HomeMy WebLinkAbout20200559.tiffRESOLUTION
RE: APPROVE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR WORKFORCE INNOVATION
AND OPPORTUNITY ACT (WIOA) AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - SERVICE
EMPLOYMENT REDEVELOPMENT -JOBS FOR PROGRESS NATIONAL, INC.
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 the
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) 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, Employment Services of Weld County, Workforce Development
Board, and Service Employment Redevelopment -Jobs for Progress National, Inc., commencing
July 1, 2019, and ending June 30, 2022, 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 the Workforce Innovation
and Opportunity Act (WIOA) 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,
Employment Services of Weld County, Workforce Development Board, and Service Employment
Redevelopment -Jobs for Progress National, Inc., 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.
The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted
by the following vote on the 12th day of February, A.D., 2020, nunc pro tunc July 1, 2019.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
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Weld County Clerk to the Board
BY:
Mike Freeman, Chair
Steve Moreno, Pro-Tem
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PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM
DATE: June 25, 2019
TO: Board of County Commissioners — Pass -Around
FR: Judy A. Griego, Director, Human Services
RE: Weld County Workforce Development Board's
Memorandums of Understanding with Various Partners
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 Department's Weld County Workforce Development
Board's (WDB) Memorandums of Understanding (MOU) with Various Partners. These MOUs
are established to maintain the agreement between parties concerning respective roles and
responsibilities for the continuation of the provisions outlined in Section 121(c) of the Workforce
Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) of 2014. The term of the MOUs is July 1, 2019 through
June 30, 2022, unless previously terminated or updated by one of the parties pursuant to the terms of
the MOU. The MOU's are non -financial and have been reviewed and approved by Assistant County
Attorney, Karin McDougal. The partners are as follows.
• Rocky Mountain Service Employment Redevelopment (RMSER)
• Service Employment Redevelopment (SER)
• Community Resources and Housing Development Corporation (CRHDC)
I do not recommend a Work Session. I recommend approval of these memorandums of understanding.
Sean P. Conway
Mike Freeman, Pro -Tern
Scott James
Barbara Kirkmeyer, Chair
Steve Moreno
Approve Schedule
Recommendation Work Session
Other/Comments:
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
Between
Weld County Workforce Development Board, Employment Services of Weld County, and
Service Employment Redevelopment (SER) — Jobs for Progress National, Inc.
T-THIS�M� NDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) made and entered into this
/cX day of , 20&O by and between the Board of Commissioners of Weld County,
Colorado, on behalf of the Weld County Division of Human Services, Employment Services of
Weld County, (ESWC), Weld County Workforce Development Board (WDB), and Service
Employment Redevelopment (SER) — Jobs for Progress National, Inc.
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014 provides the
framework for workforce investment activities through statewide and local workforce investment
systems which increase the employment, education, occupational skill attainment, and improves
the quality of the workforce, reduces welfare dependency, and enhances the productivity and
competitiveness of the nation; and
WHEREAS, the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014, designates required
partnerships in the local workforce development regions and promotes coordinated partnerships
and memorandums of understandings between the partners in delivering workforce development
activities, and
WHEREAS, SER —Jobs for Progress National, Inc. receives funds and delivers programs,
services, and activities authorized under title V of the Older Americans Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C.
3056 et seq), and
WHEREAS, the Workforce Development Board, in conjunction with the Weld County
Board of Commissioners conducts oversight with respect to the local programs and activities of
the workforce delivery system through Employment Services, and
WHEREAS, the parties agree that alignment and coordination will support increased
employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities, and
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises, the parties hereto Covent and
agree as follows.
I. Purpose: The purpose of this MOU is to establish an agreement between the above
mentioned entities concerning respective roles and responsibilities for implementation of
the provisions of Section 121(c) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of
2014.
• Additionally, this agreement is to coordinate resources to prevent duplication and
ensure the effective and efficient delivery of workforce development services in Weld
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County. This agreement also establishes joint processes and procedures which will
enable partners 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, services and agency requirements. Parties to this document also agree to the
responsibilities, obligations, and accomplishment of the performance standards and
desired outcomes described in Sections III and IV.
