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Home My WebLink About20112403.tiff RESOLUTION RE: APPROVE AMENDMENT #3 TO WELD COUNTY YOUTH CONSERVATION CORPS GRANT AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN-GOVERNOR'S COMMISSION ON COMMUNITY SERVICE, COLORADO AMERICORPS PROGRAM 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 Amendment#3 to the Weld County Youth Conservation Corps Grant Agreement 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 of Weld County, and the Governor's Commission on Community Service, Colorado AmeriCorps Program, commencing upon full execution, and ending October 4, 2012, with terms and conditions being as stated in said amendment, and WHEREAS, after review,the Board deems it advisable to approve said amendment, 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 Amendment #3 to the Weld County Youth Conservation Corps Grant Agreement 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 of Weld County, and the Governor's Commission on Community Service, Colorado AmeriCorps Program, be, and hereby is, approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chair be, and hereby is, authorized to sign said amendment. The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 12th day of September, A.D., 2011. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO ATTEST: 1,-"L- �ti, //IL try-, b - Kirkmeye , Chair Weld County Clerk to the Board 'a , Pr. S J Co y, Pro-Tem C BY: �.c� o Deputy Clerk to the Board � IF. Gia 31 AP ED A M: °u David E. Long / / ou t Attorney 5' GO�QYt' /_L/' oug19 6 s Radema her Date of signature: y/zo/// pvAc6 -}o J 1 Aw 2011-2403 C . 1 - I I HR0082 MEMORANDUM 1861 - 2011 eptember 8, 2011 W E L R/ arbara Kirkmeyer, Chair, Board of Count Co mi •oners ,' zdy A. Griego, Director, Departure H n e ces Veld County Department of Human Services' Employment services' Third Year Continuation Grant for AmeriCorp Enclosed for Board approval is the Department's Employment Services' Third Year Continuation Grant for AmeriCorp. This Grant was reviewed under the Board's Pass-Around Memorandum dated September 1, 2011, and approved for placement on the Board's Agenda. This Grant was originally awarded in October 2009; and approved by the Board for electronic submission to the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS). The Governor's Commission on Community Service has approved the Department of Human Services, through the Board of Weld County Commissioners, for the third year continuation of the AmeriCorps Program. The third year continuation grant covers the time period of October 5, 2011 through October 4, 2012. The total program year budget with minor variation at the request of CNCS is $347,821.00 and is as follows: 1. Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) Share - $188,852.00 2. Weld County Youth Conservation Corps (WCYCC) Match - $158,969.00 If you have any questions, please contact me at extension 6510. 2011-2403 GRANT AMENDMENT Amendment#3 Original Grant CMS#6138 Amendment CMS #35968 1) PARTIES 2) This Amendment to the above-referenced Original Grant (hereinafter called the "Grant") is entered into by and between Board of Weld County Commissioners, Weld County Division of Human Services ("Grantee") and the STATE OF COLORADO (the "State") acting by and through the Office of the Lieutenant Governor on behalf of the Governor's Commission on Community Service ("GCCS"). 3) EFFECTIVE DATE AND ENFORCEABILITY This Amendment shall not be effective or enforceable until it is approved and signed by the Colorado State Controller or designee (hereinafter called the "Effective Date"). The State shall not be liable to pay or reimburse Grantee for any performance hereunder including, but not limited to, costs or expenses incurred, or be bound by any provision hereof prior to the Effective Date. 4) FACTUAL RECITALS a. The parties entered into the Grant for the purpose of recruiting, training, monitoring and evaluating AmeriCorps members to serve in community-based projects in Weld County. b. The purpose of this amendment is to (i) add a new section to the General Provisions, (H) increase the amount payable under the Grant in Fiscal Years 12 and 13, and (iii) extend the term of the Grant to December 31, 2012. 5) CONSIDERATION-COLORADO SPECIAL PROVISIONS The Parties acknowledge that the mutual promises and covenants contained herein and other good and valuable consideration are sufficient and adequate to support this Amendment. 6) LIMITS OF EFFECT This Amendment is incorporated by reference into the Grant, and the Grant and all prior amendments thereto, if any, remain in full force and effect except as specifically modified herein. 7) MODIFICATIONS The Grant and all prior amendments thereto, if any, are modified as follows: a. Section 20. is hereby modified to add a new subsection: O. CORA Disclosure: To the extent not prohibited by federal law, this Grant and the performance measures and standards under CRS §24-103.5-101, if any, are subject to public release through the Colorado Open Records Act CRS §24-72- 101, et seq. b. Definitions Section 4C of the Grant is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following: The following are attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein: Exhibit A Statement of Work, Exhibit B (Budget-Year 1), Exhibit B-1 (Budget-Year 2), Exhibit B-2 (Budget-Year 3), and Exhibit C-1 (Sample Option Letter). c. Term Section 5A of the Grant, as amended, is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following: ��O//- 9 The Parties respective performances under this Grant shall commence on the later of either the Effective Date or October 5, 2009. This Grant shall terminate on December 31, 2012, unless sooner terminated or further extended as specified elsewhere herein. Subsection A of§6 of the Grant is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following: Grantee shall complete the Work and its other obligations as described herein and in Exhibit A on or before December 31, 2012, unless this Grant is terminated or extended before that date. If not sooner terminated or extended, this Grant shall terminate without further action by either Party on December 31, 2012. The State shall not be liable to compensate Grantee for any Work performed prior to the Effective Date or after the termination of this Grant. d. Maximum Amount Section 7.A of the Grant is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following: The maximum amount payable under this Grant to Grantee by the State is $564,687, as determined by the State from available funds. Grantee agrees to provide any additional funds required for the successful completion of the Work. Payments to Grantee are limited to the unpaid obligated balance of the Grant as set forth in Exhibits B, B-1, and B-2.The maximum amount payable by the State to Grantee during each State fiscal year of this Grant shall be: $35,987 in FY 10 $283,452 in FY 11 $216,920 in FY 12 $28,328 in FY 13 An extension of this Grant and/or a modification of the Work in accordance with §5 of the Grant may, but need not necessarily, increase the maximum amount payable under this Grant to Grantee by the State. 8) START DATE This Amendment shall take effect on the later of its Effective Date or October 5, 2011. 9) ORDER OF PRECEDENCE Except for the Special Provisions, in the event of any conflict, inconsistency, variance, or contradiction between the provisions of this Amendment and any of the provisions of the Grant, the provisions of this Amendment shall in all respects supersede, govern, and control. The most recent version of the Special Provisions incorporated into the Grant or any amendment shall always control other provisions in the Grant or any amendments. 10) AVAILABLE FUNDS Financial obligations of the State payable after the current fiscal year are contingent upon funds for that purpose being appropriated, budgeted, or otherwise made available. THE REST OF THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK. 2 - THE PARTIES HERETO HAVE EXECUTED THIS AMENDMENT *Persons signing for Grantee hereby swear and affirm that they are authorized to act on Grantee's behalf and acknowledge that the State is relying on their representations to that effect. GRANTEE STATE OF COLORADO Board of Weld County Commissioners John W. Hickenlooper,Governor By: Barbara Kirkmeyer Office of the Lieutenant Governor Title: Chair Governor's Commission on Community Service • *Signature CE 9 201. • 8y. Andrew Freedman, Ch of S aff ALL GRANTS REQUIRE APPROVAL BY THE STATE CONTROLLER CRS §24-30-202 requires the State Controller to approve all State Grants. This Grant is not valid until signed and dated below by the State Controller or delegate. Grantee is not authorized to begin performance until such time. If Grantee begins performing prior thereto, the State of Colorado is not obligated to pay Grantee for such performance or for any goods and/or services provided hereunder. STATE CONTROLLER David J. McDermott, CPA By: 14 Date: f-2 J -/i 3 OO/1- "aqO3 ....• "r --.. Exhibit B-2 Budget Year Three Weld County Youth Conservation Corps (WCYCC) Board of Weld County Commissioners, Weld County Division of Human application ID:11AC129148 Services Budget Dates: Total Amt CNCS Share Grantee Share Section I.Program Operating Costs A.Personnel Expenses 64,144 43,545 20,599 B.Personnel Fringe Benefits 18,034 10,820 7,214 C.Travel Staff Travel 0 0 0 Travel to CNCS-Sponsored Meetings 2,000 1,000 1,000 0 Member Travel 29,399 2,399 27,000 Total $31,399 $3,399 $28,000 0.Equipment 0 0 0 E.Supplies 8,400 2,000 6,400 F.Contractual and Consultant Services 0 0 0 G.Training Staff Training 2.000 1,000 1,000 Member Training 8,000 2,000 6,000 Total $10,000 $3,000 $7,000 H.Evaluation 800 0 800 I.Other Program Operating Costs SectIon I.Subtotal $132,777 $62,764 $70,013 Section I Percentage 47% 53% Section II.Member Costs �.. ._ ___....___-..-.--........