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
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/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:
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LWDB Chair or Designee Date:
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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
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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
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