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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20073183.tiff RESOLUTION RE: APPROVE EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION 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 an Expenditure Authorization 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 authorization, and WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said expenditure authorization, 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 Expenditure Authorization 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 is, approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chair be, and hereby is, authorized to sign said expenditure authorization. The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 10th day of October, A.D., 2007. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS E.4.73 COUNTY, COLORADO ATTEST: "®pyid E. Long, Chair Weld County Clerk to the B iiii iii illiam H. - Pro-Tem BY: y C the B I De ty Cle to the Boars Cnpli—CcAt William F. Garcia APP %Q'FORM: EXCUSED �� Robert D. Masden ounty Attorney EXCUSED / Douglas Rademacher •Date of signature: lob (67 . \ 2007-3183 I Q� -I-\S� HR0078 lI-0.2-O7 MEMORANDUM Kett (‘-- DATE: October 1, 2007 TO: David E. Long, Chair, Board of County Commissioners FROM: Walter J. Speckman, Director Human Services t� /> j'L SUBJECT: Workforce Investment Act Plan and Expenditure COLORADO Authorization Requests Enclosed for Board approval are 2 Expenditure Authorizations(EA)and 1 Expenditure Authorization Modification Request. The Enhanced Dislocated Worker Expenditure Authorization requests funds to cover the costs associated with the provision of services to the eligible Dislocated Workers in Weld County, and the Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP) Expenditure Authorization requests funds to cover the overhead costs associated with the provision of services to eligible veterans. The Wagner Peyser EA Modification is an addition to existing funds as a result of an adjustment made by the State. The Expenditure Authorizations include the Budget Information Summaries for these Programs and request the following funding levels: Enhanced Dislocated Worker $93,197; DVOP $4,120; and Wagner-Peyser$290,271. Funds will be used to provide the Core, Intensive, Training and other services to job seekers and employers as outlined under the Workforce Investment Act of 1998. If you have any questions, please feel free to telephone me at 353-3800 ext. 3317. C n n Iti o 0 rti ar R1 vi n cn < -0 ocr m C) fv 0 2007-3183 EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION(EA) Signature Page Workforce Region: Employment Services of Weld County Address: PO Box 1805, Greeley, CO 80632 Program/Project Coordinator: Ted A. Long Phone Number: (970) 353-3800 x 3400 EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION SUMMARY This Expenditure Authorization (EA) covers the following Funding Streams: Program Year: FY 08 Funding Stream: WIA 25% Enhanced DW $93,197.00 Program Year: PY 07 Funding Stream: Wagner Peyser Adjustment#1 $290,271.00 Program Year: FY 08 Funding Stream: DVOP $4,120.00 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 of ado Department of Labor and Employment for the program/project identified herein. The A com i e document is not valid until it has been approved by the State Controller or designee. By: d OCT 1 0 2007By. n - ,a David E. Long, Chair Date I ' Don d J. Mares Date Board of Weld County Co issioners I/ Exe tive Director, CDLE By: "{{ /0 Ai U By: MarcFreltag,Chair LiDate Date Weld County Workforce Development Board Title: /r,. ! �! l'By: / 7 By: -Lin L. Perez, Director 7 /Date Date Employment Services of Weld County Title: 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. STATE CONTROLLER: IE M. SHENEFELT By ' c� l��'6, G Date q4 to o?cz'7-3/j EMPLOYMENT SERVICES OF WELD COUNTY WIA ENHANCED DISLOCATED WORKER EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION (EA) If applicable: Date of Modification I. BUDGET INFORMATION/NARRATIVE: Employment Services of Weld County will use the award of FY 08 WIA 25% Enhanced Dislocated Worker funds in the amount of$93,197.00 for the core, intensive, and training services to individuals registered in the WIA Dislocated Worker Program and to cover the associated administrative costs of operating the program. Funding Stream: FY08 25% Period of Performance: 10/1/07 through 6/30/09 Vax#: 1225 Enhanced DW Original Allocation: $93,197.00 Current Program Budget: $93,197.00 Transfer In (+): $00.000 From Fund Year and Name: Transfer Out(-): ($00.00) To Fund Year and Name: Revised Program Budget: $0.00 Cost Category Current Budget Transfer In/Out(+/-) Revised Budget Administration $9,319.00 $9,319.00 Program $83,878.00 $83,878.00 Total Program $93,197.00 $93,197.00 II. SCOPE OF WORK: A. Purpose and Goal Employment Services of Weld County will use the $83,878.00 of program funds from the FY 08 WIA 25% Enhanced Dislocated Worker Funding to provide core, intensive, and training services to dislocated workers registered in the WIA Program. The goal of the funds will be to provide participants with the appropriate mix of services they require to assist them in obtaining and retaining employment. B. Services to be Provided Dislocated worker participants will be able to access core, intensive, and training services and activities authorized under Section 134 (b) of the Workforce Investment Act through Employment Services of Weld County's Local One-Stop Center. Customers will also be able to access information regarding WIA partner programs and some services provided by the partners will be available through the One-Stop Center. Additional resource materials may be purchased to assist dislocated workers in their job search. C. Protected Number of Participants to be Served Employment Services of Weld County does not intend to serve additional individuals under this proposal. Core, intensive, and training services will be provided as necessary to the number of individuals identified in the Weld County plan. i • D. Expected Outcomes The Expected Outcomes are the same as identified