Legislation Details

File #: 26-4048    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Interlocal Agreement Status: Passed
File created: 6/12/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 6/25/2026 Final action: 6/25/2026
Title: Request that the County Judge execute an interlocal agreement between Harris County and the Gulf Coast Workforce Board, acting through its affiliate Workforce Solutions, to support Harris County's efforts to recruit, hire, and retain a skilled workforce for critical public services.

Primary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 4

Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Lesley Briones, Commissioner

 

Secondary Department: N/A

Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: N/A

 

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Interlocal Agreement

 

Project ID (if applicable): N/A

Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Gulf Coast Workforce Board

 

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

 

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Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item

 

Request Summary (Agenda Caption):

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Request that the County Judge execute an interlocal agreement between Harris County and the Gulf Coast Workforce Board, acting through its affiliate Workforce Solutions, to support Harris County’s efforts to recruit, hire, and retain a skilled workforce for critical public services.

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Background and Discussion: To support job growth and economic development in Harris County, Workforce Solutions will assist Harris County with employment services, including job posting support and related referrals, applicant screening, hosting job fairs, providing on-the-job training and work experience, and sharing labor market information. This no cost agreement complements Harris County’s broader workforce development efforts, including the Apprenticeship Advantage program.

 

Expected Impact:

This agreement creates opportunities to support job growth and talent pipeline development within Harris County. Workers will be provided the opportunity of employment within a public sector employer and given the opportunity for professional development.

 

Alternative Options: N/A

 

County Strategic Plan Goal:  3. Make our economy more inclusive.

County Strategic Plan Objective: K: Provide workers with training and other supports (e.g. child care) to participate fully in the local economy.

Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1):   N/A

Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2):  N/A

Economy Initiative (Goal 3): K3: Increase reskilling and upskilling opportunities by leveraging community colleges, nonprofits, and other training and resource providers.

Health Initiative (Goal 4): N/A

Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): N/A

Housing Initiative (Goal 6): N/A

 

Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan: N/A

 

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Precinct(s): Precinct 4

 

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Anticipated Court Date: 6/25/2026

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Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or ARPA related item

Contact(s) name, title, department: Daniel Rodriguez, Chief Operations Officer, Commissioner Precinct 4

Attachments (if applicable): Agreement