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Board presses contractor on Section 3 hiring at Penrose Hildebrand Commons construction
Summary
Authority leadership said the Penrose Hildebrand Commons construction is progressing but raised concerns that the contractor has not yet hired Section 3 workers from the local community; the executive director warned of enforcement steps if the contractor fails to meet federal hiring obligations.
Authority leadership reported that construction at Penrose Hildebrand Commons is progressing, but several commissioners and staff expressed frustration that the contractor has not yet hired local workers under Section 3 hiring preferences tied to federal funding.
“They're moving pretty fast. I'm not too happy with them about not hiring my section 3 workers yet,” one executive said, urging the contractor to employ people from the local list. The authority said it has compiled a list of more than 20 local residents who could perform work and that staff will pursue enforcement if the contractor does not meet Section 3 hiring commitments.
Board members discussed enforcement options, including withholding payments and confirming contractor certifications. Staff said contractors sign agreements asserting they will meet Section 3 quotas and that the authority reports and monitors compliance. One commissioner noted past experience of holding a check when contractors did not meet hiring obligations.
The report emphasized the authority's intent to press contractors to meet federal hiring requirements tied to project funds and to follow up with the appropriate program office if necessary.
