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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20043011.tiff RESOLUTION RE: APPROVE EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION REQUEST FOR THE WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT SERVICES 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 Request for the Workforce Investment Act Services 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, with further terms and conditions being as stated in said request, and WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said 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 the Workforce Investment Act Services 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 request. The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 11th day of October, A.D., 2004, nunc pro tunc August 1, 2004. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS W D COUNTY, COLORADO Robert D. Masden, Chair C. , lerk to the Board 1861 t. 4..'9 'itI / ,� William H rke, Pro-Tem '((JUN s fl Clerk to the Board �► M. J. ei e APPR AS TO • EXCUSED --z—tr David E. Long unty Attofn EXCUSED �" ' �IImo�``.// Glenn Vaad Date of signature: _ 2.2 t_. �� 2004-3011 HR0075 OO . i//('z1,.g3 /O aO-ov MEMORANDUM: _- , : 17 a f� DATE: October 6, 2004 1Di TO: Robert D Masden, Chair, Board of County CommissionersW C FROM: Walter J. Speckman, Director Human Services ()Pk" COLORADO SUBJECT: Expenditure Authorization Requests Enclosed for Board approval is an Expenditure Authorizations (EA) requesting funds from the Colorado Department of Labor. The EA requests FY 04 National Reserve Account-Adult funds in the amount of $152,526.00, and PY 04 National Reserve Account-Adult funds in the amount of $229,976.00. These two funding streams will be used for the provision of Workforce Investment Act Services to residents in Weld County. If you have any questions, please feel free to telephone me at 353-3800 ext. 3317. 2004-3011 EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION(EA) Signature Page Workforce Region: Employment Services of Weld County Address: PO Box 1805 City/State/Zip: Greeley, CO 80632 EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION SUMMARY This Expenditure Authorization (EA) covers the following Funding Streams: Program Year: FY04 Funding Stream: National Reserve Account-Adult $152,526.00 Program Year: PY04 Funding Stream: National Reserve Account-Adult $229,976.00 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: &, t4,-----_0CT 1 ZOO$y j�7// (/a /742 -oy Robert D. Masden Date effr V1 lls Date Chair, Board of County Commissioners Executive Director, CDLE By: l�[Sn.9 /D-6- `f By: Ron Wildeman, Chair Date Date Weld County Workforce Investment Board Title: By: 14(g-dc( /O -Oy By: Li a L. Perez, Direct 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 sig""c-4 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. TATE CONTRO R: ESLIE M. SHE EFE By 7/1-}- a Date / 1 - - • a2e0//-.3O// EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION (EA) Request Page If applicable, Date of Modification Workforce Region: Employment Services of Weld County Program/Project Coordinator: Ted A. Long Phone Number: (970) 353-3800 ext. 3400 PROGRAM/PROJECT INFORMATION Funding Stream, Year, and Original Amount of funds: FY 04 National Reserve Account-Adult$152,526.00 and PY 04 National Reserve Account-Adult$229,976.00 Revised Amount of Funds: Original Period of Performance: FY 04 NER From: August 1, 2004 To: June 30, 2006 Original Period of Performance: PY 04 Adult From: August 1, 2004 To: June 30, 2007 Revised Period of Performance: From: - To: BUDGET INFORMATION and NARRATIVE: Employment Services will utilize the FY 04 and PY 04 National Reserve Account-Adult funds to support the services and activities identified under section I,B for adult customers in the Weld County region. FY 04 NER Adult Original Allocation: $152,526.00 Vax#: 803 Current Program Budget: $137,273.40 Transfer In (+): $00.000 From Fund Year and Name: Transfer Out(-): ($00.00) To Fund Year and Name: Revised Program Budget: $137,273.40 Cost Category Current Budget Transfer In/Out(+/-) Revised Budget Administration $15,252.60 $15,252.60 Program $137,273.40 $137,273.40 Total Program $152,526.00 $152,526.00 PY 04 NER Adult Original Allocation: $229.976.00 Vax#: 803 Current Program