The Houston Business Journal reports that Commissioners Court has given its blessing to a new public-private partnership:
The Harris County Commissioners Court has approved the creation of the Houston Ship Channel Security District, a public-private partnership aimed at funding enhancements to security technology, infrastructure and processes along the ship channel.
Leading the program is Pat Bellamy, chairman of the security district’s council and director of the University of Houston’s Southwest Public Safety Technology Center.
UH’s SWTC entered into a three-way agreement with Harris County and the Houston Port Authority to carry out sophisticated planning, development, design, construction and implementation of port security projects.
The story notes that private partners will contribute funds to match federal grants and cover operating costs.
