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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20243077.tiffRESOLUTION RE: APPROVE WORK PLAN AND NOTICE OF FUNDING ALLOCATION (NFA) FOR WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT (WIOA) UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE 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 Work Plan and Notice of Funding Allocation (NFA) for the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Unemployment Insurance Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment (RESEA) Program 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, Workforce Development Board, and the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, commencing upon full execution of signatures, and ending September 30, 2025, with further terms and conditions being as stated in said workplan and NFA, and WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said workplan and NFA, 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 Work Plan and Notice of Funding Allocation (NFA) for the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Unemployment Insurance Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment (RESEA) Program 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, 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, Elizabeth Barber, Department of Human Services, and Matthew Hortt, PhD., Workforce Development Board, be, and hereby are, authorized to sign said workplan and NFA. cc : I -I S D, Ft T(cP/co' 0l/27( s 2024-3077 HR0096 WORK PLAN AND NOTICE OF FUNDING ALLOCATION (NFA) FOR WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT (WIOA) UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE REEMPLOYMENT SERVICES AND ELIGIBILITY ASSESSMENT (RESEA) PROGRAM PAGE 2 The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 20th day of November, A.D., 2024. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD CC TV, COLORADt ATTEST: Cd Weld County Clerk to the Board t� )aulti.i,60A/1»al- Deputy Clerk to the Board APP PoDVE FORM: County orneyl Date of signature: ' ` Z5� Key�n D�Ross, Chair Perry L. B , Pro-Tem Mike reeman ri Saine 2024-3077 HR0096 Lorr\va& tD4L BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PASS -AROUND REVIEW PASS -AROUND TITLE: Employment Services of Weld County (ESWC) Submission of a Work Plan and Notice of Funding Allocation (NFA) #WE24-009 for the WIOA Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment (RESEA) DEPARTMENT: Human Services DATE: November 12, 2024 PERSON REQUESTING: Jamie Ulrich, Director, Human Services Brief description of the problem/issue: WIOA Section 116(e) requires that the State, local boards, and state agencies conduct evaluations to "promote, establish, implement, and utilize methods for continuously improving core program activities in order to achieve high-Ie‘sel performance within, and high-level outcomes from, the workforce development system" and "use designs that employ the most rigorous analytical and statistical methods that are reasonably feasible". The Department is requesting approval for Employment Services of Weld County's (ESWC) submission of a Work Plan and Notice of Funding Allocation (NFA) #WE24-009 for the Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment (RESEA) Grant Program. Funding provided is to orient selected participants to ESWC services, quickly reemploy, and reduce the average duration that participants collect Unemployment Inscrance (UI) Benefits. The program will connect and refer participants to additional services within Workforce Centers and/or partner agencies and provide a streamlined path for RESEA participants to quickly reemploy participants through comprehensive early intervention strategies. Program funding is as follows: NFA #WE Funding Year 1 Program/Source Period Performance of Amount 24-009 FY24 UI RESEA 01/01/2024 09/30/2025 through $148,570.00 What options exist for the Board? • Approval of the Work Plan and NFA for the WIOA Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment Program. • Deny approval of the Work Plan and NFA for the WIOA Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment Program. Consequences: Program funds will not be distributed. Impacts: ESWC will not have the opportunity to administer these programs to their fullest and would be required to utilize their limited Federal resources. Pass -Around Memorandum; November 12, 2024 — CMS ID 8842 2024-3077 0 kt R0Ock� Costs (Current Fiscal Year / Ongoing