Primary Department: County Engineer
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Milton Rahman, PhD, P.E., PMP, CFM, ENV SP, County Engineer
Secondary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 4
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Commissioner Lesley Briones
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Lease Agreement
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Killam Development, LTD
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):
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Request that the County Judge execute a commencement letter to the lease agreement with Killam Development, LTD., acknowledging the accurate commencement and expiration dates for the premises consisting of approximately 36,713 rentable square feet located on the 5th and 6th floors of the building at 3131 Eastside, Houston, Texas, 77098, for county operational use, Precinct 4.
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Background and Discussion:
The lease agreement with Killam Development, Ltd. was approved and executed by Commissioners Court on January 23, 2025. The commencement letter confirms Harris County’s acceptance of possession and establishes November 17, 2025, as the lease commencement date, with a corresponding expiration date of June 30, 2033, in accordance with the terms of the lease.
Expected Impact:
Approval of this item will allow the County to begin occupancy and operational use of the leased premises while maintaining contractual accountability for completion of remaining punch list items. Execution of the commencement letter supports effective lease administration and long-term facilities management.
Alternative Options:
There are no alternative options, as this action is required under the terms of the lease.
County Strategic Plan Goal: N/A
County Strategic Plan Objective: N/A
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): N/A
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): N/A
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
Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan: N/A
Prior Court Action (if any):
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01/23/2025 |
25-0622 |
Request for approval of a Lease Agreement between Harris County and Killam Development, LTD, for the use and occupancy of 3131 Eastside St., Houston, Texas 77098, and that the County Judge execute the Lease Agreement for a term of 91 months, security deposit of $106,681.85, total base rent costs approximately $5,139,819.72, and to commence on the date upon which Landlord’s Work in the Premises has been substantially completed, Precinct 4. |
Location:
Address (if applicable): 3131 Eastside St., Houston, Tx 77098
Precinct(s): Precinct 4
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Anticipated Court Date: 1/8/2026
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): Click or tap to enter a date.
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or COVID-19 related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Dr. F. Mike Etienne, Chief of Planning & Development Services, OCE
Attachments (if applicable): Precinct 4 Commencement Letter, Executed Lease Agreement