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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20260307 Resolution Approve Notice of Funding Allocation (NFA) Work Plan for Unemployment Insurance (UI) Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment (RESEA) Program, and Authorize Chair, Department of Human Services, and Workforce Development Board 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 Notice of Funding Allocation (NFA) Work Plan for the Unemployment Insurance (UI) Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment (RESEA) Program among 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, the Workforce Development Board, and the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, commencing upon full execution of signatures, and ending June 30, 2026, with further terms and conditions being as stated in said NFA work plan, and Whereas, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said NFA work plan, 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 Notice of Funding Allocation (NFA) Work Plan for the Unemployment Insurance (UI) Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment (RESEA) Program among 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, the 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, Carol Salter, Department of Human Services, and Lisa Vaughn, Workforce Development Board, be, and hereby are, authorized to sign said NFA work plan. The Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, approved the above and foregoing Resolution, on motion duly made and seconded, by the following vote on the 11th day of February, A.D., 2026: [Insert Resolution Attestation Block Post Meeting] 2026-0307 HR0098 Cohh,aC+ IDS I c34-}q /Ma Department of Human Services 970-352-1551 315 North 1 l th Avenue COUNTY, CO Greeley, CO 80631 February 4, 2026 To: Board of County Commissioners Re: Weld County Workforce Center (WCWC) Submission of a Work Plan Notice of Funding Allocation (NFA), #WE25-006, for the Unemployment Insurance (UI) Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment (RESEA) Grant Program. The Department is requesting approval for the Weld County Workforce Center's (WCWC) submission of a Work Plan Notice of Funding Allocation (NFA), #WE25- 006, for the Unemployment Insurance (UI) Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment (RESEA) Grant Program. This funding is allocated to local areas, for the following purposes during FY25: • To connect and refer participants to additional services within Workforce Centers and/or partner agencies. • Quickly reemploy participants through comprehensive early intervention strategies. • Support clients by providing appropriate reemployment service to assist in returning clients to suitable employment. Program funding is as follows: NFA # Fundin Program/Source Period of Amount g Year Performance WE25-006 SFY25 UI RESEA 01/01/2025 through $121,312.00 06/30/2026 Sincerely, Jamie Ulrich, Director 2026-0307 WORK PLAN NFA#WE25-006 RESEA: Local Area:Weld County Weld County Local Area RESEA WORK PLAN This WORK PLAN is agreed to by the partys'signature below: For the Local Area Digi ally sg Why Scatl James Digitally signed by Lisa Vaughn x S Cott James Dale:202602.11 10:31:46-0700' x Lisa Vaughn Dele2026°1,406:4sze-0700 Chair,BOCC or Designee LWDB Chair or Designee Date: Date: For Workforce Development Programs Carol Salter Dgital2026 etlhy94542-ter °a'e'2ozs°,ze°9'4s'az or°° James A. Newb James . Newby Y zozs.oz.ia i rasa i-oroo' Workforce Center Director or Designee Operations Director or Designee Date: Date: I. WORK PLAN SUMMARY A. THIS WORK PLAN IS FOR(INSERT NFA TABLE BELOW): Does this WORK PLAN include a request for Transfer of Funds between AD and DW. OYES ONO If YES, complete Section V. NFA# Funding Program/ Period of Code Amount Formula CFDA# FAIN# WE- Year Source Performance /ALN 25-006 FY25 UI RESEA 01/01/2025— 25RESEWE $121,312 Y 17.225 25A60UR000135 06/30/2026 B. THIS WORK PLAN MODIFICATION IS FOR:SELECT APPROPRIATE CHECK BOX AND INCLUDE A BRIEF EXPLANATION HERE:CLICK OR TAP HERETO ENTER TEXT. ❑ CHANGE TO WORK PLAN COMPONENTS OR PROJECT PLAN ❑CHANGE TO BUDGET ❑CHANGE TO PERFORMANCE OUTCOMES ❑TRANSFER BETWEEN AD&DW(IF CHECKED,COMPLETE SECTION V) ❑OTHER Click or tap here to enter text. (complete all changes in review/track changes/strikethrough mode and highlight new information) II. PROGRAM CONTACTS LOCAL AREA COORDINATOR WDP PROGRAM COORDINATOR WDP LIAISON Name:Josefina Marquez Name: Melinda Riggle Name:Jennifer Detling Phone or Email: 970-400-6780 Phone or Email:720-515-9785 Email:jennifcr.detling@state.co.us III. FUNDING PROVISIONS(CHECK ONE) ❑ No changes to previous provisions. !2S Funding provisions included or embedded below: Subject Funding Provisions Program Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment('RESEA') WORK PLAN 5.23 Z0Zco—U3O1 WORK PLAN NFA#WE25-006 RESEA: Local Area:Weld County Date Effective January 1,2025 1. FUNDING PURPOSE In accordance with PGL#WP-2024-01 or any replacement PGL,funding is provided to assist RESEA participants with completing at least one(1)referred activity identified by the participant in their initial RESEA meeting with the UI RESEA Program Navigator,to connect and refer participants to additional services within Workforce Centers and/or partner agencies,provide a streamlined path for RESEA participants into WIOA,quickly reemploy participants through comprehensive early intervention strategies,complete the required subsequent RESEA meeting four(4)to six(6) weeks after the initial meeting and reduce the average duration that participants collect unemployment insurance benefits. 2. USE OF FUNDS As described in Section 5 of these funding provisions,funds shall be used to cover costs directly related to the grant that are incurred for the delivery of services to RESEA participants. 3. PARTICIPANT ELIGIBILITY To facilitate eligibility identification,the Division of Unemployment Insurance(`UI')has established an algorithm that assigns a score to each potential participant, based on variables that determine the likelihood of claim exhaustion.A participant shall have met the following eligibility requirements in order to receive services: • Has not already participated in RESEA under the same unemployment insurance claim • Has received a first week of benefit payment • Has additional funds remaining on the claim • Has been scored and selected as someone who would benefit from receiving services • Has been identified as most likely to exhaust their unemployment claim. o Due to Colorado's Randomized Control Trial(RCT)for the RESEA program evaluation from August 2023-March 2025, bullet#5 will not be applicable to participant selection until April 2025. Instead, claimants will either be assigned to RESEA or the control group based on random numerical assignment. 4. REQUIRED SERVICES All services shall be provided by local area staff or UI's RESEA Program Navigators who are covered by a merit system as required by the Wagner-Peyser Act and other applicable Federal laws,and in accordance with PGL#WP-2024-01,or any replacement PGL. 5. ALLOWABLE COSTS • Allowable costs include program and operating costs directly related to the RESEA program. • Program costs include staff wages, benefits and travel.Supplies(including any technological support for the provision of virtual RESEA services e.g.virtual meeting platforms,virtual signature collection software,etc.), equipment(including any equipment necessary for the provision of virtual RESEA services e.g.smart phone/tablet for local staff to provide virtual workforce center tours)and promotional materials used for the RESEA program are allowable. A percentage of operational costs,such as rent,phones,and computer access are also allowable. • Costs for software types not included above,including online assessment tools,are not allowable. • Indirect payroll costs may be charged to the grant. 