HomeMy WebLinkAbout20194126.tiff RESOLUTION
RE: APPROVE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR WORKFORCE INNOVATION
AND OPPORTUNITY ACT (WIOA) NATIONAL FARM WORKER JOBS PROGRAM
(NFJP) AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - ROCKY MOUNTAIN SERVICE
EMPLOYMENT REDEVELOPMENT (RMSER)
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
Workforce Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) National Farm Worker Jobs
Program (NFJP) among 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, the
Workforce Development Board, and Rocky Mountain Service Employment Redevelopment
(RMSER), 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 Workforce Innovation and
Opportunity Act (WIOA) National Farm Worker Jobs Program (NFJP) among 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, the Workforce Development Board, and Rocky Mountain
Service Employment Redevelopment (RMSER), 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.
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RE: MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND
OPPORTUNITY ACT (WIOA) NATIONAL FARM WORKER JOBS PROGRAM (NFJP) - ROCKY
MOUNTAIN SERVICE EMPLOYMENT REDEVELOPMENT (RMSER)
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The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted
by the following vote on the 18th day of September, A.D., 2019, nunc pro tunc July 1, 2019.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WE D COUNTY, C LORADO
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PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM
DATE: June 25, 2019
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5' ^� TO: Board of County Commissioners—Pass-Around
� FR: Judy A. Griego,Director, Human Services
COUNTY
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) #9°I H`i
• 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.
Approve Schedule Other/Comments:
Recommendation Work Session Sean P. Conway V/�,u
Mike Freeman, Pro-Tern
Scott James
Barbara Kirkmeyer, Chair .
Steve Moreno /CM
Pass-Around Memorandum;June 25, 2019—Various IDs Page 1
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
Between
Weld County Workforce Development Board,Employment Services of Weld County, and
Rocky Mountain Service Employment Redevelopment(RMSER)
THIS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING(MOU)made and entered into this
I *%day of 5p+. ,2019,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 Rocky
Mountain Service Employment and Redevelopment(RMSER)
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,RMSER receives funds and delivers programs,services,and activities
authorized under the National Farm Worker robs Program(NFJP)
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
County. This agreement also establishes joint processes and procedures which will
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enable partners to integrate the current service delivery system,which will increase
the opportunities for migrant and seasonal farmworkers to transition into occupations
with high employment and wage growth potential both within and outside agricultural •
industry.
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
NFJP 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 j ?
available at Employment Services •
• Provide weekly listings of job orders
C. RMSER 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 farmworkers, and share the information
with Employment Services shared customers;
• Assist farmworkers in accessing temporary rental and utility assistance
• Assist farmworkers in in accessing permanent rental housing
• Assist the WDB in an annual review of the systems access for individuals with
disabilities and provide input in technology assistance.
• Remove barriers and disincentives to serving fannworkers and increase the access
migrant and seasonal farmworkers have to services provided through the One-Stop
system,including services provided by other One-Stop partner agencies.
• Develop methods of collaboration,coordination and service delivery enhancement
leading to optimal use of NFIP resources within the One-Stop system that promote
employment, earnings and training opportunities for farmworkers through the One-
Stop system.
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. RMSER: The following resources will be made available to serve individuals with
disabilities through NFJP.
• Training on NFJP and the programs available for fannworkers will be made
available to Employment Services Staff when appropriate;
• Temporary rental and utility assistance to families and individuals who are facing
hardship due to seasonal agricultural employment.
• Permanent rental housing options made available through NFJP
• Staff resources are available to assist in the co-enrollment of migrant and seasonal
fannworkers in programs available through One-Stop partner agencies.
• Joint case management as appropriate.
VI. Nondiscrimination and Equal Opportunity: As a condition to the award of financial
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-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.
VII. Modifica₹ions: 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. SeverabiIity: 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 HOU is responsible for its own employees,
representatives,agents and subcontractors.
XII. Nan-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.
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Chloe Rempel
From: Tobi Cullins
Sent: Monday, September 16, 2019 1:46 PM
To: Heather Roberts; Tami Grant
Cc: HS Contract Management; CTB
Subject: RE: URGENT RESPONSE REQUESTED: SER MOU
Thank you, Heather.
*Chloe—Please note that the document is titled correctly as we discussed on the phone.
Regards,
Tobi A. Cullins
Contract Management and Compliance Coordinator
Administration Support Unit (ASU)
Contract Management Team: 970-400-6556
Direct: 970-400-6392
Fax: 970-353-5215
cullinta@weldgov.com
Confidentiality Notice:This electronic transmission and any attached documents or other writings are intended only for
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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.
