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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20251877.tiffResolution Approve Notice of Funding Allocation (NFA) Work Plan Modification for Workforce Innovafon and Opportunity Act (WIOA) 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 Modification for the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) 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, and the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, commencing upon full execution of signatures, and ending March 31, 2026, with further terms and conditions being as stated in said NFA work plan modification, 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 Modification for the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) 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, and the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, be, and hereby is, approved. Be it further resolved by the Board that the Chair, Tami Grant, Deputy Director of the Department of Human Services, and Lisa Vaughn, Workforce Development Board, be, and hereby are, authorized to sign said NFA work plan modification. ac%HISD, Ac-r(cP/R,,/,0 °8/06 /25 2025-1877 H R0097 Notice of Funding Allocation (NFA) Work Plan Modification for Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment (RESEA) Program Page 2 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 2nd day of July, A.D., 2025: Perry L. Buck, Chair: Aye Scott K. James, Pro-Tem: Aye Jason S. Maxey: Aye Lynette Peppier: Aye Kevin D. Ross: Excused Approved as to Form: Bruce Barker, County Attorney Attest: Esther E. Gesick, Clerk to the Board 2025-1877 HR0097 C onkva I q lr7 �5 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PASS -AROUND REVIEW PASS -AROUND TITLE: Employment Services of Weld County (ESWC) Work Plan Notice of Funding for the WIOA Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment (RESEA) Program (NFA #WE24-009) DEPARTMENT: Human Services DATE: June 24, 2025 PERSON REQUESTING: Jamie Ulrich, Director, Human Services Brief description of the problem/issue: On November 20, 2024, the Board approved a Memorandum of Understanding for the WIOA Reemployment Service and Eligibility Program, known to the Board as Tyler ID 2024-3077. The aim of the Grant is to support clients by providing appropriate reemployment service to assist in returning clients to suitable employment. On April 9, 2025, the State issued a Modification Letter as a communication item, known to the Board as Tyler ID 2024-3077, that notified the Department of their intent to extend the performance period from September 30, 2025 to March 31, 2026. The Department is now requesting approval of the modified Work Plan Notice of Funding Allocation (NFA) associated to the above referenced Modification Letter, to formally update the funding provision through March 31, 2026. This modification will increase the time to expend the funds by six (6) months. No additional funding will be allocated. What options exist for the Board? Approval of the WIOA Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment Program Work Plan. Deny approval WIOA Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment Program Work Plan. Consequences: The Period of Performance change will not occur. Impacts: ESWC will not have the opportunity to administer these programs to their fullest potential. Costs (Current Fiscal Year / Ongoing or Subsequent Fiscal Years): Funded through the Colorado Department of Labor & Employment. • Period of Performance: September 30, 2025, through March 31, 2026. Recommendation: Pass -Around Memorandum; June 24, 2025 - CMS 9635 2025-1877 7/2 AV -0061"1 • Approval of the WIOA Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment (RESEA) Program Notice of Funding Allocation Modification and authorize the Chair to sign electronically. Support Recommendation Schedule Place on BOCC Agenda Work Session Other/Comments: Perry L. Buck Scott K. James Jason S. Maxey Lynette Peppier Kevin D. Ross (if% Pass -Around Memorandum; June 24, 2025 — CMS 9635 WORK PLAN NFA 4WE24-009 RESEA: Local Area; Weld County i Weld County Local Area RESEA WORK PLAN This WORK PI.AN is agreed to by the partys' signature below: For the Local Area liCUt�l� [.