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MINUTES

Board of Directors of the Houston Ship Channel Security DistrictMay 14, 2019

A regular meeting of the Board of Directors ("Board") of the Houston Ship Channel Security District(District") was convened on May 14,2019, open to the public, at the Greater Houston Port Bureau, 4400

Highway 225 East, Suite 200, Deer Park, Texas, in accordance with the duly posted Notice of PublicMeeting. The roll was called of the officers and members of the Board as follows:

Niels AalundEric Bass, Assistant SecretaryBrian Blanchard, Treasurer

Jimmy BurkeCarl HolleyCraig NelsonRaymond RussellClayton Pace

Gary Scheibe, ChairMarcus Woodring, Vice Chair

and all said persons were present, except Directors Bass, Holley, Russell, and Scheibe, thus establishing

a quorum. Also, present were Daniel Ringold ofSchwartz, Page & Harding, LLP ("SPH"), legal counsel

for the District, and Bill Diehl, Rick Deel and Al Cusick of the Greater Houston Port Bureau ("GHPB"),administrators for the District.

1. Call to Order

In the absence of the Chair, Vice Chair Woodring called the meeting to order at 2:24 PM.

2. Appearances

There were no appearances.

3. Election to fill the Office of SecretaryVice Chair Woodring noted that there is a vacancy in the office of Secretary of the Board, and that DirectorBass had expressed a willingness to fill that position. He also noted that Director Bass currently holds theposition of Assistant Secretary, and, were elected as Secretary, the office of Assistant Secretary would then

be vacant. Director Aalund moved that Director Bass be elected Secretary of the Board. DirectorBlanchard seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Director Blanchard next moved that Director

Pace be elected Assistant Secretary of the Board. Director Aalund seconded the motion, which passed

unanimously.

4. Approval of Minutes of April 9, 2019 Board of Directors MeetingVice Chair Woodring noted that the draft minutes of the April 9, 2019, Board of Directors meeting weredistributed to the Board members in advance of today's meeting. Directors were asked if there were any

comments or suggested revisions to the minutes. There being none, Director Blanchard moved to approve

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the minutes, as presented. Director Nelson seconded the motion, which passed unanimously withoutfurther discussion.

5. Approval of Minutes of April 22, 2019 Board of Directors MeetingVice Chair Woodring noted that the draft minutes of the April 22, 2019, Board of Directors planningmeeting were distributed to the Board members in advance of today's meeting. Directors were asked if

there were any comments or suggested revisions to the minutes. There being none, Director Burke movedto approve the minutes, as presented. Director Blanchard seconded the motion, which passed unanimouslywithout further discussion.

6. Chair's Comments on Industry Regulations and Related MattersVice Chair Woodring noted the Texas Legislature will conclude the current session on May 27th, and there

are several bills that could have an effect on the District. He also noted that several Federal regulations

have recently become effective, including cybersecurity regulations and Seafarer Access regulations.

Lastly, he noted the Houston Ship Channel was operating at normal capacity following the collisionbetween a ship and a barge on May 10 .

7. Report on the Search for a Candidate for Zone 1 Director

Mr. Cusick advised the Board that multiple attempts to identify a candidate to fill the vacancy resultingfrom the disqualification of former Director Boehme have been unsuccessful.

8. Adoption of Amended and Restated BylawsMr. Ringold asked that this item be deferred until next month.

9. Action on the Recommendation^ from the Committee on Grant and Capital Project Requests.

Director Blanchard advised the Board that copies of each grant funding request received by the Districtwas previously distributed to the Board members in the Board Book. He then presented each request and

the Committee's recommendation for same. A copy of the summary for each request is attached hereto asExhibit "A" thi'u "L". The Board considered and acted on each request, as follows:

a. City ofBaytown; Request for $156^300; Training: Marine Firefighting/Small Boat Training. Training inaccordance with the National Association of State Boating Law Administration (NASBLA); BoatOperations and Training (BOAT) Program and overtime costs. Director Blanchard indicated that theCommittee recommended approval and direct funding of this project. Following discussion, Director Burkemoved to approve the request, which motion was seconded by Director Blanchard and passed unanimously.

