Primary Department: Housing and Community Development
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Thao Costis, Executive Director
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: N/A
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Amendment
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): City of Baytown
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 of amendment no. 20 to the interlocal agreement with the City of Baytown to extend the term through September 30, 2027 and to provide for funding during such extension to provide public transportation services including but not limited to fixed route bus services.
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Background and Discussion:
On September 18, 2025, Harris County Commissioners Court approved Amendment Eighteen (18) to the
Interlocal Agreement between the Harris County Housing and Community Development Department
(formerly CSD) and the City of Baytown, Texas to provide local bus services for the City of Baytown. The local
bus service is funded through Federal Transit Administration (FTA) 5307 Urban Formula Grants administered
by the Community Services Department and local matching funds provided by the City of Baytown.
On July 9, 2026, the Baytown City Council approved Amendment Nineteen (19) to continue bus service and
provide passenger shelter trash removal for another three (3) months through September 30, 2026. The City of Baytown will provide $250,000 in local match funds for this service.
Expected Impact:
The City of Baytown and Harris County wish to extend their agreement for the provision of public transportation services. In consideration of Harri...
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