The county approved CGL Management Group, LLC as the top-ranked firm and authorized negotiations for a professional services contract to conduct a jail feasibility study, with the option to move to the next-ranked vendor if negotiations fail.
What it means for you
Harris County is moving toward hiring a consultant to study the feasibility of its jail, though no contract has been finalized yet.
Outcome
A motion was made by Commissioner Ellis, seconded by Commissioner Briones, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: (2-1)
How each member voted
Lina Hidalgo (County Judge): AbsentRodney Ellis (Commissioner, Precinct 1): AyeAdrian Garcia (Commissioner, Precinct 2): AbsentTom S. Ramsey (Commissioner, Precinct 3): NayLesley Briones (Commissioner, Precinct 4): Aye
2–1, per the official record.