«'DB'h 'r or Uesi rLLe Hate Q 11-1Z.0 x Tam i Grant Digitally signed by Tarn Grant Date: 2025,06.09 12:26:03 -06'00' Workforce Center Director or Designee Date: X Perry Buck Digitally signed by Perry Buck Date: 2025.07.02 09:22:01 -06'00' Chair, BOCC or Designee Date: For Workforce' Development Programs "1/4, James A. Newby ,lames A. Newby 2025.07.09 14:20:11 -06'00' Operations Director or Designee 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. FIVES If YES, complete Section V. ONO 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 1S FOR : SELECT APPROPRIATE CHECK BOX AND INCLUDE A BRIEF EXPLANATION HERE: PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO 03/31/2026 ❑ CHANGE TO WORK PLAN COMPONENTS OR PROJECT PLAN CHANGE TO BJDGET CHANGE TO PERFORMANCE OUTCOMES TRANSFER BE-WEEN AD & OF CHECKED, COMPLETE SECTION VJ OTHER Extension of period of Performance. X (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 Josefina or Email: Marquez 970-400-6780 Name: Phone Melinda or Email: Riggle 720-515-9785 Name: Phone: Jesus Borrego 720-550-1797 III. FUNDING PROVISIONS (CHECK ONE) No changes to previous provisions. n Funding provisions included or embedded below: Subject Funding Provisions Program Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment ('RESEA') WORK PLAN 5.23 z 1 WORK PLAN NFA 4WE24-009 RESEA: Local Area: Weld County Date Effective January 1, 2023 1. FUNDING PURPOSE In accordance with PG€. MA/P-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 V'V'IOA, 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. L. 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 rUl') 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. a Upon launch of Colorado's Randomized Control Taal (RCT) for the RESEA program evaluation in August 2028, bullet tt 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 assignrnent. 4 REQUIRED SERVICES All services shall be provided by local area staff or Ul's RESEA Program Navigators who are covered by a meat 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 materia:s 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 aelivery of RESEA services. WORK PLAN 5.23 Vl/ORK PLAN NFA #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 (tltyUt+ and Connecting Colorado, documenting that the required services identified in PGL MAW -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. c 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 WiyUi+. • In accordance with PGL MP -2024-01, or any replacement PGL, the Local Area shall, between the 15th and 21st of each month, submit financial reports to U: 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 accounting of their monthly/quarterly expenditures. 7. PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR Melinda Riggle ( P 720.515.9785 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) �lX 1NORK PLAN follows in Section IV, B below. D WORK PLAN modification follows in Section IV, B below and/or Section VI WORK PLAN 5.23 WOf?K PLAN NFA IN E24-009 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 —LIST AS BULLET Activities POINTS- "OG" it Date Anticipated -LIST AS BULLET Outcome (s) POINTS- Estimated Completion * ongoing Planning • ❑ Outreach • • • • ESWC claimant appointment ESWC minimum phone manually ESWC claimants appointment activities Navigators Claimants not appointment activities, until receiving participate pP ointment appear they will will and contact is assigned get contact of when of are their reengage benefits scheduled email. at for as 5 their email with times. consists and time also or outlined. their possible. fail UI At subsequent offering ESWC. claimants by of notified benefits if notifications least subsequent to or she for Contact CDLE initial of complete disqualified g choose a reminding subsequent 2-3 assistance RESEA appointment. that p may scheduled is are when made if all be not made• they held from the to with a a by do OG referred requirements. . To awareness assist The Dislocated RESEA as increase appropriate. intent in clients completion activity attendance of is Worker the to we provide per W FC information meet of program and services at WIOA with least to and provide to 1 to all refer :1 Partnerships ❑ Program Integration • Referrals Opportunity to the Act Workforce Innovation and OG • • RESEA Dislocated Outreach RESEA WIOA WIOA's the for Initial participants participants initial Worker (2) possible Assessment and appointment, are eligible. Service will enrollment. (IA), automatically be As Delivery referred can noted known (5), be in to as .�! WORK PLAN 5.23 WORK PLAN NFA f#WEz4-009 RESEA: Local Areo: factors. they charged DW Navigators citizenship employment completed, supportive can funds. also enroll to RESEA During assess status, services, the status, and the client RESEA funds the details veteran IA, highest need among WIOA into funds rather like WIOA for and WIOA. other Navigators grade when than Additionally, charge Service Delivery • - - - -- - ESWC complete has returned staff At staff Review at Review discuss Provide that Complete questionnaire If work, complete subsequent initial claimants data will will: may to they entry completion appointment. employment any referrals gather work. assist the subsequent challenges in would appointment, subsequent