PASSEDHarris County Commissioners Court · 2026-07-09

The court approved renewing a contract with Hagerty Consulting, Inc. to continue providing technical assistance, portfolio management, and compliance support related to Harris County's American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for one more year (August 6, 2026 – August 5, 2027).

What it means for you

Harris County will pay Hagerty Consulting nearly $2.9 million to help manage and ensure proper use of remaining federal COVID-relief (ARPA) money; the firm's minority- and women-owned business subcontracting participation (8.36%) falls below the county's 14% goal.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Ellis, seconded by Commissioner Garcia, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: (3-1)

How each member voted

Lina Hidalgo (County Judge): AbsentRodney Ellis (Commissioner, Precinct 1): AyeAdrian Garcia (Commissioner, Precinct 2): AyeTom S. Ramsey (Commissioner, Precinct 3): NayLesley Briones (Commissioner, Precinct 4): Aye

3–1, per the official record.

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Official source

Official meeting record — Harris County Legistar ↗

The record includes an individually-attributed vote for this item, shown above.

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Quick answersfrom the official record

Who's paid?Hagerty Consulting, Inc.Legistar record ↗

Who decides?Decided by a vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court. Office of the Purchasing Agent brought it forward. Taken up at the July 9, 2026 meeting — Adopted.Legistar record ↗

The official caption doesn't name a dollar amount or which fund pays for it — full details in the official Legistar record ↗

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