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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20181089.tiffRESOLUTION RE: APPROVE EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION FOR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS 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 for Workforce Development Programs 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, Division of Employment and Training, commencing January 2, 2018, and ending December 31, 2018, with further terms and conditions being as stated in said expenditure authorization, and WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said expenditure authorization, 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 the Workforce Development Programs 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, Division of Employment and Training, 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. The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 4th day of April, A.D., 2018, nunc pro tunc January 2, 2018. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO ATTEST: datifee%) W ..eLto:gi Weld County Clerk to the Board BY: Deputy Cler Steve Moreno, Cha' ,t.O a �-`r ara Kirkmeyer, Pro-Tem Sean P. Conway APP: ! _p _ •__•1-IVI 'j XCUSED Mike Freeman ounty A orney -.) Julie A. Cozad Date of signature: O'/ -/a —/8 cc.: HSO, QC TC e,c.) O47 -0(c -LB 2018-1089 HR0089 PRIVILEGE!) AND CONFIDENTIAL, MEMORANDUM DATE: February 13, 2018 TO: Board of County Commissioners — Pass -Around FR: Judy A. Griego, Director, Human Services RE: Employment Services of Weld County (ESWC) Submission of an Expenditure Authorization (EA) 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 (EA). The funding streams, programs, and activities are subject to the laws and regulations of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). ESWC will use the Performance Incentive funds to support the Workforce Board, staff training, support continuous improvement efforts and enhance WIOA programs in Weld County. Governor's Summer Job Hunt (GSJH) will provide job fairs, workshops, labor market information, assessment testing, job placement services and employment opportunities to youth seeking unsubsidized jobs for the summer. The funds are as follows: EA/WPPI Year Program/soma Pfd P rbmrea Cain Amount rannil MOAN FAIN X 17-11(PIF) PY16 PERF. INCENTIVE 1/2/18- 4YW6 $48255.00 Y 17.258 AA -28306-16-55-A-8 FUND (1096 9130/18 WIOA- Yl 17- PY17 SUMMER 1O8 1/2/18- 2S57 S40,000.00_____ Y 17.207 ES -30978-17-55-A-8 11(SIH) HUNT (10% Wag- 12/31/18 NPey) I do not recommend a Work Session. I recommend approval of this Expenditure Authorization. Sean P. Conway Julie A. Cozad, Chair Mike Freeman Barbara K irkmeyer, Pro -.1 em Steve Moreno, Chair Approve Recommendation Work Session Schedule Other/Comments: 2018-1089 HROO8'9 Pass -Around Memorandum; February 13, 2018 -- CMS 1 673 Page 1 Li/9 NFA# WEI7-11 Local Area Attachment 2 Weld WDP Agreement CMS# 89950 EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION (EA) This Expenditure Authorization (EA) covers the following Funding Streams Local Area. WELD COUNTY NFA# ENTITY # WE 1744 5230 AGR #(s) F. 89950 EA/WP# /eqr Program/souRCE Period of Paformanoe CmEs Amount k*'ra/u CFDA# FAIN # 17-11(PIF) PY16 PERF INCENTIVE FUND (10% WI0A- Y) 1/2/18 9/30/18 4YW6 $48,26500 Y 17 258 AA -28306-16-55-A-8 17 11(SJH) PY17 SUMMER JOB HUNT (10% Wag- NPey) 1/2/18- 12/31/18 2S57 $40,00000 Y 17 207 ES -30978-17-55 A-8 This Expenditure Authorization has been reviewed and approved by the following parties and will be incorporated into the Workforce Development Programs (WDP) Agreement as an attachment and is subject to the provisions of the executed WDP Agreement referenced above This Expenditure Authorization is not valid until it has b n approved by the State Controller or designee By -1,Z,,,•47----APR 0 4 2018 Steve Moreno Date Ch ir, Board of Weld County Commissioners ave Thompson Date Chair, Weld Workforce Development Board Title By YA William B Dowling, Direct c{j Date Division of Employment and Training Colorado Dept of Labor and Employment ‘27rc?' 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By "\_ % .