Primary Department: Management and Budget
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Daniel Ramos, Executive Director
Secondary Department: Fire Marshal
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Laurie L. Christensen, Fire Marshal
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Commercial Paper
Project ID (if applicable): FMO_TRAIN
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 12.1%
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 of commercial paper funding for the Training Classroom project in the additional amount of $3,550,000 for a total CP funding of $3,850,000.
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Background and Discussion:
Commercial Paper Series D-2 can be used for (1) construction of public works, (2) the purchase of automobiles, equipment and machinery, including computers, materials and supplies for the operation of the County’s precincts and departments (3) Professional services, including services provided by engineers, architects, attorneys, auditors, financial advisors, and fiscal agents, in connection with the contractual obligations described in (1) and (2).
Commercial Paper is being requested for the Training Classroom project and is expected to be repaid within the next three fiscal years either through bonds, budgetary means or pay-as-you-go sources. This is for approval for allocation of commercial paper for a previously approved project within the previously authorized amount.
HB 1869 compliance confirmed by: Paige Abernathy, Assistant County Attorney, June 17, 2023.
Expected Impact:
A Training Classroom will be constructed at the Sheriff and Fire Marshal’s Office (FMO’s) training facility located at 2318 Atascocita Rd, Humble TX. This training classroom will be used for in-person and hybrid training for public safety and industrial partners. The total cost of the project is estimated to be $3,850,000. This is an increase of $600,000 from the original Estimated Project Cost approved in the PIM. The intent of this request is to receive final authorization of all funding required to complete the project.
Alternative Options:
The alternative is to continue with the current training facility; however, the current facility cannot accommodate all requests for fire and life safety classes, and this could impact emergency responder training.
County Strategic Plan Goal: Make Harris County safer and more just.
County Strategic Plan Objective: K: Provide workers with training and other supports (e.g. child care) to participate fully in the local economy.
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): N/A
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): N/A
Economy Initiative (Goal 3): K2: Partner with community organizations to create new and build upon existing apprenticeship opportunities,
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:
Prior Court Action (if any):
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Date |
Agenda Item # |
Action Taken |
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10/31/2023 |
200 |
Request for approval of the PIM for the Training Classroom project for an initial amount of $300,00 and request of initial commercial paper funding in the amount of $300,000. |
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01/23/2025 |
101 |
Request for approval of the FIM for the Training Classroom project for an additional $3,550,000 for a total of $3,850,000. |
Location:
Address (if applicable): 2318 Atascocita Rd, Humble TX
Precinct(s): Countywide
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Fiscal and Personnel Summary |
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Training Classroom |
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Current Fiscal Year Cost |
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Recurring Expenses |
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Funding Sources |
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Total Existing Budget |
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Additional Budget Request (Requires Fiscal Review Request Form) |
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Commercial Paper |
$ |
$3,550,000 |
$3,550,000 |
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Total Additional Budget Request |
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Total Funding Sources |
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$3,550,000 |
$3,550,000 |
$ |
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Grants - Proposed Budget (To be filled out by Grants staff only) |
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Grant Funds Applied for/Awarded (Total) |
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Personnel (Fill out section only if requesting new PCNs) |
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Current Position Count for Service |
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Additional Positions Request |
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Total Personnel |
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Anticipated Court Date: 3/27/2025
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: Amy Perez, Deputy Executive Director, Office of Management and Budget
Attachments (if applicable): N/A