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Home My WebLink About20151429.tiff RESOLUTION RE: APPROVE INFORMAL EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION MODIFICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT SERVICES 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 Informal Expenditure Authorization Modification 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, commencing upon full signature, and ending on December 31, 2015, with further terms and conditions being as stated in said expenditure authorization modification, and WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said expenditure authorization modification, 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 Modification 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 be, and hereby are, approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chair be, and hereby is, authorized to sign said expenditure authorization modification. The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 20th day of May A.D., 2015. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO ATTEST: Waite& &rzi , ,;ii EXCUSED Barbara Kirkmeyer, Chair Weld County Clerk to the Board ` c grips. n� Mike Freeman, Pro-Tem BY. •.,. akt A De u Clerk to the B and �S +�` EXCUSED La Sean P. Co way APPROVED AS TO FORM• f(*'*$- i . Cozad .: i, (411 County Attorney J� Steve Moreno Date of signature: ��O ��'� CC" Asi-f m 2015-1429 HR0086 1x61 MEMORANDUM )3/4N tint DATE: May 14, 2015 U� GOUNTY t r 1 TO: Barbara Kirkmeyer, Chair, Board of Coun Co mi io FROM: Judy A. Griego, Director, Human Servic epart ent RE: Weld County Department of Human Services' Employment Services Expenditure Authorization (EA) Enclosed for Board approval is an Expenditure Authorization (EA) for the Departments' Employment Services. This EA was reviewed under the Board' s Pass-Around Memorandum dated May 8, 2015, and approved for placement on the Board Agenda. The purpose and rationale for this modification is to extend the period of performance for the PY11 H- 1B Training Grant. This will alter the period of performance from 3/3/14 - 6/30/15 to 3/3/14 - 12/31 /15 . There will be no change to the participation numbers or outcomes, nor is there additional funding tied to this extension. If you have questions, please give me a call at extension 6510. 2015-1429 Local Workforce Region: Weld WDP Agreement CMS#: 54599 INFORMAL EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION(EA)MODIFICATION Name of Project/Grant:PY 1 1 II-1B Training Grant NFA#: 14-19 This document serves as approval by the Workforce Region Director for the modifications described below and becomes an addendum to the original,executed EA. The NFA for funding changes,if applicable,is attached. On behalf of the Employment Services of Weld County Workforce Region: I accept the funding changes provided in the attached NFA. ® I request and approve this Informal EA modification. By: MAY 2 0 2015 Mike Freeman, Pro-Tem Date Board of Wel County Commissioners By: S/a?z� By: a Perez,Division I- d Date Date Employment Services of Weld County Title: T. The following table(s)shows changes to the Budget for these funds: Workforce Region:Weld WDP Agreement CMS054599 Funding Source Period of Performance VaxS $Amount PYl I H-1B Training Gram-extend the period of 3:3/14 to 4/-344-5 12/31/15 2155 $0.00 performance through 12/31/15 "Total EA $0.00 I NOTE:The period of performance for training costs for participants is extended through 9/30/15 after which time no more program funds may be expended.The period of 10/1/15 through 12/31/15 allows for incurring only administrative costs,not programmatic,related to required grant closeout activities.The 7.2%administrative budget cap applies. Workforce Region:Weld Funding Stream:PY I I II-IB Technical Period of Performance:3/3/14 to 6;30/15 Skills'raining Grant Revised Period of Performance:3/3/14-6/30.'15 12/31/15 Original Allocation: $248.703.46 Vav#2155 Original Program Budget $229.160.46 Original Admin Budget: $19543.00 Cost Category Approved Current Transfer In/Out(+/-) Revised Budget Budget Or Adjustment(+/-) Admin(7.2%) S19543.00 N/A $19,543.00 Program 5229.160.46 N/A 3229.160.46 Total Program $248.703.46 5248,703.46 Page I of 7 RE: INFORMAL EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION MODIFICATION ATTEST: W v• � BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Weld C. my Clerk to the ►f. =, ` ate WELD COUNTY, COLORADO S BY: Ls s_��`•'� 1/42�t ' I t S�s� Mike CI/rk to the : +> :��" J '�� Freeman, Pro-Tem MAY 2 0 2015 ROVED AS O N►�, r� T APPROVED AS TO BSTANCE: Controller El ed Offi is or Cd4n$d APPROVED AS TO FORM: ,4 `$lS 6,-) --1,,,,,,,e_. Director of General Services County Attorney 0,0/5- i4.7.9(0) Local Workforce Region: Weld WDP Agreement CMS#: 54599 A. This EA covers a Discretionary Grant. 