b. Channel Industry Mutual Aid (CIMA); $842,075; Equipment: Complete replacement of current radiosystem. The current system is approaching obsolescence and will no longer be supported in 2020. Director

Blanchard noted that CIMA has elected not to apply for grant funding for this project and is seeking thatthe District direct fund 100% of the cost. He noted that the Committee did not recommend approval of therequest. Director Aalund moved to not approve the request, which motion was seconded by Director

Blanchard and passed unanimously.

c. City of Houston; Request for Matching Funds in the amount of $164,455; Equipment: 33' Patrol Boat,Prime Mover and Related Equipment. Director Blanchard noted that the Committee recommendedapproval of the request, as presented. Director Burke moved to approve the request, which motion was

seconded by Director Blanchard and passed unanimously.

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d. City of Houston; Request for Matching Funds in the amount of $74,894; Building: Interagency MarineOperations Center - Boat Service Building. Construct a large prefabricated metal building on 9525 Clintonproperty. Director Blanchard advised that the Committee recommended approval of the request. Director

Woodring moved to approve the request, which motion was seconded by Director BIanchard and passed

unanimously.

e. City of Houston; Request for Matching Funds in the amount of $209,902; Equipment: 35' Quick Response

Boat and Tactical Operations Equipment. The Marine Unit and the USCG has determined a need for a

high-speed response boat of this size and configuration. Director Blanchard advised that the Committee

recommended approval of the request. Director Burke moved to approve the request which was seconded

by Director Blanchard and passed unanimously.

f. City of Houston; Request for Matching Funds in the amount of $239,313; Equipment: Helicopter FUR

Camera and Searchlights. The FLIR camera will be mounted on the Bell 412, while the searchlights will

be mounted on the 3 helicopters routinely used to patrol the ship channel. Director Blanchard advised that

the Committee recommended approval of the request. Director Woodring moved to approve the request,

which motion was seconded by Director Blanchard and passed unanimously.

g. City of Houston; Request for Matching Funds in the amount of $250,000; Equipment: Regional Radio

System Backhaul Upgrade. Replace 14 MDR-8000 Microwave radios with MDR-9500 microwave radios.

Director Blanchard advised that the Committee did not recommend approval of this project and stated the

reasons for same. After discussion, Director Blanchard moved to not approve the request, which motion

was seconded by Director Nelson and passed unanimously.

h. City of Houston; Request for Matching Funds in the amount of $224,995; Equipment: Virtual Reality

Training Simulation System for Houston Fire Department. Director Blanchard advised that the Committee

did not recommend approval of this project and stated the reasons for same. Director Blanchard moved to

not approve the request, which motion was seconded by Director Burke and passed unanimously.

i. Harris County CTS; Request for Matching Funds in the amount of $333,250; Equipment & Maintenance:

Port Security Surveillance System " 1) Network Infrastructure Upgrade; 2) Emergency & Routine

Maintenance; 3) New Site Design & Construction - 2 Sites; 4) VMS Application Improvements; 5) High

Definition PTZ Cameras. Director Blanchard stated that the Committee recommended approval. Director

Aalund moved to approve the request, which motion was seconded by Director Blanchard and passed

unanimously.

j. Harris County Sheriff's Office; Request for Matching Funds in the amount of $322,975; Equipment: HCSO

Air Unit Capability Improvements. Purchase of a 2019 Cessna 206 Airplane equipped with a fully

functional TFO station, a navigation mapping system, and a SAR package. Director Blanchard indicated

that the Committee recommended approval. Director Aalund moved to approve the request, which motion

was seconded by Director Nelson and passed unanimously.

k. Harris County Sheriffs Office; Request for Matching Funds in the amount of $147,802; Equipment &

Training: HCSO Marine and Dive Unit Equipment and Training. Purchase new specialized dive equipment

and larger outboard engines for quicker response. Specialize dive training courses. Director Blanchard

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advised that the Committee recommended approval of the project. Director Woodring moved to approve

the request, which motion was seconded by Director Blanchard and passed unanimously.