_..._._ A.Living Allowance Full Time(1700 hrs) 0 0 0 1-Year Half Time(900 hours) 171.000 102,600 68,400 Reduced Half Time(675 hrs) 0 0 0 Quarter Time(450 hrs) 0 0 0 Minimum Time(300 hrs) 0 0 0 2-Year Half Time(2nd Year) 0 0 0 2-Year Half Time(1st Year) 0 0 0 Total $171,000 $102,600 $68,400 B.Member Support Costs FICA for Members 13,082 7,849 5,233 Worker's Compensation 0 0 0 Health Care 22,950 13,770 9,180 Total $36,032 $21,619 $14,413 Section II,Subtotal $207,032 $124,219 $82,813 Section IL Percentages 60% 40% Section Ill.Administrative/Indirect Costs A.Corporation Fixed Percentage Corporation Fixed Amount 6.143 0 6.143 Commission Fixed Amount 1.869 1,869 0 Total 38,012 51,869 - $8,143 B.Federally Approved Indirect Cost Rate Section III.Subtotal $8,012 $1,869 $6,143 Section III Percentage 23% 77% Section I Ill.Funding Percentages 46% 54% 3udget Totals $347,821 $188,852 $158,969 Budget Total Percentage 54% 45% Required Match 46% f of years Receiving CNCS Funds g 4 PART I - FACE SHEET I APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE 1.TYPE OF SUBMISSION: Modified Standard Form 424(Rev.02/07 confirm to the Corporation's eGrants System) Application LX l Non-Construction 2a.DATE SUBMITTED TO CORPORATION 3.DATE RECEIVED BY STATE: STATE APPLICATION IDENTIFIER: FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY 'SERVICE(CNCS): l 09-AUG-11 I 2b,APPLICATION ID: 4,DATE RECEIVED BY FEDERAL AGENCY: FEDERAL IDENTIFIER: 11AC129148 i 06AFHCO0010010 5.APPLICATION INFORMATION LEGAL NAME: Board of Weld County Commissioners,Weld County Division of Hums NAME AND CONTACT INFORMATION FOR PROJECT DIRECTOR OR OTHER PERSON TO BE CONTACTED ON MATTERS INVOLVING THIS APPLICATION(give •DUNS NUMBER: 075757955 i area codes): NAME'. Tami Grant ADDRESS(give street address,city,state,zip code and county): • PO Box 1805 TELEPHONE NUMBER:(970)353-3800 6754 315 N.11th Ave 1 FAX NUMBER: (970)346-7981 Greeley CO 80632 County. INTERNET E-MAIL ADDRESS:tgrant@coweld.co.us '6.EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER(EIN): 7.TYPE OF APPLICANT'. 7a. Local Government-County 846000813 7b. Community Action Agency/Community Action Program 18.TYPE OF APPLICATION(Check appropriate box). I NEW . NEW/PREVIOUS GRANTEE X' CONTINUATION I1, AMENDMENT _ • If Amendment,enter appropriate letter(s)in box(es): A. AUGMENTATION B.BUDGET REVISION C.NO COST EXTENSION D.OTHER(specify below): • 9.NAME OF FEDERAL AGENCY: ' Corporation for National and Community Service 10a.CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE NUMBER:94 006 111 a.DESCRIPTIVE TITLE OF APPLICANTS PROJECT: 10b.TITLE: AmeriCorps State l Weld County Youth Conservation Corps(WCYCC) 11.b.CNCS PROGRAM INITIATIVE(IF ANY). 112.AREAS AFFECTED BY PROJECT(List Cities,Counties,States,etc): Weld County Colorado • 13,PROPOSED PROJECT:START DATE:10/05/11 END DATE: 10/04/12 14.CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF: a.Applicant b.Program CO 004 15.ESTIMATED FUNDING:Year#: 3 I l 16.IS APPLICATION SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY STATE EXECUTIVE ORDER 12372 PROCESS? a.FEDERAL $ 188,852.00 YES.THIS PREAPPLICATION/APPLICATION WAS MADE AVAILABLE $ 158,969.00 TO THE STATE EXECUTIVE ORDER 12372 PROCESS FOR b.APPLICANT I __. REVIEW ON: • c.STATE $ --.--0.00 _-- DATE: d.LOCAL ICI $ 0.00 X: NO.PROGRAM IS NOT COVERED BY E.O.12372 e.OTHER $ 0.00 •f.PROGRAM INCOME ',I $ 0.00 17.IS THE APPLICANT DELINQUENT ON ANY FEDERAL DEBT? — YES if"Yes,"attach an explanation. IX NO • g.TOTAL i $ 347,821.00 -_.. 18.TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF,ALL DATA IN THIS APPLICATION/PREAPPLICATION ARE TRUE AND CORRECT,THE DOCUMENT HAS BEEN DULY AUTHORIZED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE APPLICANT AND THE APPLICANT WILL COMPLY WITH THE ATTACHED ASSURANCES IF THE ASSISTANCE IS AWARDED. , a.TYPED NAME OF AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE: b.TITLE: i c.TELEPHONE NUMBER: • Esther Gesick OfficeManager/Coord i (970)356-4000 4226 d.SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE: e.DATE SIGNED'. • • I 08/09/11 Page 1 For Official Use Only Narratives Executive Summary The Weld County Youth Conservation Corps(WCYCC) is located in Greeley Colorado. Operated by the Weld County Department of Human Services and through Employment Services of Weld County, WCYCC engages young adults, ages 17-24,to participate in an AmeriCorps program. WCYCC's AmeriCorps program strives to employ young adults,many of whom are considered being at risk,to positively impact Weld County through community service projects and conservation efforts focusing on land,water and energy. Projects include but are not limited to historic restoration and preservation, maintenance and ecological restoration along Weld County's water systems, noxious species control and removal, and community beautification projects. WCYCC's AmeriCorps members have the unique opportunity to gain invaluable work maturity skills while enhancing personal development while simultaneously earning an educational award to use toward future post secondary endeavors. Rationale and Approach A. RATIONALE AND APPRAOCH a. Compelling Community Need The continuing growth of an at-risk youth population,the continued and increasing need for service opportunities for youth as well as the increased need for parks/open space,trails and services to community based and faith based organization have all been identified as needs in Weld County. The Weld County Youth Conservation Corps (WCYCC)through its design and mix of services to corps members, its existing and emerging relationships with local communities,agencies, and community/faith based organizations is positioned to positively and actively respond to these needs through the utilization of a Youth Corps model under AmeriCorps. Community needs were identified through various Federal(2000 Census,e.g.), State(Kids Count in For Official Use Only Page 2 For Official Use Only Narratives Colorado, e.g.) and local (Weld County Child Care and Youth Supervision Study, e.g.) reports.A review of this data makes it clear that Weld County and the County's youth face a major social issue of an increasing population of at-risk,disenfranchised youth. With a high rate of poverty(11.6%all ages and 13.2%for those 18 years of age and younger), a higher drop out rate compared to the state average, a high rate of adjudication, and a lower median household income than other Front Range areas,Weld County faces immediate challenges in positively effecting youth. In line with the Corporations Focus Area: "Ensure a brighter future for all America's youth: supporting youth in need by providing more opportunities to serve and receive services,particularly youth at risk of school failure, unemployment, criminal behavior and persistent poverty"the Weld County Youth Conservation Corps (WCYCC),is situated to positively effect this focus area. Greeley quality of life ballot issues passed in 2002 continue to foster projects that benefit residents of Greeley and surrounding areas. Areas from those initiatives that continue to be developed include new parks,improvement of existing parks,and creation of new recreational trails plus other development and renovation projects. These initiatives continue to be the impetus for development and improvements throughout the community and the WCYCC continues to participate in these projects. The strengthening of communities through environmental and conservation projects extends to other area communities throughout the County. Local communities and grant seeking groups such as Civil Resources,a private company that prepares proposals to assist small communities, pursue grant opportunities available through lottery proceeds to help carry out community improvement projects. The WCYCC will continue to seek collaborative efforts with the State's Office of Energy Management, along with other potential partners,to install energy efficient compact florescent light bulbs (CFL),low For Official Use Only Page 3 For Official Use Only Narratives flow shower heads, carbon monoxide and smoke detector units, and to conduct Tier i energy audits in low income households eligible for Low Income Energy Assistance Program. However, at this time a working contract is not in place. WCYCC will continue to strive toward energy related services. Through the delivery of these services,the WCYCC is aligned with the Governor's Promise for Energy by encouraging energy efficiency and conservation in low income homes. Corps members also gain skills for jobs in the new energy economy. The WCYCC has, and will continue to collaborate in proposals and provide service to meet identified community needs. The WCYCC also provides much needed human needs services to agencies and faith based organizations allowing them to increase their capacity to serve area populations. The WCYCC through its AmeriCorps youth corps model supports the nation's commitment to assist individuals,families, and communities who have not shared in Americas'prosperity. It can do so by recruiting at risk youth to be AmeriCorps members and through their direct service to address the identified community needs for parks,open space, recreational trails, improvement of Head Start facilities,assisting CBO's/FBO's in meeting the needs of the people they serve,and improving county facilities. At risk youth are in need of additional opportunities to improve their lives. Through service to their community, corps members acquire employability and job skills in addition to the skills they acquire through member development activities. Many need assistance in preparing for the GED and all members benefit from life skills, citizenship,leadership, and teamwork skills gained through training as well as their service on projects. Other needs for these youth have been identified in the area of health awareness and maintenance which aligns with the Lt. Governor's focus issue. The Weld County Child Care and Youth Supervision Study also identified mentoring and conflict resolution as specific needs for For Official Use Only Page 4 For Official Use Only Narratives this target group. The WCYCC targets at-risk/disenfranchised youth to become AmeriCorps