Discussion and possible action to approve and authorize the Webb County Commissioners Court the appointment of Mr. Juan Vargas as the Labor Standards Officer and Designation for Civil Rights Officer to the Texas Community Block Program #7215510 grant and authorize County Judge to sign all relevant documentation.
Issue: Labor Standard & Civil Rights Officer must be appointed to be in compliance with funding agency requirements.
Solution: Appointment will allow department to oversee the labor portion of the project and allow compliance of fair housing and equal opportunity activities with contract.
Result: Department will assure compliance with requirements from funding agency.
Background:
Texas Community Development Block Grant received from the Texas Department of Agriculture in the amount of $304,922 for a water improvement project to rehabilitate the water plant off U.S. HWY 59 Colonia group.
Previous Court Action:
Commissioners Court accepted Texas Community Development Contract #7215510 in the amount of $304,922. Approved November 9, 2015; item #48.