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RE: APPROVE EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATIONS FOR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
PROGRAMS AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN
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 Expenditure Authorizations for Workforce
Development Programs 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 Colorado Department of Labor and Employment,
with terms and conditions being as stated in said expenditure authorizations, and
WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said expenditure
authorizations, copies of which are attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld
County, Colorado, that the Expenditure Authorizations for Workforce Development Programs
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 Colorado Department of Labor and Employment be, and hereby
are, approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chair be, and hereby is, authorized to
sign said expenditure authorizations.
The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by
the following vote on the 29th day of April, A.D., 2009.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD CQUNTYcOLORADO
ATTEST:
Weld County Clerk to the
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illiam F. Garcia, Chair
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David E. Long
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: April 29, 2009
TO: William F. Garcia, Chair, Board of County C�ommissioonpers�
FROM: Judy A. Griego, Director, Human Service f epartrr§ari
RE: Workforce Investment Act ARRA Expenditure Authorization (EA)
Requests, DVOP Operating EA, WIA 10% Credentialing EA,
MOU with CDLE, MOU with CYCA for Vista Volunteer
Enclosed for Board approval are a variety of Workforce Investment Act Expenditure Authorizations
(EA). The ARRA EA's were reviewed by the Board at the March 23, 2009, Work Session and the
DVOP Operating and WIA 10% Credentialing EA's were reviewed at the April 27, 2009, Work
Session. The Expenditure Authorizations include the Budget Information Summaries for the programs
and request the following funds:
PY 08 ARRA WIA Adult - $213,221.00; PY 08 ARRA WIA Dislocated Worker - $442,413.00; PY 08
ARRA WIA Youth - $634,959.00; PY 08 ARRA Wagner Peyser - $121,037.00; PY 08 ARRA Wagner
Peyser Re-employment Services (RES) -$210,729.00; FY 09 WIA 10% Credentialing/Infrastructure -
$11,620.00; FY 09 DVOP Operating EA Modification adding - $2,582.00.
The major Provision of the EA's are as follows:
Adult- Targets low income for services utilizing the ARRA funds although services will not be
limited to only that that group of individuals. Unemployed adults who need and can benefit
from additional assistance in obtaining a job will also be targeted and served. Targets for
services will be to provide occupational skills training (typically 1 year certificates or less
although some 2 year programs will be considered) as well as increased placements in work
experience activities, and/or on-the-job training placements. Green jobs, positions within
renewable energy fields, or jobs identified as growth occupations for Weld County will be
targeted for occupational skills training as appropriate to the participants' employment goals.
Dislocated Workers — Employment Services will serve those individuals who meet the
eligibility requirements for the Dislocated Worker programs as outlined in the Workforce
Investment Act. I Targets for services will be to provide occupational skills training (typically
1 year certificates or less although some 2 year programs will be considered) as well as
increased placements in work experience activities, and/or on-the-job training placements.
Green jobs, positions within renewable energy fields, or jobs identified as growth occupations
for Weld County will be targeted for occupational skills training as appropriate to the
participants' employment goals.
Youth — 75% of the ARRA funds will be targeted towards summer employment work
experiences for eligible youth. Remaining funds will be used for services to eligible out -of -
school youth and eligible in -school youth. The primary focus of services will be towards the
out of school youth population, particularly those who have dropped out of school.
Wagner Peyser and Wagner Peyser RES - Provides basic labor exchange services to
employers and job seekers with priority of services given to veterans and Unemployment
Insurance Recipients. Based on an analysis of the most recent Greeley MSA labor market
data, Weld County will continue to focus its employer relations efforts in the Energy,
Manufacturing, Healthcare, and Transportation sectors.
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Credentialingllnfrastructure - Used to purchase a one year site license for Key Train and
the remaining amount to purchase equal numbers of WorkKeys assessments in Math,
Reading for Information, and Locating Information to support the Colorado CareerReady
Certificate (CRC). The Key Train site license and the WorkKeys assessments will be used to
provide program participants and workforce customers the opportunity to acquire Colorado
CareerReady Certificates which they can provide to potential employers.
DVOP Operating Modification - This modification requests adding funds in accordance with
the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, Notice of Fund Availability #08-13 dated
March 27, 2009. The additional funds will be used to support the administrative and
operational costs associated with the Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP) staff
person.
The goal of each of the programs is to provide participants with the appropriate mix of services
they require to assist them in obtaining and retaining employment.
Additionally included for Board approval and signature are two Memorandum of Understanding
(MOU) both of which were presented at the March 2, 2009 Work Session. The MOU's are as
follows:
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Colorado Department of Labor and
Employment and Employment Services of Weld County - 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 coordinates resources to
prevent duplication and ensure the effective and efficient delivery of workforce development
services in Weld County. This agreement also establishes joint processes and procedures to
enable partners to integrate services resulting in a seamless and comprehensive array of
workforce development services to Weld County residents.
Memorandum of Understanding between the Colorado Youth Corps Association and
Employment Services of Weld County and the Weld County Youth Conservation Corps
(WCYCC) regarding the placement of a Vista Volunteer (Financial) - This MOU
establishes an agreement between the above mentioned entities concerning the placement of
a Vista Volunteer to perform the duties of fundraising and marketing of the WCYCC. The
position will enhance the sustainability of the WCYCC by developing additional fee for service
projects and recruiting viable AmeriCorps members to serve with the WCYCC. The duties of
the volunteer will include enhancing marketing materials to recruit both potential members
and prospective project sponsors to generate addition fee for service work projects. Financial
costs under this agreement include a maximum of $2,700 of non-federal cash match for
member support costs and any mileage reimbursement costs associated with required travel
in the performance of the duties under the agreement.