� ' C9 I/ � 1 By Tahiti Grant Date Date 17+vision Head, Employment Services of Weld County Title ALL CONTRACTS MUST BE APPROVED BY THE STATE CONTROLLER CRS 24-30-202 requires that the State Controller approve all state contracts This contract is not valid until the State Controller, or such assistant as he may delegate, has signed it Subject to the provisions of the executed WDP Agreement, the contractor is not authorized to begin performance until the contract is signed and dated below If performance begins prior to the date below, the State of Colorado may not be obligated to pay for the goods and/or services provided By a• STATE CONTROLLER BERT JAROS, CP MBA, JD LDai .1116 4 1 /O�) Page 1 of 8 NFA# WE17-11 Local Area: Attachment 2 Weld WDP Agreement CMS#: 89950 The services provided and work performed as described in this EA document shall be completed pursuant to the terms and conditions of the WDP Agreement and any Federal and State laws and requirements, including, but not limited to, Federal guidance documents, relevant State -issued Policy Guidance Letters, Program Information and Operations Manuals, and/or specifications identified in the Notice of Fund Availability (NFA) or in the funding provisions in Section IV below. I. STATEMENT OF WORK: A. Project Contact Information: Program #1 NAME: PERF. Incentive Fund (10% WIOA-Y) Region Project Coordinator Name: Tami Grant Phone: 970-400-6754 CDLE Project Coordinator Name: Lee Wheeler -Berliner Phone: 303-318-8223 Program #2 NAME: Summer Job Hunt (10% Wag-NPey) Region Project Coordinator Name: Karina Amaya Phone: 970-400-6763 CDLE Project Coordinator Name: Steve Wright Phone: 303-318-8237 B. The Statement of Work for this EA is as follows: Unless otherwise noted, Budget Information and Performance Outcomes for this EA are identified in the Budget and Program Charts in Section V. of this EA. 1. Services. Select and describe the services/costs applicable to this EA: X Performance Incentive Services/Costs Participant services Training Work Experiences/Internships X Costs not related to Participant Services ESWC will use the Performance Incentive funds to support the Workforce Board, staff training, support continuous improvement efforts and enhance WIOA programs in Weld County. Supplemental Program Activities X Governor's Summer Job Hunt Category Services/Costs Participant services Employment Services of Weld County (ESWC) will provide for the registration of youth and encourage youth to self - register through Connecting Colorado. Youth who complete a registration at events will be encouraged to meet with a Youth Case Manager to discuss job development, complete a one-on-one job search and receive referrals to jobs. ESWC will also provide labor market information and offer workshops on topics such as resume writing and interviewing skills. Assessment testing such as the TABE, Workforce Readiness Certificate and Whole Persons Assessment will also be offered. Page 2 of 8 NFA# WE17-11 Local Area: WDP Agreement CMS#: Attachment 2 Weld 89950 Information will be provided to all Weld County high schools to inform youth of the program as well as to notify them of the job fairs that will be held; the largest of which is the Annual Teen Job Fair held in conjunction with the City of Greeley. During this time youth will also be made aware that program updates will be provided via the eswc.org website concerning services or activities that offer youth training or certification programs tied with job opportunities or other entrepreneurial activities. ESWC will continue to use the automated emailing system to contact youth who have registered with the workforce system. Staff will also use the Notification of Event (NEN) system to notify youth of special events. Program staff will continue to contact youth by phone to provide job referrals, and will provide job preparation counseling during those calls. Staff will ensure that lined entries will be documented on Connecting Colorado. The Applicant file will be annotated by properly closing the contact session with three specific types of results: ongoing job search, inactivating registration records as required or updating client records as obtained employment with the date started, employer name, job title and rate of pay. Training N/A Work Experiences/Internships Active recruitment of employers and jobs will begin in February and continue for the duration of the program. The Business Services Unit will focus on employers who traditionally hire youth for part-time or summer work but may include work experience and internship opportunities. Emphasis will be placed on quality job orders and referrals. Follow-up with employers will occur on an ongoing basis, to include but not limited to: • Directing marketing efforts and visits to employers throughout the county who are likely to hire youth • Sending employers information on resources available for hiring youth • Scheduling/coordinating activities with all local chambers • Mass mailings and cold calls, either on the telephone or one-on-one site visits • Educating employers, and the public, on the Federal and State rules regarding young workers • Provide workshops for employers in the area of applicable Child Labor Laws in 2018 if the schedule allows Costs not related to Participant Services Coordination will occur with the other appropriate programs operated by Employment Services. This will include the