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RE: APPROVE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING 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 a Memorandum of Understanding between
the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of
Weld County, on behalf of the Department of Human Services, Weld County Workforce
Development Board, and the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, commencing upon
full execution, with further terms and conditions being as stated in said memorandum, and
WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said memorandum, a
copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld
County, Colorado, that the Memorandum of Understanding between the County of Weld, State of
Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the
Department of Human Services, Weld County Workforce Development Board, and the Colorado
Department of Labor and Employment be, and hereby is, approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chair be, and hereby is, authorized to
sign said memorandum.
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.
ATTEST:
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELp COf3TJ4LORADO
ham F. Garcia, Chair
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: April 29, 2009
TO: William F. Garcia, Chair, Board of County ommissio ers
FROM: Judy A. Griego, Director, Human Service I epart I J
RE: Workforce Investment Act ARRA ExpenIA OditU eAutthog o
r n (EA)
Requests, DVOP Operating EA, V
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 ARM Wagner Peyser - $121,037.00; PY 08 ARM Wagner
Peyser Reemployment Services (RES) - $210,729.00; FY 09 WIA 10% Credentiakng/I
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$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 ARM 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 certificates a Targets
less
services will be to provide occupational skills training (typically year tesorlins work
although some 2 year programs will be considered) as well as increased placements
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 atiol ksills dtraning well as (typically
1 year certificates or less although some 2 year programs
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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 ARM funds will be targeted towards summer employment work
experiences for eligible youth. Remaining funds will befocus uused forices towilli ible out -of -
towards the
school youth and eligible in -school youth. The primary services
of school.
out of school youth population, particularly those who have dropped
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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. Credentialing/lnfrastructure - 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.
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
Between
Board of Weld County Commissioners, Weld County Workforce Development Board,
Employment Services of Weld County,
and the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment
THIS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING ("MOU") made and entered into this _
day of March, 2009, by and between the Board of Weld County Commissioners, on behalf of
the Weld County Department of Human Services, Employment Services of Weld County,
("Employment Services"), Weld County Workforce Development Board ("Workforce
Development Board"), and the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment.
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 provides the framework for
workforce investment activities through statewide and local workforce investment systems
which increase the employment, retention, occupational skill attainment, and earnings of
participants and, as a result, improves the quality of the workforce, reduces welfare
dependency, and enhances the productivity and competitiveness of the nation; and
WHEREAS, Section 121 (c) of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998, requires that the
Weld County Workforce Development Board, as the local Workforce Development Board
(WIB), with agreement of the local elected official of the local area, establish an MOU with
specific partner entities to assure that the services offered by designated partners are
accessible through the Workforce (Workforce Center) system, in conjunction with the
designated Workforce operator, and
WHEREAS, Section 121 (b)(1)(A) of the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) requires
partner entities to make available through the Workforce system certain services, including
eligibility determination, outreach and intake, initial assessment job search and placement
assistance, and other information services, and
WHEREAS, the Workforce Development Board, in conjunction with the Board of Weld
County Commissioners conducts oversight with respect to the local programs and activities of
the one -stop delivery system through Employment Services, and
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises, the parties hereto Covent and
agree as follows.
Purpose: The purpose of this MOU is to establish an agreement between the above
mentioned entities concerning respective roles and responsibilities for implementation of
the provisions of Section 121(c)(2) of Title I of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998.
Additionally, this agreement is to coordinate resources to prevent duplication and ensure
the effective and efficient delivery of workforce development services in Weld County.
This agreement also establishes joint processes and procedures which will enable
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partners to integrate the current service delivery system, resulting in a seamless and
comprehensive array of education, human service, job training and other workforce
development services to Weld County residents.
Parties to this document shall coordinate and perform the activities and services
described herein within the scope of legislative requirements governing the parties'
respective programs, services and agency requirements. Parties to this document also
agree to the responsibilities, obligations, and accomplishment of the performance
standards described in Sections III and IV.
II. Term: This MOU becomes effective upon signature of the parties and shall be reviewed
annually to determine continuance or need for modification. Any party who wishes to
rescind this MOU must provide written notice stating their intent to the other parties at
least thirty (30) days prior to the desired end date of the MOU.
