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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20232936.tiffRESOLUTION RE: APPROVE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR SERVICES PURSUANT TO WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT (WIOA) PROGRAM THROUGH ONE -STOP OPERATOR CENTER, AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - WELD COUNTY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD 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 Memorandum of Understanding for Services Pursuant to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Program through the One -Stop Operator Center 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 Weld County Workforce Development Board, commencing July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2026, with further terms and conditions being as stated in said memorandum of understanding, and WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said memorandum of understanding, 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 Memorandum of Understanding for Services Pursuant to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Program through the One -Stop Operator Center 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 Weld County Workforce Development Board, be, and hereby is, approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chair be, and hereby is, authorized to sign said memorandum of understanding. CC: 1"H SD 10/13/23 2023-2936 HR0001 HR0095 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR SERVICES PURSUANT TO WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT (WIOA) PROGRAM THROUGH ONE -STOP OPERATOR CENTER — WELD COUNTY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD PAGE 2 The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 4th day of October, A.D., 2023, nunc pro tunc July 1, 2023. ATTEST: d,atif44) Gl `% Weld County Clerk to the Board BY.Cilt Yi . 1JW7% Deputy Clerk to the Board APP' % ED AS County At : rney Date of signature: 101I 1 I Z3 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, ��COLORADO 1 I1 L Mik err , L. By$k, Pro -Tern 2023-2936 HR0001 HR0095 Coniva el- 111k -73q-7 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PASS -AROUND REVIEW PASS -AROUND TITLE: Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Weld County Board of County Commissioners and Weld County Workforce Development Board (WCWDB) DEPARTMENT: Human Services DATE: September 19, 2023 PERSON REQUESTING: Jamie Ulrich, Director, Human Services Brief description of the problem/issue: The purpose of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is to establish an agreement between the Weld County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC), and the Weld County Workforce Development Board (WCWDB) pertaining to the programs the Weld County Department of Human Services offers the public and the delivery of those services through the WCWDBs One -Stop Operating Center. What options exist for the Board? Approval of the MOU between the BoCC and the WCWDB. Deny approval of the MOU between the BoCC and the WCWDB. Consequences: There would not be a MOU, which is required by the State of Colorado. Impacts: The programs the BoCC offers the public through the Weld County Department of Human Services and the delivery of those services through the WCWDB's One -Stop Operating Center may not continue. Costs (Current Fiscal Year / Ongoing or Subsequent Fiscal Years): This MOU does not have any financial elements. Recommendation: • Approval of the MOU and authorize the Chair to sign. Support Recommendation Schedule Place on BOCC Agenda Work Session Other/Comments: Perry L. Buck, Pro-Tem Mike Freeman, Chair Scott K. James Kevin D. Ross l Lori Saine � afmail Pass -Around Memorandum; September 19, 2023 — CMS ID 7397 n C,3ase✓ (-ISM I OM to 1O5193 2023-2936 ii12-00615 Karla Ford From: Sent: To: Subject: Looks good, yes Lori Saine Weld County Commissioner, District 3 1150 O Street PO Box 758 Greeley CO 80632 Phone: 970-400-4205 Fax: 970-336-7233 Email: Isaine@weldgov.com Website: www.co.weld.co.us In God We Trust Lori Saine Tuesday, September 19, 2023 3:42 PM Karla Ford RE: Please Replay - PA FOR ROUTING: ES BOCC and WCWDB MOU (CMS 7397) Confidentiality Notice: This electronic transmission and any attached documents or other writings are intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential or otherwise protected from disclosure. If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify sender by return e-mail and destroy the communication. Any disclosure, copying, distribution or the taking of any action concerning the contents of this communication or any attachments by anyone other than the named recipient is strictly prohibited. From: Karla Ford <kford@weld.gov> Sent: Tuesday, September 19, 2023 1:40 PM To: Lori Saine <Isaine@weld.gov> Subject: Please Replay - PA FOR ROUTING: ES BOCC and WCWDB MOU (CMS 7397) Importance: High Attached is the MOU you requested to review. Please advise if you approve recommendation of putting this on a future agenda. Thank you! Karla Ford X Office Manager, Board of Weld County Commissioners 1150 0 Street, P.O. Box 758, Greeley, Colorado 80632 :: 970.336-7204 :: kford(aweldgov.com :: www.weldgov.com 1 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN CHIEF ELECTED OFFICIAL AND WELD COUNTY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD THIS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING is entered into this q day of0ct062023, between the Board of Commissioners of Weld County, hereinafter referred to as "Governing Board", acting on behalf of the Weld County Department of Human Services, and Weld County Workforce Development Board, hereinafter referred to as "WCWDB". Purpose The purpose of this Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is to establish an agreement between the Governing Board and the WCWDB, hereinafter referred to as the "Parties", concerning respective roles and responsibilities for implementation of the provisions of Section 121(c) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) of 2014. Employment Services of Weld County, acting as the One -Stop Operator and the American Job Center, as designated by the Governing Board and