in have employment with MYUI+ to MYUI+. of various barrier already goals not activities appointment. and for selected staff be claimant barriers. resources removal. data ESWC returned required assigned and RESEA and who to to OG • • Participants knowledge fairs, events, Business They'll apply Food as addressed WIOA Services other Dislocated to interviews, of in will attend which have and number assistance be the Unit. equipped are CO resources Worker workshops, and Works; Z. offered hiring such as with as to as by job well the the mock all also for benefits E Work -Based Learning Business Services OG • Participants knowledge fairs, events, Business mock all to interviews, of Services will attend which be Unit. equipped are workshops, and offered hiring with by job the the 1:> Sector Strategies ❑ Career Pathways ■ Evaluation ❑ WORK PLAN 5.23 WORK PLAN NFA #WE24-0U9 RESEA: Local Area: Weld Count Other: specify WORK PLAN 5.23 VVORK PLAN NFA f'WE 24-009 RESEA: Local Area: Weld County V. TRANSFER REQUEST (BETWEEN AD AND DW) (CHECK ONE) 7 Tier I (Up To 50%) E Tier 2 (Between 51% and 75°1) ❑ Tier 3 (Between 76)/fl And 100%) A. REASON FOR REQUEST (SEE PGL WIOA 2017-01) FOR CDLE USE ONLY: (sFE PGL WHOA 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 -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: ._J Local area is on track to meet priority of service requirements for the Adult program; OLocai 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 1Alorkers, 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 ##WE24-009 RESFA: 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. - _�.�.__.-_____.� __ _ � ___ _. ._ - ---_....---- - .._.......� - - hi ., _ .--- ---- - ' y. .�._ ..� •. Grant: UI RESEA _ •- _. .ms �� `ded �' Funding Year: �'��� NFAu: '4.309 y�te�an�it tyStart �R ' n Allocation S S148.570 ist Quarter Date Range ?aid Quartter Date Range 3rd Quarter Date Range 4th Quarter Date Range 5th Quarter Bate Range 6th Quarter Batt Range 7tn Quarter Date Range 8th Quarter Date Range Styx Quarter Date Range Program ( oriels); Date Range: 01/01/?0'4 03/.31/202.1 04/01/2024 06130/2024 07/01/2024 09/30/2024 10/01/20'4 12/31/2024 01/01/2015 04/01/2025 06130/2023 07/01. 2025 10/01/2025 12/31/2025 01/01/2026 03/31/2026 03/31/2025 09130/2025 Admire SO SO SO SO _ SO SO Si) 50 SO _- ,SE \All E Program SO S0 SO S27,$65 -.40; ... _ _ {_ ;102 .5 ;; 5128,000 3148,570 Total SO SO SO 527,866 554,907 $102.500 $128,000 S148.570 S77,850 Expended 0% 1396 0% 19% 37% 52% 69% 86% 100'': D PERItIR_ g a t ,. addiesahl iwbers we* iinetted. Larry -!n Participants 0 1st Quarter Date Range 2nd Quarter Date Range 3rd Quarter Date Range 4th Quarter Date Range 5th Cliarter Date Range 6th Date Quarter Range 7th Quarter Date Range Sth Quarter Date Range 9tr. Citaarer Date Range Date Range: . 31/01/2024 03/31/21024 04/01/2024 06, 30/2024 07/01/2024 09,/30/2024 10/01/2024 12131/ 2024 01/01/2025 03/31/2025 04/01.12023 06/3=0/2025 07/01; 2025 09 .3012025 I 10/01/2025 01/01/2026 12/31/2023 03/31/2026 Total Participants (Cumulative) � 0 3 , 50 . 178 _4:I 2S0 430 4 -121 I Nevi Participants (Cumulative) 50 118 . 290 350 400 421 1 Piety 40!tiA/ 1 -I r' {r. _ wDIY.40� 11i1007:100%13.. Lj 1. C30 100% 100% WORK PLAN 5.23 tract F Entity Information Entity Name* COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF LABOR & EMPLOYMENT Entity ID* @00010497 Q New Entity? Contract Name* Contract ID COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF LABOR & EMPLOYMENT 9635 (UI RESEA NFA) Contract Status CTB REVIEW Contract Lead* WLUNA Contract Lead Email wluna@weld.gov;cobbxxl k@weld.gov Parent Contract ID 20243077 Requires Board Approval YES Department Project # Contract Description* COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF LABOR & EMPLOYMENT -UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE REEMPLOYMENT SERVICES AND ELIGIBILITY ASSESSMENT NOTICE OF FUNDING ALLOCATION. THIS IS A WORK PLAN MODIFICATION WITH A PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE EXTENSION. TERM: 1/1/2024 THROUGH 3/31/26 Contract Description 2 PA WILL BE ROUTING WITH THIS ENTRY. ETA TO CTB 6/26/25. Contract Type* Department Requested BOCC Agenda Due Date GRANT HUMAN SERVICES Date* 06/28/2025 07/02/2025 Amount* Department Email $0.00 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 County Attorney Grant GENERAL COUNTY ATTORNEY EMAIL IGA 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 Termination Notice Period Contact Information Review Date 01/30/2026 Committed Delivery Date Renewal Date Expiration Date* 03/31/2026 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 06/25/2025 06/25/2025 06/25/2025 Final Approval BOCC Approved Tyler Ref # AG070225 BOCC Signed Date Originator WLUNA BOCC Agenda Date 07/02/2025 Hello