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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20202387.tiffRESOLUTION RE: APPROVE EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION WORK PLAN FOR MIGRANT AND SEASONAL FARMWORKER (MSFW) AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR 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 an Expenditure Authorization Work Plan for the Migrant and Seasonal Farmworker (MSFW) 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, and the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, commencing June 17, 2020, and ending June 30, 2021, 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 Work Plan for the Migrant and Seasonal Farmworker (MSFW) 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, 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. The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 5th day of August, A.D., 2020, nunc pro tunc June 17, 2020. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO ATTEST: dithiv G JeL;t1 Weld County Clerk to the Board BY: y Attorney Date of signature: o`'/I./2 en1:-P,-,, Mike Freeman, Chair Steve oreno, Pro-Tem K. James Kevin D. Ross cc : N SD, Ft cT(Bc/cD) 03714 O -O 2020-2387 HR0092 Gor,�rr�G� _TV 4k 31.26 PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL MEMORANDUM DATE: July 21, 2020 TO: Board of County Commissioners — Pass -Around FR: Jamie Ulrich, Director, Human Services RE: Expenditure Authorization 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 Submission of an Expenditure Authorization. The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) has issued a funding stream under a Notice of Funding Authorization labeled WE19-102(MSFW). Migrant Seasonal Farm Worker (MSFW) staff will deliver an array of services which include worker protection information, wage and working condition complaints, Workforce Center registration, employment referrals, job development, employer events and training program information flyers to migrant and seasonal farmworkers. Outreach will provide direct referrals to community agencies for accessing basic needs such as housing, legal assistance, community fairs, food assistance, and medical and educational assistance. The period of performance and funding amount is as follows: Funding 19-126 PY19 PY19 10% WP Migrant Seasonal Farm Worker (MSFW) Period of Perrfo�manae 6-17-2020 To 6-30-2021 $47,068.00 1 do not recommend a Work Session. I recommend approval of this Expenditure Authorization and authorize the Chair to sign. Approve Schedule Recommendation Work Session Mike Freeman, Chair Scott James Barbara Kirkrneyer Steve Moreno, Pro-Tem Kevin Ross Other/Comments: AA1441:fri Pass -Around Memorandum; July 21, 2020 — CMS 3926 2020-2387 iF4'• WORK PLAN NFA tAWE19-126(MSFW) Local Area: WELD COUNTY Weld County Migrant Seasonal Farmworker WORK PLAN i This WORK PLAN is agreed to by the partys' signature below: X For the Local Area Otgually signed by Sylvia Robinson ONE cn=Sytvia Robinson, omaa=SyMaRobthson@tdrnar.com Da:u. 2020.0717 10.0748 -08'00' LWDB Chair or Designee Date: x Lora Lawrence Digitally signec by Lora Lawrence Date: 2020.07 17 a 1:46:36 -06'00' Workforce Center Director or Designee Date• • I. WORK PLAN SUMMARY A. THIS WORK PLAN IS FOR (INSERT NFA TABLE BELOW): x TriAP‘t ChaA1iccJJACC1yr 3e2 Date : �O]] LL For Workforce Development Programs a Operations Manager or Designe Date: 7 cva5 %c) Does this WORK PLAN include a request for Transfer of Funds. DYES ®NO If YES, complete Section V. NFA# WE- Funding Year Period Performance of Code Amount Fomrxfa CFDA# FAIN # Program/Source 19-126 PY19 PY19 10% WP 6-17-2020 To 6-30-2021 2M59 $47,068.00 Y 17.207 ES -33382 -19 - 55-A-8 Migrant Seasonal Farm Worker (MSFW) B. THIS WORK PLAN MODIFICATION IS FOR : SELECT APPROPRIATE CHECK BOX AND INCLUDE A BRIEF EXPLANATION 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 lick or tap here to enter text. (complete all changes in review/track changes/strikethrough mode and highlight new information) II. PROGRAM CONTACTS LOCAL AREA COORDINATOR WDP PROGRAM COORDINATOR WDP LIAISON Name:Briana Phone Woods or Email:970-400-6744 Name:Olga Phone or Email:303-318-8802 Ruiz Name:Brad Phone or Email:303-318-8840 Roller WORK PLAN 1.19 jOon •-• 07.34V7 III. FUNDING PROVISIONS (CHECK ONE) ■ No changes to previous provisions. Funding provisions included or embedded below: Subject Funding Provisions Program Migrant Seasonal Farmworker Program Date July 1, 2020 1. FUNDING PURPOSE Funding provided for staffing and outreach activities described in accordance with Program guidance Letter#: WP -2013-01; the Wagner-Peyser Act of 1933; 20 CFR 651, 653, and 658. I USE OF FUNDS Funding is provided to support the Local Workforce areas delivery of services to Migrant Seasonal Farm Workers (MSFWs) and to cover personnel and benefits, training, and travel costs, as well as the purchasing of equipment, supplies, and other materials to operate the MSFW Program. Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) has reviewed the Federal MSFW Program requirements and has determined that the funding provided through this discretionary grant may be used for the following: • Outreach training for MSFW staff, which covers both in -state and out-of-state travel. • Operational costs which cover : o Purchasing and/or replacement of equipment that would assist the outreach workers in providing better services to the MSFW population. Such equipment to include but not be limited to, laptop computers, portable printers, cell phones, etc. o MSFW Program public relations, outreach, information, and allowable promotional activities and/or materials, approved by the State Monitor Advocate. (PGL 10 -10 -WP) o Housing inspection costs that includes mileage reimbursement o Mileage reimbursement related to outreach activities o Staff salaries and benefits o Supportive services and Personal Protective Equipment for essential MSFW workers unable to afford the resources necessary to ensure their health and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic. 3e REQUIRED SERVICES As specified in 20 CFR 653.100 (a) This subpart sets forth the principal regulations of the Wagner-Peyser Act Employment Service (ES) concerning the provision of services for MSFWs consistent with the requirement that all services of the workforce development system be available to all job seekers in an equitable fashion. This includes ensuring MSFWs have access to these services in a way that meets their unique needs. MSFWs must receive services on a basis that is qualitatively equivalent and quantitatively proportionate to services provided to non-MSFWs. Each Significant Office is expected to provide to the MSFW population equitable services that are both quantitatively and equitably proportionate to the services provided to the non-MSFW customer and strive to meet the equitable indicators and the minimum service indicators presented below on a quarterly basis. The MSFW Program funding is provided in support of meeting these service level indicators. Service Provided Migrant and Seasonal Farmworker Equity Ratio Indicators (Statewide) Service Minimum Required % Goal % Referred to Jobs 12.3% Provided Staff Assisted Services 31% Referred to Supportive Services 1.1% Career Guidance 5% Job Development Contact 1% Services Provided Migrant and Seasonal Farmworkers Minimum Service Level Indicators (Statewide)* Service Minimum Required % Goal % MSFW Placed in Jobs 43% 50 Cents Above Minimum Wage 14% Placed in Non-Ag Jobs over 150 Days 4% *workforce areas will not be held accountable if they fail to meet the Minimum Service Level Indicators goals since these are uncontrollable, however, regions should strive to meet these indicators whenever possible. 4. Allocations The following local areas serving as MSFW Significant Offices are responsible for the following amounts of funding: a. Colorado Rural Workforce Consortium: $84,784.00 To be distributed as follows: • South Central - $13,015.00 including $1050.00 to be used only for PPE and supportive services related to health and safety ® South East/Lamar - $26,371.00 including $2,126.00 to be used only for PPE and supportive services related to health and safety ® South East/La Junta - $22,699.00 including $1,830.00 to be used only for PPE and supportive services related to health and safety ® Western Region $22,699.00 including $1,830.00 to be used only for PPE and supportive services related to health and safety b. Adams County: $29,370.00 including $2,369.00 to be used only for PPE and supportive services related to health and safety c. Weld County: $47,068.00 including $3,795.00 to be used only for PPE and supportive services related to health and safety 5. PROGRAM COORDINATOR Olga Ruiz, State Monitor Advocate P 303-318-8802 C 303-241-8511 F 303-318-8934 Olga.ruiz@state.co.us IV. WORK PLAN A. WORK PLAN TYPE (SELECT ONE) ■ .A. El 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, BCC below and/or Section VI. B. WORK PLAN COMPONENTS (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) 1. Planning 7. Business Services ❑ ❑ 2. Outreach S. Sector Strategies ❑ 3. Partnerships 9. Career Pathways ❑ ❑ 4. Program Integration 10. Evaluation ❑ ❑ 5. Service Delivery 11. Other:Equipment, Supplies, Other materials 0 O 6. Work Based Learning ❑ C. WORK PLAN COMPONENT OUTLINE DATE RANGE: 6/17/2020-6/30/2021 Note: Component rows will automatically expand to fit multiple bullet points Component ## Program/Project Activities -LIST AS BULLET POINTS- Estimated Completion Date *If ongoing, indicate "OG" Anticipated Outcome (s) -LIST AS BULLET POINTS - 1 2 Outreach OG Staff participate in agency planning strategies and the development of marketing materials and participate in local agency workgroups and attend in -state and out-of-state trainings that focus on improving delivery of services to MSFWs. 