6. COST REIMBURSEMENT • Cost reimbursement shall apply to the actual program and administrative costs incurred to operate the RESEA program within the local area. o Attributable administrative costs must be shown to be allocable to the RESEA program participants served. • There is no"per-completer"or"non-completer"cap on reimbursement for delivery of RESEA services. WORK PLAN 5.23 WORK PLAN NFA#WE25-006 RESEA: Local Area:Weld County • From April 29,2023 forward,claimant profiling,notification,program enrollment and engagement will be tracked through MyUI+. • Each participant shall be noted in MyUl+and Connecting Colorado,documenting that the required services identified in PGL#WP-2024-01,or any replacement PGL,have been delivered. o Connecting Colorado will still be utilized throughout participant engagement and post- engagement to track and report participant engagement in referred activities. o Completion of all outreach activities to RESEA participants is to be documented in Connecting Colorado. o Completion of subsequent meeting information is to be documented in both Connecting Colorado and MyUl+. • In accordance with PGL#WP-2024-01,or any replacement PGL,the Local Area shall,between the 15th and 21st of each month,submit financial reports to UI on RESEA grant expenditures via the Google form provided by UI RESEA. • The Local Area shall use the CLEAR JV upload process to post expenditures for cost reimbursement in accordance with CDLE Finance procedures and requirements. o Upon request,local areas will provide detailed accounting of their monthly/quarterly expenditures. 7. PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR Melinda Rigglej P 720.515.9785 I melinda.riggle@state.co.us IV. WORK PLAN A. WORK PLAN TYPE(SELECT ONE) ❑ Annual Compliance Plan is the WORK PLAN and incorporated by reference.(skip Section IV. B. below) ❑ Project Plan/Grant proposal is attached as the WORK PLAN. (skip Section IV. B. below) ® WORK PLAN follows in Section IV, B below. ❑ WORK PLAN modification follows in Section IV, B below and/or Section VI WORK PLAN 5.23 WORK PLAN NFA#WE25-006 RESEA: Local Area:Weld County B. WORK PLAN COMPONENTS AND OUTLINE(CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) Note: Component rows will automatically expand to fit multiple bullet points Components Program/Project Activities Estimated Anticipated Outcome(s) —LIST AS BULLET POINTS- Completion Date -LIST AS BULLET POINTS- *"OG"if ongoing ❑ Planning • ESWC will receive email notifications when a claimant is scheduled for a subsequent appointment with ESWC. • ESWC will contact scheduled claimants a minimum of 5 times.Contact is made by phone, email,and automated reminders. • ESWC contact consists of reminding the • To increase attendance and to provide claimants of their subsequent appointment and offering assistance with awareness of the WFC services to activities assigned by CDLE RESEA assist in completion of at least 1 referred activity per program 0 Outreach Navigators at the time of initial OG requirements. appointment. • The intent is to provide WIOA • Claimants are also notified that if they do Dislocated Worker information to all not appear for their subsequent appointment or fail to complete at least RESEA clients we meet with and refer one activity assigned by CDLE RESEA as appropriate. Navigator at initial PSM,their UI benefits may be held until they reengage or are disqualified from receiving benefits if they choose not to participate as outlined. ❑ Partnerships • RESEA participants are automatically Dislocated Worker eligible.As noted in •►_� Program Integration Referrals to the Workforce Innovation and OG Outreach (2)and Service Delivery(5), Opportunity Act RESEA participants will be referred to WIOA for possible enrollment. WORK PLAN 5.23 WORK PLAN NFA#WE25-006 RESEA: Local Area:Weld County • When referred to WIOA by the RESEA navigator then WIOA's initial appointment—known as the Initial Assessment of Skill Levels—may be charged to RESEA funds. During this appointment,WIOA Navigators gather information such as citizenship status, veteran and employment status, highest grade completed, and potential supportive service needs. • At subsequent appointment, ESWC RESEA staff will: - Provide a brief overview of what to expect at the meeting. Explain ESWC services available to them. Provide information for upcoming job fairs and events. • Participants will be equipped with the - Review completion of activities assigned knowledge to attend workshops,job at the initial appointment. fairs, mock interviews, and hiring - Review employment goals selected; events,all of which are