or Subsequent Fiscal Years): • Total NFA: $148,570.00. • Funded through the Colorado Department of Labor & Employment. • Period of Performance: January 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025. Recommendation: • Approval of this Work Plan and NFA and authorize the Chair to sign electronically. Support Recommendation Schedule Place on BOCC Agenda Work Session Other/Comments: Perry L. Buck, Pro -Tern Mike Freeman Scott K. James Kevin D. Ross, Chair Lori Saine Pass -Around Memorandum; November 12, 2024 -- CMS ID 8842 WORK PLAN NFA #WE24-009 RESEA: Local Area: Weld County i _ Weld County Local Area RESEA WORK PLAN i This WORK PLAN is agreed to by the partys' signature below: X For the local .area L,W'DB ('hair or Designee Date: Digitally signed by Elizabeth Elizabeth Barber Barber l Date: 2024.11.05 16:08:51 -07'00' Workforce Center Director or Designee Date: I. WORK PLAN SUMMARY Kevin Ross Digitally signed by Kevin Ross X Date: 2024.11.20 12:48:47 -07'00' Chair, BOCC or Designee Date: For Workforce Development Programs James A. Newby Dgitally signed by James A. Newby Date: 2024.11.21 14:12:07 -07'00' A. THIS WORK PLAN IS FOR (INSERT NFA TABLE BELOW). Operations Director or Designee Date: Does this WORK PLAN include a request for Transfer of Funds between AD and DW. OYES ONO If YES, complete Section V. NFA# WE- Funding Year Program/ Source Performance Period of Code Amount Formula CFDA# FAIN # 24-009 FY24 UI RESEA 01/01/2024 09/30/2025 - 24RESEWE $148,570 Y 17.225 24A60UR000053 B. THIS WORK PLAN MODIFICATION IS FOR : SELECT APPROPRIATE CHECK BOX AND INCLUDE A BRIEF EXPLANATION HERE: CLICK OR TAP HERE TO 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 ::lick or tap here to enter text (complete all changes in review/track changes/strikethrough mode and II. PROGRAM CONTACTS highlight new information) LOCAL AREA COORDINATOR WDP PROGRAM COORDINATOR WDP LIAISON Name: Josefina Marquez Name: Phone Melinda or Email: Riggle 720-515-9785 Name: Phone: Jesus 720-550-1792 Borrego Phone or Email: 970-400-6780 III. FUNDING PROVISIONS (CHECK ONE) No changes to previous provisions. ® Funding provisions included or embedded below: Subject Funding Provisions Program Reemployment Services and Eligibility ('RESEA') Assessment WORK PLAN 5.23 WORK PLAN NFA #WE24-009 RESEA: Local Area: Weld County Date Effective January 1, 2023 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 Upon launch of Colorado's Randomized Control Trial (RCT) for the RESEA program evaluation in August 2023, 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 costs may not 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 t#WE24-009 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 Connecting Colorado, documenting that the required MyUI+ and 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. 0 0 Completion of all outreach activities to RESEA paricipants is to be documented in Connecting Colorado. Completion of subsequent meeting information is to be documented in both Connecting Colorado and MyUI+. • 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 Google form. • 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 ac:ounting of their monthly/quarterly expenditures. 7. PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR Melinda Riggle I P 720.515.9785 I melinda.riggle@state.co.us IV. WORK PLAN A. WORK PLAN TYPE (SELECT ONE) X 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 YWE24-009 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 -LIS'T AS BULLET Activities POINTS- Completion Estimated * ongoing "OG" if Date Anticipated -LIST AS BULLET Outcome (s) POINTS- Planning Outreach • • • • ESWC claimant appointment ESWC minimum phone manually ESWC claimants appointment activities Navigators Claimants not appointment activities, until receiving participate pp appear they will will and contact is get contact of when of assigned are their reengage benefits scheduled email. at for as their 5 email with times. consists and time also or outlined. their At subsequent offering if ESWC. claimants by of notified benefits notifications least subsequent to or she for Contact CDLE initial of complete disqualified choose a 2-3 reminding subsequent scheduled is are when made if all be not made they held from the to by with do a a • • To awareness assist referred requirements. 