Legislation Details

File #: 25-5395    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Executive Session Status: Passed
File created: 8/18/2025 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 8/26/2025 Final action: 8/26/2025
Title: Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and reappointment of Ornaldo Ybarra, a nominee from the Commissioner of Precinct 2, to the Harris County Industrial Development Corporation Board, Position 2, for a term ending August 29, 2027.

Primary Department: County Administration

Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Jesse Dickerman, Interim County Administrator

 

Secondary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 2

Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Adrian Garcia, Commissioner

 

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Executive Session

 

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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):

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Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and reappointment of Ornaldo Ybarra, a nominee from the Commissioner of Precinct 2, to the Harris County Industrial Development Corporation Board, Position 2, for a term ending August 29, 2027.

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Background and Discussion:

Harris County Industrial Development Corporation (HCIDC) is a domestic nonprofit corporation formed in the State of Texas on August 13, 1981. HCIDC operates under authority granted by Texas Government Code Chapter 501 on behalf of Harris County, Texas. HCIDC has the capacity to assist non‐governmental entities in developing new or expanding business enterprises through the issuance of Private Activity Bonds that comply with Chapter 501.

 

Expected Impact:

Reappointment of an expiring position assigned to and previously nominated by Precinct 2, which will enable continuity of operations and leadership on the board.

 

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Economy Initiative (Goal 3): N/A

Health Initiative (Goal 4): N/A

Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): N/A

Housing Initiative (Goal 6): N/A

 

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Prior Court Action (if any):

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8/29/2023

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Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible appointment of Ornaldo Ybarra, a nominee from the Commissioner of Precinct 2, to the Industrial Development Corporation Board, Position 2, for a term ending August 29, 2025.

 

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Anticipated Court Date: 8/26/2025

Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): N/A

Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or COVID-19 related item

Contact(s) name, title, department: Daniel Santamaria, Director, OCA - Boards & Commissions

Attachments (if applicable): Nominee’s resume