Primary Department: Justices of the Peace
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Judge Steven M. Duble
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: N/A
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Purchase Order
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Metropolis
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by Justice of the Peace 1-2 for approval to renew the lease with Metropolis at their 1311 Preston Street Parking Garage for a total cost of $38,748.60 for the period of August 1, 2025 - July 31, 2026.
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Background and Discussion:
The court's present lease covers 5 reserved parking spaces and 15 unreserved parking spaces at the total annual cost of $43,728.00. The renewal lease will cover 4 reserved parking spaces and 13 unreserved parking spaces to accommodate parking for all the court's employees at a cost of $38,748.60. See attached Quote #20246 dated 06/09/2025 for a complete breakdown of cost.
Expected Impact:
The approval of this request provides all the staff of Justice of the Peace Court, Precinct 1, Place 2, with continued use of parking for county business and will ensure the employees are guaranteed parking spaces during working hours. Being located downtown, this is the only JP Court where clerks have had to pay for parking and been displaced by Astros' games and other downtown functions and events.
Alternative Options:
No other recommended option for this identified need.
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