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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20252718.tiffResolution Approve Notice of Funding Allocation (NFA) Work Plan for Workforce Enterprise Fund (WEF) 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 for the Workforce Enterprise Fund (WEF) 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 June 30, 2026, with further terms and conditions being as stated in said NFA work plan, 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 for the Workforce Enterprise Fund (WEF) 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, Carol Salter, Department of Human Services, and Lisa Vaughn, Workforce Development Board, be, and hereby are, authorized to sign said NFA work plan. 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 1st day of October, A.D., 2025: Perry L. Buck, Chair: Aye Scott K. James, Pro-Tem: Aye Jason S. Maxey: Excused Lynette Peppler: Aye Kevin D. Ross: Aye Approved as to Form: Bruce Barker, County Attorney Attest: Esther E. Gesick, Clerk to the Board cc: HSO• ACT (R(v/cO) 1O\Zold% 2025-2718 HR0097 CA)nh,oci-00-qc151 COUNTY, CO September 25, 2025 To: Board of County Commissioners Department of Human Services 970-352-1551 315 North 11th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Re: Employment Services of Weld County (ESWC) Submission of a Work Plan Notice of Funding Allocation (NFA) #WE25-001 for the Workforce Enterprise Fund (WEF) The Departmert is requesting approval for Employment Services of Weld County's (ESWC) submission of a Work Plan Notice of Funding Allocation (NFA) #WE25-001 for the Workforce Enterprise Fund (WEF). This funding is allocated to local areas, for three purposes during SFY26: • WEF Employment and Training Activities and Continuous Improvement. • Paving Access to Careers and Employment (PACE) Initiative. • WEF Innovat on. Program fundirg is as follows: NFA# Funding Year Program/Source Period Amount Performance of WE WE25-001 07/01/2025 through $588,643.00 SFY26 Workforce Enterprise Fund 06/30/2026 Sincerely, Jamie Ulrich, Director 2025-2718 1412-009 WORK PLAN NFA #WE25-001: Local Area: Weld County i _ Weld County Local Area Workforce Enterprise Fund Plan i This WORK PLAN is agreed to by the partys' signature below: for the Local Area X 1! , u Lw.-- t. LWN DB 6a/, ir orJO,?13esignee Date: WI i• XCarol Salter Digitally signed by Carol Salter Date 2025 09 17 1444:01 -06'00' orljurce Venter Director or Designee Date: Pe rr B U Ck Digitally signed by Perry Buck Date: 2025.10 01 10 03:34 X -06'00' Chair, BOCC or Designee Date: I. i,r \1 inktorce I)e‘eloprnent Programs Kelly Folks Digitally signed by 1557Kelly Folks Dale: 2025.10.02 :05 -06'00' Operations Director or Designee I)ate: 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. OYES ;AINO if YES, complete Section V. NFA# WE- Funding Year Program/ Source Period Performance of Code Formula CFDA# FAIN # Amount 25-001 SFY26 Workforce Enterorise Fund 07/01/2025 06/30/2026 — WEF26WE/E&TL WEF26WE/PACD WEF26WE/PACO WEF26WE/INNP PACE PACE Innovation: E&T: Direct: Other: $588,643 Y N/A N/A B. THIS WORK PLAN MODIFICATION IS FOR : SELECT APPROPRIATE CHECK BOX AND INCLUDE A BRIEF EXPLANNI ION 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 II. PROGRAM CONTACTS highlight new information) Name: Phone/Email: Carol Salter csalter@weld.gov WEF Grant Coordinator Name: Phone: Jesus Borrego 720-550-1792 Name: Phone/Email: Carol Salter csalter@weld.gov PACE Grant Coordinator Name: nielissa.pratt'a)state.co.us Melissa Pratt; III. FUNDING PROVISIONS (CHECK ONE) WORK PLAN 5.23 WORK PLAN NFA #WE25-U01 Local Area: Weld County L__I No changes to previous provisions. Funding provisions included or embedded below: Subject 1. FUNDING PROVISIONS Program 2. SFY26 WORKFORCE ENTERPRISE FUND (WEF) Date 3. JULY 1, 2025 1. FUNDING PURPOSE The newly appropriated Workforce Enterprise Fund (WEF) is allocated to local areas, using the Wagner-Peyser allocation formula, for three purposes during SFY26 (PY25): WEF Employment and Training Activities and Continuous Improvement PACE Initiative WEF Innovation 2. 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, 2026. 