members since positively affecting this population of youth is part of the identified needs of the Corporation,the Governor's Promise of improving student achievement, and Weld County's need to reduce the number of disenfranchised youth. b. Description of Activities and Member Roles The WCYCC was developed to address the needs that affect so many in the County. The Weld County Workforce Development Board and the Weld County Youth Council assisted in the design and development of the Corps. Both entities are made up of community, education and business leaders, local government officials as well as representatives from CBO/FBOs. These Boards identified the target group for Corps membership as well as project focus. Members will be involved in service projects that meet the identified community needs and where project sponsors do not have adequate staffing or volunteer help to meet those needs. Examples of environmental and conservation projects that members will provide service on include: work in community and state parks; constructing and maintaining trails; planting trees and shrubs in parks; frost damage mitigation for saplings; removal of non-native species in parks and open spaces; energy conservation efforts through education and marketing materials distributed to community members and within schools and assisting in historical conservation/preservation projects at public museums. Additional service opportunities involving human service projects that provide service to community and faith based organizations include: preparing food boxes for Catholic Charities; picking up and For Official Use Only Page 5 For Official Use Only Narratives distributing donations for United Way; preparing and delivering food and gift boxes for United Way; improving existing facilities of non-profit organizations; improve low income neighborhoods through clean up activities; and assisting community based organizations in the provision of needed services to the disabled senior citizens by constructing wheel chair ramps,or helping with snow removal when needed. The WCYCC uses crew based service learning projects as a means to enable at-risk youth,ages 17-25,the opportunity to provide valuable service to their communities at the same time they are learning valuable skills. The WCYCC will be made up of is MSY slots,where individuals will fill 30 half time (900 hours) slots. Through direct service on projects the corps provides its members the means to acquire employability and job skills at the same time that community needs are being met. Members receive project specific training prior to each project and through member development activities,corps members are trained in leadership,teamwork, conflict resolution skills, and conservation training which they can then practice and use on the various service projects. Members also receive assistance and support for GED preparation, and training in citizenship, disability awareness, diversity, and healthy life styles to further develop their skills. Through direct service on energy projects, as well as projects in parks and open space, members are involved in the areas of environment and conservation. Job and employability skills are acquired through service projects that have a lasting and visible benefit to their communities, and human services projects that assist CBO/FBO's in meeting the needs of the community provide the members the ability to serve those less fortunate and thereby enhance their understanding of the benefits of volunteerism and civic responsibility. For Official Use Only Page 6 For Official Use Only Narratives c. Measurable Outputs and Outcomes WCYCC members will provide meaningful direct service to projects which;target conservation efforts, improve the environment, improve or create recreation, and which meet the identified needs of the local communities. Members will complete a minimum of 24 projects that focus on conservation efforts, improve the environment, improve or create recreation areas including parks,trails,pools, etc. Twenty of the twenty four projects (85%), completed will rate the services received as meeting or exceeding expectations and as a result of service,the community of Weld County will be improved and beautified by the completion of community improvement projects based on surveys administered to project sponsors and local community based agencies. Members will have a positive effect on communities within Weld County in relation to Energy Conservation. Members will provide Energy Conservation education to a minimum of 30o Weld County residents. Additionally,members will provide educational information within schools to promote conservation in youth. 90% of sampled recipients of energy conservation education will indicate a high level of satisfaction with the information received from members. Follow up surveys will be provided to a portion of the Weld County residents who received educational materials to determine how community members are working toward conserving energy. Corps member time sheets and project tracking logs will be used to track the number of conservation/environmental and energy projects completed. Satisfaction surveys will be used to track sponsor or home owner/renter satisfaction. For Official Use Only Page 7 For Official Use Only Narratives Members will participate in a variety of training based activities designed to increase their knowledge and employability. Ninety percent(90%) of members will participate in training opportunities and of the total amount of participating members, 80%will obtain a minimum of three (3) certificates. By participating in training,members will receive transferable skills and certificates to enhance future employment endeavors. Eighty Percent(80%) of members will receive a certificate in three(3) or more areas to include but not limited to: CPR/First Aid, CERT, Disability Awareness, 15 Passenger Van Driver Safety, Outdoor Stewardship Institute (OSI),Noxious Weed Eradication, and Civic Engagement. Training logs,member time sheets,and certificates will be used to track the member support activities. Member surveys at the end of service will identify the increase in job readiness and or personal life skills. d. Plan for Self Assessment and Improvement Tools used to track and evaluate progress towards outputs and outcomes include WCYCC member time sheets, project tracking logs, project sponsor evaluations,volunteer tracking sheets,WCYCC training logs,WCYCC citizenship test,home owner/renter surveys,follow-up surveys with project sponsors, CBO's and home owner/renters to identify end out come data,and GED test and training certificates of completion. To identify strengths and weaknesses in projects and the program,members are encouraged to provide feedback on activities and experiences. This is done formally at least twice a year. Members may also speak to the Corps Director at any time through open door practices. Formal member satisfaction surveys will be given to members during their term of service and project sponsors, community partners and collaborating organizations are specifically asked for input regarding projects and feedback on For Official Use Only Page 8 For Official Use Only Narratives results of project activities. Recommendations and/or suggestions for improvement are taken seriously, evaluated and implemented as appropriate to the WCYCC mission and/or project. The WCYCC has been and will continue to be vested in continuous improvement. One of the areas indentified by the WCYCC as an area needing improvement has been how to improve the retention rate of the at-risk/disenfranchised youth we serve. Since 2007,the WCYCC has been heavily invested in strategic planning both locally and statewide to develop strategies to allow us to continue to serve disenfranchised youth while also making their experience more successful and to increase the member completion rate. Asa result of this planning,we have developed the following key strategies: r) Balance the crew make up with youth whose life experiences have been more positive and who have been more successful to enhance mentoring opportunities with the at risk youth; 2)Convert a number of our full term MSY slots to part time slots to allow youth to experience short term success; 3) structure the corps year through the use of part time MSY slots to allow youth to matriculate to post secondary education sooner. e. Community Involvement As stated earlier the Weld County Workforce Development Board and the Weld County Youth Council representing a wide range of area leaders have not only identified the target group for Corps membership,but also identified project focus areas. They receive regular reports on Corps status, membership and projects and provide feedback to the Corps management team. The regular, consistent,formal communication of the past will continue as it has been successful. For Official Use Only Page 9 For Official Use Only Narratives Community partners and project sponsors provide feedback to the program through sponsor surveys and remain engaged through that ability to make suggestions for program improvement and/or future project focus. f. Relationship With National and Community Service Programs The Corps has a sound working relationship with a number of entities: United Way of Weld County, Weld Food Bank, Salvation Army,Catholic Charities, Habitat for Humanity as well as other service organizations. In all cases WCYCC members enhance the capacity of these organizations to serve local populations. They often provide additional or primary person-power to carry out service activities. When appropriate,the WCYCC will collaborate with the NCCC on projects within the Weld County area, and currently collaborates with local community organizations that have VISTA members. g. Potential for Replication The WCYCC AmeriCorps program is a team based youth corps program and is highly replicable. As a result of the success of the WCYCC AmeriCorps program in connecting youth to their communities through service,two team based