Primary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 1
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Office of Commissioner Rodney Ellis
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Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Discussion Item
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for discussion and possible action related to an update from the Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity (DEEO) on the status of the Annual FY25 MWBE Utilization Report and a complete project timeline for the Harris County Disparity Study.
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Background and Discussion:
The Annual MWBE Utilization Reports are typically submitted in February; however, no report has been submitted to date. Seeking an update from DEEO and request a confirmed submission date for the FY25 MWBE Utilization Report.
Additionally, the County is currently engaged in a Disparity Study. Requesting an update from DEEO, including a complete project timeline outlining key phases, major milestones, and anticipated completion dates.
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County Strategic Plan Goal: 3. Make our economy more inclusive.
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Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): Choose an item.
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): Choose an item.
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Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:
Prior Court Action (if any):
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2/12/2026 |
176 |
Request for approval of award to Colette Holt & Associates for disparity study - approved |
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8/26/2025 |
411 |
Transmittal of mid-year M/WBE utilization report |
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8/7/2025 |
351 |
Request for approval of RFP for disparity study - passed |
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2/6/2025 |
303 |
Transmittal of annual M/WBE utilization report |
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8/27/2024 |
367 |
Transmittal of mid-year M/WBE utilization report |
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1/30/2024 |
152 |
Transmittal of annual M/WBE utilization report |
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7/18/2023 |
164 |
Transmittal of mid-year M/WBE utilization report |
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2/21/2023 |
169 |
Transmittal of annual (SFY) M/WBE utilization report: payments |
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1/31/2023 |
161 |
Transmittal of annual (SFY) M/WBE utilization report: awards |
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County Attorney’s Office Legal Review (for Harris County Code Items only) |
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Anticipated Court Date: 5/14/2026
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Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or ARPA related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Lynese Wallace, Deputy Chief of Staff, Office of Commissioner Rodeny Ellis
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