3. WEF EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ACTIVITIES AND CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT May include any of the following activities that directly benefit the grant, but are not limited to: a. Staffing, travel, operating, and administrative functions b. Outreach, advertising, promotions and events c. Business services d. Direct customer services including career, training, and supportive services e. Materials, supplies, and technology f. Staff development and training in addition, each local area must participate in the Continuous Improvement of the Workforce System through the Career Services Alignment Initiative. PACE Initiative Paving Access to Careers and Employment (PACE) Initiative: The PACE program is designed to support Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) applicants and recipients by helping them overcome barriers to employment and access services that lead to sustainable work. PACE enhances economic mobility by connecting participants to community resources, and, when appropriate, employment services and training opportunities. The current Policy Guidance Letter (PGL) will be rescinded. An updated PGL will be issued that will provide more detailed guidance. Funding Structure The PACE program operates as a 50 percent federal reimbursement employment and WORK PLAN 5.23 WORK PLAN NM #WE2S-D01: Local Area: Weld County training program. Local workforce areas are funded upfront with Workforce Enterprise Funds to draw down the 50 percent federal contribution, which will be distributed to them at a later date. PACE funds support both operations and the delivery of direct program activities. 1. Salary and Operation Costs: All PACE administrative expenditures, including one or more PACE Ambassador staff and other PACE personnel positions dedicated to serving PACE participants, are eligible for the 50 percent federal reimbursement. Local workforce areas can determine the number of hours staff Dositions can dedicate to PACE. Other operation costs include: • Developing methods to identify SNAP recipients and applicants in the local area(s). • Conducting outreach to potential participants in one-on-one or group meetings or "other methods." • Provide resource referrals to community partners • Developing internal reporting systems, engagement strategies, referral processes, and other navigator processes. • Other program functions needed to implement a program ambassador position and/or program. 2. Direct Program Activities: The use of PACE funds for program activities (PACE Pathway) depends on the participant's county of residence. Please refer to the Counties with an Employment First Program list to determine which PACE Pathway the participant is eligible for. This eligibility distinction determines which activities can be reimbursed with PACE funds. Pathway 1 :Career & related Supportive Services) Allowable Program Activities for Participants residing in Counties with an EF Program: 1. A :omprehensive employability assessment, required 2. Development of an Individualized Service Plan (ISP), required 3. Offering supportive services to remove barriers to participation, required 4. Placement in at least one career services activity (work preparation, financial literacy, labor -market information, etc.), required 5. Monthly case management check -ins, required 6. Referrals to at least one of the following community and workforce partners/ programs, required, including: a. The County Employment First (EF) program b. An EF Third Party Partner program c. WIOA Adult/Dislocated Worker/Youth programs d. Vocational Rehabilitation e. Veterans' employment services f. Other local employment and training resources Pathway 2 (Career, Training, Employment 6t related Supportive WORK PLAN 5.23 WORK PLAN NFA €#WE2S-001: Local Area: Weld County Services) Allowable Program Activities for Participants living in Counties without an EF Program: A comprehensive employability assessment, required Development of an Individualized Service Plan (ISP), required Offering supportive services to remove barriers to participation, required Placement in at least one career services activity (work preparation, financial literacy, labor -market information, etc.), required Monthly case management check -ins, required Referrals to community and workforce partners/programs, required, including: Local Area PACE funded allowable services: Employment services, including job search support, career coaching, and placement assistance, as needed Training services (training and tuition costs, GED services, Adult Basic Education), as needed Related Supportive Services to support participation in Employment Services and Training Services, as needed An EF Third Party Partner program WIOA Adult/ Dislocated Worker/Youth programs Vocational Rehabilitation Veterans' employment services Other local employment and training resources 