Legislation Details

File #: 26-6822    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Contract - Award Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 10/2/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 10/15/2026 Final action:
Title: Request for approval of a discretionary exemption from the competitive bid requirements and that the County Judge execute an agreement with Devona Stimpson in the amount of $20,000 for outdoor mural at Mary Jo Peckham Park for Precinct 4 for the period of October 15, 2026 through October 14, 2027.
Attachments: 1. 26-6822 Discretionary Exemption Agreement Contract No. 00003412 Devona Stimpson.pdf
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Primary Department: Purchasing

Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD

 

Secondary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 4

Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Lesley Briones

 

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Contract - Award

 

Project ID (if applicable): N/A

Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Devona Stimpson

 

MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A

MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A

Justification for 0% MWBE 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

 

Request Summary (Agenda Caption):

Title

Request for approval of a discretionary exemption from the competitive bid requirements and that the County Judge execute an agreement with Devona Stimpson in the amount of $20,000 for outdoor mural at Mary Jo Peckham Park for Precinct 4 for the period of October 15, 2026 through October 14, 2027.

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Background and Discussion:

Outdoor mural project with Devona Stimpson to create one (1) outdoor at Mary Jo Peckham Park to revitalize the community and promote economic development.

 

Expected Impact:

The mural will enhance Mary Jo Peckham Park promoting community pride, civic engagement, and economic revitalization.

 

Alternative Options:

N/A

 

County Strategic Plan Goal:  2. Connect our community with safe, reliable, equitably distributed, and well-maintained infrastructure.

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):  Choose an item.

Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2):  I4: Encourage the growth of natural habitats in County channels and improve cleanliness of green spaces while reducing debris and enhancing beautification.

Economy Initiative (Goal 3): M1: Develop a County economic development strategy that advances effective and equitable economic growth.

Health Initiative (Goal 4): Choose an item.

Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): Choose an item.

Housing Initiative (Goal 6): Choose an item.

 

Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:

 

Prior Court Action (if any):

Date

Agenda Item #

Action Taken

N/A

N/A

N/A

 

Location:

Address (if applicable): 5597 Gardenia Lane, Katy, Texas 77493

Precinct(s): Precinct 4

 

Fiscal and Personnel Summary

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Current Fiscal Year Cost

Annual Fiscal Cost

 

Labor

Non-Labor

Total

Recurring Expenses

Funding Sources

 

Existing Budget

 

 

 

 

1000 - General Fund

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$20000

$20000

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$

$

$

$

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$

$

$

$

Total Existing Budget

$

$20000

$20000

$

Additional Budget Request (Requires Fiscal Review Request Form)

 

Choose an item.

$

$

$

$

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$

$

$

$

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$

$

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Total Additional Budget Request

$

$

$

$

Total Funding Sources

$

$20000

$20000

$

Grants - Proposed Budget (For Grants Items only)

 

Labor

Non-Labor

Total

No. of Grant Years

Local Match Source - Existing Budget: Choose an item.

$

$

$

 

Local Match Source - Additional Budget Request: Choose an item.

$

$

$

 

Grant Funds Applied for/Awarded (Total)

$

$

$

 

Personnel (Fill out section only if requesting new PCNs)

 

Current Position Count for Service

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-

-

-

Additional Positions Request

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Total Personnel

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County Attorney’s Office Legal Review (for Harris County Code Items only)

CAO Reviewer Name and Title

 

CAO Review Completion Date

Click or tap to enter a date.

 

Anticipated Court Date: 10/15/2026

 

Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): Click or tap to enter a date.

 

Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or ARPA related item

 

Contact(s) name, title, department: Kendra Yarbrough, Commissioner Precinct 4; Jessica Crowder, Buyer, Purchasing

 

Attachments (if applicable): Letter, Agreement