22. • Financial AuthorizationHarris County (Harris County)

Request for discussion and possible action regarding reimbursement to the City of Houston for emergency services provided on Harris County toll roads.

Presented in: Harris County Commissioners Court on 2026-09-08

Official Roll-Call Vote

PASSED (5 - 0)

“A motion was made by Commissioner Ramsey, seconded by Commissioner Garcia, to request the County Attorney’s Office to work with IGA to draft an Interlocal agreement with the City of Houston for emergency and public safety services provided on the Harris County Toll Road system from a period of April 1, 2025, to December 31, 2026 utilizing a cost-recovery reimbursement framework totaling an amount not to exceed $1,568,500.35; further to authorize the phased disbursement of funds across the three scheduled tranches (Tranche 1: April 1, 2025 through June 30, 2025 costs; Tranche 2: July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026; Tranche 3: prior to the next legislative session) based on a verified County-calculated formula, itemized invoices; and direct the Office of the County Attorney, County Auditor, and Toll Road Authority to establish ongoing operational and audit procedures for continued periodic reimbursements going forward. The motion carried by the following vote:”

Lina Hidalgo

County Judge

YES

“Aye”

Adrian Garcia

Commissioner, Precinct 2 (Precinct 2)

YES

“Aye”

Lesley Briones

Commissioner, Precinct 4 (Precinct 4)

YES

“Aye”

Rodney Ellis

Commissioner, Precinct 1 (Precinct 1)

YES

“Aye”

Tom S. Ramsey

Commissioner, Precinct 3 (Precinct 3)

YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

A motion was made by Commissioner Ramsey, seconded by Commissioner Garcia, to request the County Attorney’s Office to work with IGA to draft an Interlocal agreement with the City of Houston for emergency and public safety services provided on the Harris County Toll Road system from a period of April 1, 2025, to December 31, 2026 utilizing a cost-recovery reimbursement framework totaling an amount not to exceed $1,568,500.35; further to authorize the phased disbursement of funds across the three scheduled tranches (Tranche 1: April 1, 2025 through June 30, 2025 costs; Tranche 2: July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026; Tranche 3: prior to the next legislative session) based on a verified County-calculated formula, itemized invoices; and direct the Office of the County Attorney, County Auditor, and Toll Road Authority to establish ongoing operational and audit procedures for continued periodic reimbursements going forward. The motion carried by the following vote: