Request that the County Judge execute an interlocal agreement between Harris County and the Harris County Hospital District d/b/a Harris Health for the provision of in-kind support of governmental services.

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Two separate motions were made and votes were taken on Item 6. A motion was made by Commissioner Briones, seconded by Commissioner Ramsey, to direct OMB to coordinate with the County Attorney’s Office, Harris Health, and Harris County Public Health to develop a long-term plan for future ILA’s to incorporate recurring funding into the County’s annual budget. The motion carried by the following vote:

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 4.8/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, measures that increase tax rates or fee schedules, issue new debt or Certificates of Obligation, expand regulatory/zoning restrictions on private land use, or authorize unbudgeted spending expansions reduce an official's Freedom Score when voted YES (and reward dissenting NO votes).