III. Description of Roles and Responsibilities
A. Joint Responsibilities
1) Coordinate the scheduling of shared clients
2) Cross train staff to increase high quality services, referrals and access to
programs
3) Provide informational brochures to customers
4) Coordinate job development and employer relations activities
B. Employment Services Individual Responsibilities
1) Provide opportunities for cross training of staff, including but not limited to:
o Use of the Workforce Center Resources
o Outreach and recruitment activities associated with the Workforce
Investment Act Program for adults, dislocated workers and youth;
employment and training available under the Temporary Assistance to
Needy Families Program; Employment First Food Stamp Program;
Juvenile Crime Intervention and Prevention Program; and the Weld
County AmeriCorps Program.
o For customers co -enrolled in partner programs, provide the following
information regarding services available at Employment Services:
• orientation to the programs
• intake and eligibility
• basic assessment,
• career planning
• case management
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• coordinated job search activities
• coordinated job development and job placement
• follow-up as required by funding sources
2) Provide space for the partner programs to be on site weekly to promote and
make their services available.
3) Maintain a web site that provides on-line information regarding services that
are available at Employment Services.
C. CDLE's Responsibility Regarding Unemployment Insurance and Veterans Programs
CDLE will make the following core services available within the Weld County
Workforce centers:
1) Access to the full range of Veterans services.
2) Information concerning the Unemployment Insurance (UI) Benefits.
3) Access to UI data per the UI data release agreement
4) Referral of Weld County Workforce Center customers to appropriate businesses
and programs.
CDLE will also provide access to other activities and programs carried out under
authorizing laws as follows:
1. Training and support for Weld County Workforce Center staff in all Veterans
program service elements.
2. Training and support for Weld County Workforce Center staff in developing
effective linkages with Veterans and UI Benefit programs and services.
IV. Performance
The partners jointly agree to the following performance standards for the workforce
development system:
o Deliver high quality services through the workforce system wherever
customers access services. to be measured by
o Sharing performance expectations by funding sources and the
performance outcomes
o It is the intent of each partner to support continuous improvement for
program delivery.
V. Funding of the Services and Operating Costs of the System
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A. Employment Services: The following resources will be made available to the
customers in the one stop system:
Wagner-Peyser: Basic Labor Exchange for employers and job seekers
Workforce Investment Act: Adult, youth, dislocated workers
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families: welfare clients
Employment First Food Stamp Program: food stamp clients
AmeriCorps
Disability Program Navigator
B. CDLE: The following resources will be made available to customers through the one
stop center in Weld County.
To support the operations of the one stop center system, one DVOP staff person
will be out stationed at Employment Services five (5) days per week. The Staff
person will provide on site services to veterans and assist them in accessing
services according to current CDLE policies.
• CDLE funded professional training will be made available to Employment
Services Staff when appropriate.
VI. Modifications: Any modifications to this MOU, it objectives or specific duties of the
parties must be agreed to in writing and signed by all parties
VII. Severability: If any term or condition of this MOU shall be held be invalid, illegal, or
unenforceable, this MOU shall be construed and enforced without such provision o the
extent that this MOU is then capable of execution within the original intent of the parties
hereto.
VIII. No Third Party Beneficiary Enforcement: It is expressly understood and agreed that the
enforcement of the terms and conditions of this MOU, and all rights of action relating to
such enforcement, shall be strictly reserved to the undersigned parties and nothing
contained in the MOU shall give or allow any claim or right of action whatsoever by any
other person not included in this MOU. It is the express intention of the undersigned
parties that any entity other than the undersigned parties receiving services or benefits
under this MOU shall be an incidental beneficiary only.
IX. Entire MOU: The parties hereby agree that neither has made or authorized any MOU
with respect to the subject matter of this instrument other than expressly set forth
herein, and no oral representation, promise, or consideration different from the terms
herein contained shall be binding on either party, or its agents or employees, hereto.
This MOU embodies all MOU's between the parties hereto and there are no promises,
terms, conditions, or obligations referring to the subject matter whereof than as
contained herein.
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X. No Waiver of Immunity: No portion of this MOU shall be deemed to constitute a waiver
of any immunities the parties or their officers or employees may possess, nor shall any
portion of this MOU be deemed to have related a duty of care which did not previously
exist with respect to any person not party to this MOU. The parties hereto acknowledge
and agree that no part of this MOU is intended to circumvent or replace such
immunities.
Xl. Non -Appropriation: None of the parties hereto shall be required to expend it public funds
for any of the undertakings set forth herein, without the express prior approval of its
governing body or director. Any financial obligations of the parties resulting from the
promises, covenants, and/or terms set for therein shall be subject to annual
appropriations as provided by law.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have duly executed the MOU as of this day, month,
and year first move wrjtt
ATTEST /ter 7 �L�: �!_ BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF WEI_ 0 T QOLORADO
Deputy Clerk .r the
ATTEST
Signature
William F. Garcia, Chair
CDLE
APR 2 9 2009
on of Emplefinent and Training
Colorado Department of Labor and Employment
WELD COUNTY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
BOARD
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