1 . The Budget for this Discretionary Grant is identified in the BIST above. H. EA MODIFICATION(S): A. ■ This EA Increases the amount of funding. B. ■ This EA Decreases the amount of funding. (Attach a copy of the NFA Consent Letter/email signed by the Local Workforce Region Director or County Official). C. ■ This EA Modifies the Budget 1 . The Purpose and Rationale for this modification is: D. This EA Modifies the Statement of Work 1 . The Purpose and Rationale for this modification is: to extend the period of performance through 12/31/15 to ensure the full expenditure of the grant and to meet performance outcomes. The Impact of this modification on the Delivery of Services, Program Activities, and Training is: there will be no change to the participation numbers or outcomes. E. Changes to the Performance Outcomes are shown in the modified Program Charts in Section V below. (If this Informal EA modification is for a discretionary grant, include the original performance outcomes chart showing the changes in STRIKETHROUGH and BOLD.) III. MODIFICATIONS TO THE ORIGINAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS OR FUNDING PROVISIONS A. ® Additional Funding Provisions OR Changes to Funding Provisions apply to this EA. (see attached NFA or copy applicable funding provisions here). The Local Workforce Region 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 guidance documents, relevant State-issued Policy Guidance Letters (PGLs), Program Information, and/or specifications identified in the provisions below. In addition to the Funding Provisions included in the Original EA and subsequent executed EA modifications, the Local Workforce Center shall comply with the modifications shown below: L. H- 1 B Technical Skills Training Grant 3 .3 Required Program Elements: I I Page 2 of 7 Local Workforce Region: Weld WDP Agreement CMS#: 54599 g. Occupations of Focus: The Local Workforce Region shall identify the industries and occupations that will be targeted and shall describe these in the Statement of Work section of an executed EA. The following are examples of possible Targeted High-Growth Industries & Occupations from the H- 1 B list: • Information Technology (NAICS: 51 ) • Computer/Information Systems Managers; Computer and Information Scientists, Research; Computer Programmers; Computer Programmers, non R&D; Computer Software Engineers; Applications, Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software; Computer Systems Analysts; Network & Computer Systems Administrators (incl. Computer Security Specialists); Database Administrators; Computer Specialists, All Other (includes web developers and administrators); Network Systems & Data; Communications Analysts; Computer Support Specialists; Computer Hardware Engineers. • STEM — Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (NAICS: 54) • Engineering Managers; Mechanical Engineers; Electrical Engineers; Electronics Engineers; Except Computer; Chemical Engineers; Engineers, All Other; Biomedical Engineers; Materials Engineers; Engineers, all other; Physicists; Atmospheric and Space Scientists. • Advanced Manufacturing (NAICS: 31 -33) • General & Operations Managers; Industrial Production Managers, Quality Control; Industrial Engineers; Logisticians; Commercial & Industrial Designers. The following additional occupations of focus are included effective March 27, 2015. As stated in the H-1B PGL, the H-1B Technical Skills Training grant is designed to provide education, training and job placement assistance in the occupations and industries for which employers are using H-1 B visas to hire foreign workers, and to cover the costs of related activities necessary to support such training. The additional occupations listed below as well as the extension of the grant period of performance through 12/31/15 are approved by the U.S. Department of Labor. The additional industries/occupations were selected based on both H-1B Visa requests and regional need. The list is not exclusive to the possible occupations that may be served. Highly-skilled (non-entry level) occupations within these defined sectors/clusters may also be considered, including occupations with similar career pathways. However, any new occupations under these industries must still meet the basic H-1B Technical Skills Training grant criteria. Exceptions from the targeted occupations shall be approved by the H-1B Project Coordinator. • Healthcare and Social Assistance (NAICS: 62) • Medical Laboratory Technologists; Medical Technologists; Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists; Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians. • Waste Management and Remediation (NAICS: 56) • Supply Chain Managers; Industry/Factory Managers. B. ❑ Changes to the subcontracting arrangements for delivery of services are as follows: Page 3 of 7 Local Workforce Region: Weld WDP Agreement CMS#: 54599 C. Changes to Other Internal Financial Resources to support this EA/discretionary grant are as follows: D. ❑ Changes to Other External Financial Resources to support this EA/discretionary grant are as follows. E. Changes to the Cost Sharing/Match Requirement for this EA/discretionary grant are shown in the chart below: (show strikethrough of old amounts and bold the new amounts) Cost Sharing/Matching/Leverage Summary Table Name of Type of Leverage (Cash, In- Planned Match Source Collaborating YP g Contribution(s) (Federal/State/Private) kind, Staff Time, Entity Materials/Supplies, Other) IV. PROJECTED QUARTERLY EXPENDITURES — CUMULATIVE FOR PY14 Changes