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RE: APPROVE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO
SIGN - SER-JOBS FOR PROGRESS NATIONAL, 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 Services, Employment
Services, and SER-Jobs for Progress National, Inc., commencing March 1, 2013, and ending
February 28, 2014, 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 Services, Employment Services, and SER-Jobs for
Progress National, 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 18th day of March, A.D., 2013, nunc pro tunc March 1, 2013.
BOARD OF2QUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: March 14, 2013
TO: William F. Garcia, Chair, Board of County Comm stoners
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FROM: Judy A. Griego, Director Human Sfce
RE: Memorandum of Understanding between the Board of County
Commissioners, on behalf of the Weld County Department
of Human Services' Employment Services and SER-Jobs for Progress
National, Inc.
Enclosed for Board approval is a Memorandum of Understanding between the Board of County
Commissioners, on behalf of the Weld County Department of Human Services' Employment Services and
SER-Jobs for Progress National, Inc. This Memorandum of Understanding was reviewed under the Board's
Pass -Around Memorandum dated February 8, 2013, and approved for placement on the Board's Agenda.
The MOU will establish the guidelines that will enable SER and Employment Services to partner in the
current service delivery system to coordinate employment services to low-income individuals, 55 years of
age and older. SER is the Colorado Contractor that receives funds and delivers programs, services and
activities under Title V of the Older Americans Act.
The overall intent is for SER and Employment Services to effectively coordinate and deliver employment
services to this targeted group.
This MOU becomes effective March 1, 2013, and will be reviewed annually to determine if modifications
are needed.
If you have additional questions, please contact me at extension 6510.
2013-0718
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
Between
SER Jobs for Progress National, Inc.,
with Its SER SCSEP Operation in Fort Collins, CO, and
Employment Services of Weld County
THIS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) is made and entered into this 1st day of
March 2013, by and between SER-Jobs for Progress National, Inc. (SER National); and the Board of
Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, on behalf of the Weld County Department of Human Services
Employment Services (Employment Services) and its Weld County Workforce Development Board
(Workforce Development Board).
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, SER- Jobs for Progress National, Inc., receives funds and delivers programs, services, and
activities authorized under Title V of the Older Americans Act of 1965 (42U.S/C. 3056 et seq.) for
eligible individuals fifty-five and older in Weld County, 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 of services while
ensuring the effective and efficient delivery of workforce development services in Weld
County. This agreement also establishes guidelines which will enable SER National and
Employment Services to partner the current service delivery system to deliver employment
services to Weld County residents, resulting in the delivery of a seamless and comprehensive
array of education, human service, job training and other workforce development services.
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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. The parties will also agree to the responsibilities,
obligations, and accomplishment of the performance standards described in Sections III and
IV.
II. Term
This MOU becomes effective as of March 1, 2013, 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) Provide information to customers regarding the services provided by each party.
2) Coordinate scheduling of shared clients.
3) Cross train staff to increase high quality services, referrals and access to programs.
4) Jointly case -manage customers enrolled in programs under Employment Services
and share, as appropriate, assessment results and placement information.
5) Provide brochures and other pertinent information to customers
6) Coordinate job development and educational skill.
7) Changes in schedules or processes may be jointly agreed upon by the SER-Jobs
for Progress National, Inc. Senior Field Representative and the Division Head of
Employment Services.
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; and other
purposes in Employment Services.
2) For customers co -enrolled in partner programs, provide the following information:
• 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
3) Maintain a web site that provides on-line information regarding services that are
available at Employment Services.
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C. SER National Individual Responsibility
1) Train Employment Services staff in the role and mission, goals and philosophy of the
agency
2. Provide program specific assessments for customers, and share the
information as appropriate and in accordance with federal and state privacy regulations
with Employment Services shared customers.
3. Schedule a representative on to meet on site, as agreed upon, at Employment Services.
The representative will provide services to its current or potential customers and
keep Employment Services informed of waiting lists or recruitment needs.
4. Provide opportunities for Employment Services staff to attend SER-National training to
promote services available at the one stop.
IV. Performance
The partners jointly agree to the following performance standards for the workforce
development system:
• Deliver high quality services through the workforce system wherever customers access
services
• Sharing results of customer satisfaction surveys
• Sharing performance expectations by finding sources and the performance outcomes
• It is the intent of each partner to support continuous improvement for program delivery.
V. Modifications: Any modifications to this MOU, it objectives or specific duties of the parties must
be agreed to in writing and signed by all parties.
VI. 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.
VII. 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.
VIII 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 MOUs between the
parties hereto and there are no promises, terms, conditions, or obligations referring to the subject
matter whereof than as contained herein.
IX. No Waiver of Immunity: No portion of this MOU shall be deemed to constitute a waiver of any
immunity 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
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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.
Liability: This MOU does not constitute a "partnership' to the extent that term in anyway
encompasses joint liability. Each party to the MOUS is responsible for its own employees,
representatives, agents and subcontractors, and indemnifies and hold harmless every other party
for any and all damages caused by the negligent acts or omissions of its employees,
representatives, agents and subcontractor committed in the course and scope of duties performed
hereunder.
X. Non -Appropriation: None of the parties hereto shall be required to expend it 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
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to the Board
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
illiam F. Garcia, Chair
MAR 18 2013
SER-FOR PROGRESS NATIONAL, INC.
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WELD COUNTY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
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