Budget: $206,978.40 Transfer In (+): $00.000 From Fund Year and Name: Transfer Out(-): ($00.00) To Fund Year and Name:_ Revised Program Budget: $206,978.40 Cost Category Current Budget Transfer In/Out(+/-) Revised Budget Administration $22,997.60 $22,997.60 Program $206,978.40 $206,978.40 Total Program $229.976.00 $229.976.00 I. SCOPE OF WORK: A. Purpose and Goal Employment Services of Weld County will use the award of FY 04 National Reserve Account (NER)-Adult funds to provide core, intensive, and training services to adults registered in the WIA Adult Program. The PY 04 National Emergency Reserve funds will be carried over to PY 05 to provide services to additional customers in that program year. Weld County will serve the planned number of additional adults as outlined under section C below with the FY 04 NER funds. 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 Adult 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-five 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 adult 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 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 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 adults 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); (c) 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 adults 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 additional participants to be served with FY 04 NER funds for the period of August 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005 will be 83 for the WIA Adult Program. This total includes 83 new participants. The planned participation and termination summary for the WIA Title 1 Adult Program is included at Attachment 1. D. Expected Outcomes The Expected Outcomes for exiters is included in Attachment 1. 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. Employment Services will continue to maintain its web site. On this site, 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 Youth and Dislocated Workers Wagner-Peyser- Basic Labor exchange Temporary Assistance to Needy Families Employment First Food Stamp Job Search Program AmeriCorps Consumer Navigator Program Disabled Veterans Outreach Program G. Subcontracting Arrangements Not applicable. Weld County does not subcontract services. I. MODIFICATION(S) REQUESTED and RATIONALE FOR MODIFICATION: N/A II. REVISED GOALS, OBJECTIVES, and OUTCOMES: N/A III. REVISED PLANNED PARTICIPATION AND TERMINATION SUMMARY: N/A Attachment I PLANNED PARTICIPATION AND TERMINATION SUMMARY -CUMULATIVE Workforce Region: Weld County I Funding Stream and Program Year: FY04 NER Adult CATEGORY 1ST QUARTER 2ND QUARTER 3RD QUARTER 4TH QUARTER Total Participants 0 22 45 66 Carry In 0 N/A N/A 0 New 0 22 45 66 Total Exiters 0 8 25 36 Entered Employment Rate 74.1% 74.1% 74.1% 74.1% Employment Retention Rate 80% 80% 80% 80% Earnings Increase- l st Quarter N/A N/A N/A N/A Earnings Increase-3rd 2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300 Quarter Cost per Participant N/A N/A N/A N/A Employment and Credential 61% 61% 61% 61% Rate 1 Carry Out N/A N/A N/A 30 PLANNED PROGRAM ACTIVITIES-CUMULATIVE CATEGORY 1ST QUARTER 2ND QUARTER 3RD QUARTER 4TH QUARTER Registered Core Services 0 22 45 66 Intensive Services 0 22 45 66 Training Services 0 6 13 20 Attachment 2 Projected Quarterly Expenditures-Cumulative Workforce Region: Employment Services of Weld County Funding Stream: FY04 NER Adult Expenditures 1st Quarter Projections 2nd Quarter Projections 3rd Quarter Projections 4th Quarter Projections Administration 0 2,440 7,321 12,202 Program 0 21,964 65,891 109,819 Carry In/Carry Out 0 N/A N/A 30,505 Funding Stream: PY04 NER Adult Expenditures 1st Quarter Projections 2nd Quarter Projections 3rd Quarter Projections 4th Quarter Projections Administration 0 0 0 0 Program 0 0 0 0 Carry In/Carry Out 0 N/A N/A 229,976 Funding Stream: Expenditures 1st Quarter Projections 2nd Quarter Projections 3rd Quarter Projections 4th Quarter Projections Administration Program Carry In/Carry Out N/A N/A Funding Stream: Expenditures 1st Quarter Projections 2nd Quarter Projections 3rd Quarter Projections 4th Quarter Projections Administration Program Carry In/Carry Out N/A N/A Funding Stream: Expenditures 1st Quarter Projections 2nd Quarter Projections 3rd Quarter Projections 4th Quarter Projections Administration/Program Hello