to the Projected Quarterly Expenditures are shown in STRIKETHROUGH and BOLD in the Charts Below: (add additional charts as needed). Funding Stream: PY11 H-1B Technical Skills Training Grant 1st Quarter Projections 2nd Quarter Projections 3rd Quarter Projections 4th Quarter Projections Expenditures March 3 to March 31, 2014 April 1 to June 30, 2014 July 1 to September 30, October Ito December 2014 31, 2014 Administration 0 $ 1 ,042.25 $2,084.50 $3, 126.75 Program () $ 13,433.75 $26,867.50 $40,301 .25 Total 0 $14,476.00 $28,952.00 $43,428.00 Expenditures 5th Quarter Projections 6th Quarter Projections 7th Quarter Projections 8th Quarter Projections January 1 to March 31, 2015 April 1 to June 30, 2015 July 1 to September 30, October 1 to December 2015 31, 2015 Administration $3,647.88 $4,169.00 $4,169.00 $4, 169.00 Program $47,018. 13 $53,735.00 $53,735.00 $53,735.00 Total $50,666.01 $57,904.00 $57,904.00 $57,904.00 V. PLANNED PARTICIPATION SUMMARY - CUMULATIVE Changes to the Performance Outcomes are shown in STRIKETHROUGH and BOLD in the Charts Below: Page 4 of 7 Local Workforce Region: Weld WDP Agreement CMS#: 54599 Program and Year: PY11 H-1B Technical Skills Training Grant In each category, indicate the total cumulative number of Adults to be served with all years of WIA funds being spent during the current Program Year. Submit a revised chart when changes in planned participant numbers occur. Note: Performance outcomes shall not be changed for any quarter that has already been completed or is within one month of being completed. INCUMBENT WORKERS CATEGORY March 3 to March 31, April I to June 30, July l to September October Ito 2014 i 2014 30, 2014 December 31 , 2014 I otal Participants* I 30 46 48 50 Carry In -I() 46 46 46 New u 0 2 4 Entered Employment Rate* 2 100% 100% 100% I % Employment Retention Rate* 2 95% 95% 95% 9500 Average Earnings/Wage* 2 $46,000 annual S46.000 annual $46,000 annual S46,000 annual INCUMBENT WORKERS CATEGORY January 1 to March \hril I to June 30. July 1 to September 30. October 1 to 31, 2015 2015 2015 December 31, 2015 I utal Participants* I 50 50 50 70 50 70 New* 4 4 4 4 Entered Employment Rate* 2 100% 100% 100% 100% Employment Retention Rate* 2 95% 95% 95% 95% Average Earnings/Wage* 2 $46,000 annual $46,000 annual $46,000 annual $46,000 annual NOTE: Only those items with an ASTERISK * above will be formally monitored based on planned versus actual numbers. All other items are for the purpose of reviewing program delivery strategies. Page 5 of 7 - -� Local Workforce Region: Weld WDP Agreement CMS#: 54599 PLANNED PROGRAM ACTIVITIES - CUMULATIVE INCUMBENT WORKERS CATEGORY March 3 to April 1 to June 30. July Ito September October Ito March 31 , 2014 30. 2014 December 3 I . 2014 2014 Training Services Participants (#) 30 46 48 50 Training Completions (#) 30 43 45 47 INCUMBENT WORKERS CATEGORY January 1 to April I to June July I to October I to December March 31 . 2015 30. 2015 September 30, 31 . 2015 2015 Training Services Participants (#)' 50 50 - 50 70 50 70 Training Completions (#) I 47 47 67 67 NOTE: 1 . CDLE uses the ConnectingColorado I-I-1 B Performance Report to track planned versus actual for this item 2. CDLE uses the ConnectingColorado H- 1 B Performance Report to track planned versus actual for this item PLANNED PARTICIPATION SUMMARY - CUMULATIVE LONG TERM UNEMPLOYED CAI NGORY March 3 to March 31 . April 1 to June 30. July 1 to September October Ito 2014 2014 30, 2014 December 3 I . 2014 Total Participants* I 13 15 15 15 Carry-In 10 I 0 10 10 New* 13 5 5 5 Entered Employment Rate* 2 86% 86% 86% 86% Employment Retention Rate* 2 86% 86% 86% 86% Average Earnings/Wage* 2 $40.000 annual $40,000 annual $40.000 annual $40.000 annual Page 6 of 7 Local Workforce Region: Weld WDP Agreement CMS#: 54599 LONG TERM UNEMPLOYED CATEGORY January 1 to March 31, April 1 to June 30, July 1 to September October 1 to 2015 2015 30, 2015 December 31, 2015 Total Participants* ' 15 15 15 15 New* 5 5 5 5 Entered Employment Rate* ' 86% 86% 86% 86% Employment Retention Rate* 86% 86% 86°io 86% 7 \\ crage Larnings; W. age ` - ¶40.000 annual ¶40.000 annual ¶40.000 annual $40,000 annual NOTE: Only those items with an ASTERISK * above will be formally monitored based on planned versus actual numbers. All other items are for the purpose of reviewing program delivery strategies. PLANNED PROGRAM ACTIVITIES - CUMULATIVE LONG TERM UNEMPLOYED CATEGORY March 3 to April 1 to June 30. July I to September October Ito December March 31, 2014 2014 30, 2014 3 1, 2014 Training Services Participants (# ) ' 13 15 15 15 [raining Completions (#) ' 8 9 9 9 Participants receiving degree or 8 8 8 8 credential (#) # of credentials each participant will 1 I I I receive LONG TERM UNEMPLOYED CATEGORY January 1 to March April I to June 30, July 1 to September October 1 to 31 . 2015 2015 _ 30, 2015 December 31, 2015 Training Services Participants (#)' 15 15 15 - 15 Training Completions (#) ' 9 9 9 9 NOTE: 1 . CDLE uses the ConnectingColorado H-I B Performance Report to track planned versus actual for this item 2. CDLE uses the ConnectingColorado H-1 B Performance Report to track planned versus actual for this item. Page 7 of 7 I Hello