Legislation Details

File #: 26-2063    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Investment Memo Status: Passed
File created: 3/12/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 3/19/2026 Final action: 3/19/2026
Title: Request by Public Health Services for approval of a Final Investment Memo for the Annex 24 - Building C Renovation project, in an amount of $115,000, and request for approval of commercial paper funding in the amount of $115,000.
Primary Department: Public Health Services
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Leah Barton, Executive Director

Managing Department: County Engineer
Managing Department Head/Elected Official: Milton Rahman, PhD, P.E., PMP, CFM, County Engineer

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA
Type of Request: Investment Memo
Investment Memo Type: Final Investment Memo

Project Name: Annex 24 - Building C Renovation
Project ID (if applicable): TBD
Vendor Legal Name (if applicable): N/A

MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Achievement (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE 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

Incremental Authorization Requested: $115,000
Total Estimated Project Cost: $115,000

Request Summary:
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Request by Public Health Services for approval of a Final Investment Memo for the Annex 24 - Building C Renovation project, in an amount of $115,000, and request for approval of commercial paper funding in the amount of $115,000.
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Project Description:
Annex 24 Building C Built Environment and HVAC:
This renovation is essential to modernize and fully utilize the existing MVCD space to support multiple high-priority vector control programs at MVCD, while providing safe and efficient workspaces for dedicated public health professionals. The building currently lacks adequate HVAC and electrical infrastructure, resulting in excessive heat that compromises staff safety, sensitive equipment, and the integrity of infectious surveillance samples, all of which require controlled environments. Because vector identification and diagnostic testing are required to confirm disease and activate control efforts, this renovation is urgently needed to ensure operational readiness, protect public health, and prepare for increased surveillance demands associated with upcoming FIFA ev...

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