Legislation Details

File #: 26-3605    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Interlocal Agreement Status: Passed
File created: 5/28/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 6/11/2026 Final action: 6/11/2026
Title: Request for approval to execute an interlocal agreement with the City of South Houston for the delivery of public art, including the design and installation of murals on three water towers and the creation of a complementary sculptural piece within the median, Precinct 2.
Attachments: 1. 26-3605-ILA NSMA-NS102-Civic Art-CitySouthHouston-P2-6.11.26

Primary Department: County Engineer

Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Milton Rahman, PhD, P.E., PMP, CFM, ENV SP, County Engineer

 

Secondary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 2

Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Adrian Garcia, Commissioner

 

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Interlocal Agreement

 

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Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): City of South Houston

 

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 for approval to execute an interlocal agreement with the City of South Houston for the delivery of public art, including the design and installation of murals on three water towers and the creation of a complementary sculptural piece within the median, Precinct 2.

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Background and Discussion:

 

To create public art that transforms existing infrastructure.

 

Expected Impact:

 

This agreement supports the development of public art installations that enhance and transform existing infrastructure, contributing to the visual character and cultural identity of the community.

 

Alternative Options:

An alternative to this proposal would be to forgo entering into the agreement and explore other potential approaches for delivering public art.

 

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

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): N/A

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Location:

Address (if applicable): 701 Avenue F, South Houston TX 77587

                                          Avenue G & 8th St. intersection road median (City of South Houston).

                                          1319 Avenue G, South Houston,TX 77587

                                          333 Texas St., South Houston. TX

Precinct(s): Precinct 2

 

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Anticipated Court Date: 6/11/2026

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: Bashar Ahmed, PhD, Chief, Strategy & Business Operations.

 

Attachments (if applicable): Interlocal Agreement & Exhibit.