Labor Standards Act Officer/Civil Rights Officer TCDP # 7219095
Submitted for:
Stephanie Nuche
Submitted By:
Stephanie Nuche
Department:
Water Utilities
Subject:
Discussion and possible action to approve and authorize the Webb County Commissioners Court the appointment of Mr. James Flores, Economic Development Director, as the Labor Standards Officer and designation for Civil Rights Officer to the Texas Community Block Grant Program #7219095 grant and authorize the Webb County Judge to sign all relevant documentation. This action will have no impact on the County's General Fund. [Requested by James Flores, Economic Development Director]
Issue: Labor Standards & Civil Rights Officer must be appointed to comply with funding agency requirements.
Solution: Appointment will allow the department to oversee the labor portion of the project and allow compliance of fair housing and equal opportunity activities with contract.
Result: The Economic Development Department will assure compliance with requirements from funding agency.
Background:
Grant funds were awarded by the Texas Department of Agriculture - Colonia Fund Construction for water system improvements in Mirando City in the amount of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) and Two Hundred Thousand ($200,000) coming from match funds.
Previous Court Action:
Commissioners Court approved the acceptance of the Texas Community Development Program (TCDP) contract #7219095 from the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) in the amount of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) and Two Hundred Thousand ($200,000) coming from match funds for water system improvements in Mirando City and authorize the Webb County Judge to sign all relevant documentation. Approved March 9, 2020: item #8g.