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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20242819.tiffRESOLUTION RE: APPROVE WORK PLAN AND NOTICE OF FUNDING ALLOCATION (NFA) FOR WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT (WIOA) WORKFORCE ENTERPRISE FUND 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) Workforce Enterprise Fund 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 July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2025, with further terms and conditions being as stated in said work plan and NFA, and WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said work plan 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) Workforce Enterprise Fund 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 work plan and NFA. cc; f -t S D, A cT(cP/co) if, -7f5 2024-2819 HR0096 WORK PLAN AND NOTICE OF FUNDING ALLOCATION (NFA) FOR WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT (WIOA) WORKFORCE ENTERPRISE FUND PROGRAM PAGE 2 The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 23rd day of October, A.D., 2024, nunc pro tunc July 1, 2024. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COU RADO ATTEST: __ "./fa^) GI , frx;t4 Weld County Clerk to the Board BY. • 1iC/1 Deputy Clerk to the Board Date of signature: 'Olzq 1Z�• Kevin D. Ross, Chair Perry L. B , Pro-Tem ike F eeman 'James Saine 2024-2819 HR0096 eo►l-lvad-11 -x-1 (04 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PASS -AROUND REVIEW PASS -AROUND TITLE: Employment Services of Weld County (ESWC) Submission of a Work Plan Notice of Funding Allocation (NFA) #WE24-005 for the WIOA Workforce Enterprise Fund (WEF) DEPARTMENT: Human Services DATE: October 15, 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-level 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 Notice of Funding Allocation (NFA) #WE24-005 for the Workforce Enterprise Fund (WEF), formerly known as the Employment Support Fund. This funding is allocated to local areas, using the Wagner-Peyser allocation formula, for three purposes during SFY25 (PY24): • WEF Employment and Training Activities. • Paving Access to Careers and Employment (PACE) Initiative. • WEF Innovation. Program funding is as follows: NFA# WE . ; `x Fundin g Year Program/Source Period of Performance Amount WE24-005 SFY25 Workforce Enterprise Fund 07/01/2024 through 06/30/2025 $555,211.00 What options exist for the Board? • Approval of the Work Plan NFA for the Workforce Enterprise Fund, • Deny approval of the Work Plan NFA for the Workforce Enterprise Fund. 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. Costs (Current Fiscal Year / Ongoing or Subsequent Fiscal Years): • Total NFA: $555,211.00. • Funded through the Colorado Department of Labor & Employment. • Period of Performance: July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. Pass -Around Memorandum; October 15, 2024 - CMS ID 8764 2024-2819 o/Z3 rzbOcl Recommendation: • Approval of this Work Plan 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 r�• Pass -Around Memorandum; October 15, 2024 - CMS 1D 8764 WORK PLAN NFA #WE24-005: Local Area: Weld County i _ Weld County Local Area Workforce Enterprise Fund Plan This WORK PLAN is agreed to by the partys' signature below: X LWDB Chair or Designee Date: 9/2612024 Digitally signed by Elizabeth Elizabeth Barber Barber Date: 2024.10.01 17:05:16 -06'00' Workforce Center Director or Designee Date: I. WORK PLAN SUMMARY Digitally signed by Kevin Ross X Kevin Ross Date: 2024.10.23 10:51.51 Chair, BOCC or Designee Date: For Workforce Development Programs Kelly Folks Digitally signed by Kelly Folks Date: 2024.10.28 15:46:08 -06'00' Operations Director or Designee Date: 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# WE- Funding Year Program/ Source Period Performance of Code Amount Formula CFDA# FAIN # 24-005 SFY25 Workforce Enterprise Fund 07/01/2024 06/30/2025 - WEF25WE $555,211 Y N/A N/A 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 here to enter text. (complete all changes in review/track changes/strikethrough mode and highlight new information) II. PROGRAM CONTACTS Name: Phone CeCe or Email: Majchrowski 970-400-6756 Name: Melissa Robinson Name: Phone: Jesus Borrego 720-550-1792 melissa.robinson@state.co.us III. FUNDING PROVISIONS (CHECK ONE) No changes to previous provisions. Funding provisions included or embedded below: WORK PLAN 5.23 WORK PLAN NFA NWE24-005: Local Area: Weld County Subject Funding Provisions Program Workforce Enterprise Fund (WEF) Date July 1, 2024 Funding Purpose Formerly known as the Employment Support Fund, the newly appropriated Workforce Enterprise Fund (WEF) is allocated to local areas, using the Wagner-Peyser allocation formula, for three purposes during SFY25 (PY24): • WEF Employment and Training Activities • PACE Initiative • WEF Innovation Use Of Funds Local areas at their discretion may determine how much of the total allocation will be utilized for each of the three funding purposes, but must provide this information along with a work plan or proposal as required in these Funding Provisions. All WEF funding must be spent by June 30, 2025. 