offered by the discuss any challenges or barriers. Business Services Unit. - Review LMI for any additional • They'll also have the resources to employment goals(if goals have apply for other assistance such as ® Service Delivery changed) OG Food benefits and Colorado Works; as - Provide referrals to various resources well as WIOA Dislocated Worker as that may assist with barrier removal. addressed in number 2. - Complete the subsequent staff • Screen claimants for continued questionnaire in MYUI+. Unemployment Insurance (UI) - Email a copy of the Subsequent eligibility and address any potential Questionnaire completed and any issues or concerns by escalating to UI. additional information discussed such as resources, referrals, etc. - If claimants have already returned to work,they will not be required to complete subsequent appointment. - ESWC staff will gather employment data and complete data entry in MYUI+and WORK PLAN 5.23 WORK PLAN NFA#WE25-006 RESEA: Local Area:Weld County Connecting Colorado for claimants who have returned to work. Work to develop and connect RESEA participants to Provide claimants with referrals and information on work-based learning opportunities—such as how to begin the process for potential work-based internships,apprenticeships,and on-the-job ❑ Work Based Learning OG learning opportunities such as OJT, Registered training , —to expand employment options for Apprenticeships and internships. those who are eligible and well-suited for these experiences. • Participants will be equipped with the Provide claimants with information and assistance knowledge and assistance(as needed) with registering in a variety of career-building to attend workshops,job fairs, mock ® Business Services opportunities—including workshops,job fairs, mock OG interviews,and hiring events, all of interviews,and hiring events—coordinated by the which are offered by the Business Business Services Unit. Services Unit. Connect job seekers to targeted activities,support services,and training resources that align with high- Provide job seekers with information,referrals and ❑ Sector Strategies demand industry sectors,ensuring their participation OG resources to available programs,and events that connect them to high-demand sectors offering in programs that align with sector strategies and employer needs. sustainable wages and stable employment." Provide targeted activities, labor market insights,and Offer job seekers relevant activities,information resources that align with Career Pathways. Promote and resources that promote access into career 0 Career Pathways events and effectivelyjob seekers to OG connect pathways and support their progression towards pathway-related opportunities,programs and events. employment. ❑ Evaluation ❑ Other:specify WORK PLAN 5.23 WORK PLAN NFA#WE25-006 RESEA: Local Area:Weld County V. TRANSFER REQUEST(BETWEEN AD AND DW) (CHECK ONE) ❑ Tier I (Up To 50%) ❑Tier 2(Between 51%and 75%) ❑ Tier 3 (Between 76%And 100%) A. REASON FOR REQUEST (SEE PGL WIOA 2017-01) FOR COLE USE ONLY:(SEE PGL W!OA 2017-01) 1. TIER 1(CHECKALL THAT APPLY) ❑Local Area has a documented need to transfer funds in order to respond to market conditions and use resources effectively that is based on labor market information,Worker Readjustment and Retraining Notification(WARN) notices,or one-stop center data. OLocal Area has met the 70%expenditure requirement for funding available during the prior program year for Adults and Dislocated Workers;and ❑Local Area is on track to meet participant measurements for the Adult and Dislocated Worker programs. 2. TIER 2(CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) All Tier 1 items and: ❑Local area is on track to meet priority of service requirements for the Adult program; ❑Local area is enrolling participants in Work-based Training(On the Job Training,Apprenticeships,Internships,Work Experiences,etc.)as part of the plan;and ❑Local area is conducting outreach activities to Dislocated Workers,such as participation in Rapid Response or Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment(RESEA),across all eligibility categories applicable to the local area and to those with barriers to employment. 