II. Term: The Parties' performance under this MOU shall commence on July 1, 2019, and
shall terminate June 30, 2022, unless previously terminated or updated by one of the
parties pursuant to the terms of this MOU. Either party who wishes to rescind this MOU
must provide written notice stating their intent to the other party at least thirty (30) days
prior to the desired end date of the MOU.
III. Description of Roles and Responsibilities:
A. Joint Responsibilities
• coordinate the scheduling and services of shared clients and develop a shared
informal referral and follow up form;
• cross train staff to increase high quality services, referrals and access to programs;
• jointly case manage customers enrolled in programs under Employment Services or
SER and share as appropriate assessment results;
• provide informational brochures to customers at each partners main location;
• coordinate job development and employer relations activities;
• review options for coordinating intake forms and data requirements; and
• explore opportunities for coordination and submission of grants or other funding
opportunities to enhance or strengthen employment opportunities for individuals with
disabilities;
• provide information on points of entry into ConnectingColorado;
• review job orders and other services and make referrals as appropriate;
• development of career pathways and sector partnerships.
B. Employment Services' Responsibilities
• Provide opportunities for cross training of staff, including but not limited to:
o Use of the One -Stop Resources
o Utilizing the open job orders list
o Assisting job seekers with accessing and completing applications in
ConnectingColorado
o For customers co -enrolled in partner programs, provide the following
information regarding services available at Employment Services:
• orientation to the programs;
■ intake and eligibility;
• basic assessment;
• career planning;
• case management;
• coordinated job search activities;
• coordinated job development and job placement;
• hiring and career development events;
• follow-up as required by funding sources
• Maintain a web site that provides on-line information regarding services that are
available at Employment Services
• Provide weekly listings of job orders
C. SER — Job's for Progress Responsibilities
• Train Employment Services and/or other partner staff in the role and mission, goals
and philosophy of the agency;
• Provide program specific assessments for customers, and share the information with
Employment Services shared customers;
• Assist customers in accessing ConnectingColorado at the SER office or provide
information to customers on accessing ConnectingColorado at a point of entry that
the customer desires;
• Provide opportunities for Employment Services staff to attend SER training as
appropriate;
• Assist the WDB in an annual review of the systems access for Older Americans and
provide input in technology assistance.
• Participate in the Business Services strategies to include, but not limited to, hiring
events, career events and job development for co -enrolled clients by targeting
business engagement opportunities and expanding awareness of employment
opportunities for Older Americans.
• For co -enrolled customers, provide the full range of services available as appropriate
for the customer which would include:
o Counseling and guidance provided directly by a counselor during the
individual's plan of services;
o Training services
o Placement services
o Supportive services
IV. Performance: The partners jointly agree to high performance for the workforce
development system and individuals with disabilities. It is the intent of each partner to
support continuous improvement for program delivery and high quality services through
the workforce system wherever customers access services. To be measured by:
• Sharing results of customer satisfaction surveys;
• Sharing performance expectations by funding sources and the performance
outcomes as requested.
V. Funding of the Services and Operating Costs of the System
A. Employment Services: The following resources are available under the operating costs of
the Workforce Development System:
• Wagner-Peyser: Basic Labor Exchange for employers and job seekers
• Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act: Adult, youth, dislocated workers
• Temporary Assistance for Needy Families: welfare clients
• Employment First Food Stamp Program: food stamp clients
• Weld County Youth Conservation Corps' AmeriCorps
• Other programs and discretionary projects may become available
B. SER — Jobs for Progress National, Inc: The following resources will be made available to
serve individuals with barriers through the workforce system in Weld County.
• SER funded professional training will be made available to Employment Services
Staff when appropriate;
• Staff resources are available to assist Business Services as appropriate;
• Staff resources are available to assist customers in accessing one stop services
available in ConnectingColorado such as review of open job orders and quality
job applications;
• Joint case management as appropriate.
VI. Nondiscrimination and Equal Opportunity: As a condition to the award of fmancial
assistance from the Department 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 (WIOA), 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-fmancially
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 fmancial
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.
