Legislation Details

File #: 26-0318    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Lease Agreement Status: Passed
File created: 12/23/2025 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 1/8/2026 Final action: 1/8/2026
Title: Request that the County Judge execute a commencement letter to the lease agreement with Killam Development, LTD., acknowledging the accurate commencement and expiration dates for the premises consisting of approximately 36,713 rentable square feet located on the 5th and 6th floors of the building at 3131 Eastside, Houston, Texas, 77098, for county operational use, Precinct 4.
Primary Department: County Engineer
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Milton Rahman, PhD, P.E., PMP, CFM, ENV SP, County Engineer

Secondary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 4
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Commissioner Lesley Briones

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Lease Agreement

Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Killam Development, LTD

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 that the County Judge execute a commencement letter to the lease agreement with Killam Development, LTD., acknowledging the accurate commencement and expiration dates for the premises consisting of approximately 36,713 rentable square feet located on the 5th and 6th floors of the building at 3131 Eastside, Houston, Texas, 77098, for county operational use, Precinct 4.
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Background and Discussion:
The lease agreement with Killam Development, Ltd. was approved and executed by Commissioners Court on January 23, 2025. The commencement letter confirms Harris County's acceptance of possession and establishes November 17, 2025, as the lease commencement date, with a corresponding expiration date of June 30, 2033, in accordance with the terms of the lease.

Expected Impact:
Approval of this item will allow the County to begin occupancy and operational use of the leased premises while maintaining contractual accountability for completion of remaining punch list items. Execution of the commencement letter supports effective lease administration and long-term facilities management.

Alternative Options:
There are no alternative options, as this action is required under the terms of the l...

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