Primary Department: County Administration
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Jesse Dickerman, Interim County Administrator
Secondary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 1
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Rodney Ellis, Commissioner
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 recommendation of Sophie Elsner, a nominee from the Commissioner of Precinct 1, to the City of Houston for reappointment to the Board of Directors of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 24 (Greater Houston TIRZ) for a term beginning January 1, 2026, and ending December 31, 2027.
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Background and Discussion:
In 2012, the Houston City Council created TIRZ 24, the Greater Houston TIRZ led by Harris County, to finance infrastructure costs, housing redevelopment and other public improvements in the zone. As development or redevelopment occurs, the appraised value of the property in the zone should increase, resulting in new real property tax revenues for the taxing jurisdiction (the TIRZ). The captured increment is leveraged to accelerate infrastructure growth in the zone, where 3,745 acres is vacant or underdeveloped.
Expected Impact:
Reappointment of an expiring position, which will enable continuity of operations and leadership on the board.
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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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