Legislation Details

File #: 24-1230    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Investment Memo Status: Passed
File created: 2/19/2024 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 2/27/2024 Final action: 2/27/2024
Title: Request for approval of a Final Investment Memo for the CJO Fleet Acquisition project in the amount of $170,000 and request for approval of commercial paper funding in the amount of $170,000.
Department: County Judge
Department Head: Lina Hidalgo, County Judge

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Investment Memo
Investment Memo Type: Final Investment Memo

Project Name: CJO Fleet Acquisition
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor Legal Name (if applicable): N/A

MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Current Achievement (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request

Managing Entity: County Judge's Office
Incremental Authorization Requested: $170,000
Total Estimated Project Cost: $170,000

Request Summary:
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Request for approval of a Final Investment Memo for the CJO Fleet Acquisition project in the amount of $170,000 and request for approval of commercial paper funding in the amount of $170,000.
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Project Description:
The project aims to purchase (3) new vehicles and equipment for the Harris County Judge's Office to be utilized for community outreach and engagement. The addition of these new resources will empower our staff to promptly address the rising demand for community outreach, enabling them to effectively advocate within our community.

Project Scope:
The CJO Fleet Acquisition project aims to enhance operational efficiency and reliability within the County Judge's Office's daily operations. The anticipated vehicles, detailed below, are strategically designed to elevate performance and meet evolving demands. This would allow for staff to attend additional county functions, events, meetings, presentations, and conferences that will benefit Harris County.
Vehicle/Equipment
Estimated Cost
(1) Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) Hybrid & Equipment (equipment/installation, lettering, etc.)
$80,000
(2) 4 door Sedan / Hybrid / Electric
$64,000
Contingency - Equipment Cost Escalation and Other Unforeseen Circumstances
$26,000
TOTAL
$170,000

Justification:
In alignment with the County policy on non-voted commercial paper, we seek an allocation of $170,000...

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