3. Direct Program Activities Funding Distinctions Pathway 1 (Career 6t related Supportive Services) The allowable uses of PACE funding for participants residing in Counties with a CDHS funded EF Program are to limited Career Services and related Supportive Services necessary for the participant to complete the six "Pathway 1, Allowable Program Activities for Participants residing in Counties with an EF Program." Once a participant becomes enrolled in a program listed above in "Pathway 1, Allowable Program Activities for Participants residing in Counties with an EF Program, 6. a. -f.", Local Areas may no longer provide Career Services or related Supportive Services to the participant with PACE funds. Career Services and related Supportive Services may be provided throughout the referral period. Pathway 2 (Career, Training, Employment Et related Supportive Services) The allowable uses of PACE funding for participants residing in Counties without a CDHS funded EF program include Career Services, Training services, Employment Services, and related Supportive Services. The PGL will provide further clarity on the allowability of co -enrollment with other workforce programs. 4. Supportive Services A minimum of 510,000 of the PACE budget must be used for Supportive Services. All participants, regardless of Pathway, must be offered related Supportive Services to assist them in completing the six allowable PACE program activities. Not all participants WORK PLAN 5.23 WORK PLAN NFA #WE25-O01: Local Area: Weld County are elig ble for every Supportive Service listed. The PGL will clearly outline which Support ve Services are allowable in each Pathway. Inclusive Allowable Supportive Services List: • Automobile Repairs • Background Checks/Drug Test/Fingerprinting needed for employment or training • Cell phone bills • Childcare (Dependent Care) • Clothing for job interviews/required for a job/uniform • Course/ registration fees/student activities fees • School supplies/ books • Equipment for work/ Personal safety items • Personal hygiene items • Housing assistance • Internet services • Laptops/Computers/Tablets/Phones • Legal services/ Documents required for employment or education • Licensing and bonding fees for work • Medical services needed/ required for employment (dental needs, tattoo removal, vision needs, eyeglasses or exam) • Test fees • Transportation (bus passes, gasoline, and costs associated with) • Union Dues • Training materials for short-term, technical, and other training (such as WBL and vocational training) • Tuition/Fees for short-term, technical, and other training (such as WBL and vocational training) that result in a new skill, credential, or certificate WEF Innovation Proposal(s) This initiative may involve any of the allowable WEF activities listed under the WEF EEtT Activities and Continuous mprovement section above, but must be a clearly defined program of activities/services with measurable outcomes. Local areas must use the WEF Innovation Proposal format linked below to describe their WEF Innovation initiaive(s) for PY25. This document must be submitted with your NFA work plan and attached at the end of the Work Plan after the Section iv.b charts. WEE Innovation Proposal Local areas may submit new proposals, which will be reviewed by the Director of the Division of Employment and Training and the Managing Director of the Colorado Workforce Development Council. Local areas may also resubmit an approved initiative from PY24 (updated with PY25 goals), which will be reviewed by the Quality Governance Manager. 4. ALLOWABLE AND UNALLOWABLE COSTS FOR ALL WEF FUNDING WORK PLAN 5.23 WORK PLAN NFA #WE2S-001: Local Area: Weld County 1. Allowable Costs a. All costs directly related to activities listed under Use of Funds; indirect costs related to the grant b. Costs must be reasonable, necessary, allocable, documented, and directly benefit the grant. c. 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. Note: Cost of food is not eligible for reimbursement from the PACE program. 2. Unallowable Costs a. Gifts b. Politically related activities c. Entertainment d. Fines and penalties e. Donations f. Fundraising activities g. Any activities related to the marijuana industry NOTE: CLIENT INCENTIVES AND/OR STIPENDS ARE NOT ALLOWABLE FOR THE PACE PROGRAM 5. WORK PLAN 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 PY25. PACE Initiative Work Plan a. 