Legislation Details

File #: 26-5293    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Policy Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 7/27/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 8/6/2026 Final action: 8/6/2026
Title: Request for approval of the Space Planning Committee guidelines to establish the process to review and authorize allocations of facility space owned by Harris County.
Primary Department: County Administration
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Erica Lee Carter, County Administrator

Secondary Department: County Engineer
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Dr. Milton Rahman, Executive Director

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Policy

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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of the Space Planning Committee guidelines to establish the process to review and authorize allocations of facility space owned by Harris County.
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Background and Discussion:

The Space Planning Committee has the authority to make final decisions regarding the allocation of space owned by Harris County. If approved, representatives from the Office of County Administration and the Office of the County Engineer would serve as Co-Chairs. These guidelines establish committee membership, decision processes, meeting cadence, review timelines, decision enforcement, appeals process, and other requirements.

Expected Impact:

The Space Planning Committee guidelines are expected to increase transparency of the space planning process while enabling a quick, objective, and definitive decision-making process.

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