3 4 5 ® Staff deliver services to MSFWs Provide on -site training g Staff will conduct various employment marketing and worker protection compliance ® Staff provide direct referrals to community agencies OG ® Including worker protection information, wage and working condition complaints, Workforce Center registration, employment referrals, job development, employer events and training program information flyers. • On -site training in pesticide safety, field sanitation, housing inspections, MASPA wage & working conditions training and State and Federal regulation changes affect migrant and seasonal farm workers. • Such as, employment hiring events, mini fairs, assistance with recruitment of local labor force for specific employers, complete housing certification and conduct customer complaint investigations as needed. • To access basic needs such as housing, legal assistance, community fairs, food assistance, and medical and educational assistance. Individuals may be referred the workforce center and be registered by in-house with core services provided at that time and any subsequent visits. that to staff 6 7 8 9 10 11 • Equipment replacement/upgrades • PPE Equipment • OG • 7/1/2020- 6/30/2021 a Equipment used while performing certifications and field checks may upgraded. Upgrades include the replacement computer, portable scanner, work measures, and carrying cases for materials. • Purchase of PPE equipment farmworkers ensuring health and safety. outreach, housing be replaced of a boots, flashlight, to assist or laptop tape with 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) N/A FOR CDLE USE ONLY: 1. 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. r 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. 2 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. 3. 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. VI. CHARTS (BUDGET & PERFORMANCE) This information will reside in a Workbook, as a separate document from the Workplan, to provide annual and historical data. Grant: Program Code: Funding Year: NFA/WP# . Allocation MSFW WE19-126 Total $10,000 $13,000 $16,000 Program 1st Quarter Date Range 7/1/2020- 9/30/2020 2nd Quarter Date Range 10/1/2020- 12/31/2020 3rd Quarter Date Range 4th Quarter Date Range 1/1/2021- 3/31/2021 4/1/2021- 6/30/2021 $47,068 % Expended 21% 28% 34% 100% E me le t COLORADO DE BT MENTOF LABOR 0 .0 97 EMPLOYMENT Contract Name* COLON" 3. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND E PLAY j (EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION) Contract Status CTB REVIEW T New En J o Lra t ID 3926 Contract Lead CULLINTA TA Contract Lead Email cu nta@c_weld. co.us;c b l ca dd.co. us Parent Cr_ Requires Board ApprovaYES Department Pro Contract Descripn EXPENDITURE AUTHOR ZATIONv PY19. PY -- O% WP MIGRANT SEASONAL FARM WORKER (MSFW). (*6/17/204)6/301 . $47,068_00. Contract Desc n Contract T AGREEMENT NO Automatic R n , -a Grant TGA HUMAN SERVICEe Department Email Human ery - s wed . v..co h_panment HeadEmail CM -H m nServi es- DeptHe d Idgo . corn County Attorney GENERAL AUNTY ATTORNEY EL Cot CM - COUNTY GOB. COM It this is a renewal enter previous Contract ID of a NSA. enter Contract Attorney Email NEY WELD Requested BOCC Agenda Due Date Date 7/25/2020 07291202'0 Wiii a worksession with 80 C be required? Does Contract require Purchasin to be i Note: the Previous Contract Number and Ma s Services Agreement Number should be left an:if those contracts are not n nBase Effective Date x Y "&• r • _ . Review Date 04i30/2021 Termination Notice Pond Committed Deli D Renewal Date Expiration Date 06/30/2021 Contact Name Purchasing Purchasing Approver Decent Head JAMIE ULRICH OH Approved Date 07772 Final _ p r val &BCC Approved ROCC Sinned Date BOCC Agenda Date 0810512020 Originator CULL] f f L Submit Legal Counsel GABE KALOUSEK Legal Counsel Approved Date 07128/2020 Contact Type Contact Email Finance Approver BARB CONNOLLY Contact Phone I Contact Phone 2 Purchasing Approved Date Finance Approved Date 0712812020 Tyler Ret AG 08052S Hello