WCWDB, is a party to the roles and responsibilities. This MOU coordinates resources to prevent duplication and ensure the effective and efficient delivery of workforce development services in Weld County. This MOU also establishes joint processes and procedures which will enable the Parties to integrate the current service delivery system, resulting in a seamless and comprehensive array of education, human service, job training and other workforce development services to Weld County residents. Parties to this document will coordinate and perform the activities and services described herein within the Scope of Legislative Requirements governing the Parties' respective programs and services. Parties to this document also agree to the responsibilities, obligations, and accomplishment of the performance standards and desired outcomes described in this MOU. Term of this Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) This Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU" or "Agreement") shall be effective beginning July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2026. Roles and Responsibilities of Governing Board 1. The Governing Board offers the following programs through the Weld County Department of Human Services, which may include employment and training activities: a. Community Service Block Grant Act (42 U.S.C. 9901 et seq) b. Department of Housing and Urban Development — Community Development Block Grant c. Part A of title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 601 et seq.), subject to subparagraph (C). d. Section 6(d)(4) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2015(d)(4)) e. Section 6(o) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2015(o)) ,240,>PO /✓cam f. Colorado Child Welfare System g. Colorado Child Care Assistance Program h. Weld County Youth Conservation Corps 2. When appropriate, the aforementioned programs will a. Train One -Stop Operator staff in the mission, goals, and philosophy of these programs. b. Provide opportunities for One -Stop Operator staff to attend program training. 3. Maintain a website that provides online information regarding the programs available through the Weld County Department of Human Services. Roles and Responsibilities of One -Stop Operator 1. Provide opportunities for participants of the aforementioned programs to: a. Use of the One -Stop Resources. b. Utilization of the open job orders list; distributed weekly. c. Assist job seekers with accessing and completing applications in ConnectingColorado. d. Provide the following information regarding services available at the One -Stop Center for customers co -enrolled in the Governing Boards programs: i. Orientation to the programs. ii. Intake and eligibility processing. iii. Basic assessment. iv. Career planning. v. Case management. vi. Coordinated job search, job development, and job placement activities. vii. Hiring and career development events. viii. Follow-up as required by funding sources. 2. Maintain a website that provides online information regarding services that are available at the One -Stop Center. Performance The Parties jointly agree to high performance for employment and training activities, also referred to as the workforce development system. It is the intent of each party to support continuous improvement for program delivery and high -quality services through the workforce system wherever customers access services. Resources The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014 authorizes the following programs, some of which have eligibility requirements. The Governing Board may refer interested parties to the One -Stop Center to receive services through: 1. Title I — Workforce Development Activities. a. Youth Workforce Investment Activities. b. Adult and Dislocated Worker Employment and Training Activities. c. Migrant and Seasonal Farmworker. d. Trade Adjustment Assistance. 2. Title III — Wagner-Peyser Act 3. Other programs and discretionary projects that may become available. Modifications. This Agreement may be modified in writing, in whole or in part, upon approval of the signers. Termination. This Agreement may be terminated at any time by either party, giving thirty (30) days written notice to the signers. No portion of this MOU shall be deemed to create an obligation on the part of the County of Weld, to expend funds not otherwise appropriated, as this MOU is subject to the availability of funding. Therefore, the County may terminate this MOU at any time if the source of funding for the services made available to the Governing Board is no longer available to the County, or for any other reason. Partner reserves the right to suspend services to clients if funding is no longer available. Entire Agreement. This MOU contains the entire agreement and understanding between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and may not be changed or modified except as stated herein. This MOU shall be binding upon the parties hereto, their successors, heirs, legal representatives, and assigns. The WCWDB and Governing Board may not assign any of its rights or obligations hereunder without the prior consent of both parties. No Third -Party Beneficiary. It is expressly understood and agreed that the enforcement of the terms and conditions of this MOU, and all rights of action relating to such enforcement, shall be strictly reserved to the undersigned parties and nothing in this MOU shall give or allow any claim or right of action whatsoever by any other person not included in this MOU. It is the express intention of the undersigned parties that any entity other than the undersigned parties receiving services or benefits under this MOU shall be an incidental beneficiary only. Governmental Immunity. No term or condition of this contract shall be construed or interpreted as a waiver, express or implied, of any of the immunities, rights, benefits, protections or other provisions, of the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act §§24-10-101 et seq., as applicable now or hereafter amended. Independent Organization. The WCWDB agrees that its members are not employees of the County, nor entitled to any employee benefits from the County as a result of the execution of this MOU. WCWDB members