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October 11, 2021 by in Meeting Notices

October 2021 ESD 20 Regular Monthly Meeting

TO:   THE BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 20 IN OF HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, AND TO ALL OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS:

A governmental body may hold an open meeting by telephone conference call or video conference if: (1) an emergency or public necessity exists within the meaning of Section 551.045 of the Texas Government Code; and (2) the convening at one location of a quorum of the governmental body is difficult or impossible. The current COVID-19 pandemic and the public proclamations by federal, state, and local governmental officials in 2020 and 2021 ordering persons to stay at home and prohibiting gatherings of people constitutes both an emergency and a public necessity. 

Notice is hereby given pursuant to Government Codes Section 551.001, 551.054, and 551.125, as amended, that the Board of Commissioners of Harris County Emergency Services District No. 20 will hold a Public Hearing, open to the public, at 7:15 P.M. on Thursday, October 14, 2020. 

The meeting will be held at the District’s Station No. 44 located at 12820 T.C. Jester Blvd., Houston, Texas, 77038.  At least three Commissioners must be physically present at the meeting to constitute a quorum. 

Because of health concerns and social distancing requirements, Commissioners and members of the public who wish to participate in the meeting, have the option to participate either in person or via telephone conference call. 


If a quorum consisting of three Commissioners is physically present in person at the meeting, other Commissioners and members of the general public desiring to participate in the meeting may access the telephone conference call by calling 346-248-7799 and entering the meeting id: 869 1653 0663 when prompted to do so.

As a courtesy, and only as a courtesy, Commissioners and members of the general public may also participate in the meeting via Zoom video conference (using the video provisions of Section 551.127 of the Texas Government Code) by going to the following internet site on a computer, tablet, iPad, smart phone, or other mobile device:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/869 1653 0663; however, the designated and primary method for participation is in person at the District’s Fire Station and secondarily by telephone conference call pursuant to Chapter 551.125 of the Texas Government Code.

In accordance with Section 551.125 and 551.127, the meeting will be recorded and a copy of the recording will be available to the general public within a few days after the teleconference ends. 

At this hearing, which is open to the public, the Commissioners will consider and act upon the following matters:

  1. Call to order.
  • To discuss status of minutes from previous meeting(s) and take any necessary action.
  • Treasurer’s report:
  1. Ratify checks.
  • Pay bills.
  • Department Payroll Expense
  • Review Sales Tax Reports/Review Account
  • Fire Department report:
  1. Training
  • Calls
  • To discuss and take any necessary action to amend the Department 2021 Budget.
  • To ratify sanitary control easement signed 09/09/2021.
  • To ratify Election and Designation of Officers from 09/09/2021 meeting.
  • Levy 2021 Property Taxes.
  1. To discuss and take any necessary action concerning Station 42.
  1. To schedule the November 2021 District Meeting.
  1. To discuss and take any necessary action concerning District property.
  1. Attorney’s Report: Other Issues and Matters
  1. Comments from the public.
  1. EXECUTIVE SESSION: To discuss and take action on personnel issues, current or contemplated litigation, and/or possible real property acquisition or sale, pursuant to applicable laws and statutes.
  1. To take any other necessary action from Executive Session.
  1. Adjournment

EXECUTED THIS 11TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 2021

BY: _________/S/____________

          W. A. CALLEGARI, JR.

          ATTORNEY FOR THE DISTRICT

September 22, 2021 by in Financial NoticesMeeting Notices

Tax Hearing 9/28/2021

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

CONDUCTED IN PERSON AND ELECTRONICALLY

TO:    THE BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 20 IN OF HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, AND TO ALL OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS:

A governmental body may hold an open meeting by telephone conference call or video conference if: (1) an emergency or public necessity exists within the meaning of Section 551.045 of the Texas Government Code; and (2) the convening at one location of a quorum of the governmental body is difficult or impossible. The current COVID-19 pandemic and the public proclamations by federal, state, and local governmental officials in 2020 and 2021 ordering persons to stay at home and prohibiting gatherings of people constitutes both an emergency and a public necessity. 

