Legislation Details

File #: 25-5611    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Contract - Amendment Status: Passed
File created: 9/2/2025 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 9/18/2025 Final action: 9/18/2025
Title: Request for approval of a first amendment to the Stop Gap Agreement with Zions Bancorporation, N.A. dba Amegy Bank to extend the term until such time a viable banking option can be competitively procured.
Attachments: 1. 25-5611 - Amegy Stop Gap Agreement Amendment - partially signed
Primary Department: Toll Road Authority
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Roberto Trevi?o, P.E. Executive Director

Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: N/A

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Contract - Amendment

Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Zions Bancorporation, N.A. dba Amegy Bank

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 for approval of a first amendment to the Stop Gap Agreement with Zions Bancorporation, N.A. dba Amegy Bank to extend the term until such time a viable banking option can be competitively procured.
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Background and Discussion:
On September 19, 2024 Commissioners Court approved the execution of a Stop Gap Agreement with Zions Bancoporation, N.A. dba Amegy Bank (Amegy) for the period of September 19, 2024 through September 18, 2025. The original agreement provides for a transition period until such time a new bank can be completely operational not to extend more than 120 days.

Court approval of the First Amendment will allow for the completion of the procurement process and a transition period following Commissioners Court approval on July 30, 2025 to advertise for banking services to meet HCTRA needs.

Expected Impact:
Approval of the First Amendment to the Stop Gap Agreement will allow HCTRA to continue to provide reliable back-office system support for tolling services.

Alternative Options:
No other recommended solutions for this identified need.
County Strategic Plan Goal: N/A
County Strategic Plan Objective: N/A
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): N/A
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): N/A
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