Legislation Details

File #: 24-0491    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Negotiation Status: Passed
File created: 1/19/2024 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 1/30/2024 Final action: 1/30/2024
Title: Request for approval to negotiate for the purchase of a facility and surrounding land at 8319 Thora Ln, Spring, Texas.

Department: Management and Budget

Department Head/Elected Official: Daniel Ramos, Executive Director

 

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Negotiation

 

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MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A

MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A

Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal:  N/A - Goal not applicable to request

 

Request Summary (Agenda Caption):

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Request for approval to negotiate for the purchase of a facility and surrounding land at 8319 Thora Ln, Spring, Texas.

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Background and Discussion:

 

Harris County leases space at 8319 Thora Ln in Hangar M-31 at Hooks Airport for the benefit of the Sheriff's Office (HCSO). The County pays $15,000/mo. for the rent.  The Sheriff's Office operates its Air Operations Section (AOS) and Tactical Response Section (TRS) from M-31.  AOS and TRS operate 5 aircraft, 10 tactical vehicles, and 41 FTEs. M-31 has space for an additional aircraft and the surrounding land has space to expand the hangar. The Office of Management and Budget and Engineering Department request authorization to negotiate for the acquisition of the land and improvements at 8319 Thora Ln. - M-31.

 

Expected Impact:

 

This would allow HCSO to continue aviation operations from a location it is familiar and comfortable with. It would help preserve operating dollars for other uses.

 

Alternative Options:

 

The County could continue leasing a hangar space, but this would require greater general fund expenditure. The County could explore other options for purchase, but this would require at a minimum a move to another hangar and may require a move to an airport less conducive to HCSO operations.

 

Alignment with Goal(s):

X Justice and Safety

_ Economic Opportunity

_ Housing

_ Public Health

_ Transportation

_ Flooding

_ Environment

_ Governance and Customer Service

 

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Location:

Address (if applicable): 8319 Thora Ln, Spring, TX

Precinct(s): Precinct 3

 

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Anticipated Court Date: January 30, 2024

Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date):

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

Contact(s) name, title, department: William McGuinness, Director-Capital Projects & Infrastructure, OMB

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