1. WEF Employment and Training Activities may include any of the previously allowable ESF activities that directly benefit the grant, but are not limited to: Staffing, travel, operating, and administrative functions Outreach, advertising, promotions and events Business services Direct customer services including career, training, and supportive services Materials, supplies, and technology Staff development and training PACE Initiative (See Policy Guidance Letter GRT-2O23-02 for more detailed requirements.) - Program funding may be used to implement and manage an Employment First Navigator program that can include full-time employees, part-time employees, or a team of employees that allocate their effort and time towards engagement services. • Employment First Navigator(s), and other workforce team members when appropriate, at a minimum, shall dedicate 40 hours per week on program functions and services, including: 1:1 appointments to determine suitability for the Employment First program or other local employment and training programs. Developing methods to identify SNAP recipients and applicants in the local area(s). Developing internal reporting systems, engagement strategies, referral processes, and other navigator processes. Conducting outreach and engagement in one-on-one or group meetings, and delivering engagement services to SNAP recipients or applicants. Other program functions needed to implement a program navigator position and/or program. • In addition to funding navigator positions, a minimum of $10,000 of the PACE budget must be used for engagement services, including: The development and management of a toolkit for staff and SNAP recipients and applicants to use to navigate available services and the benefits of employment and training resources. WORK PLAN 5.23 WORK PLAN NFA #WE24-005: Local Area: Weld County The provision of supportive/engagement services (rental assistance, transportation, childcare, etc.) to assist SNAP recipients or applicants in attaching to Employment First or other employment and training services. ■ Table E.II in Section XVII of Colorado's SNAP Employment and Training State Plan (page 35) includes all allowable services for clients receiving program navigator services. You may access the State Plan here: https: / /drive.google.com/file/d/ 1 ZflYwgT2MELGwkdaUYhurCidlg2QMs- G /view?usp=drive link Other services or functions that are needed to determine suitability for, and assist SNAP applicants and recipients in attaching to employment and training services. WEF Innovation This initiative may involve any of the allowable WEF activities listed under #1 above, but must be a clearly defined program of activities/services with measurable outcomes. Local areas must submit a 1-3 page proposal using the format provided below in the Work Plan/Proposal Requirements section. Allowable And Unallowable Costs Allowable Costs All costs directly related to activities listed under Use of Funds; indirect costs related to the grant Costs must be reasonable, necessary, allocable, documented, and directly benefit the grant. Costs of food must strictly meet the standards in item b.; be related to official meetings, conferences, or objectives defined in participant individual employment plans; and have supporting documentation. Unallowable Costs Gifts Politically related activities Entertainment Fines and penalties Donations Fundraising activities Any activities related to the marijuana industry Work Plan/Proposal And Workbook Requirements WEF Employment and Training Activities Work Plan Local areas must use only the "Other" Category of the NFA Work Plan Components and Outline chart in Section IV.b. of the work plan to describe the WEF Employment and Training activities and outcomes for PY24. PACE Initiative Work Plan Local areas must use the NFA Work Plan Components and Outline Chart in section IV.b. of the work plan (except for the "Other" category) to describe their PACE activities and outcomes for PY24. WORK PLAN 5.23 WORK PLAN NFA #WE24-005: Local Area: Weld County Local areas must also include the following PACE budget chart underneath the Work Plan Components and Outline Chart. Local Area Name: PY24 PACE One -Year Budget #FTEs (salary, benefits, and operating) $ Travel $ Direct Client Services (minimum $10,000) $ Administration (can't exceed 10% of $ Total) TOTAL $ WEF Innovation Proposal Local areas must use the WEF Innovation Proposal format linked below to describe their WEF Innovation initiative for PY24. This document must be submitted with your NFA work plan and attached at the end of the Work Plan after section VI. Charts. WEF Innovation Proposal (More next page) Workbook a Invoicing • The quarterly planned expenditures in the workbook chart should be entered for the total WEF grant on a single row. • However, in your local accounting systems, you must track the WEF EEtT, PACE, and WEF Innovation expenditures separately so that you can invoice for them as separate subcategories of WEF. This will allow CDLE grant coordinators to track expenditures for their individual grants. • The CORE billing codes for the three projects are: o PACE: WEF25xx/PACE o WEF Employment and Training: WEF25xx/EEtTL o WEF Innovation: WEF25xx/INNP 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 #tWE24-005: 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- Estimated * "OG" Date Anticipated -LIST AS BULLET Outcome (s) POINTS - Completion if ongoing Planning Outreach 1. 2. PACE WEF Training Initiative Employment Activities and OG 1. 