your last term before you transition to work at the sheriff's office, is 2091 04:21:17,403 --> 04:21:18,970 that correct? >> yes, ma'am,. >> I'm happier staying in the harris county family. 2092 04:21:21,937 --> 04:21:25,437 and to this next report that I know we are all eager to hear about, all of these different metrics. 2093 04:21:27,537 --> 04:21:31,437 administrator, can you please share with us will be providing the next update? >> it might be a outstanding 2094 04:21:36,270 --> 04:21:36,270 data team that helps feed into this report with a lot of 2095 04:21:40,737 --> 04:21:42,537 expertise, we will have the data, will have the conversations and some managers under her that help. 2096 04:21:45,370 --> 04:21:49,003 it is a team effort, even though she has been the face. So as long as I get your questions, over you can give me 2097 04:21:52,070 --> 04:21:55,537 seven days and we will have answers. >> thank you for staying with the harris county family. 2098 04:21:59,637 --> 04:22:00,937 thank you. >> thank you. What is the next item? >> house show no item on action 2099 04:22:06,303 --> 04:22:08,603 one. >> may I please cast my vote for the items when I was gone at the state bar of texas conference? 2100 04:22:13,503 --> 04:22:16,003 for items four and 322, I vote yes. Thank you. >> item five, commissioner? 2101 04:22:20,970 --> 04:22:20,970 >> item five was pulled by judge and commissioner ramsey. 2102 04:22:29,437 --> 04:22:33,437 this is the request for approval to establish a purchasing optimization procurement speed and service project led by the 2103 04:22:37,870 --> 04:22:37,870 county administration and purchasing stakeholder committee 2104 04:22:43,637 --> 04:22:47,370 from each office and the department of economic equity and health services at county engineer, the tax office and 2105 04:22:53,070 --> 04:22:53,070 county attorney's office to provide input and support for 2106 04:22:58,237 --> 04:23:01,237 project findings, recommendations and the rest. >> county administrator and I had a good conversation on this 2107 04:23:03,903 --> 04:23:03,903 earlier in the week. I will not go into a lot of 2108 04:23:08,303 --> 04:23:10,637 details. I was good little nervous we are about to hire consultants, what they're going to be and if 2109 04:23:14,937 --> 04:23:14,937 they're going to come in and fix everything. 2110 04:23:19,670 --> 04:23:19,670 so one, I think the very diligent on who we picked to 2111 04:23:24,570 --> 04:23:27,570 come in to quote, unquote help us. Obviously, center if that director, as gauld go through 2112 04:23:37,537 --> 04:23:41,003 the process of evaluating what you want to do, who you want to help you, just be sure it is helpful and doesn't end up 2113 04:23:43,937 --> 04:23:47,537 creating more confusion than we had. So I'm assuming you are on board with this? 2114 04:23:54,570 --> 04:23:56,803 >> yes commissioner, we are on board. And we appreciate the partnership with the county 2115 04:23:58,770 --> 04:23:58,770 administration's office to facilitate. 2116 04:24:04,737 --> 04:24:04,737 it is signed to be a sprint, using lean six sigma processes 2117 04:24:10,937 --> 04:24:12,837 and techniques. So we don't anticipate that this is going to be an expensive endeavor and we will have a very 2118 04:24:18,037 --> 04:24:21,603 focused consultant helping us with that. >> the hour or so you came to our office to give us on update 2119 04:24:24,937 --> 04:24:27,003 on where you're headed was quite impressive. Thank you for what you are doing. 2120 04:24:29,503 --> 04:24:29,503 hopefully this will help, in terms of moving forward with it. 2121 04:24:36,137 --> 04:24:39,603 in an efficient speed. >> appreciate it, thank you. >> thank you miss williams. Next item is? 2122 04:24:45,270 --> 04:24:47,870 >> of where we vote? I don't know if we were waiting for the judge or not. >> we can reconsider it. 2123 04:24:52,703 --> 04:24:52,703 do you want to make a motion? >> I make a motion. 2124 04:24:57,603 --> 04:24:59,270 >> all in favor? All oppose? The motion carried unanimously. >> marker absent until she comes 2125 04:25:08,470 --> 04:25:10,303 back. >> item six, this is the infrastructure officer. >> I think we had that 2126 04:25:14,303 --> 04:25:14,303 conversation, commissioner, we want to have more conversation. 2127 04:25:20,570 --> 04:25:20,570 so no action on that one. And next is item seven. 2128 04:25:29,403 --> 04:25:32,803 item seven has been called by commissioner briones. Looking for action on the county contract control program. 2129 04:25:37,070 --> 04:25:37,070 >> yes, I pulled item seven to essentially say thank you for 2130 04:25:42,937 --> 04:25:45,770 the cross county departmental collaboration in the collaboration with our law enforcement partners, are 2131 04:25:49,437 --> 04:25:51,570 constables as well as our sheriff's office. As you may recall, and house bill 26, passed in 2025, it 2132 04:25:57,170 --> 04:26:00,970 allows our law enforcement agencies to enter directly into any contracts. So I really appreciate the 2133 04:26:02,570 --> 04:26:02,570 collaboration that balances ever desire to make sure we are 2134 04:26:06,937 --> 04:26:10,837 enhancing public safety across harris county, making sure we are implementing the pay parity that we passed, as well as 2135 04:26:15,570 --> 04:26:15,570 access to contract patrol services that is affordable. 2136 04:26:20,270 --> 04:26:22,803 so what this essentially does, this is based on months of collaboration and agreed-upon floor rate rate of 60 5:30 five 2137 04:26:29,570 --> 04:26:29,570 and for underserved neighborhoods, then there could 2138 04:26:34,570 --> 04:26:34,570 be a hardship exemption. And I have two motions that 2139 04:26:38,870 --> 04:26:41,503 essentially -- and I'm happy to read them now, unless my colleagues have any feedback. But the bottom line is that I 2140 04:26:47,603 --> 04:26:47,603 appreciate that it gives quite a bit of poetic license. 2141 04:26:52,070 --> 04:26:54,970 and I appreciate everybody working as a team. So we have the collaboration, the foresight, the planning and 2142 04:26:59,803 --> 04:27:01,437 coming up with processes together. So the two motions are a motion amended the counties policy 2143 04:27:07,470 --> 04:27:07,470 allowing for 65% contractor and 35% county split contracts, the 2144 04:27:12,637 --> 04:27:15,403 motion requesting that the county attorney's office and the office of the county administration, and consultation 2145 04:27:19,703 --> 04:27:23,003 with the and consultation with the office of management and budget and county law enforcement agencies returned to court with a proposed process and eligibility 2146 04:27:25,570 --> 04:27:25,570 criteria, allowing -- this is the hardship exemption, the six 2147 04:27:31,570 --> 04:27:35,270 de40 contract patrol agreement in cases where neighborhoods are significantly economically disadvantaged. 2148 04:27:36,470 --> 04:27:36,470 so those are the two motions, and an ecosystem that there was 2149 04:27:40,937 --> 04:27:40,937 still be the 70 have been 30, a-20 and the 30%. 2150 04:27:45,203 --> 04:27:45,203 that will and it oessentially other adopts 2151 04:27:49,770 --> 04:27:49,770 the floor of 650, 35, as well as helping to create a exception 2152 04:27:56,137 --> 04:27:58,737 forunder served neighborhoods. Thank you to all of the stakeholders who helped us reach the solution. 2153 04:28:02,070 --> 04:28:03,937 >> two motions is there a second? >> the second has been made. Discussion. 2154 04:28:06,803 --> 04:28:06,803 I in tend to vote for your first item, commissioner. 2155 04:28:10,937 --> 04:28:14,270 I do have concerns about the second motion. My only concern is that we do want to help underserved areas. 2156 04:28:19,470 --> 04:28:19,470 however,iun served areas may not be able to afford the 60-40. 2157 04:28:24,503 --> 04:28:24,503 I would just ask for a friendly amendment to look at other and 2158 04:28:31,937 --> 04:28:35,103 include other strategies in addressing thoseunder served areas outside of a contract program. 2159 04:28:37,937 --> 04:28:41,503 >> yes, absolutely accepted. >> thank you, commissioner. >> commissioner. >> yes, sir. 2160 04:28:42,603 --> 04:28:46,270 >> if I might. I'm going to vote no at this-point on both motion. Until something comes back to 2161 04:28:50,903 --> 04:28:52,937 benefit the low income communities. I just vote no. At this time. 2162 04:28:55,370 --> 04:28:58,470 >> james d you vote for the amendment? >> no, that a additional strategy be concerned for 2163 04:29:03,037 --> 04:29:06,670 underserved areas, outside of the contract program. >> okay, I will allow that to the end of the second motion. 2164 04:29:11,137 --> 04:29:14,003 >> alright, motion on both second by commissioner ramsey. All in favor? >> aye. 2165 04:29:16,070 --> 04:29:19,237 all opposed? >> commissioner ellis is opposed I would assume judge hidgo would oppose, it would be, 3-2. 2166 04:29:26,270 --> 04:29:26,270 >> vote, until she comes back. That motion was by commissioner 2167 04:29:30,537 --> 04:29:32,070 brownis. >> made by me. Seconded by commissioner ramsey. >> voted by the three of us, 3- 2168 04:29:36,370 --> 04:29:38,937 1 until amends our votes. Thank you. >> all right, next item is item 40, is that correct? 2169 04:29:43,037 --> 04:29:43,037 >> that is correct, sir. This is pulled by commissioner 2170 04:29:47,270 --> 04:29:50,803 brownis. Request to purchase a certain track of neighborhood price for the harris flood control 2171 04:29:54,837 --> 04:29:58,670 district for public project known as keegan storm water detention basis phase three. I won't read the rest of the 2172 04:30:01,737 --> 04:30:01,737 numbers, which is 250,000 over the appraised value. 2173 04:30:06,403 --> 04:30:06,403 >> yes, I just, flagged this item to community my gratitude 2174 04:30:10,837 --> 04:30:13,370 to flood control, and the community. This keegan storm water detention basin is in the heart 2175 04:30:17,070 --> 04:30:17,070 of a leaf. So, in this keegan bay ow over 2176 04:30:21,237 --> 04:30:24,203 1000 structures flooded during harvey. And the first basin is in progress. 2177 04:30:27,170 --> 04:30:30,637 this will help implement the second and the third basin compartments. This is really amazing. 2178 04:30:32,503 --> 04:30:32,503 just to drive home the point, this project consists of three 2179 04:30:36,570 --> 04:30:36,570 base thanes will be spread over 63 acres 2180 04:30:42,837 --> 04:30:45,803 just how in tense and complicated and vast these projects are. Each of the three basin also 2181 04:30:49,170 --> 04:30:49,170 hold 400 acre feet of water to put it in a lay person's term, 2182 04:30:53,603 --> 04:30:53,603 each basin will hold 200 olympic-sized pools worth of 2183 04:30:58,870 --> 04:31:01,603 batter. Think about the protection that will offer our community and beyond. 2184 04:31:10,037 --> 04:31:13,903 construction is underway and allow us to build the two additional contention basin. In sum this keegan project will 2185 04:31:17,937 --> 04:31:17,937 reduce the flooding risk for over 23,000 residents and over 2186 04:31:24,303 --> 04:31:24,303 500 structures I'm very grateful to harris flood district, for 2187 04:31:29,437 --> 04:31:29,437 their work driving this progress protecting our families from 2188 04:31:36,070 --> 04:31:39,837 flooding is our top priority. And will be laser focused. As such I proudly and thank youfully move item 40, as 2189 04:31:44,603 --> 04:31:48,237 presented. >> second. >> second. All in favor, aye. >> motion carries. All right. 2190 04:31:50,737 --> 04:31:50,737 next item, I have 140, is that correct, jake? 2191 04:31:55,137 --> 04:31:58,937 I this has been pulled by commissioner ellis request for approval of the selected census track for nomination of 2192 04:32:03,103 --> 04:32:06,703 opportunity zone 2.0 for the sd tracks. Either support dynamic areas of investment or seek to attract 2193 04:32:10,870 --> 04:32:14,070 investment to economically depressed communities. And authorization to submit the nomination packet to the texas 2194 04:32:17,237 --> 04:32:20,170 governor's office of economic development and tourism for potentials designation by the u.s. Treasury. 2195 04:32:22,803 --> 04:32:25,237 commissioner ellis you've got a motion? >> yeah, a quick motion. I think I sent around to direct 2196 04:32:29,737 --> 04:32:29,737 iga to work with deeo to assure alignment between opportunities 2197 04:32:35,570 --> 04:32:39,403 zone 2.0 for potentials submission of harris census track to be considered. At the 625 business court. 2198 04:32:43,703 --> 04:32:47,070 I move it with that friendly miami. Yeah. >> I'll second. 2199 04:32:48,803 --> 04:32:52,503 the motion. All in favor? >> aye? >> opposed? >> the motion passes unanimously. 2200 04:32:54,237 --> 04:32:56,237 >> just to be clear for the record. The the motion that was spoken what was approved? 2201 04:33:00,337 --> 04:33:01,903 >> correct. >> that's what what is approved I'm sorry. >> thank you. 2202 04:33:06,303 --> 04:33:06,303 >> okay. So next item 215. 2203 04:33:11,237 --> 04:33:11,237 that is the arpa general fund. And this has been pulled by 2204 04:33:17,503 --> 04:33:17,503 commissioner brunis and I. So commissioner, this is request 2205 04:33:22,403 --> 04:33:25,803 by the office county administration to approve request to reallocate the total up to five,624,299.21 in funds 2206 04:33:36,770 --> 04:33:36,770 to support the fiscal year 2027 general fund budget. 2207 04:33:42,070 --> 04:33:44,670 >> yes, I second that. >> okay. Motion has been made. And, let me check here. 2208 04:33:48,603 --> 04:33:48,603 I also have a motion to direct omb to include in the proposal 2209 04:33:54,637 --> 04:33:58,503 fiscal year 2027 budget a proposal to increase funding for the domestic violence assistant fund by $900,few for 2027 and an 2210 04:34:07,737 --> 04:34:07,737 additional $9 20,000 for 2028, using 1.8 million. 