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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20163422.tiffRESOLUTION RE: APPROVE EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION FOR MIGRANT SEASONAL FARM WORKER PROGRAM 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 the Migrant Seasonal Farm Worker Program 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 July 1, 2016, and ending on June 30, 2017, 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 Migrant Seasonal Farm Worker Program 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. The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 7th day of November A.D., 2016, nunc pro tunc July 1, 2016. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO ATTEST: daft/Lev Jeito;‘,k Weld County Clerk to the Board Mike Freeman, Chair Sean P. Con ay, Pro -Tern C ale ) dOce, Julie, A. Cozad APP ' . AS o �i R �:�� _ . %u2, ounty Attorney Date of signature: ( / t i311 Steve Moreno Cc: HSbCcm/Sai7G) O WI3/t 2016-3422 HR0087 LM�d Lb44gql MEMORANDUM DATE: October 10, 2016 TO: Board of County Commissioners — Pass -Around FR: Judy A. Griego, Director, Human Services RE: Department of Human Services' 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). 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 staff will also provide direct referrals to community agencies for the purpose of accessing basic needs such as housing, legal assistance, community fairs, food assistance, and medical and educational assistance. The Expenditure is as follows: Local Area: Weld County Entity #54599 Funding Source Period of Performance Program Code $ Amount Formula Yes PY15 10% Wagner Peyser-MSFW 7/1/16-6/30/17 2M55 26,675.00 X TOTAL $26,675.00 I do not recommend a Work Session. I recommend approval of this Expenditure. Approve Request I3OCC Agenda Work Session Sean Conway Steve Moreno Barbara Kirkmeyer Mike Freeman Julie Cozad 2016-3422 Pass -Around Memorandum; October 10, 2016 - Contract ID 841 Page 1 NFA# WE 15-103 • i Attachment 2 Local Area: Weld WDP Agreement CMS#: 54599 EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION (EA) This Expenditure Authorization (EA) covers the following Funding Streams: Workforce Region: Weld � � WDP CMS#54599 Agreement Funding Source — -- Performance Period of Program Code S Amount r PY 15 10% Wa er-Pe y ser-MSF1W 7/1/ t 16 � to 6/30/ 17 2M55 $26,675.00 Total NFA S26,675.00 I _,_1___ 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 been approved the State Controller or designee. PP by By: By: NOV 0 7 2016 Mike Freeman Date Chair, Board of Weld County Commissioners By: 1/ WI Ham B. Dowling, Direc r Da Division of Employment a • Training Colorado Dept. of Labor and Employment By• a Chair, 'eld -force Development Board Title: Tami rant Date Division Head, Weld Workforce Title: By: a. e Date Date 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 STATE CONTROLLER: ROBERT JAROS, CPA, MBA, JD Date "l2 ?11)(7 rt-3 Page 1 of 6 oZo/G-.30ae2 6) NFA# WE 15-103 Attachment 2 Local Area: Weld WDP Agreement CMS#: 54599 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. 1. STATEMENT OF WORK: A. Project Contact Information: Program #1 Region Project Coordinator CDLE Project Coordinator NAME: Name: Briana Woods Name: Olga Ruiz Migrant Seasonal Phone: 970-400-6744 Phone: 303-318-8802 Farm Worker 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 Category Services/Costs X Participant services In the course of outreach activities, staff will deliver an array of services to migrants and seasonal farm workers which include worker protection information, wage and working condition complaints, Workforce Center registration, employment referrals, job development, employer events and training program information flyers. Outreach staff will also provide direct referrals to community agencies for the purpose of accessing basic needs such as housing, legal assistance, community fairs, food assistance, and medical and educational assistance. In addition to services conducted during outreach as appropriate individuals will be referred to the workforce center for additional services. In addition, MSFW visiting the local WFC will be registered by in-house staff and core services will be provided at the time of the initial and any subsequent visits. Staff will outreach to Weld County farmers and crew leaders to provide on -site training in pesticide safety, field sanitation, housing inspections, MASPA wage & working conditions training and State and Federal regulation changes that affect migrant and seasonal farm workers. Staff will conduct various employment marketing and worker protection compliance 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. Training n/a Page 2 of 6 NFA# WE 15-103 Attachment 2 Local Area: Weld WDP Agreement CMS#: 54599 Work Experiences/Internships n/a X Costs not related to Participant Outreach staff will participate in agency planning strategies Services including 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. In an effort to improve staff's ability to provide quality services to the MSFW population, existing technology and equipment may be upgraded. Equipment used by outreach staff in the course of performing outreach, housing certifications and field checks may be replaced or upgraded. Such upgrades include the replacement of a laptop computer, portable scanner, work boots, flashlight, tape measures, and equipment and office material carrying cases. Supplemental Program Activities n/a 2. 