Primary Department: County Administration
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Erica Lee Carter, County Administrator
Secondary Department: Pollution Control Services
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Jesse Dickerman, Interim Executive Director
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Position
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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
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Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval to transfer OCA’s Office of Sustainability, including twelve (12) positions and associated budget and equipment, to Pollution Control Services by March 31, 2027.
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Background and Discussion:
On July 9, 2026, Commissioners Court approved the following motion: “For OMB to include in the Fiscal Year 2027 proposed budget, OCA’s Office of Sustainability including all Grant and Special Funds within the Pollution Control services for Fiscal year 2027 budget.”
This item is an update on the status of this transition, with next steps identified that will transfer positions, contracts, and programs between departments. This item also provides authorization to work with the Auditor’s Office, Office of Management & Budget, Human Resources & Risk Management, the Purchasing Department, Universal Services, and any other relevant departments in connection with the technical and administrative logistics with final completion of this transition to be completed no later than March 31, 2027.
Expected Impact:
Completion of the previously approved Commissioners Court direction.
Alternative Options:
Commissioners Court could choose to not approve this item and OS could remain in OCA.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 5. Minimize the impact of climate change and disasters.
County Strategic Plan Objective: T: Reduce GHG emissions from County operations by 40% by 2030.
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Prior Court Action (if any):
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7/9/2026 |
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Approved motion for OMB to include the integration of OS into PCS in the 2027 Proposed Budget |
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4/16/2026 |
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Approved motion that requested PCS present a FY27 budget that included OCA’s Office of Sustainability |
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Precinct(s): Countywide
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Anticipated Court Date: 9/17/2026
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): 12/31/2026
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or ARPA related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Erica Lee Carter, County Administrator, OCA; Jesse Dickerman, Interim Executive Director, PCS
Attachments (if applicable): N/A