1. Harris County Sheriff's Office; Request for Matching Funds in the amount of $88,286; Equipment: HCSO

Bomb Unit Robot and Accessories. Purchase Bomb Robot & accessories with CBKNE capabilities.

Director Blanchard advised that the Committee recommend approval of the project, recognizing that the

equipment would be housed outside the District at the County's Bomb Unit headquarters. Following

discussion. Director Blanchard moved to approve the request, which motion was seconded by Director

Nelson and passed unanimously.

Director Woodring reminded all applicants that any local matching share grant funding approvals were limited in

scope to the projects and amounts submitted to the District prior to today's meeting, and the District was not

committing to funding any portion of enlargements or changes in scope of what the applicant agency ultimately

submits to and is approved by FEMA. Mr. Ringold noted that the approvals provided today are only an indication

of the projects that the District is willing to support, and no funds are legally committed unless and until the District

enters into a new funding agreement or an amendment to an existing funding agreement with the applicant covering

the subject project(s). Mr. Cusick reminded all applicants that they are required to follow up their funding requests

by providing the District with copies of their submitted FEMA application(s) and supporting documentation by no

later than June 1, 2019.

10. Legal ReportMr. Ringold advised the Board that there was nothing additional of a legal nature to be reported.

11. Status Report - Greater Houston Port Bureau

a. Financial and Administrative ReportsMr. Cusick advised the Board that the administrative and financial report was in the Board Book, which

includes the following check that requires Board approval:1. City of Houston- $341,476.51 for 2015 PSGP Shipboard Fire Fighting Simulator; 2017 & 2018

PSGP reimbursement; and April O&M reimbursement2. Greater Houston Foil Bureau-$20,302.17 for April 2019 Administrative Services.

3. Hams County ~ $159,508.46 for February O&M reimbursement; and 2016, 2017, & 2018 PSGPreimbursement.

4. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department ~ $14,971.80 for March & April O&M reimbursement.

Director Blanchard moved to approve the bookkeeping report and the payment of the checks listed therein.

Director Woodring seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.

The Administrative and Financial report is attached hereto as Exhibit "M".

b. Assessment UpdateMr. Cusick advised the Assessment Analysis Report was previously distributed to the Board. The

Assessment Analysis Report is attached hereto as Exhibit N .

c. Education ReportMr. Cuslck advised the Board that a MTSA FSO Refresher Class was held on May 13, 2019 and was wellattended. He noted that a CFATS Compliance Workshop Is scheduled for June 6, 2019.

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d. Project Management Update

Mr. Deel advised the Board that he visited the City of Houston's Shipboard Fire Fighting Simulator forwhich the District provide local matching share funding and toured the facility. He also advised the Boardthat he received a list of all the cameras and their locations and was hoping to soon have electronic access

to the camera feeds. He stated a goal of assembling all the information for each project into a single file

for easy cross reference.

e. Management and Outreach UpdateCAPT Diehl advised the Board that the Pasadena Convention Center was not available on November 12,

2019, so he was inquiring about available dates during the first 2-weeks of November for the annual

meeting. He also advised that he has been working on updating presentations and promotional material,as was requested at the April 22nd planning meeting,

12. Status Report - City of Bayfown

Russell White advised the Board that the prime mover and trailer for the Baytown Bomb Unit has beenordered. He further noted that they have selected a vendor for the Fire Boat and are currently checking the

vendor's references.

13. Status Report - City of Houston

Mr. Rick Retz advised that the City of Houston patrol activity reports were in the Board Book and therewas nothing additional to report.

14. Status Report - Harris County

a. Central Technology Services.Mr. Patrick Gonzales advised the Board that the CTS report was included in the Board's written materials.

