Call to Order

Opening prayer by Dr. Kevin Pigg of Crossbridge Christian Church in Houston.

Budget and Policy issues for FY 2017-18

Consideration of preliminary budget and policy issues for FY 2017-18 for Harris County, Harris
County Flood Control District, Harris County Hospital District, and Port of Houston Authority of
Harris County.

Item I 20b 1

Departments
Commissioners Court
Commissioner, Precinct 1
Request for approval of a resolution in recognition of Brian Rego's retirement, and
in appreciation for his 25 years of dedicated service with the county.

Item I

1. Public Infrastructure
a. County Engineer
1. Construction Programs
2. Engineering
3. Right of Way
b. Flood Control District
c. Toll Road Authority
2. Budget Management
3. Legislative Relations
4. Central Technology Services
5. Facilities & Property Management
6. Public Health Services
7. Community Services
8. Youth & Family Services
9. Constables
10. Sheriff
11. County Clerk
12. District Clerk
13. County Attorney
14. District Attorney
15. Justices of the Peace
16. District Courts
17. Travel & Training
a. Out of Texas
b. In Texas
18. Grants
19. Fiscal Services & Purchasing
a. Auditor
b. Treasurer
c. Tax Assessor-Collector
d. Purchasing
20. Commissioners Court
a. County Judge
b. Commissioner, Precinct 1
c. Commissioner, Precinct 2
d. Commissioner, Precinct 3
e. Commissioner, Precinct 4
21. Miscellaneous

Item V

Appearances before court
The Clerk of the Court or another person designated by the presiding member of the court shall keep the time for speakers. Those persons who do not conduct themselves in an orderly and appropriate manner will be ordered to leave the meeting and recognition to speak may be refused at subsequent meetings of the court.
Refusal to abide by the court’s order may result in a Contempt of Court Citation.
1. 3 minutes
A speaker whose subject matter as submitted relates to an identifiable item of business on this agenda
will be requested to come to the podium where they will be limited to three minutes. A speaker whose
subject matter as submitted does not relate to an identifiable item of business on this agenda will be
limited to three minutes if they have not appeared at any of the four preceding court meetings.
2. 1 minute
A speaker whose subject matter as submitted does not relate to an identifiable item of business on this
agenda and who has appeared at any of the four preceding court meetings will be limited to one minute

Executive Session

Executive Session

1. Request by the County Judge for an executive session for consideration and possible
approval of the reappointments of:
a. Commissioner Steve Radack as Harris County's representative to the HoustonGalveston
Area Council Transportation Policy Council, with Gary Trietsch, P.E., as
an alternate member for terms ending December 31, 2017.
b. Kerry L. Wright to the Harris County Housing Authority Board of Directors for a
term ending February 28, 2019.

2. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 3 for an executive session for consideration
and approval of the reappointment of John Montalbano to the Harris County Sports &
Convention Corporation Board of Directors for a term ending January 26, 2020.

3. Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 4 for an executive session for consideration
and approval of the reappointment of Carolyn Truesdell to the Harris County Hospital
District Board of Managers for a term ending November 1, 2018.

4. Request by the County Attorney for an executive session to consult with the court
concerning:
a. ODonnell, et. al. vs. Harris County, et. al., a case pending in the U.S. District Court,
and to take further action as appropriate.
b. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V., FCA US, LLC, and other responsible parties for
devices that allowed excess emissions of nitrogen oxides in certain vehicles, and to
take appropriate action upon returning to open session, including retaining outside
counsel.