2211 04:34:14,103 --> 04:34:17,037 >> I second that. >> two mission advise been made. Second have been made. All in favor? 2212 04:34:19,603 --> 04:34:21,903 >> aye. >> all 70 posed? >> motion is carried unanimous. >> need to get clarification. 2213 04:34:26,703 --> 04:34:29,970 the item itself was approved? >> yes, and the second motion to the item. >> so it was gasser yaw. 2214 04:34:33,803 --> 04:34:36,637 you made the second by the commissioner brownis. >> all right. Thank you. 2215 04:34:38,970 --> 04:34:38,970 next item is 229. This is pulled by the judge. 2216 04:34:44,203 --> 04:34:44,203 we'll hold that one. 234 has also been held. 2217 04:34:49,137 --> 04:34:49,137 we'll pull that for the judge. 259 is pulled by commissioner 2218 04:34:55,503 --> 04:34:58,370 ramsey. Request for approval for a renewal option and the order permitting the assignment of a 2219 04:35:02,970 --> 04:35:02,970 contract with horn llp a signer to be bdo government llc a 2220 04:35:09,603 --> 04:35:09,603 signee for compliance services for the texas solar for alogical 2221 04:35:14,670 --> 04:35:14,670 lition for harris county for the period of june ten, 2026, 2222 04:35:19,503 --> 04:35:19,503 through june nine, 2027 at cost of $694,000. 2223 04:35:26,370 --> 04:35:26,370 n wbe is 14 spoken 3%. Commissioner ramsey. 2224 04:35:31,037 --> 04:35:33,637 >> it is still, some of this is related to grant. I know it is no budget impact. But we're still getting a 2225 04:35:39,337 --> 04:35:42,337 commercial pieper. We just need to vote. >> commissioner, thank you. I just want to say that on this, 2226 04:35:45,637 --> 04:35:49,403 particular item t represents for me, another important step in building out the access to health program in precinct 2 as 2227 04:35:54,203 --> 04:35:57,070 a hub for community-based care and support. At the newly launched channel complex, the gustava, it is 284, 2228 04:36:08,203 --> 04:36:10,303 I'm sorry. You should have caught me on that one. Commissioner ramsey it needs a 2229 04:36:12,703 --> 04:36:15,137 vote. Is there a second? >> 259, I will move 259, as presented and happy we're moving 2230 04:36:18,603 --> 04:36:18,603 the solar for all work forward. It is critical to help our 2231 04:36:22,837 --> 04:36:22,837 underserved communities and critical to community the energy 2232 04:36:27,637 --> 04:36:30,837 transition so, we can continue dominating and make sure we're protecting and preserving the environment I move as presented. 2233 04:36:33,937 --> 04:36:37,270 >> second, all in favor? >> aye. Opposed? >> no. 2234 04:36:40,103 --> 04:36:43,837 >> which item is it 259. >> yeah, that's fine. So, I will say, I requested kindly of my colleagues that we 2235 04:36:48,670 --> 04:36:48,670 hold 250, 240, and 344. >> I did? 2236 04:36:53,737 --> 04:36:55,937 >> it doesn't sound like it. >> yeah. >> so let's go to 215, then. >> all right, 215-- 2237 04:37:04,970 --> 04:37:08,303 real quickly, judge. For your clarification. James there's a couple of votes that we took. 2238 04:37:10,570 --> 04:37:10,570 I indicated that judge would likely vote against one. 2239 04:37:16,337 --> 04:37:19,803 and would vote and support another. Could you give her that information. >> but see, you didn't hold it is the point. 2240 04:37:22,270 --> 04:37:25,603 so I want to go back to item 215. >> no these are prior to 215. >> I'm concerned about 215 right 2241 04:37:29,837 --> 04:37:29,837 now. >> all right so, 215 the 2242 04:37:41,103 --> 04:37:41,103 shifting of arpa funds. Is that a ramos thing? 2243 04:37:51,203 --> 04:37:54,437 >> yes, judge. This was a directive, a court motion that the oca do the arpa work with each of your offices. 2244 04:37:59,970 --> 04:37:59,970 the initial effort was to try to find up to $10 million of 2245 04:38:05,003 --> 04:38:08,537 reallocation that would have minimal or almost no programattic impact. As arpa winds down each month 2246 04:38:11,637 --> 04:38:15,037 they check with each program to understand how well they're spending in each category. Working each of your offices 2247 04:38:18,737 --> 04:38:18,737 they found $5.6 million, that would have minimal or almost no 2248 04:38:23,170 --> 04:38:23,170 impact that received consensus. That is what the proposal was 2249 04:38:27,470 --> 04:38:27,470 from the court for consideration. 2250 04:38:37,137 --> 04:38:38,270 >> okay. Commissioner elis? >> so, just to make sure, I think we did vote on this one. 2251 04:38:42,970 --> 04:38:42,970 so you came up with a consensus that you would have $5.6 million 2252 04:38:50,170 --> 04:38:50,170 to put towards the deficit? >> yes, put back in the general 2253 04:38:54,803 --> 04:38:54,803 fund. >> and so, what we just did a 2254 04:38:58,837 --> 04:38:58,837 second ago, so we agree to the $5.6, but took $1.6 out of it? 2255 04:39:07,270 --> 04:39:07,270 we earmarked $1.6 million to go somewhere else? 2256 04:39:11,337 --> 04:39:11,337 >> yes. >> so, so that means you really 2257 04:39:17,803 --> 04:39:17,803 end up with $5.6 towards the deficit minus the 1.8. 2258 04:39:25,003 --> 04:39:25,003 >> I'm sorry commissioner, it is $900,000 for next year. 2259 04:39:29,770 --> 04:39:32,803 >> yes, so my preference would be we just decide, when we go through the budget process. The domestic violence is a major 2260 04:39:36,770 --> 04:39:36,770 issue. I'm for it, my preference would 2261 04:39:40,937 --> 04:39:44,637 be, I don't think I caught it. It is a little late where I am. My preference would be, we just decide that in the budget 2262 04:39:48,237 --> 04:39:52,003 process. Because if we had a consensus on $5.6 million towards the deficit, that we know we have to 2263 04:39:58,137 --> 04:39:58,137 live with. I would be for the $900,000py 2264 04:40:03,503 --> 04:40:03,503 but my preamps would be when we get to it in the budget. 2265 04:40:07,870 --> 04:40:11,670 my preference would be when we get to it in the budget. >> so has 215 been voted on yes, or no? 2266 04:40:15,103 --> 04:40:17,337 >> but I just heard we didn't go over it. So just for the record. >> no, I said I wanted 2 15 I 2267 04:40:23,203 --> 04:40:25,970 said 215. So, but the commissioner ellis I'm not catching you. Are you saying you want to 2268 04:40:28,803 --> 04:40:31,537 change your vote? >> yeah, I would like to vote to bring the item back up and prefer when we go through the 2269 04:40:34,503 --> 04:40:37,370 budget process. I think that's how we ended up sort of the in the position that we're at. 2270 04:40:39,537 --> 04:40:41,337 just go through the budget process. I'm pretty sure I would be for the $900,000 on domestic 2271 04:40:46,903 --> 04:40:48,670 violence. But we want to see what elsewhere want to apply some of it toward. 2272 04:40:51,203 --> 04:40:53,803 instead of now. If not, why don't we divey it all up? I would make a motion to send 2273 04:40:55,970 --> 04:40:59,603 the rest of it somewhere, if we will do it without going through the budget process. But the motion I'm making is to 2274 04:41:02,570 --> 04:41:02,570 bring that back up. >> mr. Ramos, this goes through 2275 04:41:07,403 --> 04:41:07,403 a committee process, correct? >> the arpa reallocating. 2276 04:41:13,203 --> 04:41:16,270 that's correct. >> this has been an ongoing process? >> correct, since our committee 2277 04:41:19,537 --> 04:41:22,403 was formed. Then, this, particular was a direct from court in april, I believe. 2278 04:41:25,070 --> 04:41:25,070 >> and we've already taken other votes on reallocating arpa 2279 04:41:31,503 --> 04:41:33,737 correct? >> yes,. >> I stand behind my initial vote. 2280 04:41:37,270 --> 04:41:40,870 >> I will stay with my vote. >> I just want to understand the initial vote. You know I did assume that you 2281 04:41:44,737 --> 04:41:47,470 would have the colleagues would have the courtesy to wait for me, as requested. I'm just catching up here. 2282 04:41:51,103 --> 04:41:51,103 and my understanding is that there was a motion-- 2283 04:41:55,470 --> 04:41:55,470 there's basically a motion to take funds from certain arpa 2284 04:42:01,737 --> 04:42:01,737 projects and then give them to the budget? 2285 04:42:08,337 --> 04:42:09,670 >> essentially close the deficit. >> to close the deficit. >> right. 2286 04:42:12,503 --> 04:42:16,437 >> that was the initial motion, commissioner gasser yaw made and commissioner made the subsequent motion. 2287 04:42:18,870 --> 04:42:22,437 >> yeah, so okay. So I see here. Harris public health said we could release up to $35,000 2288 04:42:26,270 --> 04:42:28,470 without effecting performance. Cool. I'm for that. Led screening advertising and 2289 04:42:32,203 --> 04:42:35,470 conference-related costs. No impacts to services. Fine. Abaitment to travel and medical 2290 04:42:38,337 --> 04:42:40,070 supplies. Fine. Frankly I still think it is important and the people should 2291 04:42:42,403 --> 04:42:45,803 have been allowed to decide, whether they wanted to cut medical supplies and better train personnel, but fine. 2292 04:42:50,103 --> 04:42:53,370 reproductive access fun. No impact expected food and nutrition surplus remaining after a vendor close out. Early 2293 04:43:00,337 --> 04:43:02,937 reach I'm just kind of really puzzled by that I'll come back to it. Then, so the people were not in 2294 04:43:11,003 --> 04:43:11,003 favor elqn disparity. Allocated to lone star college. 2295 04:43:16,103 --> 04:43:16,103 lone star has declined okay. Harris hub expected surplus, 2296 04:43:21,670 --> 04:43:24,970 okay. Rapid ec survey, expected surplus okay. Women empowerment center, no 2297 04:43:29,603 --> 04:43:31,570 impact. Detention officers no impact. That's fine. Pre-trial analytics no impact. 2298 04:43:35,870 --> 04:43:38,270 so fine. Voter outreach inform impact surplus from a closed program. Fine. 2299 04:43:40,937 --> 04:43:43,237 affordable housing administration. Equivalent to two positions in admin and compliance. 2300 04:43:45,803 --> 04:43:48,837 confident we can maintain service levels all right. So I have concern on two of these. 2301 04:43:51,670 --> 04:43:51,670 domestic, taking money from domestic violence and taking 2302 04:43:56,737 --> 04:43:56,737 money from children education slots. 2303 04:44:01,437 --> 04:44:01,437 so I think on the domestic violence my motion would be to 2304 04:44:10,170 --> 04:44:10,170 allocate the entirety of these funds to domestic violence. 2305 04:44:16,437 --> 04:44:16,437 to initiatives around domestic violence no matter where it is. 2306 04:44:23,270 --> 04:44:26,303 >> you said, the whole. >> second motion. Can you walk through the court asked to find $10 million. 2307 04:44:30,270 --> 04:44:30,270 the arpa committee met and came back with $5.6. 2308 04:44:34,370 --> 04:44:37,903 it is approving $5.6 to move to general. The history, and please add to this. 2309 04:44:39,570 --> 04:44:39,570 that the short version of the history is the the houston area 2310 04:44:44,903 --> 04:44:48,637 women center was not able to spend is the arpa grant funds. So they returned them what the second motion gasser yaw read is 2311 04:44:53,903 --> 04:44:53,903 taking the grant funs never used and putting them in the harris 2312 04:44:58,670 --> 04:45:00,637 domestic violence occurred fating council because they can deploy them and put them to work in our community. 2313 04:45:03,270 --> 04:45:03,270 that is what was achieved by the second part of the motion. 2314 04:45:18,203 --> 04:45:18,203 houston area women center came on they working closely with our 2315 04:45:23,070 --> 04:45:23,070 arpa team pmo and their spending was not able to get off the 2316 04:45:28,470 --> 04:45:32,270 ground at the speed neated to make the strict deadlines. They presented about that. They apologized perfusely that's 2317 04:45:36,970 --> 04:45:40,070 why the $3.8 million is available. >> that's correct. >> okay. 2318 04:45:48,370 --> 04:45:48,370 what was it reallocated to? That would be the motion. 2319 04:45:54,970 --> 04:45:57,603 clerk do you want to read the motion? >> so the first motion was to approve the item, as presented 2320 04:46:01,570 --> 04:46:01,570 for the $5.6. >> I'm sorry, what you mean 2321 04:46:07,770 --> 04:46:10,037 $5.6. I need complete sentences james, because I'm catching up here. >> sorry, the motion I have was 2322 04:46:13,537 --> 04:46:13,537 to basically approve item 215 as presented on the agenda. 2323 04:46:18,403 --> 04:46:21,770 >> approve item 215 as presented. Well what is as presented? >> as presented was to 2324 04:46:27,470 --> 04:46:27,470 reallocate $5,625,299 in funds to support the f y general 27 2325 04:46:35,570 --> 04:46:37,837 budget. >> right that sort of general, but specifically there's darrenriesy 3.8 million for 2326 04:46:41,837 --> 04:46:44,270 domestic violence supports. So, I get it. Hawk was not able to work on that. 2327 04:46:47,870 --> 04:46:47,870 so all of the $3.8 million are going to what, exactly? 2328 04:46:52,437 --> 04:46:56,203 >> with that motion it would just be money that you all could then make particular. But that is just going into a 2329 04:47:00,070 --> 04:47:00,070 broad bucket for f y27. That was the first motion. 2330 04:47:04,603 --> 04:47:07,003 >> if I might. >> commissioner, I'm sorry, I'm trying to catch up here, too you'll let me. 2331 04:47:09,503 --> 04:47:09,503 then what was the second motion? >> the second motion was motion 2332 04:47:15,070 --> 04:47:15,070 to direct omb to include in the proposed physical year 2027 2333 04:47:19,870 --> 04:47:23,837 budget a proposal to increase funding for the domestic violence assistance fund by $900,000 for fiscal year 2027 2334 04:47:31,270 --> 04:47:34,637 and additional $900,000. For 2028. Using up to $1.8 million in allocated funds. 