Weld County Youth Conservation Corps programs — AmeriCorps and TIGHT. Page 3 of 8 NFA# WE17-11 Local Area: WDP Agreement CMS#: Attachment 2 Weld 89950 The Youth Committee will discuss strategies to ensure that youth populations throughout the county and the various youth -serving agencies are aware of the Summer Job Hunt Program. All Workforce Center partners will be informed of the youth programs and encouraged to have their youth, as appropriate, access the program. In addition, program staff will attend meetings with the Greeley Youth Initiative and other community recreation programs for outreach as needed and appropriate. Supplemental Program N/A Activities 2. Budget Transfer. If this EA includes a transfer of funds between the Adult and Dislocated Worker programs, describe the impact on: Program activities N/A Performance outcomes N/A Program versus Administration budgets N/A Projected Quarterly Expenditures N/A 3. Partnerships. Describe the strategies for coordination of services with Vocational Rehabilitation, Adult Education, and other required partners to deliver services identified in B.1 above. Local partners are actively involved in planning efforts through their involvement with the Workforce Development Board and standing committees. These partners, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR), Immigrant and Refugee Center of Northern Colorado, Aims Community College, etc. have been integrated into Employment Services of Weld County (ESWC) strategies for several years. Their input has developed strategies to increase awareness of services and various career pathways. As a one -stop center, Employment Services acknowledges the importance of connecting customers to all available resources and co -enrolling to prevent duplication of services and ensure comprehensive services are received. Education is a critical partner for all Employment and Training programs with the emphasis on Youth programs. The school districts, as well as higher education, are supportive in developing sector initiatives, career pathways and training for the talent pipeline. Established partnerships include the 19th Judicial District, Senate Bill 94, Platte Valley Youth Services Center, Juvenile Assessment Center, North Range Behavioral Health, Trio Programs, Adult Education, Homeless and Transitional Shelters, Youth Net, Job Corps, Refugee Serving Agencies, School Resource Officers, Truancy Liaisons, School to Work Alliance Program (SWAP) and the Department of Human Services (DHS) to include Chafee, Youth Services, Child Welfare, Compass, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), and Employment First. The partnership with Child Welfare in enrolling clients into the TIGHT program continues to assist youth in danger of out of home placement or stop them from becoming a part of the juvenile justice system altogether. The AmeriCorps program helps low income customers through conservation and service work earn educational resources and living stipends while in the program. Page 4 of 8 NFA# WE17-11 Local Area: Attachment 2 Weld WDP Agreement CMS#: 89950 WIOA, TANF, Employment First and Business Services continue to develop and obtain On -the - Job Training opportunities. WIOA's ability to serve the financially disadvantaged is proven with the co -enrollment of low income families in the EF/TANF programs. Additionally, the Disabled Veterans Outreach Representative, from CDLE, is located at Employment Services allowing him to literally walk clients to an available case manager for co -enrollment into the programs. The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), through DHS, is utilizing Community Service Block Grant (CSBG) funds to support employment and training efforts for hard to serve target groups. Lastly ESWC is a significant office for the Migrant and Seasonal Farmworker (MSFW) Program and has forged relationships with Rocky Mountain Service Employment Redevelopment (RMSER) and the Community Resources and Housing Development Corporation. 4. Businesses. Describe the strategies used to ensure businesses are engaged with work - based learning, career pathways, Sector partnerships, and other employer services. Unless there is a direct employer need for a certain program, employer services are primarily handled by our Business Services Unit. Outside of the Annual Teen Job Fair, ESWC anticipates that any BSU engagement will primarily be funded through Wagner Peyser funds. 