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Home My WebLink About20212910.tiffRESOLUTION RE: APPROVE EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION FOR INNOVATION GRANT WORK PLAN AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR 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 for Innovation Grant Work Plan 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 July 1, 2021, and ending December 31, 2024, with further terms and conditions being as stated in said expenditure authorization work plan, and WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said expenditure authorization 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 for Innovation Grant Work Plan 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 be, and hereby is, authorized to sign said expenditure authorization work plan electronically. cc: HSD, ACT(PD) 12/O2/2] 2021-2910 HR0093 APPROVE EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION FOR INNOVATION GRANT WORK PLAN PAGE 2 The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 13th day of October, A.D., 2021, nunc pro tunc July 1, 2021. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO ATTEST: dith4) jeLu Weld County Clerk to the Board Steve Moreno, Chair inet(lt:Z Vlike Freeman County Att: ney Date of signature: ID%(1 l2-( 2021-2910 HR0093 epairacq- ivaztoz, PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL MEMORANDUM DATE: October 5, 2021 TO: Board of County Commissioners Pass -Around FR: Jamie Ulrich, Director, Human Services RE: Employment Services of Weld County Submission of an Expenditure Authorization for the Innovation Grant. Please review and indicate if you would like a work session prior to placing this item on the Board's agenda. Request Board Approval of the Departments' Employment Services of Weld County (ESWC) Submission of an Expenditure Authorization. The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) has issued a funding stream under a Notice of Funding Authorization for the Innovation Grant. The purpose of the Innovation Grant is to provide funding to support creative exploration and project development that will engage and raise the community's awareness of innovative ideas and projects. The period of performance and funding amount is as follows: N'B'A# & WI.:- Funding Year Program/Source Period Performance of Amount � 21-005 .._ SF x`22 SFV22 Local Program/Admin Innovation Grant 07-01--21 to 12-31-24 S1,194,228 I do not recommend a Work Session. 1 recommend approval this Expenditure Authorization and authorize th.e Chair to sign. Perry Buck Mike Freeman Scott James, Pro -Tern Steve Moreno, Chair Lori Saine Approve Schedule Recommendation Work Session .._ Other/Comments: Pass -Around Memorandum, October 5, 2021 - CMS 5262 Page 1 2021-2910 tu/L3 H-E0b9.3 i _ WORK PLAN NFA 11 WE2J -005: Local Area: Weld County Weld County Local Area Innovation Grant WORK PLAN This WORK PLAN is agreed to by the partys' signature below. For the Local Area Digtaih signed by Amanda Amanda EricsonFre:I,n X Cate 2r71 nq t P' 7 0 0 26 -66-ea x LWDB Chair or Designee Date: K a ri n a Amaya .Q+ta1y p&meta oy Keta Arnaya Date 202' 0920 08 27 :1 -Oo-00' Workforce Center Director or Designee Date: I. WORK PLAN SUMMARY x Steve Moreno Dcttaay signed Ay Steve M°teno Date 202 1 t 0 t 3 II 06.48 -0600' Chair, BOCC or Designee Date: x For Workforce Development Programs Operations Director or Designee Date: 10/28/2021 A. THIS WORK PLAN IS FOR (INSERT NFA TABLE BELOW). Does this WORK PLAN include o request for Tronsfer of Funds. FIVES ®NO If YES, complete Section V. i NFA# WE- Funding Year Program/Source Period of Performance Code Amount Formula CFDA# FAIN # 21-005 SFY22 SFY22 INNOVATION GRANTS PROGRAM ADMIN LOCAL / 7-1-21 TO 12-31-24 4FLP/ 4FLA $1,194,228 Y 21.027 SLFRP0126 B. THIS WORK PLAN MODIFICATION IS FOR : Select Appropriate Check Box And Include A Brief Explanation Here: CLICK OR I AP 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 lick or tau here 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:Karina Amaya Phone or EmaiI:97O-4OO-6763 Name:Gwen Phone Email:gwen.carter@state.co.us Carter or Name:Jesus Borrego Phone:303-318-8805 Name:CeCe Phone Moreno or Email:970-400-6756 WORK PLAN 1.19 °lOca-I - at %/D WORK PLAN NFA #WE21-005: Local Area: Weld County III. FUNDING PROVISIONS (CHECK ONE) ❑ No changes to previous provisions. M Funding provisions included or embedded below: Notice of Funding Allocation (NFA) Funding Provisions for: 1. Workforce Innovation Grant Program as authorized by HB21-1264 funded through the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds as established by H.R. 1319 American Rescue Plan Act of 2021; hereinafter referred to as ARPA. Released: July 1, 2021 Overview: The Workforce Innovation Grant Program was created for the purpose of promoting innovation in order to improve outcomes for learners and workers, including underserved populations, by promoting partnerships and helping prepare Coloradans for well -paying, quality jobs. Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds provide eligible entities with a substantial infusion of resources to meet pandemic response needs and rebuild a stronger, more equitable economy as the country recovers. Within the categories of eligible uses, recipients have broad flexibility to decide how to best use this funding to meet the needs of their communities provided those uses are allowable and allocable per all federal and state laws and guidelines that have oversight of these funds. NFA Aim: The aim of this NFA is to allow Workforce Development Boards to award grants to eligible applicants through a competitive process; for new program development; to expand access to existing programs; for outreach and engagement, especially to marginalized or disproportionately impacted populations; and for career coaching and navigation for individuals. Eligible Uses: The determination for allowable costs and other relevant cost principle and standard topics follows OMB Uniform Guidance; Cost Principles and Standards for determining costs for Federal awards carried out through grants, cost reimbursement contracts, and other agreements with State and local governments and federally -recognized Indian tribal governments (government units). As directed by HB21-1264, the following are eligible uses for the following purposes: 1. Award at minimum 90% of funds allocation in the form of grants to eligible applicants through a competitive process to build in -demand skills, connect workers and learners to quality jobs, and drive employer engagement in talent development in any of the following areas: a. Supporting work -based learning, skill development, training completion, and quality job placement through the following: i. Providing quality education and training for reskilling, upskilling and next-skilling individuals who are in COVID-19 impacted households and underserved populations that were disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency ii. Building accountable partnerships and systems to improve outcomes or decrease costs for works and learners to access quality education and training WORK PLAN 1.19 WORK PLAN NFA #WE21-005: Local Area: Weld County iii. Provide support services and equipment to workers and learners with barriers to accessing education, training, and job placement iv. Increasing access to career counseling and navigation programs for in -school and out -of -school workers and learners v. Develop new, work -based learning programs in partnership with employers vi. Increasing access to english-as-a-second language and other career readiness programs that enable equitable access and integration. b. Supporting employers and small business to mitigate financial hardships resulted from the public health emergency or providing greater opportunities for communities disproportionately affected by COVID-19 to engage in talent development through the following: i. Providing services to businesses and employers ii. Supporting initiatives to enhance job quality iii. Increasing adoption of skills -based practices, including incentivizing new skills - based hires iv. Developing or expanding incumbent worker training and work -based programs in partnership with Colorado Workforce Centers, training providers, community based organizations, local education providers, and institutions of higher education v. Building new internal pathways for existing employees c. Increasing participation by underserved communities including, but not limited to, black, indigenous, and people of color, people with disabilities, new americans, ex -offenders, and older workers through the following: i. Adopting focused outreach strategies specific to underserved communities ii. Increasing partnership with community -based organization that serve these populations in order to support existing trusted messengers that can enhance outreach iii. Improving language access, to include American sign language to ensure outreach and participation. 2. Outcome -based or pay -for -performance contracts may be utilized with grant recipients selected through the competitive process. 