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Home My WebLink About20021867.tiff RESOLUTION RE: APPROVE EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION REQUEST FOR NATIONAL EMERGENCY GRANT FUNDS 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 Expenditure Authorization Request National Emergency Grant Funds from 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, to the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, commencing April 1, 2002, and ending June 30, 2003, with further terms and conditions being as stated in said Expenditure Authorization Request, and WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said Expenditure Authorization Request, 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 Request for National Emergency Grant Funds from 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, to 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 Request. 2002-1867 (�(' ; 2 HR0073 RE: EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION REQUEST FOR NATIONAL EMERGENCY GRANT FUNDS PAGE 2 The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 15th day of July, A.D., 2002, nunc pro tunc April 1, 2002. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO ATTEST: 44 Glen ad, Chair Weld County Clerk to th .8o1cd' l 51 ‘14:O-V. 1 BY: �� C•>✓ • W David E o`_., Pro-Tem Deputy Clerk to the Bo . J.(' eile 1� AP V AS TO F `mil / X William H. Jerke ounty Attbrney EXCUSED DATE OF SIGNING (AYE) Robert D. Masden Date of signature: 7"7 2002-1867 HR0073 EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION (EA) Signature Page WORKFORCE REGION Name: Employment Services of Weld County Address: P.O. Box 1805 City/State/Zip: Greeley, CO 80632 EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION SUMMARY This Expenditure Authorization covers the following Funding Sources (specific details for each Funding Source are Attached): Program Year PY 01 Funding Source: National Emergency Grant Funds$68,483.26 Program Year PY Funding Source: Program Year: PY Funding Source: Program Year PY Funding Source: Program Year PY Funding Source: Program Year: PY Funding Source: n This Expenditure Authorization has been reviewed and approved by the following parties and will be incorporated into the Employment and Training 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 Cotroller or designee. �IAL f / O2 By: —i cLfef.Gf4 7 IS OZ By: Ll/ Glenn Vaad - Date ffre Is Date Chair,Weld County Board of Commissioners Depu y cutive Director, CDLE By:( i(=t �l�,. _ �' . �t�1iL�L� t �� By: Lucille Mantelli, Chair Date Weld Workforce Countyy/ Development Board Title: B44-f,4 c cz E 7-3 By: i a L. Perez, Director Date Employment Services of Weld County Title: • APPROVALS DIVISION OF FINANCE AND PROCURE T ARTHUR L. BARNHART State Controller Designee 02.00.7.-1867 EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION (EA) REQUEST Attachment 4B Date of Submittal: July 1, 2002 Workforce Region: Employment Services of Weld County Address: P.O. Box 1805 City/State/Zip: Greeley, CO 80632 Phone: (970) 353-3800 ext. 3400 Program/Project Coordinator Ted A. Long PROGRAM/PROJECT INFORMATION • Reference Code : Name: National Emergency Grant VAX#: Funding Source, Year, and Amount of funds: National Emergency Grant PY 01 $68,483.26 Period of Performance: From: April 1, 2002 To: June 30,2003 I. SCOPE OF WORK: A. Purpose and Goal Employment Services of Weld County will use the award of$68,483.26 of National Emergency Grants funds to provide core, intensive, and training services to those individuals who have experienced a layoff subsequent to September 11, 2001 and who meet the eligibility guidelines established in Colorado Department of Labor PGL 02-21-WIA dated June 10, 2002. Weld County will serve the planned number of dislocated workers as outlined under section C below. The goal of the program is 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. Wagner-Peyser Act services have been an integral part of Employment Services One-Stop Center for twenty years, and therefore, do not exist as a stand-alone system. The services described in Section 7(a) of the Wagner-Peyser Act are universally available to the customers of Employment Services of Weld County. The following WIA employment and training activities and services will be available to participants: Core Services 1. Determination of eligibility to receive assistance under Title I of WIA. 2. Outreach, intake (including worker profiling), and orientation to the information and services available through the One-Stop system at Employment Services of Weld County. 3. Initial assessment of the skill levels, aptitudes, abilities, and supportive service needs of customers. 4. Job search and placement assistance. 5. Career counseling, where appropriate. 6. Labor market information which will include information related to the local, regional, and national labor markets including job vacancy listings, information on the job skills necessary to obtain the jobs, and information regarding occupations in demand in the local area and the earnings and skill requirements for those occupations. 7. Performance and program cost information on eligible training providers furnished for each training program. 8. Information regarding the local One-Stop Center's performance. 9. Information regarding the availability of supportive services, including daycare and transportation services, in the local area and when appropriate, the referral to such services. 10. Information regarding filing claims for unemployment compensation. 11. Assistance in establishing eligibility for; (a) Welfare to Work activities, and (b) programs of financial aid assistance for training and education programs not funded by WIA. 12. Follow-up services, including counseling regarding the workplace, for participants placed in unsubsidized employment for not less than 12 months. Intensive Services Intensive services will be provided to dislocated workers who are: 1) unemployed and who have been unable to obtain employment through the provision of core services; and 2) have been determined to be in need of more intensive services in order to obtain employment; or 3) employed, but have been determined to be in need of intensive services in order to retain their employment or obtain employment which allows for self-sufficiency. The following intensive services may be provided to customers who meet the above criteria: 1. Comprehensive and specialized assessments of the skill levels and service needs of customers including: (a) diagnostic testing and use of other assessment tools; and (b) in-depth interviews and evaluations to identify any employment barriers and appropriate employment goals. 2. Development of an individual employment plan (IEP)which identifies an employment goal, appropriate achievement objectives, and the appropriate combination of services to allow the customer to achieve their employment goals. 3. Individualized counseling and career planning 4. Case management for customers seeking training services 5. Short term pre-vocational services to prepare customers for unsubsidized employment or training which may include (a) development of learning skills; (b) improvement of basic skills (i.e. reading and math levels); ©) GED preparation; (d) development of communication skills; • Interviewing Techniques • Resume Development • Labor Market Information • Application Completion • How to Dress for Interviews • Effective Communication • Other Related Activities (e) development of interviewing skills; (f) development of resume and cover letters; (g) punctuality; (h) development of personal maintenance skills; and (I) professional conduct. Training Services Training services will be provided to dislocated workers who: 1) have met the eligibility requirements for intensive services and who have been unable to obtain or retain employment through the receipt of such services; 2) after an interview, evaluation, assessment, and case management are determined to be in need of training services and have the skills and qualifications to successfully participate in the selected training services; 3) select programs of training services that are directly linked to employment opportunities in the local area or in an area where the participant is willing to relocate; 4) meet the requirements of financial assistance set below; and 5)are determined eligible in accordance with the established Weld County priority system. The following training services may be made available to customers: 1. occupational skills training, including training for non-traditional employment 2. on-the-job training 3. training programs operated by the private sector 4. programs that combine workplace training with related instruction, including cooperative education programs 5. skill upgrading and retraining 6. entrepreneurial training 7. job readiness training 8. customized training conducted with commitments from an employer or employers to hire the individual upon successful completion of the training 9. adult education and literacy activities provided in combination with the above listed services Supportive Services The Weld County Workforce Development Board and Employment Services have adopted a supportive services policy to ensure that services are provided on a consistent and equitable basis for those individuals who need such services