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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20152936.tiff RESOLUTION 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, 2015, and ending on June 30, 2016, with further terms and I 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 are, 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 9th day of September A.D., 2015, nunc pro tunc July 1, 2015. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS W D COUNTY, C LORADO ; � ATTEST: ��v � �;� rbara Kirkme er, Chair Weld County Clerk the Board �o�� ` Mi<e Freeman, Pro-Tem BY. -�' � Dep Clerk to the Board � e P. Conway , � 7 APPi�Q�ED AS TQ,-�f�M: ��� � �� i �� , ,f�;��� � . ozad � � �� . ,--County ttorney �'� � Steve Moreno Date of signature: ��� 2015-2936 CC�/���-�n1���y HR0086 C / B 44-/fr8 MEMORANDUM y DATE: August 12,2015 t86i .f • ILTr o TO: Board of County Commissioners—Pass-Around FR: Judy A. Griego, Director, Human Services NTY 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.Utilizing the PY14 WP 100/o Migrant Seasonal Farm Worker(MSFW) Program funds of$27,933.00, 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. The Period of Performance for these funds is July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016. I do not recommend a Work Session. I recommend approval of this Expenditure. Approve Request BOCC Agenda Work Session Sean Conway . Steve Moreno Barbara Kirkmeyer Mike Freeman Julie Cozad 2015-2936 I � I Pass-Around Memorandum;August 12, 2015 I Page 1 From: Jennifer Fuller To: Judy grieao Cc: Serilia Moreno; Susan Piodand Subject: RE: Work Session Request Date: Tuesday,September 01,2015 9:55:46 AM • • Hi Judy, Commissioner Conway thanks you for the explanation. He indicated he is fine with the item moving through the agenda approval process—no work session needed. Thanks. Jenny Fuller :: Office Manager, Board of Weld County Commissioners:: :: 970.336.7204 ::jfuller@co.weld.co.us::www.weldgov.com :: :: 1150 0 Street, P.O. Box 758,Greeley, Colorado 80631 :: I 1 j r.: 9 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 e-mail and destroy the communication.Any disclosure, copying,distribution or die taking of any action concerning the contents of this communication or any attachments by anyone other than the named recipient is strictly prohibited. From: Judy Griego Sent: Monday, August 31, 2O15 9:43 AM To: Commissioners; Jennifer Fuller Subject: FW: Work Session Request Commissioner Conway requested a work session regarding the Migrant Seasonal Farm Worker Program. I have attached a summary of the program and our original pass around requesting approval of an Expenditure Authorization (Page 6). If the summary answers the Board's questions regarding the program in lieu of a work session, please let me know. Otherwise,the summary of the program will be the document that we will refer to during the work session. Judy A. Griego, Director Weld County Department of Human Services 315 N 11th Avenue BLDG B Greeley, CO 8O631-2O14 970.352.1551, extension 651O • Fax 970.353.5215 griegoia ewe ldgov.com I I 1 1 � . NFA# 14-20 Attachment 2 Local Area: Weld WDP Agreement CMS#: 54599 EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION (EA) I This Expenditure Authorization(EA)covers the following Funding Streams: Workforce Region:Weld WDP Agreement CMS#54599 Funding Source Period of Program $Amount Performance Code PY14 WP 10%Migrant Seasonal Farm Worker 7/1/15 to 6/30/l6 2M54 $27,933.00 (MSFW) Pro ram Total NFA �27,933.00 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 by the State Controller or designee. By: EP 0 9 2015 sy: � Z! / � � arbara Kirkme er Date illiam B. Dowling, Dire r D te Chair, Board of Weld Counry Commissioners Division of Employment and Training Colorado Dept. of Labor and Employment � '� � By: �'� ��-�i ;: By: Ma y F �tag Date Date Chair, Weld Workforce Development Board Title: � By: ;'��rc-�t� �G �1_I - �� By: Linda Perez Date Date ' Division Head, Weld Workforce Title: ALL CO NTRACTS 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. ST E CONTROLLER: ROB JAROS,�PA, MB , D B l � Y Date �`� 3� /) � Page 1 of 6 �o���a / ✓� NFA# 14-20 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. STATEMENT OF WORK: A. Project Contact Information: Program#1 Region Project Coordinator CDLE Project Coordinator NAME: Name: Dora Lara Name: Olga Ruiz Migrant Seasonal Phone: 970-353-3800 x6744 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. I. 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 Page 2 of 6 NFA# 14-20 Attachment 2 Local Area: Weld WDP Agreement CMS#: 54599 Work Experiences/Internships 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 staffs 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 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.I 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# 14-20 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 13.3% 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 Goal % Required 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# 14-20 Attachment 2 Local Area: Weld WDP Agreement CMS#: 54599 Operational Costs (as defined in PGL) $24,933.00 Total Cumulative Expenditures $27,933.00 III. EA MODIFICATION(S): A. This EA Modifies the Statement of Work L 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. 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# 14-20 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: 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 already included in Exhibit D of the current executed WDP Agreement,the following funding provisions apply: Migrant Seasonal Farm Worker(MSFW)Program Purpose of Funding: Funding may also be used for interpretation and translation services needed to serve MSFWs who are limited English proficient. Performance Measures and Program Outcomes: The Local Workforce Region shall be required to provide at least sixty (6o)days of outreach per significant local office and one hundred twenty(120) days of outreach per workforce region. • 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 NFA#14-20 Entity Code:5230 MSFW Program Original Allocation: $27,933 Budget Information Summary Table(BIST) PY14 WP 10%Migrant Seasonal Period of Performance:7/1/15-6/30/16 Farm Worker(MSFW)Program Original Program Budget: $27,933 Original Admin Budget: $0.00 Transfer In(+): From: Transfer Out(-): To: Code Approved Current Cost Category/Program Transfer In/Out(+/-) Revised Budget Budget Program/2M54 $27,933.00 $27,933.00 Total $27,933.00 $27,933.00 Adult Projected Quarterly Expenditures-Cumulative PY14 WP 10%Migrant Seasonal Farm Worker(MSFW)Program 1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter July 1 to September October 1 to December January 1 to April 1 to June 30,• COSTS CATEGORY 30,2015 31,2015 March 31,2016 2016 Program - $10,995 $12,995 $16,995 $27,993 Total $10,995 $12,995 $16,995 $27,993 - - COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF LABOR & EMPLOYMENT PY14 WP 10% MIGRANT SEASONAL FARM WORKER (MSFW) PROGRAM EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION - CONTRACT ID168 ATTEST:�� G �'� BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS , Weld County Clerk to the Board WELD COUNTY, C LORADO � , BY: , De uty Clerk to t Barbara Kirkme r, Chair EP 0 9 2015 � APP VED AS 4� APPROVED AS TO SI�BSTANCE: L7�X�4 �, C� � �, �ti�. 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