Department: Management and Budget
Department Head/Elected Official: Daniel Ramos
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Financial Authorization
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 approval to self-insure the bond requirement for the Purchasing Agent in accordance with Section 88.008 of the Texas Local Government Code.
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Background and Discussion:
The Interim County Purchasing Agent (Paige McInnis) was appointed by the Purchasing Agent Board for the term beginning September 23, 2024 and ending July 23, 2025. Pursuant to Section 262.011(c) of the Texas Local Government Code, the Purchasing Agent "must execute a bond in the amount of $5,000, payable to the county, conditioned that the individual will faithfully perform the duties of county purchasing agent." Further, Section 88.008 of the Texas Local Government Code permits Commissioners Court by order to authorize Harris County to self-insure against losses that would have been covered by the bond. It is recommended to self-insure the bond requirement of the Interim Purchasing Agent. Upon approval, the order will be kept and recorded by the County Clerk.
Expected Impact: N/A
Alternative Options:
Harris County could purchase a bond instead of self-insuring the requirement.
Alignment with Goal(s):
_ Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
_ Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
X Governance and Customer Service
Prior Court Action (if any):
Date
Agenda Item #
Action Taken
9/19/2024
395
Transmittal by the District Courts of notice to Commissioners Court of the Appointment of the Interim County Purchasing Agent effective September 23, 2024, pursuant to Local Government Code Sec. 262.011.
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