2335 04:47:38,970 --> 04:47:42,570 >> no, I'm not okay with that. Basically you're saying you will take $3.8 million from domestic violence. 2336 04:47:45,137 --> 04:47:45,137 then you're going to give less than $2 million over two years, 2337 04:47:51,003 --> 04:47:51,003 instead of having this as a reoccurring expense for domestic 2338 04:47:55,403 --> 04:47:57,070 violence. I believe that's a really, big issue. And the fact that one 2339 04:48:00,003 --> 04:48:03,203 organization for whatever reason wasn't able to see it through. I mean there's so many worthy organizations in harris county 2340 04:48:07,537 --> 04:48:07,537 that work to support mostly women, who are victims of 2341 04:48:12,737 --> 04:48:12,737 domestic violence. Harris county, fox 26, 2342 04:48:18,403 --> 04:48:21,303 october 20, 2025. Harris county shows disturbing rise in murders tied to domestic violence. 2343 04:48:23,837 --> 04:48:23,837 from a public safety standpoint, from a just basic human at this 2344 04:48:30,537 --> 04:48:31,337 standpoint. No way. I'm a no on that one. And then, so the other one is 2345 04:48:40,870 --> 04:48:40,870 take what is this-- I would like to vote on these 2346 04:48:44,903 --> 04:48:47,203 individually. I'm for some and I'm against some. I don't think we can just vote 2347 04:48:49,737 --> 04:48:49,737 on them in bulk. So can I please take each of 2348 04:48:54,703 --> 04:48:54,703 them? So I can express my vote? 2349 04:48:58,803 --> 04:49:01,803 >> so I think we will need a motion to reconsider the item, since it has already been approved. 2350 04:49:04,337 --> 04:49:05,837 and. >> but if they don't want to reconsider it, then I don't get to vote the way I vote. 2351 04:49:09,037 --> 04:49:13,003 I requested it is on the record. I requested that this be held. >> I understand that judge. >> so I would like to record my 2352 04:49:15,937 --> 04:49:19,137 vote and my vote is not for or against all of them. It is for some, and against some. 2353 04:49:22,103 --> 04:49:25,037 so how do I do that? >> I think unfortunately the way the motion was voted on was, essentially in totem. 2354 04:49:28,870 --> 04:49:32,003 so it is either yes, or no to that can be added. Or we need to reconsider the whole item some that needs to be 2355 04:49:35,037 --> 04:49:38,703 a motion to reconsider it. >> but they're not going to reconsider it. I do appreciate all of you guys 2356 04:49:41,437 --> 04:49:44,737 are, you know going on with this clearly. It is an important issue. Not only are we taking money 2357 04:49:48,003 --> 04:49:48,003 away from domestic violence and early childhood but not allowing 2358 04:49:52,403 --> 04:49:56,337 me to be in the room when we do that and enheard my request. So is there a motion to allow me to vote no on two of these? 2359 04:49:59,870 --> 04:49:59,870 and yes, on the rest? >> you can make the motion. 2360 04:50:08,537 --> 04:50:11,270 you just need a second. >> there's an a motion. There's not a second. >> you can make the motion, 2361 04:50:15,937 --> 04:50:19,470 judge. >> I'm making the motion. >> I'll second it. >> okay. >> all right, so I'm trying to be able to vote no on taking 2362 04:50:25,237 --> 04:50:25,237 money from domestic violence and from early childhood education. 2363 04:50:30,470 --> 04:50:30,470 I would like to be able to record my vote per my duty and 2364 04:50:35,870 --> 04:50:35,870 responsibility, as an elected official, that represents all of 2365 04:50:40,303 --> 04:50:42,270 the residents of harrisco county. So all in favor? >> aye. 2366 04:50:46,570 --> 04:50:49,637 >> any opposed? >> part of the money is being reallocated to domestic violence? 2367 04:50:51,637 --> 04:50:54,970 >> it is the little part. >> but I want to vote. >> if you could be more specific that would be easier to vote. 2368 04:50:58,437 --> 04:51:01,837 >> I would like to be able to vote the way I would like to vote. >> I'll vote, so you can vote 2369 04:51:04,437 --> 04:51:07,937 and we will move on. And with-- and you can vote. >> motion carries for me to be 2370 04:51:10,703 --> 04:51:12,670 able to vote, yes,. >> thank you. >> it is agreed to. >> so then, let's move to, so 2371 04:51:17,970 --> 04:51:17,970 access harris is there a motion to take 246 from access harris 2372 04:51:24,470 --> 04:51:27,137 without impacting program performance? Just to be clear though, it is not just some of them. 2373 04:51:29,670 --> 04:51:32,937 some of them the work hasn't been done. Can you give the reasons? I know the committee spent 2374 04:51:36,737 --> 04:51:38,470 countless hours. >> but my representative voted no. So, everyone can vote their own 2375 04:51:42,070 --> 04:51:45,937 way, but some of the programs, unfortunately haven't begun so, with the arpa deadline, know we having until the end of the year 2376 04:51:49,870 --> 04:51:49,870 what is viable and not viable. Could you police give us 2377 04:51:54,370 --> 04:51:56,070 actually facts to make actually decisions. >> I'm okay, with access harris, they don't need it fine, 2378 04:52:00,770 --> 04:52:03,403 reallocate it. I'm opposed to reallocating funds that go to children, and go to battered women. 2379 04:52:07,137 --> 04:52:07,137 that's all. Irrespective the majority of the 2380 04:52:11,303 --> 04:52:11,303 committee representatives might have thought it wise to 2381 04:52:15,903 --> 04:52:19,037 reallocate, to take funds from domestic violence and early childhood programs. My staff and I do not. 2382 04:52:21,437 --> 04:52:24,637 that's it. If you want him to go every, single one we can. If you would like to express. 2383 04:52:27,837 --> 04:52:31,237 >> just, in the interests of san at this. >> like ■me, I votea lot. I'm the only one voting no. 2384 04:52:35,570 --> 04:52:35,570 and I'm recorded. I support every one of the ones 2385 04:52:41,003 --> 04:52:41,003 listed here I think we have a majority supporting it. 2386 04:52:45,070 --> 04:52:45,070 >> we can record your vote to officially be on record. 2387 04:52:53,203 --> 04:52:53,203 but all of these have been approved already. 2388 04:52:57,503 --> 04:52:57,503 so you can record your vote, much like I do every meeting on 2389 04:53:02,003 --> 04:53:05,870 there's some of these I don't agree with and record the vote. Which one are you no. We don't have to talk about it. 2390 04:53:09,170 --> 04:53:12,170 >> no, but I think I have a right to talk about it. It is a really, really important item. 2391 04:53:15,103 --> 04:53:15,103 I mean, representatives from all of our offices voted to give 2392 04:53:20,237 --> 04:53:20,237 over $140 million to initiatives supporting early childhood 2393 04:53:27,637 --> 04:53:27,637 education. So I think that was-- 2394 04:53:32,670 --> 04:53:32,670 when we made that promise and we made the promise to then figure 2395 04:53:37,403 --> 04:53:41,137 out a way to continue them, we reneged on that promise last year. When we decided that we didn't 2396 04:53:45,503 --> 04:53:45,503 want to trust the voters. At the may be the majority 2397 04:53:49,670 --> 04:53:51,703 didn't trust the voters as much as I did. To see if they were willing to pay a penny more to keep these 2398 04:53:55,870 --> 04:53:58,370 successful programs going. You know-- I for one happyilly live with the verdict of the voters of 2399 04:54:01,437 --> 04:54:04,503 harris county. But certainly if we're going to default on the promise we made, when we decided to support these 2400 04:54:07,903 --> 04:54:11,503 programs. Let us now accelerate the damage by ending programs, once earlier than was originally planned. 2401 04:54:15,370 --> 04:54:15,370 so that is my statement for that reason, I vote no on ending the 2402 04:54:22,037 --> 04:54:24,403 early childhood program earlier, national teamed to not letting it go to the voters. Motion to extend discussion? 2403 04:54:30,637 --> 04:54:30,637 >> nope. >> ah, I'll make a motion to be 2404 04:54:35,737 --> 04:54:35,737 able to extend discussion? >> so people, so how am I going 2405 04:54:42,170 --> 04:54:45,470 to record the vote, if I can't have discussion. >> look I'll second to extend the motion. 2406 04:54:47,637 --> 04:54:51,003 I want to say on some of these funds the issue is, we couldn't spend it to meet the deadline. >> right, that's not this 2407 04:54:53,970 --> 04:54:56,270 though. That's not this. >> yes, it is. >> I think it is. 2408 04:54:59,237 --> 04:55:03,003 >> it is. >> that's why I said. >> commissioner ellis, on this one -- 2409 04:55:06,170 --> 04:55:10,137 >> I think this is money that our staff members got together. The money has to be reallocated because we couldn't meet the 2410 04:55:13,837 --> 04:55:15,837 deadline. We would apply it towards the deficit what we did, then what we did early 2411 04:55:18,703 --> 04:55:22,203 year was go and say, okay, but we're not going to put it all towards the deficit. That was a motion to say, carve 2412 04:55:26,037 --> 04:55:29,203 out x amount to go to domestic violence. When you were not in the the room, I said, I think I'm for 2413 04:55:33,037 --> 04:55:36,803 that, but I prefer we do it, when we get to the budget process. Because we do have a deficit, 2414 04:55:38,570 --> 04:55:38,570 that we have to deal with. And this $500 million is only a 2415 04:55:44,703 --> 04:55:47,903 drop in the bucket for the deficit we have to deal with. Look, the houston area women center is my neighborhood. 2416 04:55:52,470 --> 04:55:55,137 so I'm going to be supportive, but I think it would be better for all of us f we just did it when we go through the budget 2417 04:55:59,403 --> 04:56:02,237 process. >> but you already voted yes, on all of this. And didn't give me a chance to 2418 04:56:05,203 --> 04:56:07,103 vote. I thought james, you said that the people voted for this entire reassignment? 2419 04:56:12,537 --> 04:56:14,803 >> yes, mam. >> how am I to believe what comes out of here f it is literally, we just heard that it 2420 04:56:18,203 --> 04:56:21,470 was voted. I'm hearing no, we didn't. I said, you guys didn't wait for me. 2421 04:56:23,370 --> 04:56:27,237 you said yes, we did. So yes, we voted for it. Commissioner if you would like to wait, until the budget, we 2422 04:56:30,770 --> 04:56:33,970 would have to vote again. And the majority would have to vote no. Maybe I'm just really not. 2423 04:56:37,070 --> 04:56:39,237 >> to get us off the here this evening. Colleagues, I would successful goaling, I think the votes will 2424 04:56:41,837 --> 04:56:45,170 be there to put into domestic violence. I was asking earlier and didn't have the votes. 2425 04:56:47,770 --> 04:56:50,837 I said let's do it when we get to the budget process. What's the budget mr. Ramos, what is the shortfall. 2426 04:56:54,903 --> 04:56:58,437 >> $129 million, commissioner. >> out of $129 million, I know that's a leap to say where we get something today. 2427 04:57:01,937 --> 04:57:05,870 trust me, that's $129 million we will have to cut. The question is, do you want to cut that down to $124 right now 2428 04:57:12,237 --> 04:57:12,237 and figure it out later or cut it to $120, you want to leave, 2429 04:57:19,837 --> 04:57:22,037 $800,000 off of the table right now? That's really the crux am I right mr. Ramos or not? 2430 04:57:26,970 --> 04:57:28,370 >> yes, sir. >> james for the record so everyone is level setting could you please read the votes for 2431 04:57:31,737 --> 04:57:35,237 the first motion on 215, and the second? Then if anyone wants to vote differently they can. 2432 04:57:40,470 --> 04:57:42,803 >> I show. >> they record their own vote. >> the first motion was 4-0. Judge you were absent. 2433 04:57:46,403 --> 04:57:49,570 >> right, that's why I'm saying let's go through each of them. That's what I've been asking for. 2434 04:57:51,903 --> 04:57:54,603 >> and the second motion was also 4-0. >> but going over it doesn't do anything, if I'm not allowed to 2435 04:57:58,070 --> 04:58:01,503 record my vote, james. >> I need to go every each one. >> point of order, we have, we have not voted on the motion to 2436 04:58:05,770 --> 04:58:09,303 extend the time. >> okay make a motion to extend the time. >> all right. 2437 04:58:10,837 --> 04:58:13,070 second. >> all in favor of tensioning the time to allow discussion? Any opposed? 2438 04:58:15,670 --> 04:58:17,437 >> no. >> yeah. I just, you know. So judge, I think at this stage, 2439 04:58:23,803 --> 04:58:27,437 what probably needs to happen as you said. Go through those individual items and the body can vote on 2440 04:58:30,770 --> 04:58:33,870 each, individual item. Then following those individual items, the motion that commissioner garcia made that 2441 04:58:38,370 --> 04:58:41,937 commissioner brinoa related to the $900,000. >> I'm not okay. Want to go item by item. 2442 04:58:45,503 --> 04:58:47,237 >> you can start on each individual item. >> that's what I'm trying to do. On public health this does not 2443 04:58:52,903 --> 04:58:56,337 impact current performance? >> are we? We didn't vote. We voted no to extend the time. 2444 04:58:59,237 --> 04:59:02,103 >> I know this is a vote. I think we're actually taking the vote now as I understand it? >> it is just so fiduciary not 2445 04:59:05,170 --> 04:59:05,170 to allow the county executive that represents 5 million people 2446 04:59:09,370 --> 04:59:10,770 to speak. It is fiduciary. It is not the first time, you guys. 2447 04:59:14,703 --> 04:59:16,737 you know. Just putting that out there. >> all right. You realize all of this is 2448 04:59:18,837 --> 04:59:18,837 recorded. >> okay, so then screen nog 2449 04:59:23,370 --> 04:59:27,303 impacts to services. So I'm for that one. Let abaitment it says, reduction to travel and training. 