Primary Department: Fire Marshal
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Laurie L. Christensen, Fire Marshal
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Type of Request: Executive Session
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Fire Marshal's Office - Threat Management Group for approval of security actions for 1001 Preston St. based on previous executive session guidance along with any necessary discussion and/or possible action related to security of County buildings.
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Background and Discussion:
On June 26 and June 10, 2025, Commissioners Court directed the FMO to return with motion language for Court's adoption of no-cost/low-cost security options for 1001 Preston St. along with directing HCFMO and OMB to initiate CIP process for other security funding of 1001 Preston St.
The following items are being requested for implementation, with associated recommended actions for relevant County departments:
1. Recommended Action: Direct Harris County Universal Services and Harris County Engineering to immediately implement badge access controls at the north entrance.
2. Recommended Action: Instruct HCFMO, Harris County Engineering, and the Office of County Administration's Language Access and Accessibility Team to collaboratively design and install signage that meets both functional and aesthetic requirements of the building.
3. Recommended Action: Assign HCFMO to lead coordination with Harris County Universal Services and other appropriate stakeholders to research the feasibi...
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