Primary Department: Economic Equity and Opportunity
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Estella Gonzalez, Executive Director
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: N/A
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Financial Authorization
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval to purchase gas cards and/or gift cards for incentives in an amount not to exceed $3,750 for various Essential Worker Board community events through September 30, 2025.
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Background and Discussion:
On November 30, 2021, Commissioners Court established the Harris County Essential Workers Board (EWB), adopting the EWB Bylaws and directing the Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity (DEEO) to launch the EWB. The purpose of the EWB is to provide feedback and recommendations to DEEO and other relevant Harris County Departments and, where appropriate, serve in an advisory capacity to Commissioners Court on Harris County programs, policies, and initiatives that recognize and support workers.
One of the board's goals for the current year is to increase engagement and build stronger connections with the community. They plan to host several events throughout the year to strengthen communication channels and allow workers to more easily voice their concerns.
Expected Impact:
Attendance and participation are critical for the board's engagement with the essential workers community. Gas cards or gift cards are proven to be effective tools to incentivize community involvement. The board will follow the Harris County's accounting p...
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