Legislation Details

File #: 24-7690    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Executive Session Status: Passed
File created: 11/27/2024 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 12/10/2024 Final action: 12/10/2024
Title: Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible reappointment of Patrick Mandapaka and alternate member Kristian Heighway, nominees from the County Judge, to the Houston-Galveston Area Council Transportation Advisory Committee for terms ending January 31, 2026.
Department: County Administration
Department Head/Elected Official: Diana Ramirez, County Administrator

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Executive Session

Project ID (if applicable):
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MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable):
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable):
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request

Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and possible reappointment of Patrick Mandapaka and alternate member Kristian Heighway, nominees from the County Judge, to the Houston-Galveston Area Council Transportation Advisory Committee for terms ending January 31, 2026.
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Background and Discussion:
The Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) reviews and evaluates H-GAC's regional transportation plans and provides its recommendations to the Transportation Policy Council (TPC). The TAC is an appointed body, which is comprised of representatives of member governments and special citizen interest groups with expertise in transportation planning. Each year, Harris County may designate representatives to the TAC. New terms begin on February 1st of each year and expire on January 31st of the following year.

Expected Impact:
The appointments ensure Harris County is represented on the TAC.

Alternative Options:
N/A

Alignment with Goal(s):
_ Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
_ Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
X Governance and Customer Service

Prior Court Action (if any):
Date
Agenda Item #
Action Taken
01/30/2024
384
Appointment of Patrick Mandapaka and alternate Susan Fraser, nominees from the County Judge, to the Houston-Galveston Area Council Transportation Advisory Committee for a term ending January 31, 2025.
01/10/2023
302
To appoint Patrick Mandapaka and alternate Susan Fraser, nominees from the County Judge, to the...

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