youth corps were developed at the request of Weld County Social Services to serve r.) extremely at-risk adjudicated younger youth and, 2.) a summer youth corps which serves 14-15 year old youth whose families receive public assistance. A key factor in replicating the youth corps model is to have the initial support and involvement from community/county leaders and keep them continuously engaged with the program and its outcomes. It For Official Use Only Page 10 For Official Use Only Narratives would be best replicated in a similar geographic area,with a larger community surrounded by smaller communities with fewer resources. Organizational Capability D. ORGANIZATIONAL CAPABILITY SOUND ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE a.Ability to Provide Sound Programmatic and Fiscal Oversight Employment Services of Weld County,a department of the Weld County Government has been operating federal and state funded employment and training programs for OVER 3o years and has extensive experience with program design, implementation, delivery,evaluation and financial management. The official grant recipient for all funding is the Board of Weld County Commissioners. Grant management is provided by Weld County Department of Human Services, Division of Employment Services of Weld County. Fiscal oversight for all programs operated by the Division is provided by the Department's Fiscal Officer. There have been no audit exceptions with any programs operated under Employment Services over the 3o years of its existence. Many programs have been recognized as models for program implementation across the State. Programs currently operated by Employment Services include Wagner-Peyser basic labor exchange,Workforce Investment Act(WIA) Programs for youth, adults and dislocated workers,Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Program, Employment First Food Stamp Job Search Program, Pillars for Successful Independence Program , and the WCYCC program which includes the various youth corps programs such as the TIGHT Youth Corps Program, ,the TANF Summer Youth Corps Program, and the Weld County Youth Conservation Corps (WCYCC)/AmeriCorps Program. Oversight for all programs operated by Employment Services is provided by the Weld County Workforce Development Board, comprised of For Official Use Only Page 11 For Official Use Only Narratives leaders in the community from the public and private arenas. The WCYCC has been operating the AmeriCorps program for six years and youth corps model programs for 13 years. The AmeriCorps program and its members have accomplished a tremendous amount of work for the communities and organizations it serves. Historically the AmeriCorps program has exceeded the goals for environmental projects and has received ratings from project sponsors that exceed the anticipated rate of satisfaction. Since the WCYCC program is a youth corps model, members typically work as a team although they can also work in a number of team settings at specific sites to meet multiple community needs on projects throughout the Weld County area. b. Board of Directors,Administrators and Staff The Weld County Workforce Development Board and the Weld County Youth Council provide oversight of the WCYCC program and have assisted in the design and development of the Corps. Both entities are made up of community, education and business leaders, local government officials as well as representatives from CBO/FBOs. The WCYCC AmeriCorps program is comprised of three staff positions: Corps Director,Youth Team Leader and Crew Leader. The Youth Team Leader was previously a crew leader for the adjudicated youth corps operated by Employment Services and was in that position for approximately two years. The Team Leader has an extensive background in working with young adults and is well acquainted with community agencies and organizations. The Crew Leader is new to the program and was selected for the current AmeriCorps program year(2008-2009) and has extensive background working with youth from For Official Use Only Page 12 For Official Use Only Narratives all socio-economic backgrounds. The crew leader is skilled in supervising,leading and mentoring young adults and has a good knowledge relating to work done by the Corps. The Corps Director directly supervises the Youth Team Leader and the Crew Leader and is also the supervisor of the other youth programs operated by Employment Services of Weld County. The Director of the Corps is new to the position but has over 10 years experience in working with youth and working in federally funded programs including WIA Youth and the TANF Summer Youth Program. Approximately zo%of the Director's time is spent on Corps activities. The Youth Team Leader spends about 40% of his time on Corps activities in supervising the Crew Leader, project development, preparing and conducting weekly training for crew members and report preparation. The Crew Leader spends i00% of her time on Corps activities in direct supervision of crew members and the day to day operation of the WCYCC. The Weld County Department of Human Services' Fiscal Officer reports directly to the Executive Director of the Department and provides fiscal oversight and fiscal management of the program. The Executive Director reports directly to the Board of Weld County Commissioners,the official grant recipient of the funding. c. Plan For Self Assessment/Improvement The WCYCC continuously assesses its effectiveness in the delivery of services to its project sponsors and the effect that it has on its corps members. Project evaluations completed by project sponsors rate the quality of the work,benefit to the sponsor,the cost savings and the overall evaluation of the crew's effectiveness. Evaluations also include the number of service hours provided. Member development For Official Use Only Page 13 For Official Use Only Narratives evaluation includes the number of members achieving the development outputs/outcomes, e.g. GED, certificates obtained from member development training,etc. All of these evaluation results are reviewed immediately against outputs/outcomes with a management team debriefing to determine the need for program improvement alterations or adjustments. Evaluations of the programs structure,target populations, services, performance, other program functions, as well as general oversight are provided by the Weld County Workforce Development Board and the Weld County Youth Council. External fiscal audits are provided through the county's arrangement for external auditing of programs. d. Plan For Effective Technical Assistance A strength of this program is its relationship with the community and its agencies and organizations. Knowledge of local and State resources and a willingness of these resources to assist has not been an issue in securing technical assistance. Conversely, collaboration with the community has provided Corps management with the opportunity to provide technical assistance in relation to potential service projects. The Corps plans to continue to approach each potential service project with the questions: what is it to be done; what is the timeline; what more do we need to do the project effectively, and what is the end result of the project? The answers to these questions determine the viability of the project for Corps involvement and provide a framework for any necessary technical assistance. Technical assistance is sought from the appropriate source if it is determined that it is advisable or necessary. It may be a training session for members,training or orientation for the Crew Leader and/or project sponsor; or it may be information assistance for all involved. The management team in collaboration with sponsors determines the need for and the type of assistance. For Official Use Only Page 14 For Official Use Only Narratives The Director often seeks technical assistance through the AmeriCorps national web site and the resources available listed there,especially Project Star. This has been and will continue to be a valuable resource,especially in preparing performance measurement and updating the procedures. SOUND RECORD OF ACCOMPLISHMENT AS AN ORGANIZATION a.Volunteer Generation and Support Members will directly be involved in volunteer recruitment. As previously stated, members recruit from local service organizations and pools of youth as well as agencies that work with people with disabilities. It is also important that the volunteers reflect ethnic and gender diversity. When a project may require more assistance to expand the Corps'capacity,volunteers are sought, oriented and/or trained to assist. Care is taken in the proper preparation of a volunteer to participate in a project,not just for the effectiveness of their assistance but also to provide them with a rewarding experience. b. Organizational and Community Leadership Based on the accomplishments of and the outcomes achieved by the WCYCC and the recognition of the results, Social Services of Weld County looked the Corps management team to create other corps. Staff developed the TANF Summer Youth Corps program and the TIGHT Youth Corps which serves very at risk youth to meet the needs identified,and all of the youth corps program models developed fall under the umbrella of the WCYCC. For Official Use Only Page 15 For Official Use Only Narratives The WCYCC is heavily involved in the Community Events Task Force, assisting with many city-wide activities. When the Weld County Fair was having major preparation difficulties,the County Commissioners recommended the Corps be brought in to assist. They were recognized as literally "saving the Fair". The Corps has also received similar recognitions from the communities it serves. They are seen and appreciated as a valuable community resource. In March 2006, as a result of the all of the service provided to United Way of Weld County,the WCYCC was recognized as the "2005 United Way of Weld County Community Partner" of the Year. The WCYCC was also recognized by the Office of the Lieutenant Governor in