3. Administrative Costs - Up to 10% of the allocation may be used for administrative costs by the local area; and local areas may allow the sub -grantees to use up to 10% for administrative costs as part of their sub -grants. Allowable administrative costs include: a. Equipment (costing less than $5,000 for any single item purchase) b. Personnel costs for a project manager or key staff c. Program materials and supplies d. Program Implementation and administration including reporting activities. Ineligible Uses: As indicated above, recipients have considerable flexibility to use ARPA Fiscal Recovery Funds to address the diverse needs of communities. To ensure that these funds are used for their intended purposes the U.S. Department of the Treasury Interim Final Rule 31CFR Part 35, Sec. 602 and 603 of the Social Security Act (the Act), as added by section 9901 of ARPA, specifies the restriction on uses of funds. Those include: 1. Funding may not be used to directly or indirectly offset a reduction in net tax revenue due to a change in law from March 3, 2021 through the last day of the fiscal year in which the funds provided have been spent, 2. No recipient, including cities, non -entitlement units of government, and counties, may use funding to make deposits to a pension fund, 3. Funding debt service, WORK PLAN 1.19 WORK PLAN NFA #WE21-005: Local Area: Weld County 4. Legal settlements or judgements, and 5. Deposits to rainy day funds or financial reserves. 6. Additionally, general infrastructure spending is not covered as an eligible use outside of water, sewer, and broadband investments or above the amount allocated under the revenue loss provision. Standard non -allowable uses for any funds granted or issued through the CWDC include: 1. Politically related activities 2. Entertainment 3. Fines/penalties 4. Donations 5. Fundraising activities 6. Individual memberships and subscriptions 7. Any activities related to the marijuana industry Timeframe for the Use of Funds At minimum, 90% of fund allocations must be obligated no later December 31, 2023 or unobligated funds may be subject to recapture, and 100% of the allocation must be expended by December 31, 2024. A recipient may only use funds to cover costs incurred during the period beginning July 1, 2021 ending December 31, 2024 for one or more purposes enumerated in sections 602 (c) (1) and 603 (c) (1) of the Social Security Act, as applicable. IV. WORK PLAN A. WORK PLAN TYPE (SELECT ONE) Annual Compliance Plan is the WORK PLAN and incorporated by reference. Project Plan/Grant proposal is attached as the WORK PLAN. WORK PLAN follows in Section IV, B & C below. WORK PLAN modification follows in Section IV, B&C below and/or Section VI. WORK PLAN 1.19 WORK PLAN NFA #WE21-005: Local Area: Weld County B. WORK PLAN COMPONENTS (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) 1. Planning 7. Business Services ►A ❑ 2. Outreach 8. Sector Strategies 0 ❑ 3. Partnerships 9. Career Pathways ►isi ❑ 4. Program Integration 10. Evaluation 0 ❑ 5. Service Delivery 11. Other:J:lick or tap here to enter 0 ❑ 6. Work Based Learning C. WORK PLAN COMPONENT OUTLINE DATE RANGE: 7/1/2021-12/31/2024 Note: Component rows will automatically expand to fit multiple bullet points Component # Program/Project -LIST AS BULLET Activities POINTS-- Estimated *If ongoing, Completion indicate "OG" Date Anticipated -LIST AS Outcome BULLET POINTS - (s) 1 Allowable program local support area administrative costs. and OG Includes purchase); program and administration, equipment materials personnel and including (costing costs supplies; for less a reporting than project and program $5,000 manager activities. for implementation any or single key staff; item 2 Publicizing the Requests for Proposal (RFP) 10/1/2021 RFP to modificaiton have will be one posted round will on of occur. Bidnet RFPs. If Direct this goal (bidnetdirect.com). Weld a workplan plans is not attainable, 3 • • Partnership Department New partnerships/systems of with Purchasing Weld County 10/1/2021 • • Creation department Weld partnerships will of submit the will and post system RFP a workplan RFP in conjunction and once receive the modification RFP applications. with Process for ESWC. is projected complete. Purchasing new 4 5 • • • Reviewing Connecting Individuals reskilling, RFP next-skilling) Colorado applications Trained (upskilling, • 12/31/2021 • 12/31/2023 • • • Scoring applicants. Registering SI. codes. Weld individuals Services will RFP submit trained applications an provided estimated a workplan outcomes will and 186 also awarding participants be modification once entered the funding RFP under for under process to projected existing selected Program is complete. service Code WORK PLAN 1.19 WORK PLAN NFA #WE21-005: Local Area: Weld Count 6 New WBL Programs and Employers Weld programs will submit and a employers workplan modification once the RFP for processes projected is new WBL complete. 