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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20000904.tiff RESOLUTION RE: APPROVE 1999-2000 YOUTH CRIME PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION CONTRACT EXTENSION 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 the 1999-2000 Youth Crime Prevention and Intervention Contract Extension 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 Division, to the Colorado Department of Local Affairs, commencing August 1, 2000, and ending June 30, 2001, with further terms and conditions being as stated in said contract extension, and WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said contract extension, 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 1999-2000 Youth Crime Prevention and Intervention Contract Extension 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 Division, to the Colorado Department of Local Affairs be, and hereby is, approved. The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 24th day of April, A.D., 2000. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS tJ WELD COUNTY, COLORADO ATTEST: ilviejje evw�` Jai( it Ez , Barbara Kirkmeyer, Chair Weld County Clerk to the `•rd (fy,]� 7861 (/ ��Ail a ./ ' Geile, Pro-Te BY: 1 . 0 ��. Deputy Clerk to the B\ / -- -"P ,\ ,c -, urger.. Baxter , _ AP VED AS TO- . ._ Dale K. Hall untyAttorne ,� jf��//y � Glenn Vaa --- 2000-0904 C'C'.' /"C HR0071 N • MEMORANDUM TO: Weld County Board of Commissioners " i Barbara J. Kirkmeyer FROM: April 20, 2000 ' ODATE: Walter J. Speckman, Director • Weld County Human Services COLORADO SUBJECT: Contract Extension Between Employment Services of Weld County and Department of Local Affairs Enclosed for Board approval is a contract extension between the Department of Local Affairs, and Employment Services of Weld County, for the Weld County Youth Crime Prevention and Intervention Program, Youth Workforce Skill Development Project. The Youth Crime Prevention and Intervention contract provides$50,000.00 of funds to provide a range of workforce development options for youth who have been unsuccessful in the regular school system. Youth will be provided services such as GED preparation, improving essential work skills in reading, math, and writing, and other services which assist them in obtaining workforce skills. If you have any questions, please telephone me at 353-3800. Gx)ct..)c, -C.<foci FY01 Youth Crime Prevention& Intervention (YCPI) Funding Extension Request for 1999-00 YCPI Grantees Grantee Board of Weld County Commissioners YCPI #' 195 Total YCPI;Request Allowed $50,000 Time Limit of Funding Extension August 1, 2000 thorough June 30, 2001 ALL RESPONSES MUST BE TYPED DIRECTLY ON THIS FORM OR DUPLICATED ON COMPUTER. Contact Person: Ted A. Long Employment Services of Weld County P.O. Box 1895 Contact Mailing Address Greeley, CO 80632 Contact Phone/FAX: (970) 353-3800 ext. 3400 FAX#: (970) 356-3975 Contact E-Mail Address: tlong@co.weld.co.us "I hereby certify that all information included herein is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. In the event that this application is selected for funding, this organization has designated, by act or resolution, The Board of Weld County Commissioners to be the responsible administrator for contracting. Signature: xr �l Date: 04/24/2000 Title: Barbara J. Kirkmeyer, CHair Board of Weld County Commissioners Project Name. Youth Workforce Project Skill Development Project Start Date: August 1, 2000 If this is a multi-agency application,list the non-profits,cities counties,school districts or others directly participating in the proposed project: Project Category Enter"P"for One Primary Category Enter"S" for any Secondary Categories that may apply Academic,Educational or Domestic Violence Law Enforcement School Resource P Literacy Program Officer:. . S Community Service S Employment Mentoring' S Training Counseling Pamily/Youth Parenting Other:(specify) Center Creative Arts Gang Intervention.. Recreation S Drop Out Prevention*(for Secondary grades only) *see definition on Instructions Page. 2000-01 YCPI Page 1 J, ,�?CKX)—L1 CI C^Y FY01 Youth Crime Prevention& Intervention (YCPI) Funding Extension Request for 1999-00 YCPI Grantees: 8/1/00 through 6/30/01 Is this project EXCLUSIVELY designed for children between the ages o Yes El No 0-i3? Number of Staff assigned to the proposed project. .40 Number of Volunteers to be directly involved in the proposed project 1 Number of Children/Youth to be Served by the project. 60 Number of Parents to be served by the project. 