The Court approved an additional $30,830,000 in project authorization for the Harris County Courts Expansion project, bringing the total authorization to $54,830,000, and approved $2,500,000 in additional commercial paper funding for a total commercial paper allocation of $26,500,000.
What it means for you
The Courts Expansion project receives more funding to continue moving forward, which could eventually affect residents who use Harris County court facilities.
Outcome
A motion was made by Commissioner Ramsey, seconded by Commissioner Garcia, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: (4-0)
How each member voted
Lina Hidalgo (County Judge): AyeRodney Ellis (Commissioner, Precinct 1): AyeAdrian Garcia (Commissioner, Precinct 2): AyeTom S. Ramsey (Commissioner, Precinct 3): AyeLesley Briones (Commissioner, Precinct 4): Absent
4–0, per the official record.