HomeMy WebLinkAbout20130972.tiffRESOLUTION
RE: APPROVE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO
SIGN - RIGHT TO READ OF WELD COUNTY, INC.
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to
Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of
administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and
WHEREAS, the Board has been presented with a Memorandum of Understanding
between the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County
Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Department of Human Service, Employment
Services Division, and Right to Read of Weld County, Inc., effective upon date of signature, with
further terms and conditions being as stated in said memorandum of understanding, and
WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said memorandum of
understanding, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld
County, Colorado, that the Memorandum of Understanding between the County of Weld, State of
Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the
Department of Human Service, Employment Services Division, and Right to Read of Weld
County, Inc., be, and hereby is, approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chair be, and hereby is, authorized to
sign said memorandum of understanding.
The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted
by the following vote on the 22nd day of April, A.D., 2013.
BOARD OF COU TY COMMISSIONERS
WELD CQUNTRADO
ATTEST:
Weld County Clerk to the Board
Deputy CI
APPRS• :A/
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Date of signatureH. AY 0 1 2013
William F. Garcia, Chair
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: April 18, 2013
TO:
FROM: Judy A. Griego, Director Human Services
RE: Non -Financial Memorandum of Understanding between the Board of
County Commissioners, on behalf of the Weld County Department
of Human Services' Employment Services and Right to Read of Weld
County
William F. Garcia, Chair, Board of County Commissioners
Enclosed for Board approval is a Non -Financial Memorandum of Understanding between the Board of
County Commissioners, on behalf of the Weld County Department of Human Services' Employment
Services and Right to Read of Weld County. This Non -Financial Memorandum of Understanding was
reviewed under the Board's Pass -Around Memorandum dated March 29, 2013, and approved for placement
on the Board's Agenda.
This MOU coordinates resources to prevent duplication and ensure effective and efficient delivery of
workforce development services and establishes joint processes and procedures to enable partners to
integrate services resulting in a seamless and comprehensive array of workforce development services to
Weld County residents.
The MOU becomes effective upon signature and shall be reviewed annually to determine if modifications
are needed.
If you have additional questions, please contact me at extension 6510.
2013-0972
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
Between
Weld County Workforce Development Board, Employment Services of Weld County,
and Right to Read of Weld County
THIS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) made and entered into this _ day of
March, 2013, by and between the Board of Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, on behalf of the Weld
County Division of Human Services, Employment Services of Weld County, (Employment Services), Weld
County Workforce Development Board (Workforce Development Board), and Right to Read of Weld
County (Right to Read).
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 provides the framework for workforce
investment activities through statewide and local workforce investment systems which increase the
employment, retention, occupational skill attainment, and earnings of participants and, as a result, improves
the quality of the workforce, reduces welfare dependency, and enhances the productivity and
competitiveness of the nation; and
WHEREAS, the Workforce Investment Act of 1998, designates required partnerships in the local
workforce development regions and promotes coordinated partnerships and memorandums of understandings
between the partners in delivering workforce development activities, and
WHEREAS, Right to Read receives funds and delivers adult education and literacy activities
authorized under title II of the Workforce Investment Act, and
WHEREAS, the Workforce Development Board, in conjunction with the Weld County Board of
Commissioners conducts oversight with respect to the local programs and activities of the one -stop delivery
system through Employment Services, and
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises, the parties hereto Covent and agree as
follows.
I. Purpose: The purpose of this MOU is to establish an agreement between the above mentioned
entities concerning respective roles and responsibilities for implementation of the provisions
of Section 121(c)(2) of Title I of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998.
Additionally, this agreement is to coordinate resources to prevent duplication and
ensure the effective and efficient delivery of workforce development services in Weld
County.
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This agreement also establishes joint processes and procedures which will enable
partners to integrate the current service delivery system, resulting in a seamless and
comprehensive array of education, human service, job training and other workforce
development services to Weld County residents.
Parties to this document shall coordinate and perform the activities and services described
herein within the scope of legislative requirements governing the parties respective programs,
services and agency requirements. Parties to this document also agree to the responsibilities,
obligations, and accomplishment of the performance standards described in Sections III and
IV.
II. Term: This MOU becomes effective upon signature of the parties and shall be reviewed
annually to determine continuance or need for modification. Any party who wishes to rescind
this MOU must provide written notice stating their intent to the other parties at least thirty (30)
days prior to the desired end date of the MOU.
