The Commissioners Court directed the Department of Equity and Economic Opportunity (DEEO) to work with the Office of County Administration, the Office of Management and Budget, and the County Attorney's Office to make sure that Interlocal Agreements (ILAs) requiring the County to help enforce prevailing wage rules include enough staffing to actually meet those compliance requirements.

What it means for you

This decision affects workers on county-related projects who are owed prevailing wages, as it aims to ensure Harris County has adequate staff to verify those wage rules are being followed when the County is obligated to assist under interlocal agreements.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Briones, seconded by Commissioner Ellis, to direct DEEO to work with OCA, OMB, and The County Attorney’s Office to ensure that ILA’s calling for the County to assist with prevailing wage compliance provide adequate staffing to achieve compliance expectations. The motion carried by the following vote: (4-0)

How each member voted

4–0, per the official record.