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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20240907.tiffRESOLUTION RE: APPROVE EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION AND WORK PLAN FOR WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT (WIOA) PROGRAM FUNDS FOR WAGNER PEYSER 10% GOVERNOR SUMMER JOB HUNT PROGRAM, AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR PRO-TEM TO SIGN ELECTRONICALLY 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 an Expenditure Authorization and Work Plan for Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Program Funds for the Wagner Peyser 10% Governor Summer Job Hunt 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 and the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, commencing January 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2024, with further terms and conditions being as stated in said expenditure authorization and work plan, and WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said expenditure authorization and 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 Expenditure Authorization and Work Plan for Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Program Funds for the Wagner Peyser 10% Governor Summer Job Hunt 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, and the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, be, and hereby is, approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chair Pro-Tem be, and hereby is, authorized to electronically sign said expenditure authorization and work plan. c •. NS D, AcT(avict7) oS/ot/21 2024-0907 HR0096 EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION AND WORK PLAN FOR WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT (WIOA) PROGRAM FUNDS FOR WAGNER PEYSER 10% GOVERNOR SUMMER JOB HUNT PROGRAM PAGE 2 The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 17th day of April, A.D., 2024, nunc pro tunc January 1, 2024. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO ATTEST: /�) V .4,44,A Weld County Clerk to the Board BYE-n1..14J14 ,c. Deputy Clerk to the Board APP ED AS T ounty Attey Date of signature'Z5 1ZY EXCUSED Key. D. Ross, Chair Perry L. ck, Pro-Tem Mike F eeman tt K. James i Saine 2024-0907 HR0096 Ch -Iva& t if -1 ci BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PASS -AROUND REVIEW PASS -AROUND TITLE: Employment Services of Weld County (ESWC) Submission of a Work Plan and Expenditure Authorization for the Governor's Summer Job Hunt DEPARTMENT: Human Services DATE: April 9, 2024 PERSON REQUESTING: Jamie Ulrich, Director, Human Services Brief description of the problem/issue: The Department is requesting approval for Employment Services of Weld County's (ESWC) submission of a Work Plan and Expenditure Authorization for the Summer Governor's Job Hunt (GSJH). GSJH funding will be used for staff support in workforce centers to serve youth seeking job opportunities for summer and year-round. This long-standing program will work in partnership with year- round workforce partner youth initiatives to address the higher unemployment rate for youth that are 14-24 years of age. What options exist for the Board? • Approval of the GSJH Work Plan and Expenditure Authorization. • Deny approval of the GSJH Work Plan and Expenditure Authorization. Consequences: Grant funding will not be allocated to implement programs provided by ESWC. Impacts: Program funds will not be distributed, and services provided by this program will not take place. Costs (Current Fiscal Year / Ongoing or Subsequent Fiscal Years) : See funding below. N A# WE . w Funding Year Program/Source : . .. ,. -.. , . ^M od f Perform nce iA"�..s�'. ,' ".,� 3i...� .. � `,',�`•h � �., ..;a nt a i�.F!, #,'f��...#dza f'i� ... 23-013 FY23 Wagner Peyser 10% 01/01/2024 through $21,000.00 Governor's Summer Job 06/30/2024. Hunt • Total Grant Award = $21,000.00. • Funded through Grants from the Colorado Department of Labor & Employment (COLE). Recommendation: Pass -Around Memorandum; April 9, 2024 — CMS ID 7995 2024-0907 Li/ ` wi(2_009 • Approval of this Expenditure Authorization and Work Plan and authorize the Chair to sign electronically. Support Recommendation Schedule Place on BOCC Agenda Work Session Other/Comments: Perry L. Buck, Pro-Tem Mike Freeman Scott K. James Kevin D. Ross, Chair Lori Saine mF Pass -Around Memorandum; April 9, 2024 — CMS ID 7995 WORK PLAN NFA #WE23-013: Local Area: Weld County i _ Weld County Local Area Wagner Peyser 10% Governor's Summer Job Hunt WORK PLAN i This WORK PLAN is agreed to by the partys' signature below: For the Local :Area _ Perry Buck x I.