2. (1) Implement ESWC Assistance services workforce and conversations, eligible eligibility raise opportunities, FTE. Opportunity will awareness for utilize Staff available to and programs apply strategic Food it targeting will conduct multiple appears through for of Act. Assistance, identify available such benefits. outreach If both existing outreach a as low-income Employment during individuals the job they campaigns, employment seekers staff to Workforce basic inform will to individual and encompass receiving First career be and them referred and employers. and Innovation events training Food of other service may one the be to to X Partnerships ❑ Program Integration PACE Initiative OG Should supportive staff appropriate will the refer individual services workforce the to individual be assist program interested in securing to Employment for in education, enrollment. employment, training, and/or outreach First Unit or IX Service Delivery 1. 2. PACE WEF Training Employment Initiative Activities and OG 1. include, interview, As will Operator supplies, laptops/computers/tablets/phones, employment equipment employment internet licensing required an follow operator automobile services, cell and for Weld Plan course phone and for and bonding employment, of County's regarding legal training training Employment registration work, repairs, bill, services updated clothing fees supportive services services fingerprinting for rental First, background required work, 2024/2025 required fees, and/or and/or assistance, drug the payments. dependent , tests for medical PACE checks, opportunities, opportunities, for employment, needed EF needed test initiative Program a job/job services These school care, fees, for for X WORK PLAN 5.23 WORK PLAN NFA #WE24-005: Local Area: Weld Count training training, (costs technical, WBL credential, (eyeglasses associated and materials or vocational other degree or or eye certificate, (books, -oriented, exam). short-term with), training) supplies tuition/fees and union that training), other dues, for vocational, training result and for transportation short-term, in a vision new (such trade needs skill, as 2. Offer career services to remove basic counseling, such career barriers as services training transportation to employment. to job programs, seekers assistance and and and referrals supportive childcare, to Work -Based Learning Provide a range of business services, including consulting, Business Services WEF Activities Employment and Training OG workforce activities development to help support, businesses address and their employer workforce engagement needs and create new job opportunities. Sector Strategies Career Pathways Evaluation D Staffing, Travel, and Administrative Functions: Allocate resources for essential staffing, travel, and administrative functions to ensure the efficient operation and management of employment and training programs. Materials, Supplies, and Technology: Invest in necessary materials, supplies, and technology to support the delivery of Other: specify WEF Activities Employment and Training OG high have -quality access training to the tools programs they and need services, ensuring for success. participants X Staff Development and Training: Provide ongoing professional development and training for staff to enhance their skills and knowledge, ensuring the effective delivery of employment and training services. WORK PLAN 5.23 WORK PLAN NFA t#WE24-005: Local Area: Weld County V. TRANSFER REQUEST (BETWEEN AD AND DW) (CHECK ONE) Tier I (Up To 50%) Fl Tier 2 (Between 51% and 75%) Tier 3 (Between 76% And 100%) A. REASON FOR REQUEST (SEE PGL WIOA 2017-01) FOR CDLE USE ONLY: (SEE PGL WIOA 2017-01) 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 #WE24-005: Local Area: Weld County VI. CHARTS (BUDGET & PERFORMANCE) Attach all applicable workbook charts. The Workbook is a separate document from the Workpian. Charts must be maintained on the workbook and attached here to provide annual and historical data. Program Code WEF25WE SFY 25 WEE CUMULATIVE PROJECTED EXPENDITURES 1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter Allocation Date Range: 07/01/24 - 09/30/24 10/01/24 -12/31/74 01/01/25 - 03/31/25 04/01/25 - 06/30/25 5 555,211.; _ 138,80100 S 277,605.00 S 416408.0►0 S 555.E-:::: % Expended of Total 25:c 50% 7c% � 100% Local Area Name: PY24 PACE One -Year Budget #FTEs (salary, benefits, and operating) $77,300 Travel $0.00 Direct Client Services (minimum $10,000) $10,000 Administration (can't exceed 10% of Total) $9,700 TOTAL $97,000 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 - WORKFORCE ENTERPRISE FUND (WEF) - 8764 FORMERLY ESF (WE24005) 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 * COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF LABOR & EMPLOYMENT NOTICE OF FUNDING ALLOCATION FOR THE WORKFORCE ENTERPRISE FUND (WEF), FORMERLY EMPLOYMENT SERVICE FUNDS (ESF). SFY25. - WE24-005. TERM: 07/01 /2024 THROUGH 06/30/2025. Contract Description 2 PA WILL ROUTE WITH THIS CMS/ONBASE ENTRY. Contract Type* GRANT Amount* $555,211.00 Renewable * NO Automatic Renewal Grant IGA Department Requested BOCC Agenda Due Date HUMAN SERVICES Date* 10/12/2024 10/16/2024 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* 04/30/2025 Committed Delivery Date Renewal Date Expiration Date* 06/30/2025 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 10/17/2024 10/18/2024 10/18/2024 Final Approval BOCC Approved Tyler Ref # AG 102324 BOCC Signed Date Originator WLUNA BOCC Agenda Date 10/23/2024 Hello