5. Targeted Populations. Describe the strategies used to overcome employment barriers of targeted populations. Youth ages 14-24 will be the targeted population for the GSJH with an emphasis on the below populations: Veterans and their dependents, especially recently separated Veterans, are encouraged to connect with, and take advantage of, services in all programs. Additionally, a triage system has been put into place that has proven to be efficient when working with Veteran's and identifying barriers. Low income customers will continue to be referred through the TANF and EF programs. The programs are designed to guide customers in becoming self-sufficient to the point of no longer needing public assistance. When appropriate, customers are co -enrolled. School district's SWAP programs and DVR participate on Workforce Development standing committees and will continue to collaborate on services with all WIOA case managers that have customers with disabilities. Additionally, Business Services sends the list of open jobs weekly to DVR, school districts and community agencies so they can review and make referrals to employment or use the list as a discussion for careers. 6. Program Integration. If this EA is for a Special Initiative, describe how services provided are integrated with Adult, Youth, Dislocated Worker, and other partner programs, as applicable. N/A 7. Special Initiatives. If the Statement of Work, Budget information, and Performance outcomes for this EA are included in the attached approved Grant Proposal, provide the reference page numbers here: Statement of Work Refer to page numbers: N/A Budget Refer to_page numbers: N/A Performance Outcomes Refer to page numbers: N/A Page 5 of 8 NFA# WE17-11 Local Area: Attachment 2 Weld WDP Agreement CMS#: 89950 If the Budget information and Performance Outcomes are not identified in the attached approved Grant Proposal, describe the performance outcomes for this Special Initiative here and complete the Line Item Budget and Special Initiative Program Outcomes charts in Section V. II. BUDGET INFORMATION: See Section V for the Budget and Projected Quarterly Expenditure Charts. III. EA MODIFICATION(S): N/A A. This EA Modifies the Statement of Work 1. The Purpose and Rationale for this modification is: 2. The Impact of this modification on the following services/costs is: Category Services/Costs Participant services Training Work Experiences/Internships Costs not related to Participant Services Supplemental Program Activities 3. The impact of this modification on the following strategies is: Category Partnerships. Businesses Services/Costs Targeted Populations Program Integration B. Budget Transfer. If this EA includes a transfer of funds between the Adult and Dislocated Worker programs, describe the impact on: Program activities Performance outcomes Program versus Administration budgets Projected Quarterly Expenditures C. Changes to the Budget and Performance Outcomes. Unless otherwise noted, modifications to the Budget and Performance Outcomes are shown in the updated Budget and Program Outcomes Charts in Section V. of this EA. Page 6 of 8 NFA# WE17-11 Local Area: Attachment 2 Weld WDP Agreement CMS#: 89950 1. Special Initiatives. If modifications to the Statement of Work, Budget information, and Performance Outcomes are included in the attached modified Grant Proposal, provide the reference page numbers here: Statement of Work Refer to page numbers: Budget Refer to page numbers: Performance Outcomes Refer to page numbers: If modifications to the Statement of Work, Budget information, and Performance Outcomes are not identified in the attached approved Grant Proposal, describe the modifications for this Special Initiative here and provide an updated Line Item Budget and Program Outcomes chart in Section V. IV. FUNDING PROVISIONS AND OTHER SERVICES OR RESOURCES The Local Area shall provide services pursuant to the terms and conditions of the executed WDP Agreement and any Federal and State laws and requirements, including, but not limited to, Federal grant agreements, Federal guidance documents, relevant State -issued Policy Guidance Letters (PGLs), Program Information and/or specifications identified in the provisions below. Funding Provisions/Performance Incentive: The Local Area shall refer to United States Department of Labor -Employment and Training Administration (DOL) Training and Employment Guidance Letters (TEGLs) issued under the authority of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014 (WIOA) for the Adult, Youth, Dislocated Worker, Wagner Peyser Employment Service, and other core partner programs for guidance on operations, services, and program requirements for Program Year 2016 (PY2016). Statutory Reference: Funding is provided under the authority of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998, Title 1, 20 CFR Part 652 et al., effective August 7, 1998; Wagner-Peyser Act of 1933, as amended; and the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014 (WIOA) (Public Law #113-128 enacted 7/22/14) Purpose of funding: Funds may be used to carry out employment and training and