August 2006 with a certificate of appreciation for the service to the State of Colorado and for being nominated for the 2006 Governor's Volunteer Service Award. Also in 2006 the WCYCC was recognized by the National Philanthropy Day in Colorado for being nominated as the "Outstanding Youth Group" category. In 2007 the WCYCC was recognized by United Way of Weld County for the assistance provided in their School Drive effort. The WCYCC program Director is the chair of the State of Colorado Youth Operator Initiative and staff from Employment Services serve on numerous community boards,workgroups,and are involved in a wide variety of community events. c. Success in Securing Match Resources The major sources of match funds have been program income received form fee for service projects and matching funds form the WIA Youth program to cover staff salary and fringe costs not paid by corporation funds. For Official Use Only Page 16 For Official Use Only Narratives In the past WIA Youth dollars have covered the grantee share of personnel expenses,member travel, equipment,supplies,staff and member training plus other program costs. Program income from fee for service agreements has covered the grantee share for member living allowances and member support costs. As fee for service projects have increased the amount of WIA funds used to cover the staff costs will be lowered. There has not been any difficulty in securing match resources required to meet match requirements and we foresee that due to the expanding fee for service projects with the energy portion of the project services we will continue to be able to meet future match needs. SUCCESS IN SECURING COMMUNITY SUPPORT a. Collaboration The WCYCC has collaborated with a number of CBOs, United Way,Weld Food Bank, Salvation Army, Catholic Charities, Habitat for Humanity,Weld County Health Department on a consistent basis. Through these organizations and agencies we have developed a relationship of reliable,quality service and mutual support for projects. These relationships have allowed the Corps to provide focused,valid, necessary services to Weld County communities.The CBO/FBOs and other agencies play the role of identifying needs and service targets to meet the needs of target populations and identify the outcomes expected. They provide whatever support they can and as appropriate. These collaborations synergistically extend the reach that may be otherwise available to the citizens of Weld County. b. Local Financial and In-Kind Contributions For Official Use Only Page 17 For Official Use Only Narratives The WCYCC receives funds from the fee for service projects such as the installation of energy efficient products in low income homes,service projects with the city of Greeley,service performed at St.Vrain State Park,and other fee for service projects arranged with local communities and project sponsors. The Workforce Investment Act provides some coverage of staff costs as appropriate in relation to the number of WIA program youth served, and in-kind costs cover some overhead and administrative costs. The WCYCC also receives funding from fee for service activities for work done at Head Start sites throughout the County. From initial work completed and our growing reputation for quality work,more fee for service projects have been obtained. Additionally, as an Accredited Corps under the Colorado Youth Corps Association, there is potential for additional fee for service work. As collaboration,visibility and reputation of the WCYCC have increased so has fee for service funding. c. Wide Range of Community Stakeholders The range of community stakeholders in the WCYCC is wide and diverse. Through the Weld County Workforce Development Board,the Corps is able to access a range of government,business(small and large), educational leaders as well as a number of CBOs and FBOs building a stakeholder pool. Through Employment Services the Corps is further able to expand the stakeholder population through the connections with area employers and the identification of future potential projects. The variety of project sponsors creates an even further group of diverse stakeholders. Ultimately the people of Weld County(280,000)who have benefited from Corps services comprise the largest group of stakeholders. Non-financial support comes in the form of participating in the Corps either as a project sponsor or by providing feedback and input into activities and direction of the corps. The Workforce Development For Official Use Only Page 18 For Official Use Only Narratives Board has taken a large piece of responsibility in designing the Corps, its target membership and activity mission. As the Corps has become more known and recognized,the stakeholder base has become more diverse and broader in scope. d. Special Circumstances Employment Services of Weld County,the administrative arm of the WCYCC,has served the County and its citizens for over 3o years. The County,which has historically been a rural community, is one of the fastest growing areas in the State of Colorado. It has a high poverty rate with 13.2% of youth ages 18 and under living below the poverty level and an 11.6%overall poverty rate. The county has limited large corporate resources and what resources do exist are spread thin among the population. Cost Effectiveness and Budget Adequacy E. COST EFFECTIVENESS AND BUDGET ADEQUACY COST EFFECTIVENESS a. Corporation Cost per Member Service Year This proposal requests funding for 15 MSY's. WCYCC is currently operating with 15 MSY's,WCYCC has followed the Corporations request to continue operations with 15 MSY's for continuation grant request. b. Diverse Non-Federal Support Non-federal financial support comes to the program through fee for service dollars for service performed on specified projects. As Great Outdoor Colorado funds are made available to local For Official Use Only Page 19 For Official Use Only Narratives communities to develop parks,trails, and open space,the WCYCC will continue to collaborate with our community partners to be built in to the work components as appropriate. Non-federal funds also come through some services provided to local communities and through State negotiated projects. The Corps plans to continue to seek these funds and types of funding sources. The WCYCC will continue to partner with communities and the Colorado Youth Corps Association for additional fee for service projects. c. Decreased Reliance on Federal Support As the WCYCC continues to operate,collaborations have continued to expand and with those expansions there has been an increase in fee for service opportunities. This has been shown through the history of the Corps and the WCYCC continues to work toward the goal of 50% match by year ten,in accordance with Corporation Guidelines. In this grant proposal we have a 44%match which is above the Corporation goal for seventh year grantees. BUDGET ADEQUACY The budget (current) has been adequate to provide the array of services and member development. With the extent of partnerships built,additional partnerships anticipated and program design,it is anticipated that the budget under this grant proposal will be adequate to continue a strong program. Evaluation Summary or Plan F. Evaluation Summary or Plan The WCYCC receives funds that are less than those required for an external evaluation and therefore has completed internal evaluations of the program. For Official Use Only Page 20 For Official Use Only Narratives The WCYCC continuously assesses its effectiveness in the delivery of services to its project sponsors and the effect that it has on its corps members. Project evaluations completed by project sponsors rate the quality of the work,benefit to the sponsor,the cost savings and the overall evaluation of the crew's effectiveness. Evaluations also include the number of service hours provided. Member development evaluation includes the number of members achieving the development outputs/outcomes, e.g. GED, certificates obtained from member development training, etc. All of these evaluation results are reviewed immediately against outputs/outcomes with a management team debriefing to determine the need for program improvement alterations or adjustments. Evaluations of the programs structure,target populations,services, performance, other program functions, as well as general oversight are provided by the Weld County Workforce Development Board and the Weld County Youth Council. External fiscal audits are provided through the county's arrangement for external auditing of programs.As a result of the internal evaluations the WCYCC program identified a number of areas for program improvement and strengthening. As indicated previously in this proposal,since 2007 the WCYCC has been heavily invested in strategic planning both locally and statewide to develop strategies to allow us to continue to serve disenfranchised youth while also making their experience more successful and to increase the member completion rate. Asa result of this planning,we developed key strategies which were implemented for the 2008-2009 program year and which we will continue monitor,evaluate and adjust for future crews: r) Balance the crew make up with youth whose life experiences have been more positive and who have been more successful to enhance mentoring opportunities with the at risk youth; 2) Convert a number of our full term MSY slots to part time slots to allow youth to experience short term success; 3) structure For Official Use Only Page 21 For Official Use Only Narratives the corps year through the use of part time MSY slots to allow youth to matriculate to post secondary education sooner. Additionally a"Crew Member of the Month"recognition will be given as a means to motivate members and hopefully also to improve retention. We anticipate retention rates will greatly improve as a result of the changes and are committed to pursue the highest retention rates possible. Amendment Justification G.Amendment Justification N/A Clarification Summary H. Clarification