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 PY25. b. Local areas must also include the following PACE budget chart underneath the Section IV.b. - Work Plan Components and Outline Chart. Budget Chart Instructions Each Local Area must provide totals for #FTEs; Direct Client Services ($10,000 minimum); and Administration. Local Areas are NOT required to provide line -item totals each Direct Client Service bullet. Local Area Name: PY25 PACE One -Year Budget this #FTEs Services) includes (salary. staff benefits, time to travel. provide and Career operating: WORK PLAN 5.23 WORK PLAN NFA #. WE25-001 • Direct • • • Client Supportive Employment participants) Traini participants) ig Services Services Services Services (for ($10.000 (for Pathway2 Pathway required) 2 $ Administration (can't exceed 10% of Total) S TOTAL $ Workbook and Invoicing The quarterly planned expenditures in the workbook chart should be entered separately for WEE EEtT, PACE, and each WEF Innovation initiative. In addition, in your local accounting systems, you must track the WEF EEtT, PACE, and WEE Innovation expenditures separately so that you can invoice for them as separate subcategories of V/EF. This will allow CDLE grant coordinators to track expenditures for their individual grants. The CORE activity codes to be used for invoicing for the three parts of WEE are: WEF Employment and Training: WEF26xx/E&TL WEF PACE Direct Participant Costs: WEF26xx/PACD WEF PACE Other Costs: WEF26xx/PACO WEF Innovation: WEF26xx/INNP The activity codes will total to the CORE program code: WEF26xx. IV. WORK PLAN A. WORK PLAN TYPE (SELECT ONE) Annual Cc mpliance Plan is the WORK PLAN and incorporated by reference. (skip Section IV. B. below) X 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 #WE25-001: Local Area: Weld County B. WORK PLAN COMPONENTS AND OUTLINE (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) Note: Component rows will automatically expand to fppo it multi le bullet i Components Program/Project Activities Estimated Completion Date Anticipated -LISEAS Outcome (s) BlU'LLF_ T POINTS - -LIST AS BULLET POINTS- * "OG" if ongoing Planning 1. PACE Initiative 1. ESWC will utilize multiple existing staff to encompass one 2. Implement (1) Assistance services workforce and conversations, eligible eligibility raise opportunities, FTE. Opportunity awareness Staff available for to and programs Food apply strategic it targeting will conduct appears of through Assistance, for Act. identify available such benefits. outreach If both outreach a low-income Employment as during individuals the campaigns, employment job they seekers to Workforce inform basic will individual and receiving them First career be referred and and Innovation employers. and events training of other service may Food the be to to ICI Outreach 2. WEF Employment and OG Training Activities L Partnerships Should supportive staff appropriate will the refer individual services workforce the to individual be assist program interested in securing to Employment for in education, employment, enrollment. First training, and/or outreach Unit or , I] Program Integration PACE Initiative OG 1. PACE Initiative 1. Internet licensing As will Operator include, supplies, interview, laptops/computers/tablets/phones, employment equipment employment required an follow operator automobile services, Weld Plan cell and for course and for and phone bonding employment, of regarding County's legal training training Employment registration work, repairs, bill, services updated clothing fees supportive services services fingerprinting rental for background First, required work, fees, 2024/2025 required drug and/or and/or assistance, the , payments. dependent tests for medical PACE checks, opportunities, opportunities, for needed employment, EF needed test initiative Program a job/job services These school care, fees, for for Z Service Delivery OG 2. Training WEF Employment Activities and WORK PLAN 5.23 WORK PLAN NFA J/WE25-001: Local Area: Weld Count (eyeglasses training training, (costs technical, WBL credential, associated and materials or other degree vocational or certificate, or eye (books, -oriented, exam). short-term with), training) supplies tuition/fees and union that training), other dues, result for training and vocational, for in transportation short-term, a vision (such new trade needs skill, as 2. Offer career services basic counseling, such career as transportation services to job seekers training programs, assistance and and and referrals supportive childcare, to to remove barriers to employment. Work -Based ❑ Learning WEF Employment Training Provide a range of