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 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. Outreach staff will collaborate with community agencies that serve MSFWs with the intent to maximize population saturation to a group that typically receives services out in the field. The coordination of information and services including registration, event notifications, and population counts will be shared amongst Rocky Mountain SER, Employment & Training and Head Start programs. Additional sharing of information will be conducted by attending monthly meetings through the Northern Colorado Migrant Coalition with includes the collaboration of various agencies community agencies, i.e., Centennial BOCES, Catholic Charities, Rural Legal Services, High Plains Library, Adams County Workforce, Colorado Legal Aid, Weld County Human Services, and Sunrise Community Health. During the meeting sessions, staff will share upcoming events and program development. Group agency events like the Annual Migrant Appreciation Day and other MSFW group meetings for this clientele will be coordinated at the agency level and site determination will be based on service need. 4. Businesses. Describe the strategies used to ensure businesses are engaged with work -based learning, career pathways, Sector partnerships, and other employer services. 5. Targeted Populations. Describe the strategies used to overcome employment barriers of targeted populations. Page 3 of 6 NFA# WE 15-103 Attachment 2 Local Area: Weld WDP Agreement CMS#: 54599 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. 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: Budget Refer to page numbers: Performance Outcomes Refer to page numbers: 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. The MSFW population will be provided equitable services that are both quantitatively and equitably proportionate to the services provided to the non-MSFW customer. MSFW funds provided will be used to meet the following minimum performance measures on a quarterly basis: Service Provided Migrant and Seasonal Farmworker Equity Ratio Indicators (Statewide Service Minimum Required % Goal % Referred to Jobs 12.3% 50% Provided Staff Assisted Services 31% 75% Referred to Supportive Services 1.1% 2.0% Career Guidance 5% 7.0% Job Development Contact 1% 4.0% Services Provided Migrant and Seasonal Farmworkers Minimum Service Level Indicators (Statewide) Services provided will be aimed to achieve the following minimum required measures: Service Minimum Required Goal % MSFW Placed in Jobs 43% 43% 50 Cents Above Minimum Wage 14% 14% Placed in Non-Ag Jobs over 150 Days 4% 4% *The Local Workforce Region will not be held accountable if these Minimum Service Level Indicators/goals are not met since outcomes are uncontrollable; however, the Local Workforce Region shall make best efforts to meet these indicators whenever possible. II. BUDGET INFORMATION: See Budget and Projected Quarterly Expenditure Charts in Section V. The Line Item Budget for this Discretionary Grant is as follows: Budget Line Items Planned Expenditures Outreach Training, both in -state and out of state travel $3,000.00 Page 4 of 6 NFA# WE 15-103 Operational Costs (as defined in PGL) Attachment 2 Local Area: Weld WDP Agreement CMS#: 54599 $23,675.00 Total Cumulative Expenditures $26,675.00 III. EA MODIFICATION(S): 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: X 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: X Category Services/Costs Partnerships. Businesses 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. 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: Page 5 of 6 NFA# WE 15-103 1 Attachment 2 Local Area: Weld WDP Agreement CMS#: 54599 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 A. Funding Provisions for this EA are as follows: B. Additional Services to be provided include: X Category Services/Costs Incumbent Worker Training Transitional Services Pay for Performance contracts C. Additional Resources or Other Program Information. X Service Subcontracting arrangements for delivery of services Other Internal Financial Resources to support this initiative Other External Financial Resources to support the initiative Cost Sharing/Match Requirements SEE SECTION V ATTACHMENT FOR ALL BUDGET AND PROGRAM OUTCOMES CHARTS Page 6 of 6 Section V. Budget and Program Outcomes Charts MSFW Program Original Allocation: Budget Information Summary Table (BIST) NFA# WE 15-103 Entity Code: 5230 $26,675 PY14 WP 10% Migrant Seasonal Farm Worker (MSFW) Program Period of Performance: 7/1/16 - 6/30/17 Original Program Budget: $26,675 Original Admin Budget: $0.00 Transfer In (+): From: Transfer Out (-): To: Cost Category/Program Code Approved Current Budget Transfer In/Out (+/-) Revised Budget Program/2M55 $26,675 $26,675.00 Total $26,675.00 $26,675.00 Adult Projected Quarterly Expenditures - Cumulative PY14 WP 10% Migrant Seasonal Farm Worker (MSFW) Program 1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter COSTS CATEGORY July 1 to September 30, 2015 October 1 to December 31, 2015 January 1 to March 31, 2016 April 1 to June 30, 2016 Program $0 $12,337 $15,671 $26,675 Total $0 $12,337 $15,671 $26,675 Hello