Primary Department: Flood Control District
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Tina Petersen, Ph.D., P.E., Executive Director
Secondary Department: Flood Control District
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official:
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Position
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of 12 positions effective January 10, 2026 to support the Harris County Safety Record Policy.
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Background and Discussion:
The Safety Record Policy is the result of two Harris County Commissioners Court Orders, dated August 27, 2019, and January 25, 20222, which required a policy recommendation to consider Harris County Contractor safety records in awarding contracts. This policy ensures that both prime contractors and subcontractors engaged by the County demonstrate a strong track record of prioritizing employee health, safety, and workplace protection.
By integrating safety performance into contract awards, Harris County advances its HR mission of protecting workers, promoting fair labor practices, and fostering a workplace culture where safety and well-being are prioritized every day.
Expected Impact:
HCFCD is requesting funding through Fund 2890. The annual expected allocation for Fund 2890 is $1,278,855.56.
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County Strategic Plan Goal: 3. Make our economy more inclusive.
County Strategic Plan Objective: Choose an item.L2: Further expand and enforce contractor worker safety policy/standards, which falls under Objective L: Foster more living-wage jobs that ensure worker safety, benefits, and stability across all educational levels, whic...
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