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Human Services Department recommending the Chairman be authorized to sign retroactive Contract R970535-20 with Golden Sierra Job Training Agency in the amount of $769,850 for the term February 17, 2009 to June 30, 2011, for provision of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Workforce Investment Act Program job training activities by El Dorado County as Area Partner Consortium Operator of the Golden Sierra Job Training Agency Consortium; and the Director of Human Services, or successor, be authorized to execute subsequent documents relating to said contract, including amendments thereto, that do not affect the dollar amount or the term, contingent upon approval by County Counsel and Risk Management, and any required fiscal and programmatic reports.
FUNDING: Federal American Recovery & Reinvestment Act Workforce Investment Act Allocation from GSJTA
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BUDGET SUMMARY: |
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Total Estimated Cost |
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$769,850 |
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Funding |
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Budgeted |
$769,850 |
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New Funding |
$ |
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Savings |
$ |
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Other |
$ |
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Total Funding Available |
$769,850 |
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Change To Net County Cost |
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$0 |
Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost: No change.
Contract No. R970535-20 allocates $769,850 in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funds to El Dorado County for provision of augmented Workforce Investment Act Program activities during the term February 17, 2009 through June 30, 2011. $1,135,000 in revenues and corresponding appropriations is currently budgeted for FY 09-10 WIA activities. This amount will be increased through the budget addenda process to accommodate higher than anticipated regular and augmented WIA allocations, including Construction Talent Transfer, State Economic Stimulus and ARRA funds.
Background:
On September 7, 2005, the Golden Sierra Governing Board approved the establishment of El Dorado County as the first Consortium Operator under the Local Workforce Investment Act Program, effective July 1, 2006. On November 8, 2005, the Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution No. 339-2005 authorizing an Amended and Restated Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement for Golden Sierra Job Training Agency(GSJTA), including a provision giving the JPA the ability to pass El Dorado County's share of funds to the County to enable the County to provide job training services. The Golden Sierra Workforce Investment Board and their Governing Board approved the El Dorado/Alpine County Local Operator Business Plan on April 24, 2006 and April 26, 2006 respectively. On June 20, 2006, the Board of Supervisors approved establishment of a budget and approved Human Services staffing for implementation of Workforce Investment Act Program activities effective July 1, 2006.
Reason for Recommendation:
As an Area Partner Consortium Operator of the Golden Sierra Job Training Agency (GSJTA) Consortium, El Dorado County uses the Workforce Investment Act funds to provide job training services, leverage additional federal and state funding and help strengthen the One Stop system whereby the multiple needs of El Dorado and Alpine County unemployed individuals and businesses can be met.
The enactment of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 provides for expanded Workforce Investment Act services, including transportation assistance, books and supplies, paid work experience, summer job programs, and other training and employment opportunities for dislocated workers, youth, and adults. GSJTA has allocated $769,850 to the El Dorado Consortia in ARRA funds to provide these augmented services in El Dorado and Alpines Counties during the term February 17, 2009 through June 30, 2011. Contract No. R970535-20 is submitted for retroactive execution as it was first received from GSJTA on July 7, 2009, and minor contract language modifications were required. The final version of the contract was received from GSJTA on July 30, 2009, and processing was expedited.
Action to be taken following Board approval:
Board Clerk to provide Human Services at Briw Road, with three (3) copies of Contract No. R970535-20 signed by the Chairman. Department will forward to Golden Sierra for final execution and return a fully executed copy to the Board Clerk.
Contact: Daniel Nielson, Director, 642-7275
Concurrences: County Counsel, Risk Management and Human Resources