Primary Department: County Administration
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Jesse Dickerman, Interim County Administrator
Secondary Department: County Judge
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Lina Hidalgo, County Judge
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Executive Session
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Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
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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 the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and reappointment of Arthur Smiley, a nominee from the County Judge, to the Harris County Industrial Development Corporation Board, Position 5, for a term ending August 7, 2027.
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Background and Discussion:
Harris County Industrial Development Corporation (HCIDC) is a domestic nonprofit corporation formed in the State of Texas on August 13, 1981. HCIDC operates under authority granted by Texas Government Code Chapter 501 on behalf of Harris County, Texas. HCIDC has the capacity to assist non-governmental entities in developing new or expanding business enterprises through the issuance of Private Activity Bonds that comply with Chapter 501.
Expected Impact:
Reappointment of an expired position assigned to and previously nominated by the County Judge, which will enable continuity of operations and leadership on the board.
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Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): N/A
Economy Initiative (Goal 3): N/A
Health Initiative (Goal 4): N/A
Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): N/A
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