2450 04:59:31,170 --> 04:59:34,470 some medical supplies. I'm not for that. I don't want to reduce travel and training and medical 2451 04:59:38,670 --> 04:59:42,070 supplies it. Seems pretty important. Then, reproductive health fund. No expected impact. 2452 04:59:44,803 --> 04:59:47,270 not expected to impact program performance. I'm for that one. Food and nutrition surplus 2453 04:59:50,803 --> 04:59:50,803 remaining, after vendor close out. I'm for reallocated those 2454 04:59:54,870 --> 04:59:54,870 funds. Early reach on, this impact to 2455 05:00:01,003 --> 05:00:03,437 childcare providers. Staff layoff, as I said, I think it would really be adding injury to insult to not only put this 2456 05:00:07,970 --> 05:00:07,970 to the voters, but end it earlier than it is means to. 2457 05:00:12,803 --> 05:00:15,670 so I would call attention to this later. Then, elqn. >> judge is that a yes, or no? 2458 05:00:19,637 --> 05:00:19,637 >> it is a, it is absolutely a no. 2459 05:00:24,503 --> 05:00:27,803 you'll see this isn't going to go away. >> elqn. Minimal impact on but would 2460 05:00:30,670 --> 05:00:32,637 reduce check in conducted by children. I mean I think children at risk, as someone abused as a child, I 2461 05:00:36,570 --> 05:00:36,570 think that's pretty important. I don't want to reallocate check 2462 05:00:40,637 --> 05:00:40,637 in with children, who have been sexually abused. 2463 05:00:45,470 --> 05:00:45,470 disparity fund emphasis on funds that lonestar college has design 2464 05:00:51,903 --> 05:00:55,470 loined yes, we reallocate. Harris hub an expected surplus, so yes, I'm okay to reallocate that. 2465 05:00:58,203 --> 05:00:58,203 rapid e survey. There is a surplus. 2466 05:01:02,503 --> 05:01:06,003 so yes, lie reallocate that. Women empowerment center. No impact to performance, sure. We'll reallocate that. 2467 05:01:10,137 --> 05:01:10,137 the detention officer no impact. Yes, to reallocating pre-trial 2468 05:01:15,137 --> 05:01:15,137 analytics no impact surplus. Yes, to reallocating voter 2469 05:01:19,337 --> 05:01:19,337 outreach from a closed program. Agree reallocating affordable 2470 05:01:24,270 --> 05:01:27,803 housing, confident can maintain service levels equivalent to two positions in administration and compliance. 2471 05:01:32,903 --> 05:01:35,237 okay. We'll reallocate that I think compliance is pretty important. And another sort of adding 2472 05:01:40,170 --> 05:01:40,170 injury to insult no, pun in tended to battered women, the 2473 05:01:47,070 --> 05:01:49,770 program this program, in particular has not been successful. But it can be $3.8 million 2474 05:01:53,570 --> 05:01:55,570 reallocated to domestic violence. Only $1.8 is reallocated and only over the course of several 2475 05:02:00,137 --> 05:02:00,137 years. So, to cut $3.8 to $900,000 for 2476 05:02:05,803 --> 05:02:07,570 domestic violence, absolutely no way. Absolutely no way. Those are my votes. 2477 05:02:09,870 --> 05:02:12,637 commissioner ellis you had your hand up. >> judge, just to clarify. I just want to make sure. 2478 05:02:15,770 --> 05:02:15,770 those were individuals motions on each item. 2479 05:02:20,037 --> 05:02:20,037 so, it really should be motion to this allocation, because the 2480 05:02:25,637 --> 05:02:25,637 rest of the court members we did a motion considering everyone 2481 05:02:29,670 --> 05:02:29,670 needs to revote effectively. >> so motion to reallocate? 2482 05:02:36,303 --> 05:02:36,303 >> no, if you can read what you just said on each one. 2483 05:02:40,570 --> 05:02:42,770 >> I am voting for each one of those. And she voted against some of those it is our recorded vote. 2484 05:02:46,503 --> 05:02:50,337 >> it is hard to tell. What do you want me to read for each one? What would you say for the 2485 05:02:53,303 --> 05:02:57,203 access harris one. >> motion to approve. >> okay. >> all of them, except for the 2486 05:03:00,103 --> 05:03:02,370 specific ones you're voting against. >> motion to approve all of the reallocations, except for elqn, 2487 05:03:08,237 --> 05:03:08,237 check ins on sexually abused children. 2488 05:03:14,503 --> 05:03:14,503 and domestic violence supports funding for domestic violence 2489 05:03:23,137 --> 05:03:26,670 initiatives severely reducing that. And then the early reach curting children's education programs 2490 05:03:35,203 --> 05:03:37,770 earlier than everybody was expecting. Is there a motion to approve all of them, except for those three? 2491 05:03:48,837 --> 05:03:50,903 >> executive motion. >> sure that, can be my motion. >> I'll second it. >> make a motion seconded by 2492 05:03:53,937 --> 05:03:57,570 commissioner ellis? All in favor? >> aye. >> no. Because again, these dollars are parts of programs that otherwise 2493 05:04:00,403 --> 05:04:00,403 are not going to meet the spending deadlines and our arpa 2494 05:04:05,403 --> 05:04:09,370 committee be spent countless hours reviewing each program I stand behind the initial 215, motion one and two. 2495 05:04:13,103 --> 05:04:13,103 >> no. I think we're voting to 2496 05:04:18,203 --> 05:04:19,637 reconsider. So you've deleted what we already did. But that's gone. 2497 05:04:22,437 --> 05:04:25,470 >> we're voting. >> so your not approving all of the other reallocations? You just voted nonon reproductive 2498 05:04:31,870 --> 05:04:34,503 health, nutrition. >> point of order, judge. We have already considered the item. 2499 05:04:35,970 --> 05:04:39,970 the vote has been taken. Can we please take another item. >> commissioner garcia I think what's happened is there a vote 2500 05:04:43,037 --> 05:04:45,770 to reconsider all of the votes, in order to do the individual some the motion was, that's now on the table. 2501 05:04:48,670 --> 05:04:48,670 that the specific items that two past things that I believe that 2502 05:04:54,903 --> 05:04:58,303 the judge would vote for some then those items that are left are the ones she would not vote for. 2503 05:05:01,503 --> 05:05:04,237 so, baited on the way we have done it in the past. You could all approve those. And then, and then go back. 2504 05:05:08,137 --> 05:05:11,737 >> and the remainer could be voted on in which she could record a no vote, if that makes sense. 2505 05:05:14,103 --> 05:05:17,537 >> if you want to do the same before, you needed to vote yes. Otherwise you're saying you don't want to reallocate 2506 05:05:20,803 --> 05:05:22,203 anything. I'm fine, thatz what commissioner ellis and I want to do it in the budget. 2507 05:05:25,970 --> 05:05:28,870 okay, I'm a no. She's a no, he's a no. So we do not want to reallocate anything so, that motion 2508 05:05:33,803 --> 05:05:36,703 carries. >> was the motion to reconsider. >> it was the motion to reconsider the whole item n 2509 05:05:39,337 --> 05:05:43,103 which it was 4-1 vote some the motion come back. So she's now, we're now taking them individually. 2510 05:05:46,937 --> 05:05:49,803 she's identified the three that she would support and the two she would not. >> the three, the three that I 2511 05:05:52,603 --> 05:05:52,603 would not support and the nine. >> and back on the docket but it 2512 05:05:56,637 --> 05:05:58,337 is the way you want to structures it. The way you have done it in the the past. 2513 05:06:00,870 --> 05:06:03,137 >> and I made that clear earlier. That her vote would be recorded. So, do we have her listed as a 2514 05:06:11,637 --> 05:06:11,637 vote earlier, james? >> which because I put her down 2515 05:06:16,937 --> 05:06:16,937 voting the way rodny would vote. >> no, we made it clear, that at 2516 05:06:21,770 --> 05:06:25,503 the time that she was absent, she would have to come back and voice her vote. >> I mean you can't vote for me, 2517 05:06:29,303 --> 05:06:31,937 commissioner, as much as you wish I weren't here. I'm afraid I was elected twice and don't get to vote for me. 2518 05:06:36,470 --> 05:06:38,970 right so, we both, our votes weigh the same. And I have a right to vote on behalf of my constituents. 2519 05:06:43,803 --> 05:06:43,803 so I was making a motion for all of these, but to reallocate the 2520 05:06:50,537 --> 05:06:50,537 funding for all of these. Except for the visits to 2521 05:06:56,337 --> 05:06:58,770 sexually children sexually abused children. The cutting of the earlier childhood programs, earlier, and 2522 05:07:03,237 --> 05:07:06,903 the reduction in money for battered women. So, if people would like to have those reallocations to the 2523 05:07:10,870 --> 05:07:14,203 general fund, they should vote yes. I would like for it all to go to budget. 2524 05:07:17,003 --> 05:07:17,003 I would vote no. If you guys want to agree with 2525 05:07:21,403 --> 05:07:23,270 me. That's fine. I feel very, I commit to letting you guys vote. 2526 05:07:27,203 --> 05:07:31,203 >> yes, commissioner. >> I think commissioner ramsey. >> again, there are, when we vote on instead of voting on 2527 05:07:35,503 --> 05:07:38,637 every, one of these, historically what we've done is pulled one or two out. >> that's what I'm trying to do. 2528 05:07:41,603 --> 05:07:41,603 >> and voted what I'm saying is I support the reallocation as 2529 05:07:46,270 --> 05:07:49,803 state I'd should be recorded as a yes, on all of these. That's what I would be. Yes, on all of these. 2530 05:07:53,303 --> 05:07:56,203 >> yes, so commissioner ramsey. >> my recorded vote. >> do I have a second. I made any motion already 2531 05:07:59,370 --> 05:08:01,803 before. Do I need a second again? Or does commissioner ellis second? 2532 05:08:04,203 --> 05:08:06,237 >> I seconded it before. So we're fine. So all in favor we're doing what you've said. 2533 05:08:12,170 --> 05:08:15,703 we're smart people. It is not complicated. >> commissioner ramsey. >> doing exactly what you're 2534 05:08:18,337 --> 05:08:20,303 asking. So right now we're voting for all of them, but the ones that I'm concerned about. 2535 05:08:24,537 --> 05:08:24,537 and you are voting yes, to reallocate all of them, but the 2536 05:08:28,803 --> 05:08:32,770 ones I'm concerned about. And presumably once those three I'm concern beside you will vote yes, and I will vote nos. 2537 05:08:36,403 --> 05:08:39,203 so right now I've made the commission, commissioner ellis. >> just to be clear, judge this is a motion for all of the items 2538 05:08:42,703 --> 05:08:45,803 except for the led abaitment. >> no. Except for, except for elqn that check in conducted by children 2539 05:08:51,570 --> 05:08:51,570 at risk. On sexually assaulted children. 2540 05:08:56,203 --> 05:08:56,203 and then, early reach, judge, can you please refer to them 2541 05:09:02,670 --> 05:09:06,437 under the rca. >> it just says early reach. My table says, the name of the program. 2542 05:09:10,337 --> 05:09:13,203 >> yes, what am I supposed to be looking at? >> what I have right now it is called for the kids with the 2543 05:09:22,337 --> 05:09:22,337 sexual assault. That one is called elqn. 2544 05:09:27,737 --> 05:09:27,737 that's what I have written here. What am I supposed to call it? 2545 05:09:32,237 --> 05:09:35,370 >> answering that, can I ask a legal question, please. If this motion by motion, if it fails, then we can just reurge 2546 05:09:40,237 --> 05:09:43,637 the motions as originally presented and just vote for clarity so, that the record is clear. 2547 05:09:45,370 --> 05:09:48,937 >> sure, you can. I understood that the, this was going to be on the way we normally do for example travel 2548 05:09:52,103 --> 05:09:52,103 and training. We vote on the ones that, and 2549 05:09:56,903 --> 05:09:59,503 just in order for her to record a no vote. >> if she wants to record a no vote. 2550 05:10:01,437 --> 05:10:03,370 it is not just a value proposition. These were programs that cannot meet the spending deadline and 2551 05:10:06,770 --> 05:10:06,770 the money will be lost e virusus repurposing it proactively to 2552 05:10:10,903 --> 05:10:10,903 put it to work for the people of harris county. 2553 05:10:15,203 --> 05:10:15,203 so it doesn't to quote unquote save is it lose it because they 2554 05:10:20,437 --> 05:10:20,437 are identified as not able to be completed so let's be superclear 2555 05:10:24,703 --> 05:10:28,070 I would rather be clear and just vote on the original motions to make it straightforward. >> understood. 2556 05:10:34,070 --> 05:10:38,003 you can do it either way you want to do it take it the way we do travel or training or as you successful goalinged. 2557 05:10:40,203 --> 05:10:40,203 it is your choice. >> so, if I might. 2558 05:10:45,903 --> 05:10:48,770 I've been real quiet. If we vote the way the judge is troying to have a vote. We can let her record her vote. 2559 05:10:53,103 --> 05:10:53,103 when we go back and vote are we at risk of losing any of this 2560 05:10:57,370 --> 05:10:59,070 money. I'm not going to vote to lose any money. So I think we get there, but we 2561 05:11:01,570 --> 05:11:01,570 can move on. >> so do the texas two-step 2562 05:11:06,603 --> 05:11:08,470 commissioner. >> I see the confusion we have with james. The table he has nowhere on the 2563 05:11:11,103 --> 05:11:11,103 table does it say elqn. So what, where is that one on 2564 05:11:16,003 --> 05:11:16,003 his table? >> that was not, when the 2565 05:11:21,637 --> 05:11:21,637 steering committee came to their final recommendations elqn was 2566 05:11:26,237 --> 05:11:28,970 not on there. >> I'm only opposed to two. That was the confusion. Let's then, making a motion to 2567 05:11:33,570 --> 05:11:33,570 approve all of these reallocations, except for the 2568 05:11:39,203 --> 05:11:39,203 reallocation called early reach, which would end early, children, 2569 05:11:44,770 --> 05:11:48,603 babies education early. And, the one called domestic violence supports, which would reduce the money going to women, 2570 05:11:52,503 --> 05:11:52,503 who have been beaten. All in favor of all of these 2571 05:11:57,637 --> 05:11:57,637 other ones? >> I second that. 2572 05:12:02,270 --> 05:12:05,003 I think we're going to get to the same place everyone is trying to get. >> we are. 2573 05:12:06,403 --> 05:12:09,370 we are doing what we always do. >> look. I'm not making the motion. I'm actually opposed I think it 2574 05:12:13,337 --> 05:12:15,537 should be done through the budget, commissioner ellis I'm with you. I don't think it has to be done 2575 05:12:18,103 --> 05:12:20,337 today. >> that would get the work. I'll make that motion you just stated to get-going. 