HomeMy WebLinkAbout972724.tiffRESOLUTION
RE: APPROVE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH THE FORT COLLINS
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL 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 Memorandum of Agreement between
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, and the Fort Collins Economic
Development Council, with terms and conditions being as stated in said agreement, and
WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said agreement, 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 Memorandum of Agreement between 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, and the Fort Collins Economic Development
Council be, and hereby is, approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chair be, and hereby is, authorized
to sign said agreement.
The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted
by the following vote on the 24th day of December, A.D., 1997.
ATTEST:
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Constance L. Harbert, Pro-Tem
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MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
Northern Colorado Labor Market Study
AGENCIES INVOLVE&
• The Labor Market Study is conducted for the joint use of the following agencies; Economic
Development Association of Longmont; Ft. Collins Economic Development Council;
Greeley/Weld EDAP, Inc.; Loveland Economic Development Council; Boulder County
Workforce Development; Larimer County Workforce Development; and Weld County
Workforce Development.
• Ft. Collins Economic Development Council will act as the agent and administrator for all
involved agencies.
STUDY GOAL
Quantify and analyze the tagional labor market so opportunities can be identified to help existing
companies and communities harness the work force for their long-term employment and growth
strategies.
STUDY 0WECTIVES
Develop a regional overview providing companies and communities a better understanding of the
region's labor market dynamics.
Assess corporate work force needs and perceptions about the region's ability to meet long-term
growth and employment plans.
• Analyze the role that students and recent graduates (from Northern Colorado higher education
institutions) play in the region's work force, and develop potential strategies for maximizing this
resource.
• Quantify and assess the impact of commuters from north Metro Denver. Develop potential
strategies for maximizing this possible resource.
• Assess critical issues affecting the regional work force. including cost of living, housing,
transportation, retail job competition, and welfare reform.
CRITICAL ASSESSMENTS TO BE MADE
• Regional Overview
• Corporate Antimissile
• University/Educational Institution Assessment
• Assessment of External Issues Impacting Recruitability/Retention
• Assessment of the Trends Impacting the Work Force
InterMountain Partners will prepare a Final Report, including: area profile; employer concerns;
issues, opportunities and solutions.
InterMountain Partners will make a PowerPoint presentation for use in communicating with
target audiences.
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• InterMountain Partners will prepare en Executive Summary and Media Kit.
• InterMountain Partners will execute Focus Groups, with both Employers and Educators.
• Ft. Collins Economic Development Council, on behalf of all involved agencies, will provide
relevant data bases which the agencies currently own.
Ft. Collins Economic Development Council, on behalf of all involved agencies, will provide a
qualified list of 100 human resource directors or managers to be surveyed.
• Ft. Collins Economic Development Council, on behalf of ell involved agencies. will provide
appropriate facilities to boss focus groups.
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• By December I, 1997, InterMountain Penner will commence the study.
• By January 5, 1998, Ft Collins Economic Development Council will deliver a qualified list of
100 human resource directors or managers to be surveyed.
In early -February, laterMountaia Partners will conduct focus groups.
• By April I?. 1491, InterMountain Partners will present a final report incorporating comments.
COMPENSATION
InterMountain Partners will receive a total fee of S17,000 plus out-of-pocket expenses not to
exceed 5800.
Ft. Collins Economic Development Council, is responsible for compensating InterMountain
Partners the total fee of S17,000 plus any out-of-pocket expenses not to exceed $800.
Ft. Collins Economic Development Council shall disburse $17,000 evenly over three fixed
periods: one payment prior to December 1. 1997; a second payment by February I, 1998, and a
third payment upon delivery of the final report. Ft. Collins Economic Development Council shall
out -o - et expaisgs rig later than 30 ys after final delivery of the report,
/ a of Min-- is responsible for paying
Ft. Collins Economic Development Council S 2O as fixed payment for its cost in the
study, plus 0 percent of any other reasonable costs associated in completing the study.
Such costs may include, but AN not limited to, reimbursement of InterMountain out -of pocket
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COLORADO From Walter J. Speckman, Executive Director, Human Services
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George E. Baxter, Chairman
To Board of County Commissioners Date December 12, 1997
Subject:
Memorandum of Agreement with the Fort Collins Economic
Development Council
Enclosed for Board approval is a Memorandum of Agreement with the Fort Collins Economic
Development Council for the implementation of a Northern Colorado Labor Market Study. The
partners for this study will include: the Economic Development Association of Longmont, the Fort
Collins Economic Development Council; the Greeley/Weld EDAP, Inc., the Loveland Economic
Development Council; the Boulder County Workforce Development, the Larimer County Workforce
Development, and the Weld County Workforce Development.
The purpose of this Study is to: Develop a regional overview providing companies and communities
a better understanding of the region's labor market dynamics, and assess corporate work force needs
and perceptions about the region's ability to meet long-term growth and employment plans.
The Weld County Division of Human Services will reimburse the Fort Collins Economic
Development Council $2,000.00 for its share of this study.
If you have further questions, please telephone me at 353-3800.
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