0 Number of Others to be served by the proposed project (Specify "Other") 0 Average Income Level of those to be served by the proposed project. $15,000 (approximate) 4 of those to be served %of those to be served Proposed Services Areas) by Target Ages by Ethnicity (Provide information for all 3 categories) 0-2 years Asian % City(ies) 3-5 years Black % Greeley, Evans, Eaton, Kersey, Lasalle 6-8 years Caucasian/White 30% Johnstown, Milliken, Nunn, Platteville 9-11 years Hispanic/Latino 70% County(ies) 12-14 years Native American % Weld 15-18 years d Other (specify) % 19-22 years d Zip Code(s) Other: d 80631, 80634, 80620, 80615, 80644, (Specify) Teen 80543, 80648, 80651, 80645 Parent The Colorado Department of Local Affairs reservesthe right to request,at any time,a copy of an organization's full audit or other financial documents as related to this application When was the organization's last audit completed? May 5, 1999 Month/Date 1 Year What accounting time period did the last audit cover? From: Jan 1999 To: Dec 1999 Were any audit findings/weaknesses cited? ® No O Yes If yes,please attach a copy. Was a Management Letter issued? 0 No ®Yes If yes, please provide a copy of the letter. 2000-01 YCPI Paget FY01 Youth Crime Prevention& Intervention (YCPI) Funding Extension Request for 1999-00 YCPI Grantees: 8/1/00 through 6/30/01 Please summarize your YCPI Goal(s) and Activities/Services for year two. This Scope of Work must be consistent with your original 1999 - 2000 YCPI Application and the Objectives Worksheet associated with your current YCPI contract. In year two, your YCPI project may not be different from the original services funded in 1999-2000 (year one). ALL RESPONSES MUST BE TYPED DIRECTLY ON THIS FORM OR DUPLICATED ON COMPUTER. A SEPARATE FORM MUST BE USED FOR EACH ACTIVITY/SERVICE. 1. GOAL:(year two) The Weld County Youth Workforce Skill Development Project seeks to reduce acts of violent behavior or gang involvement and continued gang activity of youth who are at risk of this type of behavior by providing the youth with positive options of employment and training,as well as providing them with other opportunities designed to assist them in achieving positive outcomes in their lives. How does your program intend to impact crime and violence? A goal is what your community ultimately hopes to accomplish as a result of its activities. Goal statements are usually the reverse of the problem statement and identify the major purpose of your project The statement need not be lengthy,and should be stated realistically in terms of clients or constituents needs. 3.14ISCt1Pft[fTtxGTtiy1R S TARGET FOPIULARON 4- ACTttrIT s\sERY[C S 5. P POSEFDQEUItOME IMPA r `:: B. r11lSA$UEtE W :4!169 2000 PAGTE>3 ,. 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Low neighborhood Youth involved in the Youth 60 youth will participate in assessments 100%of the youth will complete Youth will determine the basic attachmentcommunity Workforce Skill Development to determine the basic skill levels assessments and understand the basic skill skills needed for employment in disorganization Project will be at risk youth age 14- needed for employment levels needed to obtain a job their selected 21 who have dropped out of school, occupationaltcareer area. been expelled,and/or who have been involved with the juvenile justice system. Lack of commitment to school Youth involved in the Youth Youth will be involved in self paced Approximately 20 youth will attain a GED Youth will pass the required GED Workforce Skill Development computerized instruction as well as and either continue to post secondary school examinations. Youth who have Project will be at risk youth age 14- classroom activities to assist them in or enter the workforce with appropriate work their high school diplomas will 21 who have dropped out of school, attaining their GED. Activities will have place skills. Ten youth with high school demonstrate the essential skills been expelled,and/or who have high expectations and the computerized diplomas will obtain work place essential required in the workplace. been involved with the juvenile instruction encourages personal goal skills justice system. setting and mastery of material Lack of commitment to school Youth involved in the Youth Youth will be involved in self paced 100%of the youth will participate in 100%of the youth will be tested Workforce Skill Development computerized instruction activities to educational activities designed to increase with the Test of Adult Basic Project will be at risk youth age 14- assist them in increasing their reading their reading and math levels Education(TABE)upon entrance 