«'DB Chair or Designee Date: 3/22/2024 Digitally signed by Karma Amaya Karina Amaya Ragland Ragland Date. 2024.03.22 12:55:09 -06'00' Workforce ('enter Director or Designee Date: I. WORK PLAN SUMMARY Digitally signed by Perry Buck Date: 2024.04.17 10:58:45 -06'00' Chair, BOCC or Designee Date: For Workforce Development Programs James A. Newb James A. Newby y 2024.04 23 15:04:41 -06'00' A. THIS WORK PLAN IS FOR (INSERT NFA TABLE BELOW). Operations Director or Designee Date: 4/23/24 Does this WORK PLAN include a request for Transfer of Funds between AD and DW. Li/YES HNO If YES, complete Section V. NFA# WE- Funding Year Program/ Source Performance Period of Code Amount Formul a CFDA# FAIN # 23-013 PY23 Wagner Peyser Governor's Summer Hunt 10% Job 01/01/2024 06/30/2024 - WAG23WE -WSJH $21,000 Y 17.207 23A55WP000041 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 Click or tap net e 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: Phone Greg or Cordova Email: 970-400-6762 Name: Phone Steve or Wright Email: 303-318-8237 Name: Phone: Jesus 720-550-1792 Borrego III. FUNDING PROVISIONS (CHECK ONE) No changes to previous provisions. XFunding provisions included or embedded below: WORK PLAN 5.23 WORK PLAN NFA #tWE23-013: Local Area: Weld County 1. FUNDING PURPOSE/USE OF FUNDS Funds will be used to provide staff support in workforce centers to serve youth seeking job opportunities for summer and year round. This long-standing program will work in partnership with year round workforce partner youth initiatives to address the higher unemployment rate for youth that are 14-24 years of age, which has been exacerbated by the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. la. 6 -Month Funds and Registration Goals Local Area Adams AD Works Boulder Denver Larimer Mesa El Paso/Teller (PPWFC) Tri County Weld Rural Consortium Funding Amount $21,000 $21,000 $18,000 $23,000 $22,000 $14,000 $23,000 $21,000 $21,000 $170,000 Registration Goal 1550 1650 575 2750 1100 1050 2050 1500 1350 4000 2. USE OF FUNDS Funding is provided for staffing, direct operating costs, and outreach and promotional activities for Program participation by youth and business. Outreach and promotional activities are subject to the dollar limit and guidelines set forth in the following PGLs: WP -2024-02: Governor's Summer Job Hunt PGL FIN -2019-01, Change 1 3. PARTICIPANT ELIGIBILITY AND DOCUMENTATION A. Youth participation is limited to ages 16-24. Local Areas may, and are encouraged to serve youth ages 14-15 in accordance with their Local Area policies. B. Youth eligibility is not limited by geographic boundaries, income, schooling status (in or out), or special needs. Registrations should be tracked via www.connectingcolorado.com C. Supplemental data tracking shall be provided via Google sheet administered by the Grant Coordinator at CDLE. This sheet will capture data related to participation in larger group activities and events such as workshops, presentations, career and job fairs, industry tours, resume sessions, mock interviewing sessions, and other local area offerings where WORK PLAN 5.23 WORK PLAN NFA r#WE23-013: Local Area: Weld County individual registrations are not captured, including business, industry, and community resource participation. Local areas shall review and update this sheet within 14 days of the end of the prior month. 4. PROGRAM SERVICES AND STAFF RESPONSIBILITIES The Summer Job Hunt will assist the youth population to access virtual career exploration, job search and job training resources. The program will also align with career pathways initiatives and a variety of innovative programs, such as: • Recruitment of youth and businesses • Partnership development and collaboration • Career exploration (in person and virtual, as determined locally) • Workforce preparation through job search and job training resources. Group activities should include items such as job fairs, industry tours, workshops (industry events, resume, mock interviewing, job search activities, etc.). Services prioritized by the Governor for 2024 include referrals and access to • Paid internships with stimulus funding • Summer Safari Program in partnership with School to Work Alliance Program (SWAP) for youth with disabilities • Disability