He noted that the new thermal cameras are still being installed and the camera tower that was in danger

of falling due to erosion of the surrounding area has been relocated and stabilized.

b. Engineering.Greg Karr advised that he does not anticipate that the increased tariffs on imported goods will impact thecost of obtaining replacement parts for network equipment.

c. Sheriffs Office.

Lt. Jeffery Easthagen reported the HCSO activity report for March was in the Board meeting materials.He advised that the Marine Unit 35' SAFE Boat is undergoing sea trials and will soon be ready to beplaced into service. He noted that the 44' SAFE Boat is scheduled for delivery in the week of June 3,2019.He also advised that the Air Unit is scheduled to take delivery of a larger helicopter on June 26, 20 19.

15. Status Report - Texas Game Wardens ~ TPWD

Lt. Jennifer Weaver introduced herself and said she would be replacing Capt. Eric Minter as the TPWD

liaison to the District as he transitions to retirement. She reported that TPWD completed 130 hours ofpatrols on the Houston Ship Channel during the months of March and April.

16. Status Report - Texas Department of Public Safety

Kathryn Watson advised that the quarterly assessment report would be available for the next meeting andrequested that It be presented in Executive Session as it contains certain sensitive security infonnation.

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She also noted that the AMSC FSO Subcommittee has added a place on their agenda for Ms. Watson to

provide information to that subcommittee.

17. Status Report - U.S. Coast Guard

No one was present from the Coast Guard.

18. Recess to Executive Session to discuss matters relating to security devices and personnel or

security audits pursuant to §551.076, Texas Government Code; emergency response providers, risk

or vulnerability assessments, encryption codes and security keys for communications systems,information prepared for the United States, information relating to critical infrastructure, and

information relating to security systems, all pursuant to §418.183(f), Texas Government Code; and

to consult with the District's attorney pursuant to matters authorized by §551.071, Texas

Government Code

No Executive Session was necessary.

19. Reconvene in Open Session and Take Any Action Regarding Items Discussed in Executive

Session

No Executive Session was held.

20. Consider Items for Future Meeting Agendas

a) A discussion and direction of funding maintenance going forward

b) Monthly meeting schedulec) Bylawsd) Presentation of the Maritime Security 2019 Annual Assessment

21. AdjournThe meeting was adjourned at 3:22 P.M. upon a motion by Director Blanchard, seconded by Director

Nelson, which passed unanimously.

Next Meeting - June 11, 2019

The next regular meeting of the Board is scheduled for June 11, 2019 at 2:00 P.M.

The above is a correct copy of the Minutes of the May 14, 2019, regular meeting of the Board ofDirectors of the Houston Ship Channel Security District.

4^7^Eric Bass, Secretary

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LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

A-L. Requests for Funding Summaries

M. Administrative and Financial ReportN. Assessment Analysis Report

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Houston Ship Channel Security District

Request for Funding

Direct Funding

Entity: City of Baytown

Subdivision: Marine Firefighting Unit

Project/Service; Training: Marine Firefighting/Qmall Boat Training. Training in accordance with the NationalAssociation of State Boating Law Administration (NASBLA); Boat Operations and Training (BOAT) Programand overtime costs.

Amount; $156.300

Pursue Project; They will apply for a grant.

Comments: The City of Baytown does not expect DHS to approve a project of this type (training only) andtherefore are requesting direct funding.

Committee Recommendation: The Committee has reviewed this request finding it within the guidelines and

scope for direct funding. Approval is recommended.

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Request for Funding

Direct Funding

Entity: Channel Industry Mutual Aide (CIMA)

Subdivision; N/A

Proiect/Service: Equipment; Complete replacement of current radio system. The current system is approachingobsolescence and will no longer be supported in 2020.

Amount: $842,075

Pursue Project; Special Assessment^of the CIMA Membership

Comments: CIMA would prefer not to apply for a grant.

Committee Recommendation: The Committee has reviewed this request and found this project is emergencyresponse related without direct security nexus with this project. Therefore the project does not meet themission of the District and it is recommended the request be denied.