2576 05:12:23,437 --> 05:12:27,070 >> commissioner ellis makes the motion to approve all of but those two. >> all but two? 2577 05:12:28,503 --> 05:12:31,737 is that what the motion is? >> yes. >> yes. >> so commissioner ramsey, can I 2578 05:12:33,570 --> 05:12:35,803 put you down as a second? >> second. All in favor. >> aye. 2579 05:12:38,270 --> 05:12:38,270 >> aye. Any opposed? 2580 05:12:42,537 --> 05:12:42,537 so garcia and brunis are you in favor? 2581 05:12:47,103 --> 05:12:50,403 >> passed unanimously, I think. >> they're not. >> the thing it is highly contradictory. 2582 05:12:53,203 --> 05:12:53,203 if you were to carve out the $3.8 million, so it is not to 2583 05:12:57,970 --> 05:13:00,670 reallocate it. But then, at the end of the day, we know the $3.8 we're really allocating because the grant tee 2584 05:13:07,137 --> 05:13:09,670 could not do the work. It is contradict arery and does not make sense. I'm vote no, because I want to 2585 05:13:13,637 --> 05:13:17,270 vote on clear, sensible motions to reallocate the money not used per the countless hours of analysis by the arpa steering 2586 05:13:21,737 --> 05:13:21,737 committee and I am prepared to vote as before with regard to 2587 05:13:26,437 --> 05:13:29,037 domestic violence, because that we can put to work immediately with the domestic violence coordinating council, which 2588 05:13:32,003 --> 05:13:35,570 works with over 15 mon profits and keep doing that work, because the initial grant tee could not. 2589 05:13:37,970 --> 05:13:41,270 in sum, I don't think it makes sense the way she's doing it. I'm sorry, it is not like travel and training it is not that 2590 05:13:44,737 --> 05:13:44,737 straightforward. >> I just don't know we're on 2591 05:13:50,437 --> 05:13:53,170 the same page commissioner. We're not talking about domestic violence. We're talking about everything 2592 05:13:55,170 --> 05:13:55,170 but domestic violence. And childcare. 2593 05:14:00,403 --> 05:14:04,303 >> the motion. >> the arpa money is moving to the general fund. We don't want to reallocate 2594 05:14:08,137 --> 05:14:11,637 domestic violence. The arpa grant tee could not use the money. So we will lose it. 2595 05:14:13,103 --> 05:14:16,703 we're making a motion. >> see, we can be smarter than that. Because my motion on domestic 2596 05:14:19,203 --> 05:14:19,203 violence would to be allocate all of the $3.9 million. 2597 05:14:23,270 --> 05:14:23,270 I don't believe we should only keep $900,000 one year and 2598 05:14:28,337 --> 05:14:32,137 $900,000 the whole year. I believe we should keep $3.8 million in domestic violence. >> so judge there was a vote. 2599 05:14:35,470 --> 05:14:35,470 it is 3-2, is that correct? Passes 3-2 is there a motion. 2600 05:14:41,303 --> 05:14:43,237 >> to approve everything but those two. >> is there a motion for the other two items? 2601 05:14:45,870 --> 05:14:49,837 >> yes, please. >> I think we should take them separately, because I have a motion. Okay, fine. >> could you read out the two? 2602 05:14:52,470 --> 05:14:56,270 >> so the first, so the first item is early reach on my table and james' table. So it is the motion to take out 2603 05:15:00,837 --> 05:15:00,837 money that they will spend to have the childcare programs end 2604 05:15:10,070 --> 05:15:12,137 early. Is there a motion. >> that's too ambiguous of a motion. 2605 05:15:14,470 --> 05:15:14,470 >> to end the programs early. >> motion dies for lack of 2606 05:15:21,070 --> 05:15:21,070 second. >> and then, there is, is there 2607 05:15:27,237 --> 05:15:27,237 a motion to take the $3.8 million from hawk, and only 2608 05:15:35,137 --> 05:15:38,703 reallocate $900 million this year and next year to domestic violence? $900,000. 2609 05:15:45,237 --> 05:15:47,470 that means that domestic violence. >> that was the original motion made. 2610 05:15:49,803 --> 05:15:49,803 I will second that. Correct, james that was the 2611 05:15:56,537 --> 05:16:00,103 original motion? >> I'm unclear what this motion is at this moment. >> so am I. 2612 05:16:03,903 --> 05:16:03,903 judge, just so I'm clear in the original motion or the, what the 2613 05:16:09,670 --> 05:16:13,303 arpa steering committee and oca presented are lists. You have identified all, but two that you are in favor of. 2614 05:16:17,637 --> 05:16:20,570 >> correct. >> so we need a motion for those two. >> right. >> we did. >> we did, right. 2615 05:16:22,703 --> 05:16:22,703 so there was no, there was no second to the motion for the 2616 05:16:26,803 --> 05:16:27,903 first one fine. For the second one I'm trying to figure out if there is a motion. 2617 05:16:31,437 --> 05:16:34,903 I believe one of my colleagues made the motion, if you don't mind saying it again. >> if I can read the motion, as 2618 05:16:37,970 --> 05:16:41,803 it was presented earlier. The motion is to direct omb to include in the proposed fiscal year 2027 budget a proposal to 2619 05:16:47,137 --> 05:16:49,770 increase funding for the domestic violence assistance fund by $900,000 for fiscal year 2027, and an additional $900,000 2620 05:16:55,937 --> 05:16:55,937 for fiscal year 2028, using up to $1.8 million in the 2621 05:17:01,070 --> 05:17:02,837 reallocated funds. >> I will second that. >> that was the original motion. >> okay. 2622 05:17:06,837 --> 05:17:10,470 so, I have, I have a really important voice on the phone. It is alicia newsy with the coordinating council. 2623 05:17:15,303 --> 05:17:15,303 my question is can you use all $3.8 million on domestic 2624 05:17:19,770 --> 05:17:19,770 violence funding or only capable of using $900,000 this year and 2625 05:17:24,403 --> 05:17:28,337 next year, full stop. So $2 million divided over two years? Is there a reason why you will 2626 05:17:32,503 --> 05:17:35,537 giveaway $1.8 million in domestic violence funding to other programs? I've got you on speaker here at 2627 05:17:39,337 --> 05:17:39,337 court. Miss newsy. 2628 05:17:48,003 --> 05:17:50,937 >> jay, I think we're way out-of-bounds. >> well, she. >> judge, there's a motion and a 2629 05:17:52,670 --> 05:17:52,670 second on this item. >> and the discussion is that 2630 05:17:56,803 --> 05:18:00,203 alicia newsy can you hear me. >> yes, I can. She has been asked whether she could use $3.8 million in 2631 05:18:05,670 --> 05:18:07,837 domestic violence funding towards domestic violence. Or does it have to be kept at $2 million. 2632 05:18:12,603 --> 05:18:12,603 in other words is there a reason you want only nine00,000 this 2633 05:18:18,070 --> 05:18:18,070 year and next year and surrender the opportunity to have $3.8 2634 05:18:22,303 --> 05:18:24,537 million this year and possibly future years. Is there not enough need? Is there not enough capacity? 2635 05:18:28,670 --> 05:18:28,670 >> I think there is judge, first we would be grateful for any 2636 05:18:33,037 --> 05:18:36,337 kind of allocation, whatsoever. I know what you're asking is a large sum of money. Our system, our dv system, in 2637 05:18:39,903 --> 05:18:39,903 general is very much in need for whatever can be allocated to the 2638 05:18:44,703 --> 05:18:47,903 system overall. And to our providers and obviously to survivors. So your question of the $3.8, is 2639 05:18:52,770 --> 05:18:52,770 that something that we can insure that we build 2640 05:18:59,803 --> 05:19:02,203 partnerships and use. We will definitely do our best to be able to do that, for sure. It is desperately needed. 2641 05:19:07,637 --> 05:19:07,637 for many of our, for many of our partners and in the system of 2642 05:19:13,203 --> 05:19:15,137 law. >> thank you. Okay we're just making a motion whether to keep the $3 spoken 8 2643 05:19:20,370 --> 05:19:24,170 million on domestic violence projects or only keep $2 million spread across two fiscal years I dib want to fight for the $3.8 2644 05:19:28,637 --> 05:19:31,237 if I was going to hear from the leaders in the field. You know we don't have the ability to use $3.8. 2645 05:19:34,503 --> 05:19:36,937 we don't have the need or capacity. >> jay, are speakers supposed to be on the video? 2646 05:19:41,270 --> 05:19:43,537 >> no, unless she's not employee, she doesn't have to be on. It can be a call in. 2647 05:19:45,303 --> 05:19:48,803 but there's a motion on the floor right now that made by commissioner garcia and second by bryanis on the $900,000 2648 05:19:55,103 --> 05:19:57,537 allocation. >> all right. We're cutting money that these domestic violence organizations 2649 05:20:00,603 --> 05:20:02,603 can use some there's a motion and a second. All in favor to cut their allocation by $1.8 million. 2650 05:20:08,037 --> 05:20:08,637 >> aye. >> aye. Aye. >> so the motion that will be 2651 05:20:15,303 --> 05:20:17,703 recorded in the minutes is the motion that commissioner garcia read, because we have to finish voting on that points of order. 2652 05:20:21,570 --> 05:20:24,270 then subsequent motions can be taken, correct. By the way alicia newsy and barbie, thank you and taliyah 2653 05:20:29,670 --> 05:20:32,437 morris and team. I know they talked extensively with my team and other members of the arpa steering committee. 2654 05:20:36,470 --> 05:20:40,237 they committed to us for the capacity support grant that, the $1 spoken 2, to $1.9 is what they could confidently execute 2655 05:20:45,603 --> 05:20:47,770 on. >> we just heard from the woman herself, I'm sorry. Please vote on reducing the 2656 05:20:50,503 --> 05:20:53,903 fund. >> we already did. Thank you. >> we have a motion, a second to in favor. Commissioner ramsey aresy are 2657 05:20:56,703 --> 05:20:56,703 you in favor? >> okay I am opposed to 2658 05:21:00,903 --> 05:21:02,803 reducing domestic funding commissioner ellis? >> I will vote no. Because I prefer we do it in the 2659 05:21:05,903 --> 05:21:09,370 budget process. We should not look at $127 million shortfall I prefer, as I said earlier I didn't vote that 2660 05:21:13,270 --> 05:21:15,537 way. Just do it in the budget process, I vote no. >> thank you for all of the 2661 05:21:18,137 --> 05:21:19,903 ammunition guys. All right let's that. Let's go on the next item. >> we still need to do the two 2662 05:21:23,503 --> 05:21:26,703 items removed. >> we just did that. >> no, we did not do the two. You did the motion to 2663 05:21:30,703 --> 05:21:32,937 reallocate, you. The two remaining. >> the motion to define the two. >> early reach. 2664 05:21:37,437 --> 05:21:39,537 >> you've allocated the $900,000. You have passed on. You've done it for the three or 2665 05:21:42,470 --> 05:21:42,470 four of the items you voted yes. This is the ones that remain. 2666 05:21:48,303 --> 05:21:51,970 >> domestic violence. >> to reallocate. Second. >> I thought that's what we just 2667 05:21:54,937 --> 05:21:56,837 voted? >> what did we vote on? We voted on reallocating to the general fund it was no on one 2668 05:22:00,537 --> 05:22:04,237 and yes, on the other. If it was not that, then what were we voting on administer? >> it is not this hard. 2669 05:22:07,970 --> 05:22:07,970 >> the one you went three is all of them and removed two. 2670 05:22:12,270 --> 05:22:14,803 >> now the next one was a motion. >> no, no if you go back to james we did all of them and 2671 05:22:18,737 --> 05:22:21,303 removed two. One was early reach. One was domestic violence supports. 2672 05:22:23,503 --> 05:22:26,437 we got to early reach. We took a vote on that did we not? >> so the the first vote is all 2673 05:22:28,970 --> 05:22:28,970 of them, except for early reach and domestic violence. 2674 05:22:33,403 --> 05:22:35,737 >> we took another vote, and another vote. We have three votes. >> the early, the early reach 2675 05:22:39,637 --> 05:22:43,603 died for lack of a second. >> and then what about the domestic violence supports? >> the next motion I have is 2676 05:22:47,370 --> 05:22:50,903 commissioner garcia making his motion, second by commissioner bryanis and it passed 3-2 with us, guys, I know commissioner I 2677 05:22:57,903 --> 05:23:01,170 know, you went to stanford. But come on. >> not like that. I think we're done with this 2678 05:23:03,670 --> 05:23:03,670 item. >> thank you so much 2679 05:23:11,970 --> 05:23:13,937 miss brasher and newsy for your partnership. We appreciate you taking baton and execute only this investment 2680 05:23:17,570 --> 05:23:17,570 for the protection of those being victimized thank you. 2681 05:23:22,770 --> 05:23:25,637 >> all right. We have a few more items to vote on. >> yes. 2682 05:23:27,137 --> 05:23:29,837 >> let's move on to the next item. >> judge, 229 is the next item. >> all right, 229. 2683 05:23:35,203 --> 05:23:35,203 so 229 is competitive bid for vigilant solutions. 2684 05:23:42,037 --> 05:23:42,037 is there a motion on 229? Who pulled that one? 2685 05:23:50,670 --> 05:23:53,370 >> I did commissioner, because the community was against it. I didn't have the chance to explore it. 2686 05:23:57,070 --> 05:23:59,103 motion by commissioner garcia. >> second. >> second by commissioner ramsey all in favor, aye. 2687 05:24:03,003 --> 05:24:06,403 >> any opposed the same thing I will abstain. The motion carries, 4-0. All right. 2688 05:24:11,703 --> 05:24:11,703 and then so he said 4-1. What is the final vote? 2689 05:24:19,737 --> 05:24:19,737 >> the final will be 4 yes,s, zero no, one abstention. 