Primary Department: County Administration
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Jesse Dickerman, Interim County Administrator
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Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Transmittal
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Transmittal by the Office of County Administration of an update regarding preparation for implementation of the Harris County Worksite Safety Policy.
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Background and Discussion:
On November 13, 2025, Commissioners Court approved the Harris County Construction Project Safety Policy, which included a revised Contractor Safety Record Policy and a new Worksite Safety Policy, to establish uniform standards for all County construction projects. As part of the process of preparing to implement the Worksite Safety Policy ("Policy"), the Office of County Administration (OCA) coordinated with the Office of the County Engineer (OCE), Harris County Toll Road Authority (HCTRA), Flood Control District (FCD), Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity (DEEO), and Human Resources and Talent (HRT) regarding any applicable staffing request submissions required to ensure effective implementation by July 1, 2026 (as per the Policy).
OCE and FCD submitted staffing requests to be considered for Commissioners Court approval on the January 8, 2026, Commissioners Court meeting agenda under separate agenda items.
* OCE requests approval for 23 new positions for a total cost of $2,400,000, including eight (8) Safety Inspectors to provide coverage for OCE's 150 active construction pro...
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