21 who have dropped out of school, and math levels. Activities will have into the program and will be post been expelled,and/or who have high expectations and the computerized assessed upon completion of been involved with the juvenile instruction encourages personal goal their educational activities justice system. setting and mastery of material 2000-01 YCPI Page 3 FY01 Youth Crime Prevention& Intervention(YCPI) Funding Extension Request for 1999-00 YCPI Grantees: 8/1/00 through 6/30/01 Please summarize your YCPI Goal(s) and Activities/Services for year two. This Scope of Work must be consistent with your original 1999 - 2000 YCPI Application and the Objectives Worksheet associated with your current YCPI contract. In year two, your YCPI project may not be different from the original services funded in 1999-2000 (year one). ALL RESPONSES MUST BE TYPED DIRECTLY ON THIS FORM OR DUPLICATED ON COMPUTER. A SEPARATE FORM MUST BE USED FOR EACH ACTIVITY/SERVICE. 1. 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" .,:r .; -: �1a1FY) :: ikeseserikxs(a�es4; Expresses high Youth involved in the Youth Approximately 5 youth will be placed in Approximately 5 youth will participate in an Youth will be pre-assessed for expectatignsrencourages goal Workforce Skill Development an employment internship and will internship and complete work maturity pre-employment/work maturity setting and Ctiestery ` Project will be at risk youth age 14- acquire the job skills identified by the competencies competencies and will receive 21 who have dropped out of school, employer. Additionally the youth will instruction and evaluations in this been expelled,and/or who have acquire work maturity competencies area. Youth will be post been involved with the juvenile assessed at the end of the justice system. intemship using the same pre- employment work maturity assessment Low neighborhood Youth involved in the Youth 30 youth will be placed in employment 30 of the youth will earn wages and become Youth who were unemployed will attachmenhcommunity Workforce Skill Development and will earn wages more economically self sufficient become employed and more disorganization Project will be at risk youth age 14- economically self sufficient 21 who have dropped out of school, been expelled,and/or who have been involved with the juvenile justice system. Lack of commitment to school Youth involved in the Youth Approximately 10 youth will re-enroll in 10 youth will return to school Youth who had dropped out of Workforce Skill Development school after their experiences in the school prior to completion of their Project will be at risk youth age 14- computerized learning lab and high school diploma will re-enroll 21 who have dropped out of school, determining the educational in school to complete their been expelled,and/or who have requirements of their selected career education been involved with the juvenile justice system. Expresses high Youth involved in the Youth 4 youth will participate in the Weld 4 youth will become members of the Weld Youth will complete the expectationstencourages goal Workforce Skill Development County Youth Conservation Corps to County Youth Conservation Corps and work WorkKeys class and acquire the setting and mastery Project will be at risk youth age 14- acquire employment skills and work on on projects which benefit their community as needed basic skills needed 21 who have dropped out of school, projects which improve their community. well as earn living stipends. identified by local employers been expelled,and/or who have been involved with the juvenile justice system. 2000-01 YCPI Page 4 Fundirg Extension Budget Request for 1999-00 YCPI Grantees: 8/1/00 to 6/30/01 (For YCPI funds only)These expenses must be consistent with the original(99-00)YCPI funded budget-you may not request funding in budget catecories not approved in your current 1999-00 YCPI contract. t (1)PERSONNEL: Annual Full-time Annual Subtotal e/n of time for TOTAL Salary Fringe this project Benefit Youth Staff(40%) 524,293.88+ $5,587.59= $29,881.47 x 40 n/o $13,446.66 Fiscal Staff $46,799.04+ 510,763.78= 557,562.82 x 3% $1,726.88 + = x e/n $ Consultant/Professional Services + = x n/n $ TOTAL PERSONNEL 815,173.54 (2)OPERATING (Specify the cost items) Assessments-EA,Can I?Series,VPI,CAPS,El $ 2,000.00 Employment Services Lab costs 8 Right to Read Tutorial $23,353.00 costs(GED,assessments,Basic skills training, marketing skills,work maturity skills,testing) (3)SUPPLIES (Specify the cost items) GED Books $ 200.00 (4)EQUIPMENT (Specify the cost items) $ 0.00 (5)TRAVEL (Specify the cost items) Staff