workforce development activities in the Local Area. Performance Incentive funds shall be used for any activities allowed under WIOA in support of the Local Area's one -stop services. Allowable Costs: Costs shall be reasonable and necessary for employment and training activities and may include: activities of the Local Board; planning for WIOA implementation: training activities for participants; staff development; developing technology to support delivery of workforce programs; and other program related costs. Restrictions on Funding: The funds shall be used only for the state purpose identified in these funding provisions. Funds may not be used for religious, political, or discriminatory activities nor to develop or implement education curricula for school systems in the State of Colorado. Subject Funding Provisions Program Governor's Summer Job Hunt Date January -2018 1. FUNDING PURPOSE Page 7 of 8 NFA# WE17-11 Local Area: Attachment 2 Weld WDP Agreement CMS#: 89950 Funding is provided for staffing, direct operating costs, and outreach and promotional activities for Program participation by youth and business. Outreach and promotional activities are subject to the dollar limit set forth in the PGL. 2. PROGRAM ELEMENTS A. Youth participation is limited to ages 16-24, however, Local Areas may, are encouraged to serve youth ages 14-15 in accordance with their Local Area policies. B. Youth eligibility is not limited by geographic boundaries, income, schooling status (in or out), or special needs. Registrations should be tracked via www.connectingcolorado.com. C. Services under the Program shall include: Recuritment of Youth, Recruitment of Businessess, Partnership Development, Career Exploration, and Workforce Preparation. Group activities should include items such as job fairs, industry tours, workshops (industry, resume and job search, etc.) D. Program staff shall participate regularly in State sponsored meetings, training, teleconferences, and other activities, including the THINK BIG Youth Conference, when offered. E. Future funding under the Program is subject to fund availability and participation and performance outcomes of the Program. 3. EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS Local Areas are expected to spend at least 75% of their funds by September 30th of the current period of performance. 4. PROGRAM COORDINATOR Steve Wright Governor's Summer Job Hunt Coordinator/Youth Coordinator steve.wright(&,state.co.us 303-318-8237 B. Additional Services to be provided include: Category Services/Costs Incumbent Worker Training Transitional Services Pay for Performance contracts C. Additional Resources or Other Program Information. Service Subcontracting arrangements for delivery of services N/A Other Internal Financial Resources to support this initiative N/A Other External Financial Resources to support the initiative N/A Cost Sharing/Match Requirements N/A SEE SECTION V ATTACHMENT FOR ALL BUDGET AND PROGRAM OUTCOMES CHARTS Page 8 of 8 Section V. Budget and Program Outcomes Charts NFA# WE17-11 Entity Code: 5230 WIOA Programs Original Allocation: $48,265 Budget Information Summary Table (BIST) Performance Incentive Period of Performance: 1/2/2018 - 9/30/2018 Original Program Budget: $48,265 Original Admin Budget: $0.00 Transfer In (+): $0.00 From Fund Year and Name: Transfer Out (-): $0.00 To Fund Year and Name: Cost Category/Program Code Approved Current Budget Transfer In/Out (+/-) Revised Budget Program/4YW6 $48,265.00 $48,265.00 Total $48,265.00 $48,265.00 Performance Incentive Projected Quarterly Expenditures - Cumulative Peformance 4th Quarter 1st Quarter COSTS CATEGORY April 1 to June 30, 2018 July 1, 2018 to September 30, 2018 Program $32,172 $48,265 Total $32,172 $48,265 Carry Out N/A N/A Govenor's Summer Job Hunt Original Allocation: $ 40,000.00 Line Item Budget Planned Expenditures Salaries, Fringe Benefits, Travel $33,975.00 Equipment $0.00 Supplies $25.00 Subcontracting arrangements $0.00 Operating/Overhead $6,000.00 Training & Program Related Supportive Services $0.00 Other Participant Related Services $0.00 Total Cumulative Expenditures $40,000.00 Govenor's Summer Job Hunt Projected Quarterly Expenditures - Cumulative Funding Stream 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter Cost Category/Program Code April 1 to June 30, 2018 July 1 to September 30, 2018 October 1 to December 31, 2018 Program/2S57 $ 18,750.00 $ 33,750.00 $ 37,500.00 Outreach/2557 $ 1,250.00 $ 2,500.00 $ 2,500.00 Total $20,000.00 $36,250.00 $40,000.00 Special Initiative Program Outcomes Chart- Cumulative 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter CATEGORY April 1 to June 30, 2016 July 1 to September 30, 2016 October 1 to December 31, 2016 Registration Goals: Annual Participants 1690 2380 2700 Hello