Primary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 1
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Commissioner Rodney Ellis
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: N/A
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Policy
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 discussion and possible action to approve a policy related to wages and other standards for workers to be included in Harris County contracts.
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Background and Discussion:
On June 4, 2024, Commissioners Court directed the Office of County Administration (OCA) to develop a set of policies to provide consistency among workers delivering services and executing projects on behalf of Harris County, to improve the quality of Harris County services and projects, and to advance economic equity and mobility.
Expected Impact:
Increasing minimum wages and worker protections for workers performing labor for Harris County is expected to:
* Improve health, wellness, and safety of low-wage workers and their families1 2 by increasing earnings3 for workers on County-contracted projects;
* Reduce turnover and increase productivity as workers benefit from greater financial security and motivation to remain employed; and
* Align the County's existing minimum wage for certain employees and workers on certain types of contracts, and thus avoid conflict and inconsistencies in current County pay structures.
Alternative Options:
No change to County policy
County Strategic Plan Goal: 3. Make our economy more inclusive.
County Strategic Plan Objective: L: Foster more living-wage jobs ...
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