Department: Management and Budget
Department Head/Elected Official: Daniel Ramos, Executive Director
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Commercial Paper
Project ID (if applicable): NI033
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 approval of commercial paper funding for Universal Services for the 3-1-1 Implementation project in the additional amount of $1,430,000 for a total CP funding of $13,765,000.
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Background and Discussion:
Commercial Paper Series D can be used for (1) construction of public works, (2) the purchase of automobiles, equipment and machinery, including computers, materials and supplies for the operation of the County's precincts and departments (3) Professional services, including services provided by engineers, architects, attorneys, auditors, financial advisors, and fiscal agents, in connection with the contractual obligations described in (1) and (2).
Commercial Paper is being requested for 3-1-1 Implementation project and is expected to be repaid within the next three fiscal years either through bonds, budgetary means, or pay-as-you-go sources. This is for approval for allocation of commercial paper for a previously approved project within the previously authorized amount.
HB 1869 compliance confirmed by: Michael James, Senior Assistant County Attorney, January 19, 2023.
Expected Impact:
The Harris County 3-1-1 Project seeks to create a central constituent relationship management (CRM) platform solution for Harris County that allows residents to request non-emergency services and enables departments to fulfill them in a "one-stop-shop". The 3-1-1 Implementation is an umbrella project, with work taking place under multiple vendor contracts working in alignment.
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