III. Description of Roles and Responsibilities
A. Joint Responsibilities
1. Cross train staff to increase high quality services, referrals and access to programs
2. Jointly case manage customers enrolled in programs under Employment Services and
share as appropriate assessment results
3. Provide informational brochures to customers at each partner's main location
4. Coordinate job development and employer relations activities
5. Explore opportunities for coordination and submission of grants or other funding
opportunities to enhance or strengthen literacy and employment opportunities for adult
basic learners.
6. Ensure that a release of information agreement is signed by common customers prior to
sharing customer information between the agencies.
B. Employment Services Individual Responsibilities
1. Provide opportunities for cross training of staff, including but not limited to:
• Use of the One Stop Resources
• Outreach and recruitment activities associated with the Workforce Investment Act
Program for adults, dislocated workers and youth; employment and training
available under the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families Program;
Employment First Food Stamp Program; and the Weld County AmeriCorps
Program.
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For customers co -enrolled in partner programs, provide the following:
orientation to the programs
- intake and eligibility
basic assessment,
career planning
- case management
coordinated job search activities
- coordinated job development and job placement
follow-up as required by funding sources
2. Maintain a web site that provides current on-line information regarding services that are
available at Employment Services.
3. Pay the registration fee for Right to Read services for those customers who are enrolled
in specific programs operated by Employment Services and who are referred to services
provided by Right to Read. Employment Services will not pay fees for the universal
customers utilizing the one -stop center
C. Right to Read Individual Responsibility
1. Provide orientation to Employment Services staff regarding the role, mission, goals, and
philosophy of Right to Read.
2. Provide: 1) Reading/Language; 2) CASAS Work and Life assessment for Intensive
Level customers referred to Right to Read. Assessments will be made available for
shared customers at Right to Read.
IV. Performance Goals
The partners jointly agree to the following performance standards for the workforce
development system:
• Adhere to Standards of Quality for Adult Education Programs in Colorado,
specifically Standard #11.6
• Deliver high quality services through the workforce system wherever customers
access services, to be measured by:
- Sharing results of customer satisfaction surveys
- Sharing performance expectations by funding sources and performance outcomes
• It is the intent of each partner to support continuous improvement for program
delivery
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V. Funding of the Services and Operating Costs of the System
A. Employment Services will make resources available to service the customers in the one stop
system as appropriate.
B. Resources will be made available serve to adult learners at various Right to Read sites in
Weld County as appropriate.
• Provide: 1) TABE; 2) CASAS Reading /Life & Work assessment for Intensive Level
customers referred to Right to Read. Assessments will be made available at Right to
Read.
• Right to Read -sponsored professional training will be made available to
Employment Services Staff when appropriate.
VI. Modifications: Any modifications to this MOU, its objectives or specific duties of the parties,
must be agreed to in writing and signed by all parties
VII. Severability: If any term or condition of this MOU shall be held be invalid, illegal, or
unenforceable, this MOU shall be construed and enforced without such provision to the extent
that this MOU is then capable of execution within the original intent of the parties hereto.
VIII. No Third Party Beneficiary Enforcement: It is expressly understood and agreed that the
enforcement of the terms and conditions of this MOU, and all rights of action relating to such
enforcement, shall be strictly reserved to the undersigned parties and nothing contained in the
MOU shall give or allow any claim or right of action whatsoever by any other person not
included in this MOU. It is the express intention of the undersigned parties that any entity other
than the undersigned parties receiving services or benefits under this MOU shall be an
incidental beneficiary only.
IX. Entire MOU: The parties hereby agree that neither has made or authorized any MOU with
respect to the subject matter of this instrument other than expressly set forth herein, and no oral
representation, promise, or consideration different from the terms herein contained shall be
binding on either party, or its agents or employees, hereto. This MOU embodies all MOU's
between the parties hereto and there are no promises, terms, conditions, or obligations referring
to the subject matter whereof than as contained herein.
X. No Waiver of Immunity: No portion of this MOU shall be deemed to constitute a waiver of any
immunities the parties or their officers or employees may possess, nor shall any portion of this
MOU be deemed to have related a duty of care which did not previously exist with respect to
any person not party to this MOU. The parties hereto acknowledge and agree that no part of
this MOU is intended to circumvent or replace such immunities.
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XI. Non -Appropriation: None of the parities hereto shall be required to expend its public funds for
any of the undertakings set forth herein, without the express prior approval of its governing
body or director. Any financial obligations of the parties resulting from the promises,
covenants, and/or terms set for therein shall be subject to annual appropriations as provided by
law.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have duly executed the MOU as of this day, month, and year
first above written.
ATTEST
Deputy to the Board
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
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William F.Garcia, Chair
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Lisa Peterson, Interim -Director
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