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Request for Funding

Grant Matching Funds

Entity: City of Houston

Subdh/ision: HPD Marine Unit

Proiecf/Service: Equipment: 33' Patrol Boat, Prime Mover and Related Equipment.

Amount: $657.778 75%: $493,334 25%: $164.455

Pursue Project". Yes, funds already encumbered

Comments: Increase the number of boats from 2 to 3. Meet current expected patrol hours.

Questions: Where is the 33' SAFE boat to be located? Where will it be used? Will all 3 boats (2 +1) continueto be used on the ship channel? How many patrol (meter) hours will you expect to be in the 2020 calendar year

agreement?

• The new 33' boat will be launched/docked at the USCG Small Boat Station on Clinton Or.• The new 33' boat will be added to the current fleet to focus solely on patrolling the Houston Ship Channel

Security Zone and supporting the LJSCG in their escort missions and other activities requested.

• All 3 boats will remain fn-servlce and housed at the USCG slip provided for HPD or directly across the street at

the new marine operations building.

• No Increase In the hours requested for fuel support in 2020 Is anticipated as the current agreement is for up to

2/000 hours per year.iThe Marine Unit is currently averaging 80-100 per mopth. (Last month they logged 140

hours due to extra mission requests and the run distances/ this month will be a lot less as both boats currently

out-of-service for repairs.) The addition of a third boat/shift would stilf keep them under the 2,000-hour cap

currently agreed upon.

Committee Recommendation: Following the above answers to the committee's questions, the committeerecommends approval.

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Request for Funding


Entity; City of Houston

Subdivision: Homeland Security

Proiect/Servlce: Building: Interagency Marine Operations Center" Boat Service Building. Construct a large

prefabricatect metal building on 9525 Clinton property

Amount $299,574 75%: $224,681 25%: $74,894

Pursue Project: Yes, funds already encumbered

Comments: O&M to be supported by the City of Houston General Operating Fund.

Questions'. None

Committee Recommendation: Considering this is an enhancement to the interagency building remodel

eipproved last year, the committee recommends approval of this project.

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Request for Funding



Subdivision: HPD Air Unit

Proiect/Service: Equipment; Helicopter FUR Cgmera and Searchlights. The FUR camera will be mounted onthe Bell 412, while the searchlights will be mounted on the 3 helicopters routinely used to patrol the shipchannel.

Amount: $957.250 75%: $717,938 25%: $239,313


Comrments: O&M to be supported by the City of Houston General Operating Fund.

Questions: None

Committee Recommendation: Considering this is an enhancement to the interagency building remodel

approved last year, the committee recommends approval of this project.

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Request for Funding

Grant Matchlnfl Funds


S_ybd!vis|oji; HPD Marine Unit

Proiect/Service: Equipment: 35' Quick Response Boat and Tactical Operations Equipment. The Marine Unitand the USCG has determined a need for a high-speed response boat of this size and configuration.

AmountL$839,606 75^>; $629,705 25%: $209,902


Comments; Boat to be docked at the USCG Small Boat Station for quick response

Questions: Who will be trained using the expendable equipment identified in the budget for the Response Boat- SWAT, Marine team, USCG?

• The training equipment Is currently earmarked for the HPD Marine Unit and the USCG to conduct Joint training.

However/ any other agencies that choose to participant in with HPD and/or the USCG w!lt benefit from thesetraining aids. (l.e. the HPD Marine unit just finished two days of training with the USCG and Texas DPS personnel

In which this type of training aids would have b'een used.)

Committee Recommendation: The USCG has identified a need for this type of craft and partlcipitaed In thedesign specifications. The committee recommends approval of the request.

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Houston Ship Channel Securitv District

Request for Funding

Grant Matchinn Funds


SybdJvLsion: Communications

Proiect/Service: Equipment; Regional Radio System Backhaul Upgrade. Replace 14 MDR-8000 Microwaveradios with MDR-9500 microwave radios.