in the Weld County plan. E. Coordination with other One-Stop Partners The Memorandums of Understanding with the required One-Stop Partners address the services to be provided by the One-Stop partners and how these services will be coordinated and made available through the One-Stop system. In general, the partners have agreed to provide brochures on their services which will be made available at each access point, cross train staff to help customer's access appropriate services, and coordinate employer relations efforts as appropriate. Partner organizations have agreed to have staff on site at the One-Stop for a period of time each week. Customers will be able to obtain information and access partner programs during these times. F. Other Financial Resources to Support Program The following programs and funding streams will help support the delivery of services through the Weld County One-Stop system: Workforce Investment Act: Title I Dislocated Worker Wagner-Peyser- Basic Labor exchange G. Subcontracting Arrangements Not applicable. Weld County does not subcontract services. Ill. MODIFICATION(S) REQUESTED and RATIONALE FOR MODIFICATION: N/A IV. REVISED GOALS, OBJECTIVES, and OUTCOMES: N/A V. REVISED PLANNED PARTICIPATION AND TERMINATION SUMMARY: N/A • Attachment 6DM1 EMPLOYMENT SERVICES OF WELD COUNTY WAGNER PEYSER EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION (EA) Request Page If applicable, Date of Modification September 25, 2007 I. BUDGET INFORMATION and NARRATIVE: Employment Services of Weld County will use the additional award of$290,271.00 to provide basic labor exchange services to job seekers and employers in the Weld County area, and for the activities that support the administration and service delivery of its employment and workforce information system. This may include staff salaries, purchase of equipment to improve the centers ability to provide services and enhance the ability of customers to utilize the center resources. Funding Stream: Period of Performance: 7/1/07 through 6/30/08 Vax#1189 PY07 Wagner Peyser Revised Period of Performance: Original Allocation: $539,804.00 Cost Category Current Budget Changes In/Out(+/-) Revised Budget Program Exp 6/08 $539,804.00 $290,271.00 $830,075.00 Total Program $539,804.00 $290,271.00 $830,075.00 II. SCOPE OF WORK: A. Purpose and Goal Employment Services of Weld County will use the total award of$830,075.00 to provide basic labor exchange services to job seekers and employers. III. MODIFICATION(S) REQUESTED and RATIONALE FOR MODIFICATION: Employment Services is requesting this modification to add $290,271.00 of PY 07 Wagner Peyser Adjustment#1 funds in accordance with the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, Notice of Fund Availability#07-04 dated September 14, 2007. IV. REVISED GOALS, OBJECTIVES, and OUTCOMES: N/A V. REVISED PLANNED PARTICIPATION AND TERMINATION SUMMARY: N/A - • EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION (EA) Request Page If applicable, Date of Modification Workforce Region: Employment Services of Weld County Program/Project Coordinator: Linda L. Perez Phone Number: (970) 353-3800 ext. 3363 I. BUDGET INFORMATION and NARRATIVE: The allocation for the Disabled Veterans Outreach Program is $4,120.00. Of this total, $4,120.00 or 100% is set aside for administrative and operational costs associated with the Disabled Veterans Outreach Program (DVOP)staff person. Funding Stream: Period of Performance: 10/1/07-9/30/08 Vax# 1209 FY08 DVOP Revised Period of Performance: Original Allocation: $4,120.00 Cost Category Current Budget Changes In/Out(+/-) Revised Budget Program Exp $4,120.00 $4,120.00 Total Program $4,120.00 $4,120.00 II. SCOPE OF WORK: A. Purpose and Goal Employment Services of Weld County will use the award of$4,120.00 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. C. Projected Number of Participants to be Served Employment Services will not serve any additional disabled veterans through this project. D. Expected Outcomes N/A E. Coordination with other One-Stop Partners The Memorandums of Understanding with the required One-Stop Partners address the services to be provided by the One-Stop partners and how these services will be coordinated and made available through the One-Stop system. In general, the partners have agreed to provide brochures on their services which will be made available at each access point, cross train staff to help customers' access appropriate services, and coordinate employer relations efforts as appropriate. Partner organizations have either agreed to have staff on site at the One-Stop for a period of time each week or established a identified a means for customers to access their information. • Employment Services ensues it will maintain its web site and on this site, extensive information is made available regarding the services available through Employment Services and linkages to other employment and training opportunities are provided. The contract with the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment addresses the implementation of the programs authorized under the Wagner-Peyser Act. This addresses the coordination between the Trade Adjustment Assistance Act and the National transitional adjustment assistance activities. Also addressed in the contract is coordination with activities authorized under Chapter 41 of Title 38 U.S.C. and the programs authorized under the State Unemployment Insurance programs. F. Other Financial Resources to Support Program The following programs and funding streams will help support the delivery of services through the Weld County One-Stop system: Workforce Investment Act: Title I Dislocated Worker, Adults, and Youth Wagner-Peyser- Basic Labor exchange Temporary Assistance to Needy Families Employment First Food Stamp Job Search Program AmeriCorps Disability Program Navigator G. Subcontracting Arrangements Not applicable. Weld County does not subcontract services. III. MODIFICATION(S) REQUESTED and RATIONALE FOR MODIFICATION: N/A IV. REVISED GOALS, OBJECTIVES, and OUTCOMES: N/A V. REVISED PLANNED PARTICIPATION AND TERMINATION SUMMARY: N/A Hello