travel(outreach,recruitment,placement.follow-up) $ 540.00 (6)OTHER (Specify the cost items) Limited Internships(7)AmeriCorps Member costs $ 5,733.00 $ 8,000.00 TOTAL YCPI PROJECT COSTS (Total Items 1-6) $54,999.54 TOTAL MATCH FUNDING INCLUDING OTHER STATE OR FEDERAL FUNDING $20,000.00 Source Cash In-Kind TOTAL $0 u Committed $6,000.00 sa Committed $ 6,000.00 WIA = Pending r Pending $0 2, Committed $14,000.00 to Committed $14,000.00 WCYCC/AmeriCorps Pending o Pending $ n Committed $ n Committed $ Pending ii Pending TOTAL COST OF PROPOSED PROJECT $ 74,999.54 TOTAL OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE ORGANIZATION $2,256.714.00 YCPI Page 5 Funding Extension Request for 1999-000 YCPI Grantees: 8/1/00 to 6/30/01. (F-or YCPI funds only) Justify each expense in relation to your funding extension request. These expenses must be consistent with the original (99-00) YCPI funded budget -you may not request funding in budget categories not approved in your current 1999-00 YCPI contract. Do not repeat information provided on Budget Form. (1) PERSONNEL: Youth Staff(.40 FTE)-YCPI Funds will provide recruitment, client orientation/enrollment activities and be the main contact person for youth enrolled in the program. This person will facilitate the enrollment of youth into the Weld County Employment Services Learning Lab and refer individuals to Right to Read when necessary. This staff will also arrange limited internships for youth in need of job specific and work experience training, do job development for youth who are enrolled in the project,and maintain records of participation for all youth enrolled into the program. Fiscal Staff(.03 FTE)-YCPI Funds will provide direct services regarding the processing and issuance of checks to those youth involved in Limited Internships and the Weld County Youth Conservation Corps/AmeriCorps Program. Consultant/ N/A Professional Services: (2)OPERATING: Assessments-All youth will be assessed with the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE)to determine reading and math functioning levels,and the Vocational Preference Inventory(VPI)to determine interests and aptitudes for occupational areas. Youth will have the opportunity to explore careers and complete additional employment assessments . Learning Lab Costs- Funds will cover costs for youth to access the Invest Learning System and other related educational programs to work on their GED, increase their basic skills, improve their reading and math skills for selected occupations, and improve their Marketing and Work Maturity Skills. Funds in this line item will also pay for the testing fees for youth taking for their GED test at Aims Community College or the University of Northern Colorado. Right to Read Costs-Funds will cover the cost of tutors for youth in need of additional one-on-one assistance with either ESL or basic skills components of the program. (3) SUPPLIES: GED Books- Funds will pay for the purchase of GED books for additional assistance to individuals pursuing their GED. (4) EQUIPMENT: N/A (5) TRAVEL: Travel-Funds to cover the cost of staff travel for outreach, recruitment activities,follow-up, placement activities etc. (6) OTHER: Limited Internship Placements-Funds to pay for wages of youth in a Limited Internship placement with private sector employer to allow the youth to gain job specific and work maturity skills. AmeriCorps Member Costs-Funds will be used for partial funding of member costs for four youth to be incorporated into the Weld County Youth Conservation Corps/AmeriCorps Program. Funds will partially cover member living stipends and health insurance costs for a one year period. Youth who are successful in completing 1700 service hours through the AmeriCorps Program will be eligible for$4,725 in educational award through the AmeriCorps Program. TOTAL MATCH FUNDING:Explain how project costs will be supported with match funding Weld County Youth Conservation Corps/AmeriCorps:will provide$14,000 of in-kind to youth for uniforms, assistance in living stipends,in-kind staff and service costs, and health insurance costs to provide four youth with the opportunity to earn money for post secondary education,earn a modest living stipend and provide valuable community services to Greeley and the surrounding areas. The National AmeriCorps Program will provide youth with a portion of their living stipend and health insurance costs. Workforce Investment Act(WIA):will provide in-kind staff and service costs in the amount of$6,000 for youth who are eligible for the WIA Youth Program and who are co-enrolled. YCPI Page 6 Hello