business services, including consulting, ❑ Business Services and workforce development support, and employer OG engagement Activities activities to help businesses address their workforce needs and create new job opportunities. D Sector Strategies ❑ Career Pathways D Evaluation Staffing, Travel, Administrative for essential and Functions: Allocate resources WEE Employment ensure and Materials, materials, the training efficient Supplies, supplies, staffing, programs. travel, operation and and Technology: technology and and administrative management to Invest support in necessary the functions of delivery employment to of �` Other: specify Activities and Training OG training high have Staff development knowledge, -quality access Development services. training to the and ensuring programs tools and training the they Training: for effective and need Provide staff for to delivery services, success. enhance ensuring ongoing their of employment professional skills participants and and WORK PLAN 5.23 Y WORK PLAN NFA #WE2S-001: Local Area: Weld County V. TRANSFER REQUEST (BETWEEN AD AND DW) (CHECK ONE) 7 Tier I (Up To 50%) Tier 2 (Between 51% and 75%) C Tier 3 (Between 76% And 100%) A. REASON FOR REQUEST (SEE PGL WIOA 2017-01) FOR COLE USE ONLY: (sEE PGL WIOA 2017-01) 1. TIER 1(CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) ELocal 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 OLocal 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; El 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 F iLocal Area has met or is on track to meet its goals for discretionary grants that serve adults and dislocated workers. WORK PLAN S.23 WORK PLAN NFA #WE25-001: Local Area: Weld County VI. CHARTS (BUDGET & PERFORMANCE) Attach oll 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. WEF PROJECTED EXPENDITURES (cumulative) Program Code WEF25WE 1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter Total Allocation Project 07/01/25 - 09/30/25 110/01/25 - 12/31/25 01/01/26 - 03/31/26 04/01/26 - 06/30/26 $ 588,643.00 WEF26WE/E&TL WEF26xx/E&T1 $78,356.00 $105,000.00 $105,250.00 $105,250.00 Sub -total by quarter $78,356.00 S183,356.00 $238,606.00 5393,856.00 'WWEF26WE/INNP Project #1 $8,500.00 $20,500.00 $28,000.00 $28,000.00 Project #2 Project #3 Project #4 Sub -total b quarter I $8,500.00 $29,000.00 557,000.00 585.000.00 52,000.00 $3,000.00 $3,000.00 it/EF26WE/PACD $2,000.00 `NEF26WE/PACO $24,946.00 $24,946.00 $24,947.00 $24,948.00 Sub -total by quarter $26,946.00 553,892.00 581,839.00 $109,787.00 Total WEF expenditures $113,802.00 $266,248.00 $427,445.00 $588,643.00 % Spent 19.33% 45.23% 72.62% 100.00% Local Area Name: PY24 PACE One -Year Budget this #FTEs includes (salary. staff benefits, time to travel, provide and Career operating. Services) $ 89,806.00 Training Direct • • Client Supportive Employment participants) Services Services (for Services Services Pathway2 ($10,000 (for participants) Pathway required) 2 $ 10,000.00 Administration (can't exceed 10% of $ 9,980.00 Total) $ 109,786.00 TOTAL WORK PLAN 5.23 Contract Form Entity Information Entity Name* COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF LABOR & EMPLOYMENT Contract Name* Entity ID* 000010497 Q New Entity? Contract ID CDLE - WORKFORCE ENTERPRISE FUND (WEF) - WE25- 9951 001 Contract Status CTB REVIEW Contract Lead * SADAMS Contract Lead Email sadams@weld.gov:cobbx cobbx xlk@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) - WE25-001. TERM: 07/01 /2025 THROUGH 06/30'2026. Contract Description 2 MEMO WILL ROUTE WITH THIS ENTRY Contract Type * GRANT Amount* $ 588,643.00 Renewable * NO Automatic Renewal Grant IGA Department HUMAN SERVICES Department Email CM- HumanServices@weld.gov Department Head Email CM-HumanServices- DeptHead@weld.gov County Attorney GENERAL COUNTY ATTORNEY EMAIL County Attorney Email CM- COU NTYATTORN EY0WEL D.GOV Requested BOCC Agenda Date * 1 0;'01 /2025 Due Date 09 27 °2025 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 Contact Info Contact Name Purchasing Purchasing Approver Approval Process Department Head JAMIE ULRICH DH Approved Date 09/25/2025 Final Approval BOCC Approved BOCC Signed Date BOCC Agenda Date 10/01;2025 Review Date* 04 30 2026 Committed Delivery Date Contact Type Contact Email Finance Approver CHERYL PATTELLI Renewal Date Expiration Date* 06/30.2026 Contact Phone 1 Purchasing Approved Date Finance Approved Date 09'25; 2025 Tyler Ref # AG 100125 Originator SADAMS Legal Counsel BYRON HOWELL Contact Phone 2 Legal Counsel Approved Date 09/25/2025 Hello