2690 05:24:24,537 --> 05:24:24,537 >> okay, got it. 234. 2691 05:24:32,970 --> 05:24:32,970 >> 234. >> alright, 234. 2692 05:24:38,170 --> 05:24:40,037 commissioner garcia makes a motion. Second by commissioner ramsey. All in favor. 2693 05:24:44,003 --> 05:24:46,537 >> aye. >> any opposed? >> I am abstain for the same reasons. 2694 05:24:49,603 --> 05:24:49,603 motion carries, 4-0,-1. Thank you. 2695 05:24:55,870 --> 05:24:55,870 all right, 259. Okay, 284. 2696 05:25:07,170 --> 05:25:07,170 that is flagged by precinct 2. >> okay this item represents 2697 05:25:13,970 --> 05:25:17,770 another important step in building out the capacity at access to health program in precinct 2 as a hub for 2698 05:25:22,037 --> 05:25:25,503 community-based care and support at the newly launched channel pod complex. Gust afterra pearl women 2699 05:25:29,537 --> 05:25:32,337 outreach will provide support for individuals impacted by domestic violence. With a particular focus on 2700 05:25:36,737 --> 05:25:38,870 survivorship. These are critical services that can have a lasting impact on health, safety and wellbeing of 2701 05:25:42,570 --> 05:25:45,970 our residents. By greating into the wellness pod complex. We creating a stronger cont um 2702 05:25:49,537 --> 05:25:49,537 of care where residents can access support and a trusted and 2703 05:25:53,870 --> 05:25:56,503 community-base based setting and be connected to additional resources when needed this partnership also compliments the 2704 05:26:00,170 --> 05:26:03,503 deployment of heart, from the channel view campus. The collocation of these services creates a natural 2705 05:26:06,770 --> 05:26:09,137 referral pathway. Insuring individuals, who come into contact with heart, can be checked with specialized 2706 05:26:13,270 --> 05:26:13,270 support, while clients receiving services through gustaffa pearl 2707 05:26:19,103 --> 05:26:22,003 can be linked to other county row sources as appropriate our goal is to continue building a model that brings behavioral 2708 05:26:26,303 --> 05:26:29,103 health and support services together in one place. Making care more accessible better coordinated for the 2709 05:26:33,070 --> 05:26:36,403 communities we serve and also like to give a shoutout to director barton and the entire harris public health team. 2710 05:26:40,237 --> 05:26:40,237 as this vendor was a previous partnant their capacity 2711 05:26:45,203 --> 05:26:48,637 strengthening program. This item makes it evident that when communities are invested the return is greater for all. 2712 05:26:51,770 --> 05:26:51,770 I move on this item as presented. 2713 05:26:56,103 --> 05:26:58,237 >> second by commissioner brownis all in favor? >> any opposed? >> no. 2714 05:27:00,470 --> 05:27:04,003 motion carries, 4-1 in favor. Congratulations, commissioner. Moving on to item 330. Have we gone through that one 2715 05:27:09,303 --> 05:27:11,370 already? Precinct 4 asked for us to wait for her. April 16 direct us to reduce 2716 05:27:15,937 --> 05:27:19,637 strengthen support for early childhood providers for families in harris county. >> so that one, commissioner 2717 05:27:24,970 --> 05:27:24,970 garcia is the 330 and 344. Do you want to go first. 2718 05:27:29,570 --> 05:27:33,037 >> sure. Thank you. This is item follows up on the april 16 action this court took 2719 05:27:37,170 --> 05:27:37,170 to strengthen the harris county early childhood system. 2720 05:27:42,037 --> 05:27:45,737 we now have initial reports back on childcare provider navigation, family outreach and provider business support. 2721 05:27:48,270 --> 05:27:52,103 the report shows the same, basic issue from different angles harris county has resources but family and providers still have 2722 05:27:55,470 --> 05:27:58,070 to navigate too many disconnected systems. On the provider side, the process map gives us a practice 2723 05:28:02,537 --> 05:28:02,537 tool to help childcare providers understand childhood county 2724 05:28:07,837 --> 05:28:09,503 committing. Inspections and common delays. On family outreach oca identified clear next steps a 2725 05:28:14,403 --> 05:28:16,903 centralized early childhood resource hub. Ber use of 211, and 311 employee those services. 2726 05:28:22,770 --> 05:28:22,770 as well as employee outreach through hr it, and a standing 2727 05:28:27,637 --> 05:28:27,637 internal coordination work group on provider support deo has 2728 05:28:32,903 --> 05:28:32,903 owled a business accelerator model and stay open. 2729 05:28:37,570 --> 05:28:37,570 my ask that we keep moving on the next steps I have the 2730 05:28:43,137 --> 05:28:43,137 following motions to keep this momentum going. 2731 05:28:47,270 --> 05:28:47,270 I want to say thank you to oca and deo for their collaboration 2732 05:28:52,437 --> 05:28:55,503 and their insight to help this program move forward. Especially on the business accelerator side. 2733 05:28:59,403 --> 05:28:59,403 I also want to think commissioner for the work being 2734 05:29:07,137 --> 05:29:10,770 done everyone is spending many hours to come one these viable solutions to help us really move forward and bring things to the 2735 05:29:14,570 --> 05:29:14,570 community in a very structured, planned studied and program 2736 05:29:20,570 --> 05:29:24,337 matic way to have maximum impact and maximum success. So my first motion is to direct deo to work with precincts 2 and 2737 05:29:31,603 --> 05:29:31,603 4 to monitor and evaluate the u of h, ure to identify best 2738 05:29:43,337 --> 05:29:43,337 practices and components to a childhood business accessrator 2739 05:29:47,637 --> 05:29:47,637 with providing quarterly updates with the draft recommendation by 2740 05:29:57,037 --> 05:29:58,870 december 17. Thank you again. That's my first motion. Coordinate across departments 2741 05:30:06,937 --> 05:30:06,937 and transmit a status update to court by september 17. 2742 05:30:11,737 --> 05:30:11,737 and on this let me just add this administer. 2743 05:30:17,037 --> 05:30:17,037 a lot of times when we make in relative departments it is never 2744 05:30:32,037 --> 05:30:35,037 expressed that purchasing being thought of as we say all relevant departments that purchasing always be included 2745 05:30:42,537 --> 05:30:42,537 based on conversation with miss williams it is a critical 2746 05:30:47,903 --> 05:30:50,470 conversation we have I want to say that those are my two motions to help us move forward. 2747 05:30:55,603 --> 05:30:59,103 I second your motions and have two, additional ones to add. Thank you, again. First of all commissioner you 2748 05:31:02,203 --> 05:31:04,403 ask your team are phenomenal to work with. I appreciate your leadership. I think all of the court 2749 05:31:07,270 --> 05:31:07,270 members, as you all may recall in unanimously we have by part 2750 05:31:13,303 --> 05:31:16,937 salju san support for a package of items aimed at reducing barriers for family and providessers. 2751 05:31:18,803 --> 05:31:18,803 by finding ways to already use as we he local progress as we 2752 05:31:27,937 --> 05:31:30,603 prepare for this next legislative session. So we launched the harris coalition with public-private 2753 05:31:34,637 --> 05:31:38,037 and philanthropic and community partners in january. They have been regularly and making marked progress in 2754 05:31:42,737 --> 05:31:46,137 identifying actions. Specifically in april with the court unanimously approved I'm so thankful to administrator 2755 05:31:51,537 --> 05:31:53,870 carter a phenomenal quarterback working and coordinating with all of the departments really looking for challenges in the 2756 05:31:57,237 --> 05:31:59,570 permitting and inspection process. We have so many entry points for family and providers how can we 2757 05:32:05,103 --> 05:32:07,537 harness to provide clear, concise information to navigate current resources? As well as precinct 2, and 2758 05:32:11,770 --> 05:32:14,070 precinct 4, we're using our own dollars. We already do business accelerators. 2759 05:32:16,437 --> 05:32:16,437 now partsnerring with u of h we will do business accelerators 2760 05:32:21,403 --> 05:32:21,403 focused on on the providers and working iga and all of our 2761 05:32:26,137 --> 05:32:26,137 community and harris county partners to develop a bipartisan 2762 05:32:30,437 --> 05:32:30,437 pathway and asks for this state. So, I have a few, quick 2763 05:32:34,570 --> 05:32:37,337 questions. So I'll read my motions and then I will ask administer carter some questions, because there's 2764 05:32:40,770 --> 05:32:43,370 some really exciting progress. Again I appreciate you and all of the departments. At the end of the day we know 2765 05:32:46,470 --> 05:32:46,470 there's over 90,000 kids in texas on the waiting list we 2766 05:32:50,537 --> 05:32:53,203 need to be accessible and affordable and high quale. We're taking local solutions, as we continue to work up the plan. 2767 05:33:00,570 --> 05:33:00,570 so my motions to compliment the two that I second of 2768 05:33:04,970 --> 05:33:04,970 commissioner garcia is move that oca finalize and post the oca 2769 05:33:09,537 --> 05:33:13,137 drafted provider guide that explains county permitting. Fire review inspections and common delays so it is clear 2770 05:33:19,003 --> 05:33:21,537 when navigating the approval process. And two, move that oca coordinate communications across 2771 05:33:25,403 --> 05:33:28,837 departments to better connect families with availablable early childhood education and care resources using existing county 2772 05:33:32,637 --> 05:33:34,503 touch points. >> second. And so administer carter could you please give a brief update 2773 05:33:40,203 --> 05:33:40,203 on the initial findings you have worked on in coordination with 2774 05:33:45,570 --> 05:33:49,070 all of our fabulous departments? >> sure, thank you again to the court for your unanimous support of this effort and departments 2775 05:33:53,603 --> 05:33:57,203 took that very seriously. On the entry points to potentially new or expanding childcare permitting I want to 2776 05:34:00,337 --> 05:34:00,337 thank engineering and fire marshal office, chief 2777 05:34:04,470 --> 05:34:07,470 christensen and public health, for really developing a template to lead to your guidebook. There are various licensing fees 2778 05:34:11,703 --> 05:34:11,703 ranging from $300 to, $800. We will have that listed out in 2779 05:34:16,503 --> 05:34:16,503 kind of a job-aid format with visuals to help those smaller 2780 05:34:21,337 --> 05:34:23,637 businesses that don't have the time or capacity. We were able to do a survey. We had 16 departments that 2781 05:34:28,603 --> 05:34:32,037 responded, ranging from, of course, the fire marshal. Veteran services and of course our great library, our sheriff, 2782 05:34:35,203 --> 05:34:39,137 public health. You things you wouldn't think of and pre-trial community service those individuals may have among 2783 05:34:42,637 --> 05:34:42,637 children. We touch over 300,000 not touch 2784 05:34:47,370 --> 05:34:47,370 them, but have interactions with those families with over 300,000 2785 05:34:52,237 --> 05:34:54,770 children zero to five. Whether it is actually coming into the library, or engaging with their parents. 2786 05:34:57,737 --> 05:35:00,703 but they spoke a lot of the silos. So, I think this efforts, which you all understand will help us 2787 05:35:04,603 --> 05:35:07,170 to continue continue to break it down. You have a long report some may read and can share with 2788 05:35:12,203 --> 05:35:16,003 stakeholders ideas anddition to the motions include repository, a website to insure we're cataloguing areas that families 2789 05:35:20,370 --> 05:35:20,370 can access of county programs. Of course, a quarterly meeting, 2790 05:35:25,103 --> 05:35:28,870 to make sure and create a space optional. Commissioner ramsey, but want to get our departments together. 2791 05:35:32,203 --> 05:35:35,437 and some have already started. What they put in the packets, how they community. Just that spark that you all 2792 05:35:38,103 --> 05:35:39,903 gave. They already started to execute. >> thank you so much for your lead sheri administer carter and 2793 05:35:44,037 --> 05:35:46,903 all of the departments harnessing current resources to make it easier, clearer and help navigate. 2794 05:35:50,003 --> 05:35:52,870 thank you. As such I second commissioner garcia. Thank you for seconding mine. 2795 05:36:04,537 --> 05:36:04,537 >> okay, so do you guys want to vote for them all at the same 2796 05:36:10,203 --> 05:36:10,703 time? >> yes. >> okay since you guys, who would you guys want to have made 2797 05:36:14,603 --> 05:36:14,603 all of the motions? And the second? 2798 05:36:21,803 --> 05:36:24,870 in that case, I think we need to take them separately. How would you like to do it? >> would you like us to reread 2799 05:36:29,637 --> 05:36:30,437 them? >> okay. Commissioner would you like to to go please. 2800 05:36:37,270 --> 05:36:37,270 >> my two motions are, direct the eo to work with precinct 2 2801 05:36:43,403 --> 05:36:43,403 and 4 to monitor and evaluate u of h and sure and sure plus 2802 05:36:48,070 --> 05:36:51,003 pilot programs to identify best practices and components to inform a county-led childcare business accelerator. Deo 2803 05:36:55,570 --> 05:36:59,003 providing quarterly updates with oc, and court offices with a draft recommendation to commissioners court by 2804 05:37:02,403 --> 05:37:05,803 december 17. That's the first motion. >> second. >> the second motion is, move that oca coordinate across all departmentses and transmit a 2805 05:37:10,937 --> 05:37:13,937 status update to court by september 17. >> second. >> all right so, we have a 2806 05:37:16,903 --> 05:37:16,903 motion and second on those two. Any discussion? 