The Court approved amending an agreement with Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston to remove federal requirements related to Section 3 and the Davis-Bacon Act from the master agreement for certain construction work at the Catholic Charities Family Opportunity Center.
What it means for you
The amendment removes specific federal labor and hiring requirements from the construction portion of this Housing and Community Development agreement with Catholic Charities.
Outcome
A motion was made by Commissioner Ellis, seconded by Commissioner Garcia, that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: (4-0)
How each member voted
Lina Hidalgo (County Judge): AbsentRodney Ellis (Commissioner, Precinct 1): AyeAdrian Garcia (Commissioner, Precinct 2): AyeTom S. Ramsey (Commissioner, Precinct 3): AyeLesley Briones (Commissioner, Precinct 4): Aye
4–0, per the official record.