Program Navigator Program that guides individuals with disabilities and justice involved individuals to Vocational Rehabilitation, Human Services, and other partner agencies whose services can be leveraged to support their career goals • Youth work -based learning and apprenticeships Program staff shall participate regularly in State sponsored meetings, training, teleconferences, and other activities, including the Think Big Youth Conference, when offered. Meeting minutes and resources will be documented in the program Google folder established for each calendar year. Local areas will identify local staff that will be added to the folder by the grant coordinator. Future funding under the Program is subject to fund availability and participation and performance outcomes of the Program. 5. ALLOWABLE COSTS This allocation is a six month program as the program is being moved to a Program Year schedule, which will begin on 7/1/2024. The timeline, funding, and goals are adjusted to 50% in accordance. Allowable costs for the program include: • Staff salaries, fringe benefits, and travel costs • Direct operating costs • Administrative costs • Outreach and promotion costs, up to $2,500 per grant period Non -allowable costs (most common, but not all-inclusive): • Youth wages, stipends, and supportive services WORK PLAN 5.23 WORK PLAN NFA #WE23-013: Loco! Area: Weld County • Food and beverage costs for meetings, events, workshops • Costs 'or promotional items that would be considered for personal use and are not needed for the youth to participate in the program • Other non -allowable costs as identified in the OMB Uniform Guidance for federal grants (2 CFR 200) 6. COST REIMBURSEMENT • Cost reimbursement shall apply to the actual program and administrative costs incurred to operate the Governor's Summer Job Hunt program within the local area • The Lccal Area shall use the invoice process for cost reimbursement in accordance with CDLE Finance procedures and requirements. • Upon request, local areas shall provide detailed accounting of their monthly/quarterly expenditures. 7. PROGRAM COORDINATOR Steve Wright steve.wright@state.co.us (303) 947-6736 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 #WE23-013: 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 -LIST AS BULLET Activities POINTS- Corn Estimated * ongoing pletion "OG" if Date Anticipated -LIST AS BULLET' Outcome (s) POINTS-- Planning • Planning Meetings OG • • Youth to county, all program Program meetings and to assignment appropriate. youth WFC discuss other Committee various partners for with community populations youth. staff the of the youth to types duties will encourage will Greeley strategize -serving recreation throughout agencies access outreach needed Initiative programs outreach planning and to and and the the IX attend of as Youth Outreach • • Outreach Communication OG • • Update updates, youth tied entrepreneurial program tracked tracked document. Use youth workforce events (NEN) provide counseling. automated with system. training in who through eswc.org activities job services in the system. job referrals or Connecting Community emailing have the Contact and opportunities performed, website certification activities. Notify registered Notification activities and youth system youth job Colorado, Outreach with that by preparation that programs or Additional to with of phone program of are Efforts contact special offer other Event not are the to X WORK PLAN 5.23 WORK PLAN NFA /#WE23-013: Local Area: Weld Count Partnerships • • City Weld of Greeley County School Partnership Districts OG • • interviewing. Partner Young county Partnership Districts writing, Adult high with to job schools. provide City Job with applications Fair. of Weld workshops Greeley Target County outreach and for on Annual School resume mock to IX! • Interdepartmental program coordination OG • Coordinate with appropriate programs operated by ESWC including Weld County x Program Integration Youth Conservation Corps programs — AmeriCorps and TIGHT along with ESWC Chafee Program. • Participant Registration OG • Provide registration of youth and • Participant Case Management encourage self -registration through Connecting Colorado for 2,700 youth. Introduce to Case Managers. Service • Discuss job development, complete one- gl Delivery on -one job search, provide job referrals, labor market information, workshops, assessment testing (Workforce