are not entitled to unemployment insurance or workers' compensation benefits through the County and the County shall not pay for or otherwise provide such coverage. Severability. If any term or condition of this MOU shall be held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, this MOU shall be construed and enforced without such provision, to the extent that this MOU is then capable of execution within the original intent of the parties. Nondiscrimination and Equal Opportunity: As a condition to the award of financial assistance from the County of Labor under Title I of WIOA, the grant recipient assures that it has the ability to comply with the nondiscrimination and equal opportunity provisions of the following laws and will remain in compliance for the duration of the award of federal financial assistance: Section 188 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, which prohibits discrimination against all individuals in the United States on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, transgender status, and gender identity), national origin (including limited English proficiency), age, disability, or political affiliation or belief, or against beneficiaries on the basis of either citizenship status or participation in any WIOA Title I -financially assisted program or activity; Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color and national origin; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, which prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities; The Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of age; and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in educational programs. The grant applicant also assures that, as a recipient of WIOA Title I financial assistance, it will comply with 29 CFR part 38 and all other regulations implementing the laws listed above. This assurance applies to the grant applicant's operation of the WIOA Title I -financially assisted program or activity, and to all agreements the grant applicant makes to carry out the WIOA Title I -financially assisted program or activity. The grant applicant understands that the United States has the right to seek judicial enforcement of this assurance. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have duly executed the Agreement as of the day, month, and year first above written. COUNTY: arim ATTEST: Clerk to the BoaWELD COUNTY, COLORADO BY eputy Clerk to BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ike Freeman, Chair OCT 4 2`23 ORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD OF WELD COUNTY, COLORADO 3de geie..teli. Bill Joligson, Chair Date: 7/24/23 ,20023 02�3� C ct F Entity Information Entity Name" Entity ID* WELD COUNTY WORKFORCE @00036628 DEVELOPMENT BOARD Contract Name * WCWDB MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE BOCC (INTERNAL) (NON -FINANCIAL) Contract Status CTB REVIEW New Entity? Contract ID 7397 Contract Lead * WLUNA Contract Lead Email wluna@weldgov.com;cob bxxl k@weldgov.com Parent Contract ID Requires Board Approval YES Department Project # Contract Description * WCWDB MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE BOCC (INTERNAL) (NON -FINANCIAL). TERM: JULY 1, 2023 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026. Contract Description 2 PA ROUTING THROUGH NORMAL PROCESS. ETA TO CTB Contract Type * Department AGREEMENT HUMAN SERVICES Amount* $0.00 Renewable * YES Automatic Renewal Grant IGA Department Email CM- HumanServices@weldgov. com Department Head Email CM-HumanServices- DeptHead@weldgov.com County Attorney GENERAL COUNTY ATTORNEY EMAIL County Attorney Email CM- COUNTYATTORNEY@WEL DGOV.COM 09/21/2023. Requested BOCC Agenda Date * 09/27/2023 Due Date 09/23/2023 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 Renewal Date * 06/30/2024 Committed Delivery Date Expiration Date 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 BRUCE BARKER DH Approved Date Finance Approved Date Legal Counsel Approved Date 09/25/2023 09/26/2023 09/26/2023 Final Approval BOCC Approved Tyler Ref # AG 100423 BOCC Signed Date Originator WLUNA BOCC Agenda Date 10/04/2023 Cheryl Hoffman From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Attachments: Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Good afternoon CTB, FAST TRACK ITEM: Windy Luna Tuesday, July 16, 2024 1:24 PM CTB HS -Contract Management FAST TRACK: WCWDB/BOCC MOU _WCWDB BOCC MOU (e).pdf; No Changes - CeCe.pdf Follow up Flagged Attached please find the WCWDB BOCC MOU, Tyler ID# 2023-2936, and originally CMS #7397. The term of this agreement is until June 30, 2026. There are no changes to the agreement and it is being Fast Track in CMS for tracking purposes only (CMS# 8507). Thank you! Windy Luna Contract Administrative Coordinator Weld County Dept. of Human Services Contract Management Team 315 N. 11th Ave., Bldg A PO Box A Greeley, CO 80632 (970) 400-6544 wluna@weld.gov Confidentiality Notice: This electronic transmission and any attached documents or other writings are intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential or otherwise protected from disclosure. If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify sender by return e-mail and destroy the communication. Any disclosure, copying, distribution or the taking of any action concerning the contents of this communication or any attachments by anyone other than the named recipient is strictly prohibited. 2o2,, 0293 /-/006 I tj200 9'5- Cheryl Hoffman From: Sent: To: Subject: Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: noreply@weldgov.com Tuesday, July 16, 2024 1:26 PM CM-ClerktoBoard; Windy Luna; Lesley Cobb; CM-HumanServices-DeptHead Fast Tracked Contract ID (8507) Follow up Flagged Contract # 8507 has been Fast Tracked to CM -Contract Maintenance. You will be notified in the future based on the Contract information below: Entity Name: WELD COUNTY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD Contract Name: WCWDB MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE BOCC (INTERNAL) (NON -FINANCIAL) Contract Amount: $0.00 Contract ID: 8507 Contract Lead: WLUNA Department: HUMAN SERVICES Review Date: 4/30/2025 Renewable Contract: YES Renew Date: 7/1/2025 Expiration Date: Tyler Ref #: Thank -you Hello