2807 05:37:23,803 --> 05:37:23,803 I would like to add that this early childhood proposal is 2808 05:37:28,970 --> 05:37:32,903 innocuous, if repetitive addition to harris county early education work it does no harm but proposes initiatives that 2809 05:37:36,570 --> 05:37:40,137 already exist and does not allocate any significant funding to continue those initiatives. To be clear, the proposal last 2810 05:37:44,503 --> 05:37:47,970 august was to let the public decide, up or down, whether they, the public would support a penny tax to continue early 2811 05:37:51,670 --> 05:37:55,070 childhood programs. I have records here from talking transition in 2019. The partners we worked with back 2812 05:38:02,537 --> 05:38:06,503 eight years ago, so you know we already did that. Have been doing that have spent money on that 2813 05:38:08,670 --> 05:38:11,970 in fact we're at a deficit. I don't think it makes sense to repeat work we have already done. 2814 05:38:14,303 --> 05:38:14,303 we have catholic charity classic center for unit urbanism and 2815 05:38:19,203 --> 05:38:22,470 houston, good government support first three years texts anyway, what you have and more. We did that in 2019. 2816 05:38:27,537 --> 05:38:27,537 so created early childhood business early outreach include 2817 05:38:33,503 --> 05:38:36,037 acquellen development for providers and conduct, review and identify opportunities to stream line requirements and 2818 05:38:39,437 --> 05:38:41,570 reduce delays and potentially lower cost. The coalition on early childhood education and care leaves out 2819 05:38:46,203 --> 05:38:50,137 respective community partners interested in leading similar efforts then better connect families with childcare by 2820 05:38:53,870 --> 05:38:56,837 identifying gaps in outreach in awareness of childcare. The fact is harris county outreach program identified gaps 2821 05:39:01,070 --> 05:39:04,270 and developed a plan years ago it directly connects families to care by offering additional childcare slots to the 2822 05:39:08,703 --> 05:39:10,637 community. Early learning quality network does that too. Number four, create a plan to 2823 05:39:14,137 --> 05:39:17,837 advocate at the state level I'll defer to my colleague at the legislature for decades. But state currently does not 2824 05:39:21,970 --> 05:39:24,637 include any representative from harris county on the governor tax force on early childhood education and care. 2825 05:39:28,237 --> 05:39:31,703 any investments have been min mull with only $100 million to the whole state. That's why years the ago the 2826 05:39:34,837 --> 05:39:34,837 court decided to allocate $150 million to early childhood 2827 05:39:39,137 --> 05:39:42,270 program with the taking the proposal to the voters we have been waiting on colleagues to the state would give us money 2828 05:39:49,503 --> 05:39:53,370 and harris county 16 zip codes are considered deserts and three times gater than the supply of working families according to 2829 05:39:56,437 --> 05:39:56,437 the 2023 for airlinely education research I will support this. 2830 05:40:00,803 --> 05:40:04,403 frankly I think it is not a good use of resources and we should focus on revisiting the conversation we had last year. 2831 05:40:08,437 --> 05:40:11,937 and letting people decide whether a penny is too much for early childhood programs to continue. 2832 05:40:14,003 --> 05:40:17,970 anyway commissioner ellis how do you vote? >> yes. >> okay 2833 05:40:18,837 --> 05:40:21,670 I'm in favor. So motion carries unanimously I guess we have two more motions. >> we have two more motions. 2834 05:40:29,770 --> 05:40:29,770 motion that oca finallyize and post the oca drafted simple 2835 05:40:34,570 --> 05:40:37,403 provider guide. That explains county permitting fire review inspections and common delays. 2836 05:40:47,203 --> 05:40:47,203 >> the fourth and final motion move that oca coordinate 2837 05:40:51,237 --> 05:40:54,637 communications across departments to better connect to families with available early childhood education care 2838 05:40:58,437 --> 05:41:02,137 resources. Using existing county touch points. >> second. 2839 05:41:02,803 --> 05:41:06,070 >> all right. Two motions by commissioner bryanes all in favor. >> any in favor in opposed 2840 05:41:09,703 --> 05:41:13,503 motion carries unanimously. All right let's move on to 332. My comments on the first and the second one too. 2841 05:41:26,170 --> 05:41:29,237 >> take we're taking an important stop bring more investment and resources to communities by entering into 2842 05:41:33,137 --> 05:41:33,137 four, new agreement was the city of houston to participate. 2843 05:41:42,603 --> 05:41:42,603 >> to regrowth and reinvest back into the neighborhoods where 2844 05:41:47,137 --> 05:41:50,970 they're generated for residents means improvements they can see and use every day. Better roads, sidewalks, 2845 05:41:54,170 --> 05:41:56,737 drainage, parks, and other public infrastructure that supports safer and more connected communities. 2846 05:41:59,937 --> 05:42:03,637 these agreements also help attract private investment, support local businesses create jobs. 2847 05:42:06,937 --> 05:42:09,770 while insuring public improvements keep pace with growth. By working together with the 2848 05:42:11,537 --> 05:42:11,537 city of houston, we can stretch taxpayer dollars during and 2849 05:42:16,037 --> 05:42:19,670 deliver projects that improve quality of life for families across precinct 2. I want to thank the county 2850 05:42:22,637 --> 05:42:22,637 attorney office and omb for the hard work on these agreements 2851 05:42:27,270 --> 05:42:27,270 and our partners at the city of houston for their commitment in 2852 05:42:31,637 --> 05:42:34,870 making strategic investments that will create lasting benefits for residents for years to come. 2853 05:42:36,603 --> 05:42:40,137 I move on these items, as presented. >> second. >> motion by commissioner garcia 2854 05:42:42,703 --> 05:42:45,937 and bryan necessary all in brioness. The motion carries unanimously. Congratulations, commissioner. 2855 05:42:48,903 --> 05:42:48,903 now we're moving to 370 flagged by commissioner ramsey. 2856 05:42:55,203 --> 05:42:58,270 am I making a mistake here? >> it is 370. Just looking at this is a transmittal by the office of the 2857 05:43:02,637 --> 05:43:02,637 county administer on changes in pre-trial outcomes under reform 2858 05:43:07,303 --> 05:43:07,303 and pandemic conditions. I think there's been recent 2859 05:43:11,970 --> 05:43:15,270 incidents, including the realed to anchor monitoring. And just a comment. We don't have time to deal with 2860 05:43:18,637 --> 05:43:22,303 it tonight. But can administer if you could get an update on that whole program of our ankle monitoring 2861 05:43:27,870 --> 05:43:30,637 program. I know that we had funding issues before. And I would just like to know 2862 05:43:34,337 --> 05:43:34,337 where we are, on the number of ankle monitors out there. 2863 05:43:39,503 --> 05:43:42,803 are they being monitored? What are the issue there's? >> I don't want to portray something to the public that 2864 05:43:46,637 --> 05:43:46,637 we're actually doing something, when in fact no one is 2865 05:43:50,970 --> 05:43:50,970 monitoring those issues. Just transmittal reminded me 2866 05:43:56,337 --> 05:43:56,337 that issue is out there. If you could look at that and 2867 05:44:00,503 --> 05:44:04,270 give us a bit or just update me at some-point. >> understand, thank you. >> is there a motion on that 2868 05:44:09,503 --> 05:44:11,737 one? >> transmittal note. >> all right h08, commissioner garcia. 2869 05:44:14,037 --> 05:44:14,037 >> yes, I'm excited to announce upcoming street improvements 2870 05:44:18,270 --> 05:44:20,703 within the beaumont place subdivision. This project is part of the precinct 2 better streets and 2871 05:44:24,870 --> 05:44:28,203 neighborhoods which is focused on improving drivability and creating a safer driving environment for our residents. 2872 05:44:31,003 --> 05:44:31,003 through this effort, we will repair approximately 13 miles of 2873 05:44:36,203 --> 05:44:36,203 the deteriorated roadway across 25 streets. 2874 05:44:40,437 --> 05:44:43,503 representing a $5 spoken 5 million investment in the community. Construction is set to begin in 2875 05:44:45,370 --> 05:44:49,137 august and is expected to be completed within one year. Safe, reliable roads should be a given in every community. 2876 05:44:53,570 --> 05:44:55,537 residents shouldn't have to worry about impassable streets or damage to their vehicles. Just to get where they need to 2877 05:44:58,937 --> 05:45:02,537 go. I'm especially excited to see the repair move forward as part of the revive to thrive. Reinvesting in our 2878 05:45:05,703 --> 05:45:07,737 infrastructure. It is one of the most important ways we can strengthen neighborhoods. 2879 05:45:09,737 --> 05:45:13,637 it improves quality of life and insure our communities continue moving forward in a positive manner. 2880 05:45:15,870 --> 05:45:15,870 I want to thank my engineering team, faultino byron and 2881 05:45:20,870 --> 05:45:24,003 everyone in the public works department, as well. Thank you guys for all of the incredible work that you do. 2882 05:45:27,503 --> 05:45:30,437 this item will justep us do even more. So thank you very much. It is transmittal. 2883 05:45:33,937 --> 05:45:33,937 no action. >> so we accept the transmittal. 2884 05:45:40,070 --> 05:45:43,803 >> now we're going to 415 by commissioner ramsey. >> just a quick comment. I notice this on the agenda. 2885 05:45:46,837 --> 05:45:49,637 I'm not sure why it is on the agenda. But it is a public hearing. Notice of a public hearing by 2886 05:45:53,103 --> 05:45:53,103 the board of directors at the harris galveston district at 2887 05:45:57,137 --> 05:46:01,037 10:00 am on wednesday, june ten, yesterday. So I don't know what the reason for putting a notice the day 2888 05:46:09,270 --> 05:46:11,637 after. Is there some legal reason why they send that to the commissioner court? 2889 05:46:13,537 --> 05:46:13,537 and we postit on our agenda? >> I'm not sure. 2890 05:46:17,803 --> 05:46:21,003 I would assume that sounds right. >> just look at that. >> absolutely. 2891 05:46:23,403 --> 05:46:23,403 >> their expectation, in terms of satisfying some rule, in 2892 05:46:27,437 --> 05:46:27,437 terms of them having to post it. >> understood, thank you, sir. 2893 05:46:31,537 --> 05:46:33,537 >> so, no action on that, correct? >> no action. >> all right, thank you 2894 05:46:35,903 --> 05:46:39,703 commissioner. 421 flagged by commissioner ramsey. >> just need to vote. 2895 05:46:43,037 --> 05:46:46,203 >> so moved. >> motion by commissioner brioness. Second by commissioner garcia. 2896 05:46:47,770 --> 05:46:50,803 all in favor aye. >> any opposed? No. Motion carries, 4-1. >> 435, commission ramsey. 2897 05:46:59,303 --> 05:47:02,237 >> we just need to extend the vote. >> so moved. >> motion by commissioner 2898 05:47:03,737 --> 05:47:06,970 brioness and second by commissioner garcia all in favor? Any opposed? No, the motion 2899 05:47:11,070 --> 05:47:14,770 carries, 4-1, 449 commissioner garcia. >> yes, on this item, you know I have supported our constables 2900 05:47:21,470 --> 05:47:24,737 and respective work. That support was based on the understanding that in return, we would pursue operational 2901 05:47:28,137 --> 05:47:31,870 efficiencies and cost-saving measures that would benefit harris county taxpayers. Two, key areas were identified 2902 05:47:34,903 --> 05:47:37,770 as opportunities to achieve those efficiencies. The consolidation of property room operation and consolidation 2903 05:47:42,270 --> 05:47:46,237 of dispatch services I want to commend the constables for their work on the property room initiative. 2904 05:47:48,370 --> 05:47:51,537 most officer advise already enter into agreements with the sheriff's office. And the remaining offices have 2905 05:47:54,870 --> 05:47:57,070 made significant progress towards that goal. I appreciate, I really do appreciate the collaboration. 2906 05:48:00,803 --> 05:48:02,637 and commitment shown by everyone involved. Unfortunately we have not achieved the same progress with 2907 05:48:06,037 --> 05:48:08,937 the dispatch consolidation initiative side of things. Many of the constable advise toured the sheriff's office 2908 05:48:11,737 --> 05:48:11,737 state-of-the art dispatch center and have seen firsthand, the 2909 05:48:16,870 --> 05:48:20,270 technology, staff and capable and operational efficiencies it provides and can provide. The fast analysis was designed 2910 05:48:23,637 --> 05:48:27,470 with the capacity to accommodate additional dispatch operations and has the infrastructure necessary to support a 2911 05:48:31,403 --> 05:48:31,403 consolidated model. Given the significant investment 2912 05:48:35,570 --> 05:48:39,170 already made by harris taxpayers I believe we have an obligation to dont maximize its use, before investing in additional public 2913 05:48:44,237 --> 05:48:47,103 dollars and coupe katetive services and systems and facilities at a time when we're asking tax payers to support 2914 05:48:50,270 --> 05:48:50,270 critical county service infrastructure needs it is 2915 05:48:54,570 --> 05:48:54,570 difficult to just funding a separate dispatch request when a 2916 05:48:59,703 --> 05:49:03,470 viable existing alternative is already available. So for those reasons, while I appreciate their work on this, 2917 05:49:07,270 --> 05:49:09,737 particular item, because of conversations I've had. I am unable to support this item at this time. 2918 05:49:15,603 --> 05:49:19,603 >> is there a motion for 449? >> yes, I would move as presented I too, commissioner garcia I look forward to our 2919 05:49:23,537 --> 05:49:25,837 coordinated, centralized emergency dispatch system. And we know realistically that could be potentially several 2920 05:49:30,003 --> 05:49:30,003 years of continuing working group to get there I really hope 2921 05:49:35,137 --> 05:49:35,870 everyone collaboration continues. In the meantime, so constable herman is one of my constable 2922 05:49:40,237 --> 05:49:44,170 partners. His office and team is the largest constable office in the country. And they answer over 600,000 calls, 9-1-1 calls directly and 2923 05:49:49,970 --> 05:49:51,703 rolled over from the sheriff's office. This work basically it is construction work has already 2924 05:49:54,603 --> 05:49:57,103 started. And so this is their first time coming to court for cip funding to the dest of my knowledge 2925 05:50:02,670 --> 05:50:05,603 director confirm that. >> I can only confirm for while I have been here. >> so, he is constable herman 2926 05:50:09,737 --> 05:50:13,103 has already made investments this work is ongoing it is a very cramped room. Basically this would breakdown a 2927 05:50:16,037 --> 05:50:16,037 wall and create a larger space so, they can answer more calls 2928 05:50:20,537 --> 05:50:22,737 and hopefully more rollover from the sheriff. I will support it and hopefully we have the votes. 