Amount $1.000,000 75%: 750,000 25%: $250.000

Pursue ProiectLUnknown

Comments; The $135 MM project was funded by UASI grants. No plans were made for replacement

equipment. Regional use of the system. Port area a very small part of coverage area. Harris County andGHC911 each have an additional portion of this network.

Questions: None

Committee Recommendation; The scope and benefit of this project does not meet the mission and goals of theDistrict. The committee recommend not approving this project.

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Houston Ship Channel Securilv District

Request for Funding

G_rant j\/latGhing_Funds


Subdivision; Fire Department

Proiect/Service: Equipment: Virtual Reality Training Simulation System for Houston Fire Department..

Amount: $899,820 75%: $674,865 25%: $224,995

Pursue Project: U nknown

Comments: Regional asset.

Questions: None

Committee Recommendation: The project does not have a direct security nexus and does not fit within the

mission of the District. The committee recommends not approving this project.

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Request for Funding


Entity; Harris County

Subdivision: Central Technology Services (CTS) and Engineering

ProJect/Service: Equipment & Maintenance; Port Security Surveillance System " 1) Network InfrastructureUpgrade; 2) Emergency & Routine Maintenance; 3) New Site Design & Construction - 2 Sites; 4) VMSApplication Improvements; 5) High Definition PTZ Cameras..

Amount: $1,333.000 75%: $999,750 25%: $333.250

Pursue Project: No

Comments: Includes the Engineering upgrades identified last year to be included in a grant request

Questions: None

Committee Recommendation: The committee recommends approving this project.

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Houston ShiD Channel Securitv District

Request for Funding

Grant Matchino _Fund_s

Entity: Harris County Sheriff's Office (HCSO)

Subdivision: Air Unit

Proiect/Service: Equipment; HCSO Air Unit Capability Improvements. Purchase of a 2019 Cessna 206Airplane equipped with a fully functional TFO station, a navigation mapping system and a SAR package.

Amount: $1,291.900 75%: $968,925 25%: $322.975

Pursue Project: Yes, general fund or seized assets

Comments: Regional Asset. Replace helicopter patrols

Questions: The Cessna 206 is obviously a regional asset. What % of the flight time would be expected to bededicated to operation for the benefit of the ship channel? How many hours would you commit to in the nextagreement with the County?

» Ninety percent of the time, the 206 HD will be to committed to the Ship Channel. The 206HD could be used forother resources, hurricane supply relief, search gnd rescue etc., however the Ship Channel will always be thefirst priority!

• How many hours we would like to see the 206 HD do? 200-300 per year if not more. We are fortunate to have

other fix wing pilots in the department also, this is not including the hours the helicopter flies too. If they are

down by the Ship Channel due to a pursuit or missing person after, they would do a patrol over the

Channel, however we are just looking at the hours I could fly, so it could be more.

• I hope this helps! Any other questions please feel free to ask

Committee Recommendation: The committee recommends approving this project, based on the answers to thequestions above.

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Houston ShlD Channel Security District

Request for Funding

Gjrant Matching Funds


Subdivision; Marine & Dive Unit

Proiect/Service: Equipment & Training: HCSO Marine and Dive Unit Equipment and Training. Purchase newspecialized dive equipment and larger outboard engines for quicker response. Specialize dive training courses

Amount: $591,209 75%: $443,407 25%: $147,802


Cominents: 3-yr maintenance agreement on dive equipment in contract. Operating cost extra. Regional asset

Questions: None

Committee Recommendation: The committee recommends approving this project.

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Request for Funding



SybdMsto Bomb Unit

Proiect/Service: Equipment: HCSO Bomb Unit Robot and Accessories. Purchase Bomb Robot & accessorieswith CBRNE capabilities.

AmountL$353,l43 75%:. $264,857 25%: $88,286


Comments: Regional Asset. Ongoing O&M to be covered by the County

Questions: Where is the robot to be housed? What coordinating has been or will be done with the HPD andBaytown bomb units? Is there or will there be an MOU with these organizations?