Information WCYCC will begin the third year of the current grant cycle on October 5, 2011 and will end the grant year on October 4, 2012. WCYCC will begin member enrollment on or around October 5, 2011; all enrolled members will complete their terms of service on or before October 4, 2012. Continuation Changes I. Continuation Update During the '08-'09 grant cycle,WCYCC's AmeriCorps program enrolled eighteen(18) corps members, successfully graduating thirteen(13) members. With over 70% retention rate(hiring targeted at-risk corps members)was a tremendous increase for WCYCC over previous program years. too%of enrolled members whom had not previously obtained their GED received educational services to meet this identified need.A total of eight (8) corps members received educational services to obtain their GED. Four (4) members received their GED while serving in AmeriCorps and through member follow-up, another two (2) obtained their GED following their term or service. One(1)member For Official Use Only Page 22 For Official Use Only Narratives continues to receive educational services working toward the obtainment of his GED. The Energy Crew corps members performed Tier-1 Home Energy Audits in 229 low-income homes throughout Weld County. In addition to members installing energy efficient items in homes members also encouraged homeowners, as well as community members,to implement additional energy savings measures in their homes. Corps members completed over 30 meaningful environmental service projects and provided over 15,000 hours of direct service to the residents and communities of Weld County. WCYCC has incorporated a Chainsaw Crew to compliment the established crews. The versatility has provided WCYCC with additional opportunities to positively impact the State of Colorado. Members of the Saw Crew participate in a variety of projects to include the removal of invasive species,such as Tamarisk and Russian Olive Trees, complete beetle kill forest restoration work as well as additional community service related projects. All members of the Saw Crew receive appropriate training and certification prior to operating a chainsaw. Upon completion of a members'term of service,youth transition from a corps environment with quality employment skills to be utilized in future employment endeavors. CONTINUATION 2 During the 09-10 program year,WCYCC has enrolled 34 members equivalent to 9.5 MSY's. To date, WCYCC is at 100%retention and are diligently working toward maintaining a high level of retention. WCYCC is in the process of hiring the additional members necessary to meet 100%of the planned enrollment. Members have been engaged in numerous meaningful direct service projects,such as flower bed planting,forestry projects to include removing invasive species (Tamarisk and Russian Olive) and community code enforcement clean up with the City of Greeley,which target conservation, improve the environment,improve or create recreation and or projects which meet the identified needs of the local communities. WCYCC anticipates exceeding the minimum of 24 projects as initially targeted. For Official Use Only Page 23 For Official Use Only Narratives Members are working toward acquiring valuable training related certificates. To date, members have obtained CPR and First Aid certifications,noxious weed eradication along with general environmental education. Identified members have also earned Wilderness CPR and First Aid certifications to increase safety on remote project sites,completed Outdoor Stewardship Institute(OSI)training as well as 15 Passenger Van Driver Safety. Members are also working toward fulfilling the identified performance measure of installing energy efficient measures into low income homes. To date, members have provided educational materials in various Weld County communities along with installing Compact Fluorescent Light bulbs(CFL's). WCYCC initially planned to continue conducting Tier I Energy Audits throughout the three year grant period. Due to changes within the Governor's Energy Office(GEO),WCYCC does not currently have a contract in place with a weatherization partner. In effort to establish realistic and achievable performance standards,WCYCC has elected to modify the Energy Conservation Performance Measure to enable WCYCC to provide a variety of Energy related services. WCYCC will strive to provide Energy Conservation education to a minimum of 300 Weld County residents. WCYCC will continue working toward securing a contract to continue providing Tier I Energy Audits to enhance and exceed this performance measure. CONTINUATION 3 OCTOBER 5, 2011 --OCTOBER 4, 2012 CURRENT ENROLLMENT: During the 2010-2011 program year,WCYCC has enrolled a total of 13 members. To date,WCYCC is at t00% retention and will continue to diligently work toward maintaining a high level of retention. Offering part time member service opportunities to increase retention have made significant improvement toward WCYCC's retention rate. WCYCC is in the process of hiring the additional members necessary to meet t00%of the planned enrollment which has and remains to be a high priority for WCYCC. Based upon the number of hours new members commit to complete during their time of For Official Use Only Page 24 For Official Use Only Narratives service will dictate the number of additional members to serve with WCYCC May of 2011 through October 4, 2011;WCYCC plans to enroll an approximately 25-30 additional members. PERFORMANCE MEASURE UPDATE: Members have been engaged in numerous meaningful direct service projects,such as building community gardens, historic restoration and preservation projects, community beautification projects, forestry projects to include removing invasive species (Tamarisk and Russian Olive) and community code enforcement clean up with the City of Greeley which targets conservation,improve the environment, improves or creates recreation and or projects which meet the identified needs of the local communities. WCYCC anticipates exceeding the minimum of 24 projects as initially targeted. Members are working toward acquiring valuable training related certificates. 10o% of members have participated in two certified training opportunities. To date, 92% of members have received CPR&First Aid Certification training. 85%of members have received Sawyer Certification; six members obtained Sawyer"A" Certificates with an additional four members obtaining their Sawyer"B" Certificates. WCYCC staff has also increased certifications with the Crew Leader obtaining a Faller"B" Certification and the Team Leader obtaining a Felling Boss Certification to enhance supervisory on worksites as well as risk management. Members have also been engaged with noxious weed eradication along with general environmental education. Selected members completed 15 Passenger Van Driver Safety as well. Additionally,of the 13 current members,five members did not possess a GED or High School Diploma. Since enrolling with WCYCC,two members have obtained their GED,two members are in the process of testing and one member continues to raise his basic skills levels in effort to obtain his GED prior to completing his term of service. WCYCC anticipates meeting the identified performance measure to have 90% of members obtain a minimum of three certifications targeted to enhance member's development while serving as an AmeriCorps member. Through a light bulb energy use pilot project,one corps member has begun to research and strategize for our summer's energy savings education program which will deliver Energy Conservation information to a minimum of 30o community members. For Official Use Only Page 25 For Official Use Only Narratives NEW PARTNERSHIPS AND EFFORTS: In effort to be prepared in the event of a disaster, 92% of current members have obtained their CPR and/or First Aid Certifications. WCYCC's Team Leader and Crew Leader also have obtained their CERT Instructor Certification. WCYCC is currently working with the Weld County Sheriffs Department of Emergency Management for our Saw Crew to be a response team in the State data base in the event of a disaster. New partnerships have been developed this program year with the Water Conservation Districts of Weld County as well as the Forrest Service, Bureau of Land Management(BLM) and Department of Agriculture. Members are presently engaged in land and water conservation efforts through the Natural Resource Conservation Service(NRCS)to remove non-native invasive species (Russian Olive&Salt Cedar) along the Big Thompson River in Weld County. For Official Use Only Page 26 For Official Use Only Performance Measures SAA Characteristics x Rural Urban Encore program None of the above Focus Areas Education Healthy Futures Selected for National Measure Selected for National Measure x Environmental Stewardship Veterans and Military Familie: Selected for National Measure Selected for National Measure Economic Opportunity x Other Selected for National Measure Selected for National Measure Grand Total of all MSYs entered for all Focus Areas 15 Service Categories Other Education Primary Secondary Energy Conservation Primary Secondary x Other Environment Primary x Secondary Service Category: Other Education Measure Category: Participant Development Strategy to Achieve Results Briefly describe how you will achieve this result(Max 4,000 chars.) Members will participate in a variety of education and training based activities designed to increase their knowledge and employability. Results Result: Output Members will participate in a variety of education and training based activities designed to increase their knowledge and employability. Indicator: Increase in civic knowledge and skills Target: 90% of members will participate in training opportunities and will receive a certificate in three (3)or more areas to include but are not limited to: CPR/First Aid, CERT, Disability Awareness, 15 Passenger Van Driver Safety, OSI, Noxious Weed Eradic Target Value: 90% Instruments: Training logs PM Statement: Members will participate in a variety of education and training based activities designed to increase For Official Use Only Page 27 For Official Use Only Result: Output their knowledge and employability. 