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(IA), automatically be Delivery As referred can known noted be (S), in to as LX WORK PLAN 5.23 WORK PLAN NFA #WE24-009 RESEA: Local Area: Weld Count charged DW Navigators citizenship employment completed, supportive factors. can they also funds. enroll to Additionally, charge status, RESEA During assess and services, the status, client the RESEA funds the details veteran need IA, highest among WIOA into funds rather like WIOA and for WIOA. Navigators grade other when than Service Delivery • - - - - ESWC complete has returned staff At staff Review at Review discuss Provide that Complete questionnaire If work, complete initial data subsequent claimants will will: may to they entry completion appointment. employment any referrals gather work. assist the subsequent challenges in subsequent in have would employment appointment, MYUI+ to with MYUI+. of various goals barrier already not activities and appointment. for selected staff be claimant barriers. resources removal. data ESWC returned required assigned and RESEA and who tn to • • Participants knowledge fairs, events, Business They'll apply Food as addressed y WIOA for benefits p mock also all Services other Dislocated of in will to interviews, have a which number attend arid e assistance beequipped the Unit. are CO resources Worker workshops, and Wui 2. offered such ks hiring ' as with to as by as job well the the X Work -Based Learning ❑ Business Services • Participants knowledge fairs, events, Business mock all Services to interviews, of will which attend be equipped are Unit. workshops, and offered hiring with by job the the X Sector Strategies ❑ Career Pathways ❑ Evaluation ❑ WORK PLAN 5.23 WORK PLAN NFA ftWE24-009 RESEA: Local Area: Weld County Other: specify I WORK PLAN 5.23 WORK PLAN NFA #WE24-009 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)/0) ❑ Tier 3 (Between 76% And 100%) A. REASON FOR REQUEST (SEE PGL WIOA 2017-01) FOR CDLE USE ONLY: (sEE PGL WIOA 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. ❑Local 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. 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. 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 ttWE24-009 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. Grant F and mg Year UI RESEA 24-009 rmance quarters - Start in 1st Quarter ., 2nd Date - Quarter Range 4th Date - Quarter Range 5th Date Quarter Range 3rd Quarter Date Range _ 6th Quarter Date Range 7th Date Quarter Range 1st Quarter All c�caon T T 1� 570 Date Range a Program cc•deiis I. Da'w R 3 ram = • ' - • 01/01/2024 03/3112024 04/01/2024 06,30/2024 07/01/2024 `Dg,r3 0/2024 10/01/20.16: 111,:31/20.7.‘:03,131 01; 01;'2cf25 2025. O4xO1,20:5 06/30/2025 0. 01 7' /X025 09/'30; 2025 Admin SO SO , SO 50 _ _ 50 SO 24R _ s EW E Program ::0 50 50 _ � E.,..; _ _ _ .:..:3 5113.608 3145157C Total SO $0 $0 $5,648 $62 128 $118 608 S148,570 %Expended den ded'I=: C"�b 0% _ 4: _ -=- - _ _ B0% 1OO'%ti WORK PLAN 5.23 Contract Form Entity Information Entity Name * COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF LABOR & EMPLOYMENT Entity ID* @00010497 (] New Entity? Contract Name* Contract ID CDLE NFA# WE -24-009 REEMPLOYMENT SERVICES 8842 AND ELIGIBILITY ASSESSMENT (RESEA) Contract Status CTB REVIEW Contract Lead * WLUNA Contract Lead Email wluna@weld.gov;cobbxxl k@weld.gov Parent Contract ID Requires Board Approval YES Department Project # Contract Description* CDLE / REEMPLOYMENT SERVICES AND ELIGIBILITY ASSESSMENT (RESEA) NFA# WE24-009. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE 01/01/2024 THROUGH 09/30/2025. Contract Description 2 PA ROUTING WITH THIS CMS/ONBASE ENTRY. Contract Type* GRANT Amount* $148,570.00 Renewable* NO Automatic Renewal Grant IGA Department Requested BOCC Agenda Due Date HUMAN SERVICES Date* 11/16/2024 11/20/2024 Department Email CM- HumanServices@weld.gov Department Head Email CM-HumanServices- DeptHead@weld.gov County Attorney GENERAL COUNTY ATTORNEY EMAIL County Attorney Email CM- COUNTYATTORNEY@WEL D.GOV Will a work session with BOCC be required?* NO Does Contract require Purchasing Dept. to be included? 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 Termination Notice Period Contact Information Review Date* 07/30/2025 Committed Delivery Date Renewal Date Expiration Date* 09/30/2025 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 CHERYL PATTELLI BYRON HOWELL DH Approved Date Finance Approved Date Legal Counsel Approved Date 11/14/2024 11/15/2024 11/15/2024 Final Approval BOCC Approved Tyler Ref # AG 112024 BOCC Signed Date Originator WLUNA BOCC Agenda Date 11/20/2024 Hello