VII. Modifications: Any modifications to this MOU, it objectives or specific duties of the
parties must be agreed to in writing and signed by all parties.
VIII. Severability: If any term or condition of this MOU will be held invalid, illegal, or
unenforceable, this MOU will 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
hereto.
IX. No Third Party Beneficiary Enforcement: 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, will be strictly reserved to the undersigned parties and nothing
contained in the MOU will 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 will be an incidental beneficiary only.
X. Entire MOU: The parties hereby agree that neither has made or authorized any MOU
with respect to the subject matter of this instrument other than expressly set forth herein,
and no oral representation, promise, or consideration different from the terms herein
contained will be binding on either party, or its agents or employees, hereto. This MOU
embodies all MOU's between the parties hereto and there are no promises, terms,
conditions, or obligations referring to the subject matter whereof than as contained
herein.
XI. No Waiver of Immunity: No portion of this MOU will be deemed to constitute a waiver
of any immunities the parties or that their officers or employees may possess, including
but not limited to the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act §§ 24-10-101 et seq., as
applicable now or hereafter amended. Nor will any portion of this MOU be deemed to
have related a duty of care which did not previously exist with respect to any person not
party to this MOU. The parties hereto acknowledge and agree that no part of this MOU
is intended to circumvent or replace such immunities.
Liability: This MOU does not constitute a `partnership" to the extent that term in anyway
encompasses joint liability. Each party to the MOU is responsible for its own employees,
representatives, agents and subcontractors.
XIi.. Non -Appropriation: None of the parties hereto will be required to expend it public
funds' for any of the undertakings set forth herein, without the express prior approval of
its governing body or director. Any financial obligations of the parties resulting from the
promises, covenants, and/or terms set for therein will be subject to annual appropriations
as provided by law.
AI LEST: ...Oddt% G Jeig0'‘,i BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Weld ' + Clerk to WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
Mike Freeman, Chair
FEB 1 2 2020
SER — JOBS FOR PROGRESS NATIONAL, INC.
Ignac Salazar, President ad CEO
WO'. oR DEVELOPBOARD
ave Thompson, Chair
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Contract Form
New Contract Request
Entity Name*
JOBS FOR PROGRESS NATIONAL INC
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Contract Name* Contract ID
SERVICE EMPLOYMENT REDEVELOPMENT (SER) - JOBS 3257
FOR PROGRESS NATIONAL, INC. (MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING)
Contract Status
CTB REVIEW
Contract Lead*
CULLINTA
Contract Lead Email
cullinta@co weld_co.us
Contract Description*
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING - NON -MANDATED WIOA PARTNER.
Contract Description 2
Contract Type*
AGREEMENT
Amount*
$0.00
Renewable*
NO
Automatic Renewal
IGA
Department
HUMAN SERVICES
Department Email
CM-
HurnanServices@welcigovcom
Department Head Email
CM-HumanServices-
DeptHead@weldgov.com
County Attorney
GENERAL COUNTY
A I I ORNEY EMAIL
County Attorney Email
CM-
COUNTYA I I ORNEY@WELD
GOV.COM
New Entity?
Requested BOCC Agenda
Date*
11/27/2019
Parent Contract ID
20194125
Requires Board Approval
YES
De
Due Date
11/23/2019
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
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Contract Dates
Effective Date
Termination Notice Period
Review Date*
05/01/2022
Renewal Date
Committed Delivery Date Expiration Date*
06/30/2022
Contact Information
Contact Info
Contact Name
Purchasing
Purchasing Approver
Approval Process
Department Head
JAMIE ULRICH
DH Approved Date
02/04/2020
Final Approval
BOCC Approved
BOCC Signed Date
BOCC Agenda Date
02/12/2020
Originator
CULLINTA
Contact Type Contact Email
Finance Approver
BARB CONNOLLY
Contact Phone T Contact Phone 2
Purchasing Approved Date
Finance Approved Date
02/05/2020
Tyler Ref #
AG 021220
Legal Counsel
GABE KALOUSEK
Legal Counsel Approved Date
02/05/2020
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