Vision:'
I The people of Weld County are connected to the resources needed to thrive in the community
and feel safe and empowered.
�,
, .. Mission:
Engaging and partnering with the community to improve the safety, health and well-being of
individuals and families through the delivery of responsive and collaborative services.
From: Heather Roberts<hroberts@weldgov.com>
Sent: Monday, September 16, 2019 1:41 PM
To:Tobi Cullins<cullinta@weldgov.com>;Tami Grant<tgrant@weldgov.com>
Cc: HS Contract Management<HS-ContractManagement@co.weld.co.us>
Subject: RE: URGENT RESPONSE REQUESTED: SER MOU
Tobi,
On the previous MOU, we had it listed and Rocky Mountain Service Employment Redevelopment (RMSER). If I am
understanding you correctly, we do not need the MOU resigned.
Thanks,
1
Heather Roberts
Employment Services Support Specialist
970-400-6752
From:Tobi Cullins<cullinta@weldgov.com>
Sent: Monday, September 16, 2019 1:13 PM
To: Heather Roberts<hroberts@weldgov.com>; Tami Grant<tgrant@weldgov.com>
Cc: HS Contract Management<HS-ContractManagement@co.weld.co.us>
Subject: URGENT RESPONSE REQUESTED: SER MOU
Importance: High
Good afternoon,
The Clerk to the Board is questioning the attached SER MOU as the party who signed crossed out the name and added
something different. Apparently this was not caught when sent over to HSCM. I need to know which name is the
correct name; "Rocky Mountain Service Employment Redevelopment", which is what was provided to HSCM and how
the MOU was drafted, OR "Rocky Mountain S.E.R./Jobs for Progress, Inc.", which is what the signer wrote in in the
signature block. If the latter, the MOU will need to be reissued for signature with the correct name and resigned.
Your prompt response is appreciated as this MOU is currently scheduled to be on Agenda Wednesday but cannot move
forward until this is addressed.
Thank you.
Regards,
Tobi A. Cullins
Contract Management and Compliance Coordinator
Administration Support Unit (ASU)
Contract Management Team: 970-400-6556
Direct: 970-400-6392
Fax: 970-353-5215
cullinta@weldgov.com
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
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contents of this communication or any attachments by anyone other than the named recipient is strictly prohibited.
.`` vision:
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�" The people of Weld County are connected to the resources needed to thrive in the community
and feel safe and empowered.
Mission:
471 Engaging and partnering with the community to improve the safety, health and well-being of
individuals and families through the delivery of responsive and collaborative services.
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Contract Form
New Contract Request
Entity Information
Entity Name* Entity ID* ❑New Entity?
ROCKY MOUNTAIN SERVICE 36625
EMPLOYMENT&REDEVELOPMENT
Contract Name* Contract ID Parent Contract ID
WELD COUNTY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD 2944
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
Contract L * Requires Board Approval
Contract Status CULLINTA YES
CTB REVIEW
Contract L ._+? Email Department Project#
c ullinta a(` co.weld.co.us
Contract Description*
MOU CONCERNING RESPECTIVE ROLES.AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE CONTINUATION OF THE PROVISIONS OUTLINED
IN WIOA OF 2014. TERM 07/0112019 -06130;2022. NONFINANCIAL. NON-MANDATED PARTNER
Contract Description 2
Contract Type* Department Requested BOCC Agenda Due Date
AGREEMENT HUMAN SERVICES Date* 07'06/2019
07110'2019
Amount* a• .:., r ,'rift Email
$0-00 CM- Will a work session with BOCC be required?*
HumanSerrices@weldgovcorn NO
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NO Department Head Email Does Contract require Purchasing Dept. to be included?
CM-Humar'Services-
Automatic Renewal Deptl-*ead@weldgov.cotn
County Attorney
Grant GENERAL COUNTY
AI I ORNEY EMAIL
IrA County Attorney Email
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COUNTYA I I ORNEY@WELD
WELD
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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
OnEase
Contract Dates
Effective Date Review Date* Renewal Date
05101/2022
Termination Notice Period Committed Delivery Date Expiration Date k
06/'3O2022
Contact Information
Contact Info
Contact Name Contact Type Contact Email Contact ne I Contact one 2
Purchasing
Purchasing #-• over Purchasing oved Date
Approval Process
De t Head Finance Approver Legal Counsel
JUDY GRIECO CHRIS DOVID1O KARIN MCDOUGAL
OUGAL
DH Approved -e Finance Approved to Legal Counsel _r'roved Date
09/04/2019 09/06/2019 09/11/2019
Final Approval
fisOCC Approved Tyler Ref#
AG 091819
BOCC Signed Date
ROCC Agenda Date
09/1812019
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