1. The Robot will be stored at the Bomb Unit facility located at 18200 Mantana Pr, Spring. TX77388. Storing the Robot at Bomb Unit facility will provide the unit the best ability to secure, maintain,train and allow for immediate response.

2. The HCSO Bomb Unit coordinates with our regional partners on a regular basis. They train monthlywith our regional partners and are members of the BARBS (Bay Area Response Bomb Squads) andfederal stabilization team. The BARBS includes Baytown PD, La Porte PD, Pasadena PD, Texas CityPD and League City PD. The federal stabilization team includes the FBI, HPD, Metro PD, Baytown PD,La Porte PD and Pasadena PD.

During critical incidents at the Port of Houston, the HCSO Bomb Unit will coordinate with our regionalpartners to assess and evaluate the situation effectively. Also, working in conjunction with regionalpartners will assist with approaching the site from multiple access points for better containment. Therobot we are considering will be the only one in the region that will have the ability to remotely take achemical or biological sample and secure the unknown substance for further testing. The robot will alsohave 2D/3D mapping capability to enhance situational awareness and safety,

3. The Sheriff's Office does have an MOU with HPD and La Porte PD (see attachments). Also, the HCSOis planning on revising and obtaining additional WIOU's with regional partners in the near future.

*NOTE; Our regional partners all have their own type of platform robot that will supportobservation. However, HPD and HCSO are the only two LE agencies that have robots with thecapability to monitor radiation events. The robot HCSO is requesting will be the only robot that cansample chemical and biological releases within the entire region.

Committee Recommendation; The committee recommends approving this project,

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greater Houston' Port Bureau

HSCSD Administrative Report

May 14, 2019

Financial and Investment Reports

• Bank Statements as of April 30,2019• Operating Account Reconciliation and Cash Flow Statements show:

- The bank balance was $79,606.59

- Deposits were $63,381.00

• Transfers from Money Market were $50,000.00• Cleared checks were $66,182.66

• Checks outstanding were $0.00

• Money Market Account Reconciliation shows:

• The invested balance was $10,226,041.86

" Deposits were $ 38,055.74• Transfers to Checking were $50,000.00

• Deposits in Transit were $0.00

• Interest earned was $17,916.16

• Disbursements for April 2019• Disbursements totaled $65,675.26

• Checks Requiring Board Approval• City of Houston-$341,476.51 -2015 PSGP Shipboard Firefighting Simulator; 2017 &

2018 PSGP reimbursement; April O&M• Greater Houston Port Bureau - $20,302.17 - April Administrative Services

• Harris County - $159,508,46 - February O&M Reimbursement; 2016, 2017 2018 PSGPReimbursement

• Texas Parks & Wildlife Department- $14,971.80 March & April O&M

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Houston Sh!o Channel Securitv District

Delinquent Assessment Analysis

as of

April 30, 20192018 Assessment Analysis

2018 Assessment Roll

Receipts to DateReceivables

Penalty & InterestP&I Receipts to DateP&I Receivables

Total Receivable

187 Companies (after Approved Appeals)

179 Companies as of 04-19-198 Companies

AccmedP&I as of 04/01/1941 Companies8 Companies

1,621,862.00

32,497.3429,807.64

$1,647,200.00

$25,338.00

$2,689.70

$28,027.70

Total 2017 Receivables2017 Assessment Analysis

$ 0.00

Total 2016 Receivables2016 Assessment Analysis

$ 0.00

2013-2015 Assessment AnalysisReceivables Delinquent - 3 Companies $36,749.52

Accrued Penalty & Interest as of 03/01/19 18,436.20Total 2015 Receivables $55J85.72

Two companies were turned over to tlie coUection attorney on July 1, 2014. Interest continues to accrue onthese accounts. Legal action is being combined for all delinquent years.One company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on April 27,2016 owing $1,463.28 in penalty & interest. Nofurther penalty and interest can be accrued, or collection activity taken. The account has been referred toPerdue, Brandon, Fielder, Collins & Mott L.L.P. to file proof of claim on behalf of the District.

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