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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20253249Resolution Approve Notice of Funding Allocation (NFA) Work Plan for Foreign Labor Certification (FLC) Grant, and Authorize Chair, Department of Human Services, and Workforce Development Board 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 a Notice of Funding Allocation (NFA) Work Plan for the Foreign Labor Certification (FLC) Grant 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, and the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, commencing upon full execution of signatures, and ending June 30, 2026, with further terms and conditions being as stated in said NFA work plan, and Whereas, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said NFA 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 Notice of Funding Allocation (NFA) Work Plan for the Foreign Labor Certification (FLC) Grant 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, and the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, be, and hereby is, approved. Be it further resolved by the Board that the Chair, Carol Salter, Department of Human Services, and Lisa Vaughn, Workforce Development Board, be, and hereby are, authorized to sign said NFA work plan. The Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, approved the above and foregoing Resolution, on motion duly made and seconded, by the following vote on the 26th day of November, A.D., 2025: [Insert Resolution Attestation Block Post Meeting] 2025-3249 HR0097 Ouni-'ac- - I (0099 COUNTY, CO Department of Human Services 970-352-1551 315 North 11th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 November 19, 2025 To: Board of County Commissioners Re: Notice of Funding Allocation (NFA) #WE25-008 for the Foreign Labor Certification (FLC) Grant. The Department is requesting approval of the Employment Services of Weld County's (ESWC) submission of a Work Plan and Notice of Funding Allocation (NFA) #WE25-008 for the Foreign Labor Certification (FLC) Grant. The purpose of the Grant is to assist employers in the agricultural industry to fill temporary and seasonal positions with foreign workers Program funding is as follows: NFA #WE Funding Year Program/Source Period of Performance Amount 25-008 FY25 Foreign Labor Certification (FLC) Grants 10/01/2025 through 06/30/2026 $15,221.00 Sincerely, Jamie Ulrich, Director 2025-3249 H-12_01-1 WORK PLAN NFA #WE25-008 FLC: Local Area: Weld County IV. WORK PLAN A. WORK PLAN TYPE (SELECT ONE) ❑ Annual Compliance Plan is the WORK PLAN and incorporated by reference. (skip Section IV. B. below) ❑ Project Plan/Grant proposal is attached as the WORK PLAN. (skip Section IV. B. below) ® WORK PLAN follows in Section IV, B below. ❑ WORK PLAN modification follows in Section IV, B below and/or Section VI B. WORK PLAN COMPONENTS AND OUTLINE (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) Note: Component rows will automatically expand to fit multiple bullet points Components Program/Project Activities —LIST AS BULLET POINTS- Estimated Completion Date * "OG" if ongoing Anticipated Outcome (s) -LIST AS BULLET POINTS- ❑ Planning ® Outreach Recruitment OG Recruitment of qualified candidates through outreach activities. Partnerships Larimer County Partnership OG Staff conducts routine field and sanitation checks. Conducts Inspection of employer -provided housing. ❑ Program Integration ® Service Delivery Employer -provided housing inspections OG Ensuring employer -provided or secured housing meets all applicable safety standards. The goal is for 12 inspections to be completed. ❑ Work -Based Learning ® Business Services Job Orders OG Staff enters and maintains job orders and conducts employer follow-ups. The goal is for 12 job orders; Follow up for H -2A job orders/employers is required only when a referral has been made to that job order. ❑ Sector Strategies ❑ Career