2929 05:50:26,037 --> 05:50:29,870 I will move item 449, as presented. >> I'm going to second. Thank you commissioner for going 2930 05:50:32,037 --> 05:50:32,037 out to the site. Sometimes these 400 items we 2931 05:50:36,737 --> 05:50:39,437 don't really get to put our eyes on it. Thank you I'll be happy to support is. 2932 05:50:44,103 --> 05:50:46,070 >> motion by commissioner brioness. Second by ramsey. All in favor. 2933 05:50:48,770 --> 05:50:50,970 oppose? I'm in favor the motion carries 4- 1. 481 commissioner garcia. This is the lgpq commission. 2934 05:51:04,637 --> 05:51:04,637 you know our own commission on lg lgbtq+ brought this this item 2935 05:51:15,503 --> 05:51:19,403 in particular. I was proud to put it on the court agenda. They brought it because there's 2936 05:51:21,337 --> 05:51:21,337 been a lot of fear of transgender people using public 2937 05:51:26,337 --> 05:51:30,270 restrooms. There's no one the fear has impacted more than transgender people. The simple act of using a public restroom can be dangerous for a 2938 05:51:34,737 --> 05:51:38,637 transgender person. Or at the very least induce extreme anxiety. A single occupancy restroom can 2939 05:51:42,270 --> 05:51:46,103 relieve that anxiety it. Isn't just a good change for transgender people. These restrooms are good for 2940 05:51:48,870 --> 05:51:51,503 parents of small children. They are good for people with certain disabilities by adopting this today, we are working 2941 05:51:55,103 --> 05:51:55,103 towards a harris county that will be more welcoming to all 2942 05:51:59,703 --> 05:52:03,037 people. So, I'm excited to move on this item. This item motion is to direct 2943 05:52:04,937 --> 05:52:04,937 the office of county engineering to include in the next update to 2944 05:52:10,070 --> 05:52:13,770 the facility design guidelines and standards, a specification that all new harris county facility also include one, 2945 05:52:17,003 --> 05:52:17,003 single occupancy restroom and that in family outreaches with a 2946 05:52:21,803 --> 05:52:25,403 public-facing aspect, the single occupancy restroom will be in a public area. And, motion to direct the office 2947 05:52:29,770 --> 05:52:29,770 of the county engineer to make best efforts to include the 2948 05:52:34,303 --> 05:52:36,637 above specification in new construction. That is developed prior to the completion of the next update of 2949 05:52:40,503 --> 05:52:44,337 the fast analysis design guidelines and standards. >> second. >> those are my two motions and 2950 05:52:45,837 --> 05:52:49,237 want to thank our commission for their incredible work and my commission, in particular. >> yes. 2951 05:52:51,403 --> 05:52:54,137 I proudly second it commissioner. I too thank our lgbtq+ commission. 2952 05:52:55,903 --> 05:52:55,903 we were proud to start the first harris lgbtq+ commission three 2953 05:53:02,070 --> 05:53:06,037 years ago and thank you for bringing forward actionable recommendations to make harris county a more fair, inclusive 2954 05:53:09,103 --> 05:53:11,670 respectful place. Not only will the single occupancy restrooms remember minutes of our lgbtq+ community 2955 05:53:15,503 --> 05:53:15,503 and as commissioner garcia said. It will help, I know as a parent 2956 05:53:19,803 --> 05:53:23,337 of three, sometimes when you're trying to change diapers or having some interesting moments with sick kids, it is really 2957 05:53:27,303 --> 05:53:29,737 helpful, caregivers existing family members. People with disabilities I know I'm having trouble sometimes 2958 05:53:32,370 --> 05:53:35,670 with the walker. So I just think again it continues to advance our commitment to justice and 2959 05:53:38,370 --> 05:53:41,037 fairness and inclusion. And again, thank you to our commission. And thank you to dr. Roman I see 2960 05:53:44,337 --> 05:53:46,770 you here. You seem excited is there anything you wanted to say? If not we're happy to vote. 2961 05:53:52,503 --> 05:53:52,503 >> thank you commissioner. We will implement as directed. 2962 05:53:56,603 --> 05:53:58,537 >> thank you. >> thank you so much. >> drug users for your work. >> so we have two motions by 2963 05:54:01,537 --> 05:54:01,537 commissioner garcia second by commissioner brioness, all in 2964 05:54:06,237 --> 05:54:06,237 favor any opposed no. >> motion carries 4- 1 thank 2965 05:54:12,237 --> 05:54:14,937 you colleagues dr. Roman and your team everyone and involved. >> moving on to 484. Commissioner ramsey. 2966 05:54:18,203 --> 05:54:18,203 >> 482 was also on the list. >> I thought it was 482. 2967 05:54:23,170 --> 05:54:27,137 >> 482 is over the past, several months I received numerous concerns from towing operateos, regarding harris county 2968 05:54:31,137 --> 05:54:31,137 non-consent towing fees. Upon review I learned these fees 2969 05:54:36,170 --> 05:54:39,970 have not been updated in approximately 16 years. During that time, the towing industry has experienced 2970 05:54:44,237 --> 05:54:48,070 significantly increases in operating costs, including fuel prices, equipment expenses and insurance costs, and labor, and 2971 05:54:52,137 --> 05:54:52,137 broader inflationary pressures. While commissioner court recent 2972 05:54:57,170 --> 05:55:00,170 lived a county wide fee review policy in february. Noncontent towing fees were not included in that process, 2973 05:55:03,537 --> 05:55:07,370 because these fees are not directly collected by the county. Given the length of time since 2974 05:55:10,137 --> 05:55:13,170 the lasted justment and the importance of maintaining a fair and sustainable fee structures, I believe these fees should be 2975 05:55:16,503 --> 05:55:19,670 evaluate ad long side other county established fees and finds. Therefore, I've got the 2976 05:55:21,770 --> 05:55:21,770 following motion. The motion is to direct omb to 2977 05:55:27,037 --> 05:55:27,037 return to the july nine court with an updated fee policy that 2978 05:55:31,170 --> 05:55:31,170 includes all fees, and finds set by harris county commissioners 2979 05:55:36,270 --> 05:55:40,203 court and the july nine give you enough run way? >> we can come back with the policy. 2980 05:55:42,437 --> 05:55:42,437 it will take us a little bit to actually do the work of update 2981 05:55:47,437 --> 05:55:50,470 coming with recommendations on this in particular, my staff from hso has already coordinated and ready to make a 2982 05:55:54,403 --> 05:55:54,403 recommendation on that much faster than some of the other 2983 05:55:58,803 --> 05:56:00,770 ones. >> thank you for that. And I, I also want to thank the sheriff's office and my team 2984 05:56:06,770 --> 05:56:09,603 roberto villa franka in particular, for catching this and I want to thank the towing industry. 2985 05:56:14,203 --> 05:56:14,203 look, whenever you have a crash on a freeway, you want a tow 2986 05:56:19,137 --> 05:56:19,137 truck there as fast as possible. And this has me reflecting on my 2987 05:56:24,670 --> 05:56:28,403 time on city council when we created the safe clear program. A program that has actually reduced significantly the 2988 05:56:33,137 --> 05:56:36,403 secondary crashes. Making our roadways safer for everyone involved. And then, you know the sheriff's 2989 05:56:40,837 --> 05:56:43,703 office has the motor assistance program. I want to thank those deputies. They're out there in all weather 2990 05:56:47,670 --> 05:56:50,937 conditions. When it is freezing, when it is hot, and sizzling, and when it is raining. 2991 05:56:53,903 --> 05:56:53,903 those guys are out there helping people get a gallon of gas to 2992 05:56:58,070 --> 05:57:01,637 help them get moving or changing a flat tire. You know they're just out there doing some very, very important, 2993 05:57:05,470 --> 05:57:05,470 but also very dangerous work. So, I want to commend them for 2994 05:57:09,770 --> 05:57:13,570 their dedication and keeping our roadways safe. But overall I just want to say that this is not raising of the 2995 05:57:17,937 --> 05:57:20,337 fees. But rather the creation of a policy. I move on the item. 2996 05:57:23,370 --> 05:57:25,337 as presented. >> second. Thank you, commissioner garcia. >> motion by commissioner garcia 2997 05:57:28,737 --> 05:57:32,470 and second by commissioner brioness. All in favor? Aye. Any opposed carries unanimously. >> final commissioner ramsey. 2998 05:57:39,203 --> 05:57:39,203 >> the work site policy is scheduled to go into effect 2999 05:57:43,237 --> 05:57:45,870 july one. I know that it is phased. I know that we've got a lot of different departments involved 3000 05:57:49,337 --> 05:57:49,337 with it. I see some our folks here at the 3001 05:57:54,003 --> 05:57:54,003 deo and others. We don't need to go into a lot 3002 05:58:00,437 --> 05:58:02,070 of discussion tonight related to it. But I would like to know the status of the implementation 3003 05:58:08,970 --> 05:58:12,270 plan. This effects a lot of training from harris flood control district to dr. Ramman's group 3004 05:58:18,203 --> 05:58:18,203 as well. Is july one still a realistic 3005 05:58:22,570 --> 05:58:25,970 date for implementation? Should we consider a more phase ad approach? So just an update on the 3006 05:58:31,270 --> 05:58:33,103 program, without a lot of detail. And you may need to take time to really, see where we are, but it 3007 05:58:37,003 --> 05:58:39,870 is scheduled to go into effect july one. So something is going to happen on july one. 3008 05:58:42,670 --> 05:58:46,103 it would be nice to know what the deaf next of that something is. >> thank you, commissioner. 3009 05:58:47,770 --> 05:58:51,037 >> I'm going to turn it over to mark pearla leading that effort to give you a brief summary. >> yes, just for an update for 3010 05:58:57,137 --> 05:58:57,137 july one we will have everything ready time implement work site 3011 05:59:01,237 --> 05:59:01,237 safety policy we're working on a long-term solution in 3012 05:59:06,170 --> 05:59:07,603 procurement. Short-term solution we already have that in place already. And that is not going to cost 3013 05:59:11,437 --> 05:59:14,570 the county any money, because that's already in place. We have ongoing meetings with all infrastructure leadership. 3014 05:59:18,270 --> 05:59:22,137 we have ongoing implementation meetings that are still ongoing. We also using our consultant. We're right now in the final 3015 05:59:27,303 --> 05:59:27,303 phases of completing the work blows the sops and the safety 3016 05:59:31,537 --> 05:59:34,137 monitor forms. And the safety inspection forms. Those are been completed. Those have been reviewed by 3017 05:59:37,203 --> 05:59:40,837 infrastructure leadership. They are align and in agreement regarding those process as to. >> if you could provide our 3018 05:59:44,570 --> 05:59:48,437 offices just a brief summary in writing of where we, what is being implemented on july one? And I suspect there will be a 3019 05:59:53,337 --> 05:59:53,337 few other thing we have to do on july 1 but putting that helps 3020 05:59:59,203 --> 06:00:01,203 us understand where we're coming from. >> sure I'll give you the full run down for july one the 3021 06:00:05,137 --> 06:00:09,103 implement of the work safety policy that the operation begins. The recommendations will be 3022 06:00:12,370 --> 06:00:12,370 submitted to commissioners court for there will be four 3023 06:00:16,470 --> 06:00:17,503 recommendations slighted in july court. Those will be done in the annual review that happens august six. 3024 06:00:21,903 --> 06:00:24,670 those are the pending contingencies we have. >> thank you for your work. Appreciate you all. 3025 06:00:27,337 --> 06:00:29,370 >> thank you. >> I too just wanted to say thank you. We wanted best support so your 3026 06:00:32,037 --> 06:00:34,503 best position for success in implementation. We know it is another harris county team effort between the 3027 06:00:38,303 --> 06:00:38,303 key engineering group. Your group and beyond please 3028 06:00:43,437 --> 06:00:47,003 clearly community the updates and progress and what we can do to support. The safety of our residents, 3029 06:00:49,870 --> 06:00:52,770 workers ask team members and contractors is of paramount importance. Thank you for being on the front 3030 06:00:55,003 --> 06:00:55,937 leans. We appreciate it. >> thank you. >> thank you. 3031 06:00:59,037 --> 06:01:02,103 all right I believe that was the last item. >> no action. >> no action. 3032 06:01:03,770 --> 06:01:03,770 all right, anything else? All right, it is 6:33 3033 06:01:09,237 --> 06:01:09,237 commissions court is now