7 8 9 10 RFP Assistance Recipient Monitoring and Technical 12/31/2023 ESWC outcomes, reaching partnerships, oversee plan and providing goals. and monitor This new technical work includes RFP -based Award assistance tracking learning Recipient's as the needed number programs assist of grants, and with activities to developed. 11 WORK PLAN 1.19 WORK PLAN NFA #WE21-005: Local Area: Weld County V. TRANSFER REQUEST (check one) Tier I (Up To 50%) ❑ 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: TIER 1(CHECKALL 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: 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 1.19 WORK PLAN NFA #WE21-005: Local Area: Weld County VI. CHARTS (BUDGET & PERFORMANCE) This information will reside in a Workbook, as a separate document from the Workplan, to provide annual and historical data. PROJECTED EXPENDITURES Chart - CumulativeLOCAL AREA: WELD..._.__. Grant: Innovation Period of performance quarters - _. use additional_quarter = only if needed Funding Year: SFY22 Allocation NFA#: . $ WE21-005 $1,194,228 1st Quarter Date Range 2nd Quarter Date Range 3rd Date Quarter Range 4th Date Quarter Range 5th Date Quarter Range 6th Date Quarter Range 7th Date Quarter Range 8th Date Quarter Range Program Code(s): Date Range: 7/1/21- 9/30/21 12/31/21 10/1/21- 1/1/22- 3/31/22 4/1/22-6/30/22 7/1/22- 9/30/22 10/1/22- 12/31/22 1/1/23- 3/31/23 4/1/23- 6/30/23 4FLA Admin $0 $11,942 $35,826 $59,711 $83,595 $107,481 $119,422 $119,422 4FLP Program $0 $107,480 $322,441 $537,403 $752,364 $967,326 $1,074,806 $1,074,806 Total $0 $119,422 $358,267 $597,114 $835,959 $1,074,807 $1,194,228 $1,194,228 % Expended 0% 28% 48% 76% 96% 97% 99% 100% - ' ROJECTED PERFORMAN CHART VW -CUM I qr use additional le "barters onlyimp Yif needed - 1st Quarter Date Range 2nd Date Quarter Range 3rd Date Quarter Range 4th Date Quarter Range 5th Date Quarter Range 6th Date Quarter Range 7th Date Quarter Range 8th Quarter Date Range 7/1/21- 10/1/21- 1/1/22- 7/1/22- 10/1/22- 4/1/23- 9/30/21 12/31/21 3/31/22 4/1/22-6/30/22 9/30/22 12/31/22 1/1/23-3/31/23 6/30/23 Total Cumulative Participants (include carry -in with 1st 0 0 47 79 111 143 186 186 Quarter and New) New Cumulative Participants 0 0 47 79 111 143 186 186 % New 0% 0% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% WORK PLAN 1.19 ew Contract Request Entity Information Entity Name* Entity ID* COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF LABOR & '.4'00010497 EMPLOYMENT Contract Name* Contract ID COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT 5262 (EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION - INNOVATION GRANT) Contract Lead* Contract Status HLOONEY CTB REVIEW ❑ New Entity? Parent Contract ID Requires Board Approval YES Contract Lead Email Department Project # hlo©neyleldgov.com;cobb xxlkgweldgov.com Contract Description* EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION FOR INNOVATION GRANT. NFA## WE -21-005. FUNDING YEAR: SFY22. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 7/1,'2021-12, 3112024. AMOUNT $1,194.228. Contract Description 2 PA ROUTING THROUGH NORMAL APPROVAL PROCESS. ETA TO CTB 09f'30j2021. Contract Type* GRANT Amount* $1,194,228.00 Renewable* NO Automatic Renewal Grant rtment HUMAN SERVICES Department Email CM- HurnanServic s2-eldgov.co rn Department Head Email CM-HurnanServices- DeptHead weldgay.com Cnvinty Attorney GENERAL COUNTY A I I ORNEY EMAIL County Attorney Email CM- COUNTYA I I ORNEY` WELDG OV. COM If this is a renewal enter previous Contract ID If this i nter Contract ID Requested BOCC Agenda Date* 10'06,=2021 Due Date 10/02/2021 Will a work session with BOCC be required?' NO Does Contract require Purchasing Dept. to be included? Note: the Previous Contract Number and Master Services Agreement Number should be left blank if those contracts are not in On Base Contract Dates Effective Date Review Date* 10`25,`2024 Renewal Date Termination Notice Period De tl JAMIE ULRICH OH Appr.v 09!21'2021 BOCC Approved BUCC Signed Date BOCC Agenda Date 10,(13x'2021 nator NEY Committed Delivery Date Expiration Date* 12 27'2024 Contact Type Contact Email Contact Phone 11 Contact Phone 2 Purchasing Finance Approver CHRIS D'OVIDIO Finance Approved Date 09;22,2021 Tyler Ref # AG 101321 Legal Counsel KARIN MCDOUGAL Legal Counsel n« +roved 09 22+2021 Hello