Notice is hereby given pursuant to Government Codes Section 551.001, 551.054, and 551.125, as amended, that the Board of Commissioners of Harris County Emergency Services District No. 20 will hold a Public Hearing, open to the public, at 7:15 P.M. on Tuesday, September 28, 2020. 

The meeting will be held at the District’s Station No. 44 located at 12820 T.C. Jester Blvd., Houston, Texas, 77038.  At least three Commissioners must be physically present at the meeting to constitute a quorum. 

Because of health concerns and social distancing requirements, Commissioners and members of the public who wish to participate in the meeting, have the option to participate either in person or via telephone conference call. 


If a quorum consisting of three Commissioners is physically present in person at the meeting, other Commissioners and members of the general public desiring to participate in the meeting may access the telephone conference call by calling 346-248-7799 and entering the meeting id: 892 1712 5665 when prompted to do so.

As a courtesy, and only as a courtesy, Commissioners and members of the general public may also participate in the meeting via Zoom video conference (using the video provisions of Section 551.127 of the Texas Government Code) by going to the following internet site on a computer, tablet, iPad, smart phone, or other mobile device:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/892 1712 5665; however, the designated and primary methods for participation is in person at the District’s Fire Station and secondarily by telephone conference call pursuant to Chapter 551.125 of the Texas Government Code.

In accordance with Section 551.125 and 551.127, the meeting will be recorded and a copy of the recording will be available to the general public within a few days after the teleconference ends. 

At this hearing, which is open to the public, the Commissioners will consider and act upon the following matters:

  1. Call to order.
  • To receive comment from members of the public regarding the District’s proposed tax rate increase.
  • Adjournment

EXECUTED THIS 20TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2021

BY: _________/S/____________

          W. A. CALLEGARI, JR.

          ATTORNEY FOR THE DISTRICT

September 9, 2021 by in Meeting Notices

September 2021 ESD 20 Regular Monthly Meeting

Notice is hereby given pursuant to Government Codes Section 551.001, 551.054, as amended, that the Board of Commissioners of Harris County Emergency Services District No.20 will meet in Regular session, open to the public, at 7:15 P.M. O’clock Thursday September 9, 2021 at 12820 T.C. Jester Blvd., Houston, Texas, 77038, at which meeting the following items will be considered:

  1. Call to order.
  2. To discuss status of minutes from previous meeting(s) and take any necessary action.
  3. Treasurer’s report:
  4. Ratify checks.
  5. Pay bills.
  6. Department Payroll Expense
  7. Review Sales Tax Reports/Review Account
  8. Fire Department report:
  9. Training
  10. Calls
  • To discuss and take any necessary action to amend the Department 2021 Budget.
  • To discuss and take any necessary action concerning Station 42.
  • To schedule the October 2021 District Meeting.
  • To discuss and take any necessary action concerning District property.
  • Attorney’s Report: Other Issues and Matters
  • Comments from the public.
  • EXECUTIVE SESSION: To discuss and take action on personnel issues, current or contemplated litigation, and/or possible real property acquisition or sale, pursuant to applicable laws and statutes.
  • To take any other necessary action from Executive Session.
  • Adjournment

EXECUTED THIS _________ DAY OF _________________, 2021.

HARRIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO.20

BY: __________________________________________          

CARMON SMITH – VICE PRESIDENT

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August 23, 2021 by in Meeting Notices

2021 ESD 20 Yearly Budget Workshop

NOTICE OF BOARD WORKSHOP CONDUCTED

IN PERSON AND ELECTRONICALLY

TO:    THE BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 20 IN OF HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, AND TO ALL OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS:

A governmental body may hold an open meeting by telephone conference call or video conference if: (1) an emergency or public necessity exists within the meaning of Section 551.045 of the Texas Government Code; and (2) the convening at one location of a quorum of the governmental body is difficult or impossible. The current COVID-19 pandemic and the public proclamations by federal, state, and local governmental officials ordering persons to stay at home and limiting gatherings of people constitutes both an emergency and a public necessity. Because of health concerns and social distancing requirements, Commissioners and members of the public who wish to participate in the meeting, have the option to participate either in person or via telephone conference call.

