Primary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 2
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Commissioner Adrian Garcia
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Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Renewal
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MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 0%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Specialized, Technical, or Unique in Nature
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 ratification of renewal of an annual agreement for economic development services for the period of October 1, 2025, ending September 30, 2026, between Harris County and Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership (BAHEP).
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Background and Discussion:
Pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Ann. ?381.004, as amended, the Commissioners Court of the County desires to stimulate business and commercial activity in the County. The County desires to purchase certain services from BAHEP for use by Harris County in furtherance of the County's statutory goals.
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County Strategic Plan Goal: 3. Make our economy more inclusive.
County Strategic Plan Objective: M: Ensure that Harris County remains the best place in the region to start and grow a business, with a focus on equitable economic growth.
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): N/A
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): N/A
Economy Initiative (Goal 3): M1: Develop a County economic development strategy that advances effective and equitable economic growth.
Health Initiative (Goal 4): N/A
Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): N/A
Housing Initiative (Goal 6): N/A
Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:
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