Discussion and possible action to approve and authorize the Webb County Commissioners Court to appoint Mr. James Flores, Economic Development Executive Director, as the Labor Standards Officer and designation for Civil Rights Officer to the Texas CDBG Colonia Fund Construction No. CFC25-0287 grant and authorize the Webb County Judge to sign all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto.  This action will not have an impact on the County's General Fund.

Issue: Labor Standards & Civil Rights Officer must be appointed to comply with funding agency requirements.  

Solution: Appointment will allow the department to oversee the labor portion of the project and allow compliance of fair housing and equal opportunity activities with contract.      

Result: The Economic Development Department will assure compliance with requirements from funding agency.

Grant funds were awarded by the Texas Department of Agriculture - Colonia Fund Construction for house-to-line connections in Colonia La Presa in the amount of $1,000,000, with no cash match.

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