Readiness Credential). Document services in Connecting Colorado. Work -Based Learning • Employer Registration OG • Provide registration of employers and • Employer Case Management encourage self -registration through • Employer Recruitment Connecting Colorado. • Employer Follow-up • Discuss job development, provide job • Workshops referrals, labor market information, workshops, assessment testing. Document X Business Services services in Connecting Colorado. • Active recruitment of employers and jobs focusing on employers who traditionally hire youth for part-time or summer work. May include work experience or internship opportunities. Emphasis will be placed on quality job orders and referrals. WORK PLAN 5.23 WORK PLAN NFA #WE23-013: Local Area: Weld Coun • • Directing youth resources; with calls; Federal workers. Provide on the applicable local schedule employer hires; and workshops chambers; outreach schedule/coordinate State allows. Child provide and for efforts mass rules Labor public local information regarding mailing area Laws and education visits employers in activities and 2021 young cold for on on if Sector Strategies ❑ Career Pathways • Career Exploration Camp OG • Provide to available public Officer), learn safety opportunity aviation, about in (EMT, healthcare, the welding, Fire for career area automotive, Fighter, and pathways students more. Police R Evaluation • Reporting OG • Collect analysis Fair. data for the and Annual create Young post Adult -event Job IX! Other: specify • Professional Development OG • Participate meetings Big. and in State trainings such sponsored as Think X WORK PLAN 5.23 WORK PLAN NFA #WE23-013: Local Area: Weld County V. TRANSFER REQUEST (BETWEEN AD AND DW) (CHECK ONE) -I Tier I (Up To 50%) Tier 2 (Between 51% and 75%) A. REASON FOR REQUEST (SEE PGL WIOA 2017-01) Tier 3 (Between 76% And 100%) FOR CDLE USE ONLY: (SEE PGL W/OA 2017-01) 1. TIER 1(CHECK ALL 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-s_op 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 ccnducting 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 3 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 #WE23-013: 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: Weld Grant: Wagner Peyser 10% Governor's Sum mer. Job Hunt s _ - ___ __ : . _. Funding Year: PY23 ' erigd of performance quarters - Start in 1st Quarter : NFA#: 23-013 Allocation $ $21,000 1st Quarter Date Range 2nd Quarter Date Range 3rd Quarter Date Range 4th Quarter Date Range Program Code(s): Date Range: 01/O1/2024 03/31/2024 04/01/2024 O6/3C/201= Admin NAG23WE-WSrt Program = - 50 S5.300 $21,000 Total $0 $0 r $5,000 $21,000 % Expended `,c_ jIT_ 24% 100`-c PROJECTED PERFORMANCE Chart -Cumulative Carry -in Participants 0 1st Quarter Date Range 2nd Quarter Date Range 3rd Quarter Date Range 4th Quarter Date Range Date Range: 01/01/2024 03/31/2024 04/01/2024 06/30/202. Total Participants (Cumulative) C C 321 1350 New Participants (Cumulative) - 321 1350 1 % New :.7 ' l . _' ' _ C Vieu 100% 103%, WORK PLAN 5.23 ntr ct F Entity Information Entity Name * COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF LABOR & EMPLOYMENT Entity ID* @00010497 New Entity? Contract Name * Contract ID CDLE GOVERNOR'S SUMMER JOB HUNT WORK PLAN 7995 AND EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION Contract Status CTB REVIEW Contract Lead * WLUNA Contract Lead Email wluna@weldgov.com;cob bxxlk@weldgov.com Parent Contract ID Requires Board Approval YES Department Project # Contract Description * CDLE/GOVERNOR'S SUMMER JOB HUNT WORK PLAN AND EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 01/01/2024 THROUGH 06/30/2024. Contract Description 2 PA WILL BE ROUTING THROUGH CMS WITH THIS ENTRY. Contract Type* GRANT Amount* $21,000.00 Renewable* NO Automatic Renewal Grant IGA Department Requested BOCC Agenda Due Date HUMAN SERVICES Date* 04/13/2024 04/17/2024 Department Email CM- HumanServices@weldgov. com Department Head Email CM-HumanServices- DeptHead@weidgov.com County Attorney GENERAL COUNTY ATTORNEY EMAIL County Attorney Email CM- COUNTYATTORNEY@WEL DGOV.COM 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 04/30/2024 Committed Delivery Date Renewal Date Expiration Date" 06/30/2024 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 04/10/2024 04/11/2024 04/11/2024 Final Approval BOCC Approved Tyler Ref # AG 041 724 BOCC Signed Date Originator WLUNA BOCC Agenda Date 04/17/2024 Hello