to assist them in obtaining or retaining employment or to participate in and complete core, intensive, or training services and who are unable to obtain such services through other programs or means. The supportive services that may be provided are: • transportation • child care/dependent care • job related medical expenses • special clothing • license costs • assistance to secure bonding C. Projected Number of Participants to be Served The projected total number of participants to be served for the period of April 1, 2002 through June 30, 2004 will be 60 individuals. The Implementation Schedule for the NEG Program is included at Attachment 5. D. Expected Outcomes The Implementation Schedule for the NEG Program is included at Attachment 5. 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 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. 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 Welfare to Work Disabled Veterans Outreach Specialist G. Subcontracting Arrangements Not applicable. Weld County does not subcontract services. II. BUDGET INFORMATION SUMMARY(BIS)AND NARRATIVE: The Line Item Budget for the Initial Allocation is included as Attachment 1. The Line Item Budget for the Subsequent Allocation is included as Attachment 2 The Planned Quarterly Expenditures for the Initial and Subsequent allocations are located as Attachments 3 and 4 respectively. The Budget Information Summary is included as Attachment 6. Attachment Attachment 1 : Line Item Budget - Initial Allocation National Emergency Grant Region: Weld Date Completed: 24-Jun-02 Period of Performance: April 1, 2002 through June 30,2003 Projected Costs Admin. Program Total Personnel $12,883.13 $12,883.13 Fringe Benefits $3,607.27 $3,607.27 Travel $502.00 $502.00 Equipment Supplies (list below) Books $1,045.00 $1,045.00 Training Occupational $24,642.96 $24,342.96 OJT $15,297.33 $15,297.33 Remedial Customized Supportive Services $2,717.25 $2,717.25 Relocation Assistance $522.00 $522.00 Out-of-Area Job Search Assistance $418.00 $418.00 Other (Explain) Overhead $6,848.32 $6,848.32 Regional Total $6,848.32 $61,634.94 $68,483.26 State Administration Grant Total $6,848.32 $61,634.94 $68,483.26 Attachment 2 Attachment 2: Line Item Budget - Subsequent Allocation National Emergency Grant Region: Weld Date Completed: 24-Jun-02 Period of Performance: July 1, 2003 through March 31, 2004 Projected Costs Admin. Program Total Personnel $12,883.13 $12,883.13 Fringe Benefits $3,607.27 $3,607.27 Travel $502.00 $502.00 Equipment Supplies (list below) Books $1,045.00 $1,045.00 Training Occupational $24,642.96 $24,642.96 OJT $15,297.33 $15,297.33 Remedial Customized Supportive Services $2,717.25 $2,717.25 Relocation Assistance $522.00 $522.00 Out-of-Area Job Search Assistance $418.00 $418.00 Other (Explain) Overhead $6,848.32 $6,848.32 Regional Total $6,848.32 $61,634.94 $68,483.26 State Administration Grant Total $6,848.32 $61,634.94 $68,483.26 / , Attachment 3 2 -I > k f \ CO c \ k ? w 2 Lrs la / 3 ai co / 2 2 2 O k \ R & & q n _ s e el � co Tr a, kin ' 7 cc Q & I- r n \ 4 2 « O o 0::; / \ 6 (Ni UJ q / � k m cv q & EFS o CO CUu. CC ra° M k s - ,:r N k ° kO6 k _k �, 7 2ry E 2 & Q G Q a 7 0 EIS X - _ . 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U 0a y � s t � w • :. a � w a3 a P. a a a ¢ H � * 03 H it • EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING PROGRAMS BUDGET INFORMATION SUMMARIES (BIS) Miscellaneous Original ® Modification O Date of Submittal:July 1, 2002 Workforce Region:Weld Reference Code: Program/Project Name: National Emergency Grant VAX#: Funding Source and Year of Funds: National Emergency Grant PY 01 $68,483.26 Original Allocation:$68,483.26 Current Budget: Current Period of Performance: From: 04-01-02 To: 06-30-03 Revised Period of Performance: From: To: Revised Budget: Cost Category Current Changes Revised Total Budget In (+)/Out(-) Budget Administration $6,848.32 $6,848.32 Program $61,634.94 $61,634.94 TOTAL $68,483.26 $68,483.26 MEMORANDUM DATE: July 02, 2002 ICITO: Glenn Vaad, Board of Country Commissioner FROM: Walt Speckman, Human Services . COLORADO SUBJECT: National Emergency Grant Expenditure Authorization Request Enclosed for Board approval is an National Emergency Grant Expenditure Authorization requesting funds in the amount of $68,483.26 to serve Weld County residents who have experienced a job loss due to a layoff or plant closure subsequent to September 11, 2001. The period of performance for this request is April 1, 2002 to June 30, 2003. These funds will be used to provide the Core, Intensive,and Training Services to eligible individuals 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. 2002-1867 Hello