If you have any questions, give me a call at extension 6510.
EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION (EA)
Signature Page
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Workforce Region: Employment Services of Weld County
Address: PO Box 1805, Greeley, CO 80632
Program/Project Coordinator: Linda Perez
Phone Number: (970) 353-3800 ext 3363
EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION SUMMARY
This Expenditure Authorization (EA) covers the following Funding Streams:
Program Year: FY 09
Funding Stream: DVOP Operating
$ 2,582.00
Program Year: FY 09
Funding Stream: WIA 10% - Credentialing
$11,620.00
Program Year:
Funding Stream:
$
This Expenditure Authorization has been reviewed and approved by the following parties and will be
incorporated into the Workforce Development Programs Grant Agreement as an attachment. This
signature page, when duly signed, authorizes the granting of funds by the Colorado Department of Labor
and Employment for the program/project identified herein. The EA commitment document is not valid until
it has been approved by the State Controller or designee.
By
APR 2 9 2009 By.
Willi ai'fi F. Garda- Date Pe B. Herbertson
Chair, Board of Weld County Commissioners a ctor, Division of Employment and Training
Colorado Dept. of Labor and Employment
By: % (d , 2J/e C/ 1 � BY:
Mary Fri g, Chair `7 Date Date
Weld Cunty Workforce Development Board Title:
By: G, L1-x>C)q By:
`- Lin L. Perez, Divisip{ Head Date
Employment Services of Weld County Title:
Date
ALL CONTRACTS MUST BE APPROVED BY THE STATE CONTROLLER
CRS 24-30-202 requires that the State Controller approve all state contracts. This contract is not valid
until the State Controller, or such assistant as he may delegate, has signed it. The contractor is not
authorized to begin performance until the contract is signed and dated below. If performance begins prior
to the date below, the State of Colorado may not be obligated to pay for the goods and/or services
provided.
STAT-CONTROLLER:
DAVID DE� TT,�
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EMPLOYMENT SERVICES OF WELD COUNTY
EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION (EA)
DVOP - Modification 1
If applicable, Date of Modification April 1, 2009
XI. BUDGET INFORMATION and NARRATIVE:
Employment Services of Weld County will use the additional award of FY 09 Disabled Veterans
Outreach Operating costs in the amount of $2,582.00 to support the administrative and operational
costs associated with the Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP) staff person.
Funding Stream:
FY09 DVOP Operating
Period of Performance: 10/1/08 - 9/30/09
Vax # 1355
Revised Period of Performance:
Original Allocation:
$4,426.00
Cost Category
Current Budget
Changes In/Out (+/-)
Revised Budget
Program Expires 9/09
$4,426.00
$2,582.00
$7,008.00
Program Expires xx/XX
$0.00
$0.00
Total Program
$4,426.00
$2,582.00
$7,008.00
XII. SCOPE OF WORK:
A. Purpose and Goal
Employment Services of Weld County will use the total award of $7,008.00 to support the
administrative and operational costs associated with the Disabled Veterans Outreach Program
(DVOP) staff person.
B. Services to be Provided
No direct services will be provided through these funds. Funds will be used to cover the operational
costs associated with the DVOP staff.
XIII.MODIFICATION(S) REQUESTED and RATIONALE FOR MODIFICATION:
Employment Services is requesting this modification to add $2,582.00 of FY 09 DVOP Operating
funds in accordance with the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, Notice of Fund
Availability #08-13 dated March 27, 2009.
XIV. REVISED GOALS, OBJECTIVES, and OUTCOMES:
N/A
XV. REVISED PLANNED PARTICIPATION AND TERMINATION SUMMARY:
N/A
Employment Services of Weld County
EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION
Credentialing/Infrastructure (EA)
If applicable: Date of Modification
I. BUDGET INFORMATION/NARRATIVE:
Employment Services of Weld County will use the award of $11,620.00 to purchase Key Train and
WorkKeys licenses to support the Colorado CareerReady Certificate (CRC). Employment Services plans
to expend the funds by June 30, 2009. Employment Services will notify Sue Klebold at CDLE when
purchases are complete and send copies of invoices once received.
Funding Stream:
FY 09 WIA 10% Credentialing
Period of Performance:
4-7-09 to 6-30-09
Vax #
1236
Revised Period of Performance:
Original Allocation:
$11,620.00
Cost Category
Current Budget
Changes In/Out (+/-)
Revised
Budget
Credentialing/Infrastructure 6/09
$11,620.00
$11,620.00
Program Expires xx/XX
$0.00
$0.00
Total Program
$11,620.00
$11,620.00
II. SCOPE OF WORK:
A. Purpose and Goal
Employment Services of Weld County will utilize the award of $11,620.00 of FY 09 WIA 10% funds to
purchase a one year site license for Key Train ($5,000.00) and the remaining amount of $6,620.00 to
purchase equal numbers of WorkKeys assessments in Math, Reading for Information, and Locating
Information to support the Colorado CareerReady Certificate (CRC).
B. Services to be Provided
Weld County will use the Key Train site license and the WorkKeys assessments to provide program
participants and workforce customers the opportunity to acquire Colorado CareerReady Certificates
which they can provide to potential employers.
C. Expected Outcomes
N/A.
D. Coordination with other One -Stop Partners
N/A
E. Other Financial Resources to Support Program
Not Applicable.
F. Subcontracting Arrangements
Not applicable. Weld County does not subcontract services.
III. MODIFICATION(S) REQUESTED, RATIONALE FOR MODIFICATION, and PROGRAM IMPACT:
N/A
IV. REVISED GOALS, OBJECTIVES, and OUTCOMES:
N/A
V. REVISED PLANNED PARTICIPATION AND TERMINATION SUMMARY:
N/A
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