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File #: 24-2059    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Commercial Paper Status: Passed
File created: 3/27/2024 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 4/4/2024 Final action: 4/4/2024
Title: Request for approval of commercial paper funding for the Office of the County Engineer for the Harris County Sheriff Office's Swift Water Training Facility project in the amount of $345,000.
Department: Management and Budget
Department Head/Elected Official: Daniel Ramos, Executive Director

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Commercial Paper

Project ID (if applicable): TBD
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): N/A

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

Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of commercial paper funding for the Office of the County Engineer for the Harris County Sheriff Office's Swift Water Training Facility project in the amount of $345,000.
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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 Harris County Sheriff Office's Swift Water Training Facility 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, October 17, 2023.

Expected Impact:
This facility's construction is an effective measure to reduce financial and logistical processes for the county with approvals supporting In-Texas Travel and Training. As a result, staffing and funding currently supporting travel to another venue will be alleviated. This resource's impact will enable localized training for first responders faced wi...

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