Department: Management and Budget
Department Head/Elected Official: Daniel Ramos
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Discussion Item
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for discussion and possible action on the update to the Harris County 5-Year Financial Plan.
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Background and Discussion:
1) Laptop standardization savings
a) Budget Policy for Countywide Aggregate Laptop/Desktop/Tablet (Computers) purchases on 8/6 court
2) Countywide Grant overhead rates
a) The Grants Indirect policy is expected to be on 8/27/24 court.
3) HCTRA Special Fund
a) OMB has met with HCTRA to develop a path forward, engaging court offices for feedback.
4) Engineering Permit Fees
a) Engineering is exploring the option of hiring a consultant to validate 5-year financial plan assumptions and findings.
5) Engineering Parking Review
a) Engineering is exploring the option of hiring a consultant to evaluate the assumption and opportunity within the 5-year financial plan.
6) Increase to Constable Fees related to Eviction.
a) Calculated scenarios for fee changes, next step to engage Constables to gather feedback.
7) Increase Constable Toll Road patrol revenue.
a) Fee structure for charges to Toll Road being reviewed.
8) Audit Function of Court-Appointed Attorney Fees
a) OMB met with the District Court Office on 7/25 to discuss next steps.
Expected Impact:
To start materializing 5-year savings initiatives contingent upon next steps per initiative
Alternative Options:
To take no further action, which would result in a significant loss of savings.
Alignment with Goal(s):
_ Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
_ Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
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