Request for approval to ratify the order(s) and that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Masterson Advisors, LLC in the additional amount of $200,000 for additional financial advisory services for Harris County and the Flood Control District for the extended period of August 24, 2026 - February 23, 2027 (210043), MWBE Contracted Goal: 13%, MWBE Current Participation: 100%. | Community Exchange
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Request for approval to ratify the order(s) and that the County Judge execute an amendment to an agreement with Masterson Advisors, LLC in the additional amount of $200,000 for additional financial advisory services for Harris County and the Flood Control District for the extended period of August 24, 2026 - February 23, 2027 (210043), MWBE Contracted Goal: 13%, MWBE Current Participation: 100%.
Harris County seeks to ratify a $200,000 contract amendment with Masterson Advisors, LLC for financial advisory services through February 2027.
Request for approval of a Payment in Lieu of Taxes Agreement (“PILOT Agreement”) between Harris County (on behalf of itself, Flood Control District and Hospital District) and Hermann Warehouse Corporation with respect to its application for a Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) site and issuance of a Letter of Non-Objection to the designation and/or activation of the proposed FTZ site located at 3520 E Sam Houston Parkway N, Houston, TX 77530 in Harris County Precinct 2 and within the Foreign-Trade Zone #84.policy
Harris County Commissioners Court introduced a contract amendment on September 4, 2026, to approve additional financial advisory services from Masterson Advisors, LLC. The amendment adds $200,000 for services covering Harris County and the Flood Control District from August 24, 2026 through February 23, 2027. The contract has a 13% MWBE goal and 100% current MWBE participation.
Harris County is paying a financial advisory firm to help manage county and Flood Control District finances. Residents may want to know how public money is being spent on outside advisors.