90% of members will participate in training opportunities and will receive a certificate in three (3) or more areas to include but are not limited to: CPR/First Aid, CERT, Disability Awareness, 15 Passenger Van Driver Safety, OSI, Noxious Weed Eradication and Civic Engagement. Prey. Yrs. Data: Result: End Outcome Graduating members who participated in a variety of education and training based activities will increase their knowledge and employability Indicator: Increase in civic knowledge and skills Target: 80% of members completing their term of service will report an increase in job readiness and/ or personal life skills. Target Value: 80% Instruments: Member survey PM Statement: Graduating members who participated in a variety of education and training based activities will increase their knowledge and employability. 80% of members completing their term of service will report an increase in job readiness and/or personal life skills. Prey. Yrs. Data: Result: Intermediate Outcome Members will participate in a variety of education and training based activities designed to increase their knowledge and employability. 90% of members will participate in training opportunities and will receive a certificate in three (3)or more areas to include but are not limited to: CPR/First Aid, CERT, Disability Awareness, 15 Passenger Van Driver Safety,OSI, Noxious Weed Eradication and Civic Engagement. Indicator: Increase in civic knowledge and skills Target: 90% of members that participate in traiing will receive transferable skills and certificates to enhance future employment endeavors. Target Value: 10 Instruments: Training logs, member surveys PM Statement: Members will participate in a variety of education and training based activities designed to increase their knowledge and employability. 90% of members will participate in training opportunities and will receive a certificate in three (3) or more areas to include but are not limited to: CPR/First Aid, CERT, Disability Awareness, 15 Passenger Van Driver Safety, OSI, Noxious Weed Eradication and Civic Engagement. 90% of members that participate in training will receive transferable skills and certificates to enhance future employment endeavors. Prey. Yrs. Data: Service Category: Other Environment Measure Category: Needs and Service Activities For Official Use Only Page 28 For Official Use Only Strategy to Achieve Results Briefly describe how you will achieve this result(Max 4,000 chars.) Members will provide meaningful service to projects which;target conservation efforts,improve the environment, improve or create recreation, and which meet the identified needs of the local communities. Members will complete a minimum of 24 projects that focus on conservation efforts, improve the environment, improve or create recreation areas including parks,trails, pools,etc. Results Result: Intermediate Outcome Members will complete a minimum of 24 projects that focus on conservation efforts,improve the environment, improve or create recreation areas including parks,trails,pools, etc. Indicator: Target: 20 of the 24 projects (85%), completed will rate the services received as meeting or exceeding expectations Target Value: 85% Instruments: Project spoonsor satisfaction surveys PM Statement: Members will complete a minimum of 24 projects that focus on conservation efforts, improve the environment, improve or create recreation areas including parks, trails, pools, etc. 20 of the 24 projects (85%), completed will rate the services received as meeting or exceeding expectations Prey. Yrs. Data: Result: Output Members will provide meaningful service to projects which;target conservation efforts, improve the environment, improve or create recreation, and which meet the identified needs of the local communities. Indicator: beneficiaries Target: Members will complete a minimum of 24 projects that focus on conservation efforts, improve the environment, improve or create recreation areas including parks, trails, pools, etc. Target Value: 24 Instruments: Member time sheets, project tracking logs PM Statement: Members will provide meaningful service to projects which; target conservation efforts, improve the environment, improve or create recreation, and which meet the identified needs of the local communities. Members will complete a minimum of 24 projects that focus on conservation efforts, improve the environment, improve or create recreation areas including parks, trails, pools, etc. Prey. Yrs. Data: Result: End Outcome The community of Weld County will be improved and beautified by the completion of community improvement projects based on surveys administered to project sponsors and local community based agencies Indicator: beneficiaries For Official Use Only Page 29 For Official Use Only Result: End Outcome Target: 80% of project sponsors and local community based agencies will report that they see a noticeable improvement in the community and that they are aware that AmeriCorps members in the community have completed the work. Target Value: 80% Instruments: Project sponsor surveys PM Statement: The community of Weld County will be improved and beautified by the completion of community improvement projects based on surveys administered to project sponsors and local community based agencies. 80% of project sponsors and local community based agencies will report that they see a noticeable improvement in the community and that they are aware that AmeriCorps members in the community have completed the work. Prey.}Yrs. Data: /ni �y$� zest ,.t}1 .i✓',y..:, i i .t&CCU,!t...meat. s .. .rt 5�:uk. ,{Ys'� Service Category: Other Education Measure Category: Not Applicable Strategy to Achieve Results Briefly describe how you will achieve this result(Max 4,000 chars.) To ensure meaningful community impact,AmeriCorps members need to receive appropriate orientation,skills training, and development opportunities.To successfully fulfill their service goals, members need to be trained in the appropriate technical, procedural, and interpersonal skills. Additionally, members need to receive regular instruction and opportunity for civic reflection and engagement,which will promote a lifelong ethic of service and civic responsibility. Finally, as they prepare to transition out of their service terms,members need to receive additional training and resources to assist in taking their next steps into a career, continued education,or other life after AmeriCorps endeavor.After an initial orientation to their service community and placement site, member training should continue on a regular basis (i.e., monthly)and be adapted and updated to meet the specific needs of the members,programs, and community. By receiving appropriate and impactful orientation and skills training,AmeriCorps members will be primed to serve successfully throughout their service terms and beyond.The statewide implementation of this aligned performance measure will serve to show the unified impact of member development throughout the AmeriCorps*State programs serving in Colorado. For Official Use Only Page 30 For Official Use Only Briefly describe how you will achieve this result(Max 4,000 chars.) The WCYCC AmeriCorps Program will provide its 30 members, on average,approximately 6O total hours of training and structured,hands-on learning experience in three focus areas: service skills, civic engagement skills, and career/life after AmeriCorps skills.Training will be designed and provided by program and site staff, outside consultant specialists, and Workforce specialists. Members will receive a 16-24 hour pre-service training/orientation and at least 8 hours of training/month on an ongoing basis throughout their term of service. Specific training topics to be included are civic engagement, member and life skill development and appropriate transitional information for each member to include but not limited to employment, post secondary education or continued service opportunities. How Many AmeriCorps members will be participating in this activity? 15 MSY's(3o part time MSY's) How Many Days per week(on average)will this activity Occur? 1 How Many Hours per day(on average)will this activity Occur? 2 When does this activity Begin? 10/5/11 When does this activity End? 10/4/12 Results Result: Output Members receive skills development training Indicator: participants Target: 100% of enrolled members will receive skills development training during their terms of service. Target Value: 100% Instruments: Member training logs/sign-in sheets collected by the program manager at each training event PM Statement: During their service terms, 100% of enrolled members will receive training and development opportunities to be able to perform the skills essential to their service, Prey. Yrs. Data: Result: Intermediate Outcome Members are proficient in skills for optimal success in AmeriCorps,their everyday lives, and their future careers. Indicator: Colorado AmeriCorps Member Skills Development Survey Target: 80% of enrolled members will rate their competency as Good or Excellent in at least 75% of the skills identified in 3 focus areas: service skills, civic engagement, and career/life after AmeriCorps. Target Value: 80% Instruments: Colorado AmeriCorps Member Skills Development Survey administered by the program manager at the end of the members service terms For Official Use Only Page 31 For Official Use Only Result: Intermediate Outcome PM Statement: Upon the completion of their service terms, 80% of AmeriCorps members will rate their competency in 75% of their identified service, civic engagement, and career/life after AmeriCorps skills as "good" or"excellent". These skills will relate to their success in AmeriCorps service, their everyday lives, and their future careers. Prey. Yrs. Data: g�a . i sryiYnz fi .r :? r*PRk %!A.'