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 #7216115 grant, and authorize County Judge to sign all relevant documentation. [Requested by Juan Vargas, Economic Development Department Executive Director]
Issue: Labor Standards & 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 $500,000 for water improvements-Mirando City Standpipe Water Storage Tank project for Mirando City Texas.