Notice is hereby given pursuant to Government Codes Section 551.001, 551.054, and 551.125, as amended, that the Board of Commissioners of Harris County Emergency Services District No. 20 will meet in Regular session, open to the public, at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, August 28, 2021, in person at 12820 T.C. Jester Blvd., Houston, Texas, 77038, and electronically via Zoom telephone conference call. 

Commissioners and members of the public who wish to attend may do so in person wearing the appropriate personal protective equipment and practicing social distancing; or they may call in to the following number:  346-248-7799, then enter the following meeting id when prompted to do so:  876 1707 6252.

Persons desiring to participate in the meeting may access the telephone conference call by calling 346-248-7799 and entering the meeting id: 87617076252 when prompted to do so.

As a courtesy, and only as a courtesy, Commissioners and members of the general public may also participate in the meeting via Zoom video conference (using the video provisions of Section 551.127 of the Texas Government Code) by going to the following internet site on a computer, tablet, iPad, smart phone, or other mobile device:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87617076252; however, the designated and primary methods for participation are either in person at the District’s Fire Station or by telephone conference call pursuant to Chapter 551.125 of the Texas Government Code.

In accordance with Section 551.125 and 551.127, the meeting will be recorded and a copy of the recording will be available to the general public within a few days after the teleconference ends. 

For persons desiring to attend the meeting in person, they may participate at Fire Station 44, one of the District’s Official offices and meeting places located at: 12820 T.C. Jester Blvd., Houston, Texas, 77038. 

At this telephone conference and in person meeting of the District, which is open to the public, the Commissioners will consider and act upon the following matters:

  1. Call to order.
  • To discuss the District’s 2021 Budget.
  • To discuss the District’s 2022 Budget.
  • To discuss the District’s 2021 tax levy. 
  • Adjournment

EXECUTED THIS 23RD DAY OF August, 2021

HARRIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 20

BY: __________/S/______________

W. A. CALLEGARI, JR.

ATTORNEY FOR THE DISTRICT

August 11, 2021 by in Meeting Notices

August 2021 ESD 20 Regular Monthly Meeting

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June 7, 2021 by in Meeting Notices

June 2021 ESD 20 Regular Monthly Meeting

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April 9, 2021 by in Meeting Notices

May 2021 ESD 20 Regular Monthly Meeting

Topic: May 2021 ESD 20 Regular Monthly Meeting
Time: May 13, 2021 07:15 PM Central Time (US and Canada)

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April 9, 2021 by

Statue Proposal Instructions

Harris County Emergency Services District No. 20

Statue For Station 44

Instructions For Artistic and Price Proposals

Harris County Emergency Services District No, 20 (the “District”) is accepting artistic and price proposals for the design, fabrication, and installation of a statue and base at Northwest Volunteer Fire Department Station No. 44 at 12820 TC Jester, Houston, Texas 77038. The statue and base will be placed between the flag poles in front of Station No. 44.

The statue and base in the proposal must meet the following minimum requirements:

  1. The statue must depict a firefighter wearing modern firefighting equipment, including (i) helmet, (ii) jacket and pants, (iii) gloves, (iv) boots, and (v) self-contained breathing apparatus (“SCBA”). The firefighter’s face should be visible, so the SCBA mask should not be worn on the firefighter’s face, and the SCBA pack should be worn on the firefighter’s back.
  2. The statue must depict the firefighter holding a young child.  The young child’s face should be visible.
  3. The statue must be composed entirely of bronze with a patina finish (proposer may submit multiple options for patina finish within a single proposal) and be sealed.  The finish and sealant used should be sufficient to last 3 to 5 years to protect the statue from the elements with typical cleaning and upkeep by the District before reapplication is necessary.
  4. The statue must be 6-to-8 feet in height and be on a 2-to-4-foot-tall stone base. A granite base is preferred but not required.
  5. The proposer must comply with the technical requirements and responsibilities included in the Scope of Work, below.