�tt :.. � � b�"+"5 "yf, d`. .. :�: y "v .!i Wig Service Category: Energy Conservation Measure Category: Needs and Service Activities Strategy to Achieve Results Briefly describe how you will achieve this result(Max 4,000 chars.) Members will complete service projects that provide energy saving measures for low income, elderly, and disabled residents of Colorado Results Result: Intermediate Outcome Members will have a positive effect on communities within Weld County in relation to Energy Conservation. Members will provide Energy Conservation education to a minimum of 30o Weld County residents. Indicator: beneficiaries Target: 90% of sampled clients will indicate a high level of satisfaction with the information received from members Target Value: 90% Instruments: Satisfaction surveys for homeowners and community members to include school aged youth. PM Statement: Members will provide community members with door to door educational materials highlighting energy conservation. Members will also provide school aged youth with classroom based education promoting energy conservation. Prey. Yrs. Data: Result: Output Members will provide education that will encourage energy saving measures for low income,elderly, and disabled residents of Colorado Indicator: beneficiaries Target: Energy conservation information will be provided to 300 Weld County residents Target Value: 300 Instruments: Member time sheets, Energy project tracking sheets PM Statement: Members will provide energy saving education to include low income, elderly, and disabled residents of Colorado. Energy efficient information will be provided to 300 Weld County residents. Prey. Yrs. Data: Result: End Outcome Follow up surveys will be provided to a portion of the Weld County residents who received educational For Official Use Only Page 32 For Official Use Only Result: End Outcome materials to determine how community memebers are working toward conserving energy. Indicator: beneficiaries Target: 85% of community members, to include students, completing a follow up survey conducted by members will indicate implementation of the individuals energy conservation efforts Target Value: 85% Instruments: Community members will complete a follow up survey PM Statement: Follow up services will be provided to gather data pertaining to community members who state their energy consumption was reduced after receiving educational materials. 85% of home owners/ renters completing a follow up survey conducted by members will indicate individuals implementation of energy consumption. Prey. Yrs. Data: For Official Use Only Page 33 For Official Use Only Required Documents Document Name Status Evaluation Not Applicable Labor Union Concurrence Not Applicable For Official Use Only Page 34 RPT_BGT_424 September 6,2011 2:28 PM Weld County Youth Conservation Corps (WCYCC) Board of Weld County Commissioners, Weld County Division of Human Application ID: 11AC129148 Services Budget Dates: Total Amt CNCS Share Grantee Share Section I.Program Operating Costs A. Personnel Expenses 64,144 43,545 20,599 B.Personnel Fringe Benefits 18,034 10,820 7,214 C.Travel Staff Travel 0 0 0 Travel to CNCS-Sponsored Meetings 2,000 1,000 1,000 0 Member Travel 29,399 2,399 27,000 Total $31,399 $3,399 $28,000 D. Equipment 0 0 0 E.Supplies 8,400 2,000 6,400 F.Contractual and Consultant Services 0 0 0 G.Training Staff Training 2,000 1,000 1,000 Member Training 8,000 2,000 6,000 Total $10,000 __-- $3,000 $7,000 H. Evaluation 800 0 800 I.Other Program Operating Costs Section I.Subtotal $132,777 $62,764 $70,013 Section I Percentage 47% 53% Section II.Member Costs A.Living Allowance Full Time(1700 hrs) 0 0 0 1-Year Half Time(900 hours) 171,000 102,600 68,400 Reduced Half Time(675 hrs) 0 0 0 Quarter Time(450 hrs) 0 0 0 Minimum Time(300 hrs) 0 0 0 2-Year Half Time(2nd Year) 0 0 0 2-Year Half Time(1st Year) 0 0 0 Total $171,000 $102,600 $68,400 B.Member Support Costs FICA for Members 13,082 7,849 5,233 Worker's Compensation 0 0 0 Health Care 22,950 13,770 9,180 Total $36,032 $21,619 $14,413 Section II.Subtotal $207,032 $124,219 $82,813 Section II. Percentages 60% 40% Section III.Administrative/Indirect Costs A.Corporation Fixed Percentage Corporation Fixed Amount 6,143 0 6,143 Commission Fixed Amount 1,869 1,869 0 Total $8,012 $1,869 $6,143 B.Federally Approved Indirect Cost Rate Section III.Subtotal $8,012 $1,869 $6,143 Section III Percentage 23% 77% Section I+III.Funding Percentages 46% 54% Budget Totals $347,821 $188,852 $158,969 Budget Total Percentage 54% 46% Required Match 46% #of years Receiving CNCS Funds 9 Total MSYs 15.00 Form 424A Modified SF-424A(4/88 and 12/97) Page 1 RPT_BGT_424 September 6,2011 2:28 PM Weld County Youth Conservation Corps (WCYCC) Board of Weld County Commissioners, Weld County Division of Human Services CosUMSY $12,590 Form 424A Modified SF-424A(4/88 and 12/97) Page 2 Budget Narrative for 11AC 129148 Page 1 of 4 Budget Narrative: Weld County Youth Conservation Corps (WCYCC) for Board of Weld County Commissioners, Weld County Division of Human Services Section I. Program Operating Costs A. Personnel Expenses Position/Title-Qty-Annual Salary-%Time CNCS Share Grantee Share Total Amount Crew Leader:-1 person(s)at 34790 each x 100%usage 25,448 9,342 34,790 Team Leader:-1 person(s)at 40318 each x 60"/usage 14,999 9,192 24,191 Program Director:-1 person(s)at 51632 each x 10%usage 3,098 2,065 5,163 CATEGORY Totals 43,545 20,599 64,144 B. Personnel Fringe Benefits Purpose-Calculation-Total Amount CNCS Share Grantee Share Total Amount Crew Leader:Fringe is calculated @ 30%of salary attributed to grant 6,262 4,175 10,437 Team Leader: Fringe is calculated @ 30%of salary attributed to grant 3,629 2,419 6,048 Program Director: Fringe is calculated @ 30%of salary attributed to grant 929 620 1,549 CATEGORY Totals 10,820 7,214 18,034 C. Travel Staff Travel Purpose-Calculation CNCS Share Grantee Share Total Amount Travel to CNCS-Sponsored Meetings: 1,000 1,000 2,000 N/A: 0 0 0 CATEGORY Totals 1,000 1,000 2,000 Member Travel Purpose-Calculation CNCS Share Grantee Share Total Amount Transportation to project sites,training,all corps day,etc:$1.80 per mile(cost 0 27,000 27,000 of depreciation,gas, maintenance)x 15000 miles Gas Vouchers/Bus Passes for Members: 2,399 0 2,399 • CATEGORY Totals 2,399 27,000 29,399 D. Equipment Item/Purpose-Qty-Unit Cost CNCS Share Grantee Share Total Amount n n n https://egrants.cns.gov/espan/main/report.jsp?sid=3 804869587ca8d6Odc4979ad8a7a2be9cd... 9/6/2011 Budget Narrative for 11AC129148 Page 2 of 4 N/a:-0 x 5000 0 0 0 CATEGORY Totals 0 0 0 E. Supplies Item-Calculation CNCS Share Grantee Share Total Amount Member Uniforms/Member equipment/saety equipment:20 members x$300 2,000 6,400 8,400 CATEGORY Totals 2,000 6,400 8,400 F. Contractual and Consultant Services Purpose-Calculation-Daily Rate CNCS Share Grantee Share Total Amount N/A:-Daily Rate of 0 0 0 0 CATEGORY Totals 0 0 0 G. Training Staff Training Purpose-Calculation-Daily Rate CNCS Share Grantee Share Total Amount State Commission Training project site training and other professional 1,000 1,000 2,000 development opportunities: No cost to Program-Daily Rate of 0 CATEGORY Totals 1,000 1,000 2,000 Member Training Purpose-Calculation-Daily Rate CNCS Share Grantee Share Total Amount Basic Skills/Ged preparation:4 members @ 2,000 ea-Daily Rate of 10 2,000 6,000 8,000 CATEGORY Totals 2,000 6,000 8,000 H. Evaluation Purpose-Calculation-Daily Rate CNCS Share Grantee Share Total Amount Internal Evaluation by Board: Based on staff time to compile reports and data- 0 800 800 Daily Rate of 0 CATEGORY Totals 0 800 800 I. Other Program Operating Costs Purpose-Calculation CNCS Share Grantee Share Total Amount CATEGORY Totals 0 0 0 https://egrants.cns.gov/espan/main/report.j sp?sid=3 804869587ca8d60dc4979ad8a7a2be9cd... 9/6/2011 Budget Narrative for 11 AC 129148 Page 3 of 4 SECTION Totals 62,764 70,013 132,777 PERCENTAGE 47% 53%i Section II. Member Costs A. Living Allowance Item-#Mbrs w/Allow-Allowance Rate-4 Mbrs w/o Allow CNCS Share Grantee Share Total Amount Full Time(1700 hrs):0 Member(s)at a rate of 0 each 0 0 0 Members W/O allowance 0 1-Year Half Time(900 hours):30 Member(s)at a rate of 5700 each 102,600 68,400 171,000 Members W/O allowance 0 2-Year Half Time(1st Year):Member(s)at a rate of each 0 0 0 Members W/O allowance 2-Year Half Time(2nd Year):Member(s)at a rate of each 0 0 0 Members W/O allowance Reduced Half Time(675 hrs):Member(s)at a rate of each 0 0 0 Members W/O allowance Quarter Time(450 hrs):0 Member(s)at a rate of 0 each 0 0 0 Members W/O allowance 0 Minimum Time(300 hrs):0 Member(s)at a rate of 0 each 0 0 0 Members W/O allowance 0 CATEGORY Totals 102,600 68,400 171,000 B. Member Support Costs Purpose-Calculation CNCS Share Grantee Share Total Amount FICA for Members: 15 MSY @ 11,400 x 7.65% 7,849 5,233 13,082 Worker's Compensation:Weld County is self insured. Members are covered for Worker's Compensation as well as unemployment insurance under this 0 0 0 self insured status.The amount per MSY is valued by Weld County at$and is considered as an in-kind contribution to the grant. Health Care: 15 MSY @ 127.50 per month 13,770 9,180 22,950 CATEGORY Totals 21,619 14,413 36,032 SECTION Totals 124,219 82,813 207,032 PERCENTAGE 60% 40% Section III. Administrative/Indirect Costs A. Corporation Fixed Percentage Item-Calculation CNCS Share Grantee Share Total Amount Corporation Fixed Amount: 0 6,143 6,143 I II II II I hops://egrants.ens.gov/espan/main/report.j sp?sid=3 804869587ca8d60dc4979ad8a7a2be9cd... 9/6/2011 Budget Narrative for 11AC129148 Page 4 of 4 Commission Fixed Amount: 1,869 0 1,869 CATEGORY Totals 1,869 6,143 8,012 B. Federally Approved Indirect Cost Rate Calculation-Cost Type-Rate-Rate Claimed-Cost Basis CNCS Share Grantee Share Total Amount CATEGORY Totals 0 0 0 SECTION Totals 1,869 6,143 8,012 PERCENTAGE 23% 77% BUDGET Totals 188,852 158,969 347,821 PERCENTAGE 54% 46% Total MSYs 15.00 CostIMSY 12,590 Source of Funds Section Match Description Amount Type Source https://egrants.cns.gov/espan/main/report.j sp?sid=3804869587ca8d60dc4979ad8a7a2be9cd... 9/6/2011 Hello