Primary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 1
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Rodney Ellis, Commissioner Precinct One
Secondary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 1
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official:
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of two positions effective August 9, 2025, for the Development and Infrastructure Division.
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Background and Discussion:
Deputy Director Drainage
This position contributes to advancing OCRE’s infrastructure priorities, primarily with the Harris County Flood Control District, by aligning capital project delivery with policy goals, ensuring transparency and accountability across external agencies, and bridging the gap between OCRE’s internal policy and engineering teams.
Deputy Director of Transportation
The Deputy Director of Transportation is required to provide management and oversight of the delivery of all projects included in the approved five-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for transportation and infrastructure, following the prioritization methodology established by the Capital Planning Group.
Expected Impact:
Deputy Director Drainage
Provide strategic oversight on engineering and capital projects that impact OCRE-particularly those led by the Office of the County Engineer (HCED), Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD), and Harris County Toll Road Authority (HCTRA)-to ensure they are planned and implemented in a manner that is equitable across historically disadvantaged communities, resilient in design, community-responsive, and technically sound.
Deputy Director of Transportation
Provide management and oversight of the delivery of all projects included in the approved five-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for transportation and infrastructure, following the prioritization methodology established by the Capital Planning Group
Alternative Options:
The court could choose not to approve the new positions.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 5. Minimize the impact of climate change and disasters.
County Strategic Plan Objective: H: Improve the condition and resilience of County transportation, flood control, and other infrastructure.
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Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:
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Address (if applicable): Commissioner Precinct One geographical area.
Precinct(s): Precinct 1
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1070 - Mobility Fund |
$17,416.00 |
$2,699.58 |
$20,115.58 |
$241,395.00 |
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1070 - Mobility Fund |
$16,666.66 |
$2516.00 |
$19,183.00 |
$230,000.00 |
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Anticipated Court Date: 8/7/2025
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): 8/9/2025
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or ARPA related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Nicole Gilbert, Human Resources Business Partner, Commissioner Precinct One
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