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File #: 23-0341    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Policy Status: Passed
File created: 1/6/2023 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 1/10/2023 Final action: 1/10/2023
Title: Request by the County Attorney for discussion and possible action relating to an order establishing a policy to ensure that Harris County employs prime contractors and subcontractors that prioritize the health and safety of their workers thereby improving the quality of Harris County construction projects while also enhancing the safety of workers.
Department: County Attorney
Department Head/Elected Official: Christian D. Menefee

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA

Type of Request: Policy

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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the County Attorney for discussion and possible action relating to an order establishing a policy to ensure that Harris County employs prime contractors and subcontractors that prioritize the health and safety of their workers thereby improving the quality of Harris County construction projects while also enhancing the safety of workers.
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_ Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
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_ Governance and Customer Service

Prior Court Action (if any):
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Agenda Item #
Action Taken
8/27/19
Item No. 8.d.1-8
Court adopted order seeking a policy recommendation to consider contractor safety records in awarding bids.
1/25/22
395
Court adopted order creating working group to bring to court policy recommendation to ensure compliance with Court's 8/27/19 Order.

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