3. TIER 3(CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) All Tier 1 and 2 items and: ❑Local area has a documented,significant need to transfer funds; ❑Local area has collaboration with Partner Agencies demonstrated by co-enrollments and leveraging of multiple funding streams and program referrals;and ❑Local Area has met or is on track to meet its goals for discretionary grants that serve adults and dislocated workers. WORK PLAN 5.23 WORK PLAN NFA#WE25-006 RESEA: Local Area:Weld County VI. CHARTS (BUDGET& PERFORMANCE) Attach all applicable workbook charts. The Workbook is a separate document from the Workplan. Charts must be maintained on the workbook and attached here to provide annual and historical data. PROJECTED EXPENDITURES Chart -Cumulative LOCAL AREA: WE Grant: UI RESEA Funding Year: FY25 NFA#: 25-006 Period of performance quarters-Start in 1st Quarter use additional quarters only If n - Allocation$ $121,312 1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter 5th Quarter 6th Quarter 7th Quarter Date Range Date Range Date Range Date Range Date Range Date Range Date Range Date Range: 01/01/2025 04/01/2025 07/01/2025 10/01/2025- 01/01/2026- 04/01/2026- 07/01/2026 Program Code(s): 03/31/2025 06/30/2025 09/30/2025 12/31/2025 03/31/2026 06/30/2026 08/31/2026 Admin $0 SO $0 SO S0 $0 $0 25RESEWE Program $60,000 $98,000 $121,312 Total $0 $0 $0 $0 $60,000 $98,000 $121,312 %Expended 0% 0% 0% 0% 49% 81% 100% PROJECTED EXPENDITURES Chart -Cumulative use additional quarters only if ne Carry-In Participants 0 1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter 5th Quarter 6th Quarter 7th Quarter Date Range Date Range Date Range _ Date Range Date Range Date Range Date Range 01/01/2025 04/01/2025 07/01/2025 10/01/2025- 01/01/2026- 04/01/2026- 07/01/2026 Date Range: 03/31/2025 06/30/2025 09/30/2025 12/31/2025 03/31/2026 06/30/2026 08/31/2026 Total Participants(Cumulative) 0 0 0 0 200 250 292 New Participants(Cumulative) 0 0 0 200 250 292 %New #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0! 100% 100% 100% WORK PLAN 5.23 Contract For Entity Information Entity Name* Entity ID* New Entity? Please use the job COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF SUP-10497 aid linked here to add a LABOR & EMPLOYMENT n supplier in Workday. Contract Name* Contract ID Parent Contract ID COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF LABOR & EMPLOYMENT 10349 (UI RESEA NFA #WE25-006) Requires Board Approval Contract Lead* YES Contract Status WLUNA Department Project# CTB REVIEW Contract Lead Email wluna@weld.gov;cobbxxl k@weld.gov Contract Description* CDLE/WCWC UI RESEA NFA FUNDING. TERM:JANUARY 1 , 2025 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026. ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR FY25 - $121,312.00. Contract Description 2 MEMO INCLUDED WITH THIS SUBMISSION. Contract Type* Department Requested BOCC Agenda Due Date AWARD HUMAN SERVICES Date* 02/05/2026 02/09/2026 Amount* Department Email $121,312.00 CM- Will a work session with BOCC be required?* HumanServices@weld.gov NO Renewable* NO Department Head Email Does Contract require Purchasing Dept. to be CM-HumanServices- included?* Automatic Renewal DeptHead@weld.gov NO Grant County Attorney IGA GENERAL COUNTY ATTORNEY EMAIL County Attorney Email CM- COUNTYATTORNEY@WEL D.GOV If this is a renewal enter previous Contract ID If this is part of a MSA enter MSA Contract ID Note: the Previous Contract Number and Master Services Agreement Number should be left blank if those contracts are not in OnBase Contract Dates Effective Date Review Date* Renewal Date 12/01 /2026 Termination Notice Period Expiration Date* Committed Delivery Date 06/30/2026 Contact Information Contact Info Contact Name Contact Type Contact Email Contact Phone 1 Contact Phone 2 Purchasing Purchasing Approver Purchasing Approved Date Approval Process Department Head Finance Approver Legal Counsel JAMIE ULRICH CHRIS D'OVIDIO BYRON HOWELL DH Approved Date Finance Approved Date Legal Counsel Approved Date 02/05/2026 02/05/2026 02/05/2026 Final Approval BOCC Approved Doc ID# AG021126 BOCC Signed Date Originator BOCC Agenda Date WLUNA 02/11 /2026 Hello