The proposal package submitted to the District must include the following items:

  1. A description of the proposed design in line with the aforementioned requirements, including the specifications of the proposed statue and base, and a drawing, miniature, or other illustrative depiction of the proposed statue and base. (40%)
  • Proof of prior work of this type, or of the proposer and/or the proposer’s employees’ qualification to perform work of this type. Such proof may come in the form of evidence of prior work, statements from previous customers, relevant licenses, or any other form.  The proposer shall affirm in writing that the proposer and/or their employees’ is/are qualified, duly licensed, and possesses sufficient skill and experience to complete all work described in their proposal. (10%)
  • The timeframe within which the project can be completed. A specific date of completion within that timeframe shall be determined at the time the District finalizes its agreement with the selected proposer. (10%)
  • A total proposal price, which includes all fees and costs for construction, transportation, delivery, installation, or any other fees or costs directly or indirectly associated with the creation and placement of the statue and base. (40%)
  • A statement that employees and applicants for employment of the proposer are not and shall not be discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual identity, gender, identity or national origin.
  • A state that the proposer is in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

The District will evaluate the proposals on a weighted basis as shown above.  Notwithstanding the aforementioned requirements, the adequacy and value of any proposal to the District, regardless of the price or any other particular provision, shall be determined by the District in light of its artistic taste and satisfaction with the physical and artistic character of the proposed artistic statue installation, as well as the proposal that provides the best value to the District.

The proposers may submit a proposed contract along with their proposal package, but the final contract between the District and the winning proposer shall include, at minimum:

  1. Such essential terms as required by law including, the parties, the price, the work to be performed and other subject matter of the contract.
  2. A statement of the date by which the contract must be completed.
  3. A statement of the proposer’s and the District’s responsibilities.
  4. A procedure for change orders or additional work.

SCOPE OF WORK

The proposer shall be the sole responsible party for all matters related to the construction of the statue including sculpting, casting, pouring, application of any finish and sealant, and mounting, and the acquisition of any resources, materials, tools, equipment, or other items necessary to construct the statue.

The proposer shall be the sole responsible party for all matters related to the construction of the base of the statue including sculpting, casting, stonecutting, application of any finish and sealant, and attaching the statue to the base, and the acquisition of any resources, materials, tools, equipment, or other items necessary to construct and attach the base.

The proposer shall be the sole responsible party for all matters related to the transportation of the statue and base to site of statue and base installation.

The proposer shall be sole responsible party for the installation of the statue and base at the site of statue and base installation, including clearing the area where the base will be placed, drilling, digging, anchoring, and ensuring that no pipes, lines, cables, or other man-made subterranean features are disturbed, and the acquisition of any resources, materials, tools, equipment, or other items necessary to install the statue and base.

The proposer shall be responsible to ensure that, after installation of the statue and base at the site, the proposer leaves the site in as near of condition as the proposer found it as reasonably possible and ensures that the proposer removes all tools, equipment, refuse, detritus from the site.  The proposer shall be responsible to ensure that there is no damage to the District’s property.  If any property of the District was damaged or destroyed during the installation process, the proposer shall be liable to the District for the full amount of replacement or repair of such property.

April 9, 2021 by in Public Notices

Statue Proposal Advertisement

Harris County Emergency Services District No. 20

Advertisement and Invitation to Submit Proposals on Statue For Station 44

Notice is hereby given that Harris County Emergency Services District No. 20 will receive artistic and price proposals for Statue For Station 44 until 12:00 pm on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at 12820 TC Jester, Houston, Texas 77038. The artistic and price proposals will be publicly opened and read aloud at 12:00 pm on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at 12820 TC Jester, Houston, Texas 77038.

The Statue For Station 44 project consists of the following:

A bronze statue of a firefighter holding a child measuring approximately 6-to-8 feet tall on a stone base approximately 2-to-4 feet tall to be placed in front of the Northwest Volunteer Fire Department Station No. 44 at 12820 TC Jester, Houston, Texas 77038.

Proposal documents, including Instructions for Artistic and Price Proposals containing a more specific description of the project, are on file and may be examined at 12820 TC Jester, Houston, Texas 77038. Copies of the proposal/contract documents may be obtained at www.hcesd20.org.

Attention is called to the fact that not less than the federally determined prevailing (Davis-Bacon and related Acts) wage rate must be paid on this project. In addition, the successful proposer must ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual identity, gender, identity or national origin.

All proposals submitted must be plainly marked on the outside indicating the proposal number, opening time and date. Award will be made at a later date. Emergency Services District No. 20 reserves the right to reject any or all proposals or to waive any informalities in the acceptance of proposals.