Pathways ❑ Evaluation ® Other: specify • Staff Time • Trainings OG Staff completes logs for H -2A field checks; Processes complaints; and Recruitment of qualified candidates and applicants through outreach activities. Attend Housing Inspection Training; Training related to implementing H2A Program; and Travel and conference attendance. WORK PLAN 5.23 WORK PLAN NFA #WE25-008 FLC: Local Area: Weld County V. TRANSFER REQUEST (BETWEEN AD AND DWI (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) FOR CDLE USE ONLY: (SEE PGL WIOA 2017-01) 1. TIER 1(CHECK ALL 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. ❑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: DLocal 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 worker WORK PLAN 5.23 WORK PLAN NFA #WE25-008 FLC: Local Area: Weld County VI. CHARTS (BUDGET & PERFORMANCE) Attach all applicable workbook charts. The Workbook is a separate document from the Workplan. Charts must be maintained on the workbook and attached here to provide annual and historical data. WORK PLAN 5.23 WORK PLAN NFA #WE25-008 FLC: Local Area: Weld County PROJECTED EXPENDITURES Chart - Cumulative LOCAL AREA: WE Grant: FLC Period of performance quarters - Start in 1st Quarter Funding Year: FY25 NFA#: Allocation $ 25-008 $15,221 1st Quarter Date Range 2nd Quarter Date Range 3rd Quarter Date Range 4th Quarter Date Range Program Code(s): Date Range: 10/C1/2025 - 12/31/2025 01/01/2026 - 03/31/2026 04/01/2026 - 06/30/2026 Admin $0 $0 $0 $0 FLBR25WE Program • $6,000 $11,000 $15,221 Total $0 $6,000 $11,000 $15,221 % Expended 0% 39% 72% 100% PROJECTED PERFORMANCE Chart -Cumulative i amintimmillIMMIllii. Carry -In Participants 0 1st Quarter Date Range 2nd Quarter Date Range 3rd Quarter Date Range 4th Quarter Date Range Date Range: 10/01/2025 - 12/31/2025 01/01/2026 - 03/31/2026 04/01/2026 - 06/30/2026 Total Participants (Cumulative) 0 10 18 25 New Participants (Cumulative) 10 18 25 % New #DIV/0! 100% 100% 100% WORK PLAN 5.23 Contract Form Entity Information Entity Name* COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF LABOR & EMPLOYMENT Entity ID* @00010497 Contract Name* CDLE FOREIGN LABOR CERTIFICATION (FLC) NOTICE OF FUNDING ALLOCATION (NFA) WE25-008 Contract Status CTB REVIEW Contract ID 10099 Requires Board Approval Contract Lead * YES SADAMS Q New Entity? Parent Contract ID Contract Lead Email sadams@weld.gov:cobbx xlk@weld.gov Department Project # Contract Description * CDLE FOREIGN LABOR CERTIFICATION (FLC) WORK PLAN & NFA. WE25-008. TERM: 10/01 /2025 THROUGH 6/30/2026. Contract Description 2 MEMO WILL ROUTE WITH THIS ENTRY Contract Type * Department Requested BOCC Agenda Due Date GRANT HUMAN SERVICES Date* 11 /22/2025 11;26,2025 Amount* 515,221.00 Renewable * NO Automatic Renewal Grant IGA Department Email CM- HumanServices@weld.gov Department Head Email CM-HumanServices- DeptHead@weld.gov County Attorney GENERAL COUNTY ATTORNEY EMAIL County Attorney Email CM- COUNTYATTORNEY@WEL D.GOV If this is a renewal enter previous Contract ID If this is part of a MSA enter MSA Contract ID Will a work session with BOCC be required?* NO Does Contract require Purchasing Dept. to be included? Note: the Previous Contract Number and Master Services Agreement Number should be left blank if those contracts are not in OnBase Contract Dates Effective Date Termination Notice Period Contact Information Contact Info Contact Name Purchasing Purchasing Approver Approval Process Department Head JAMIE ULRICH DH Approved Date 11/19/2025 Final Approval BOCC Approved BOCC Signed Date BOCC Agenda Date 11/26/2025 Review Date * 04/30/2026 Committed Delivery Date Contact Type Contact Email Finance Approver RUSTY WILLIAMS Renewal Date Expiration Date* 06/30/2026 Contact Phone 1 Purchasing Approved Date Finance Approved Date 11/19/2025 Tyler Ref # AG 112625 Originator SADAMS Legal Counsel BYRON HOWELL Contact Phone 2 Legal Counsel Approved Date 11/20/2025 Hello