Legislation Details

File #: 26-6175    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Policy Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 9/4/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 9/17/2026 Final action:
Title: Request for approval to direct the Office of the County Engineer to provide Commissioners Court with quarterly updates on the status of all 2022 Public Safety Bond projects and 2024 Jail Maintenance projects.
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Primary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 4
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Lesley Briones, Commissioner

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Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Policy

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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval to direct the Office of the County Engineer to provide Commissioners Court with quarterly updates on the status of all 2022 Public Safety Bond projects and 2024 Jail Maintenance projects.
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Background and Discussion:
Harris County has made substantial capital investments in public safety infrastructure through voter-approved bond programs and through previously approved funding for jail maintenance and facility upgrades, including the 2024 Jail Maintenance Project. 

The comprehensive update on all 2022 Public Safety Bond Projects and all 2024 Jail Maintenance Projects shall include: 
 
Overall project timeline and milestones   
Project status and percent completion   
Remaining phases and projected completion dates   
Budget status, expenditures to date, and remaining balance   
Current bed availability impacts [for jail]  
Changes in cost or schedule 
Change orders and scope modifications   
Identified risks or delays  

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County Strategic Plan Goal: 1. Make Harris County safer and more just.
County Strategic Plan Objective: N/A
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): C1: Support the Jail and Community Safety Infrastructure Governance Advisory Committee’s and Resident Advisory Committee’s efforts to increase non-car...

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