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CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
CONSENT CALENDAR City Manager Approval:
Item to be presented by: Adele Macpherson
DATE: September 25, 2007
SUBJECT: WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT (WIA) ADULT AND
DISLOCATED WORKER - FISCAL YEAR 2007-08 GRANT
AMENDMENT
DEPARTMENT: Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. City Council accept Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Grant Amendment in the amount of
$155,686.
2. Decrease estimated revenue in Account Number 259-4441.002 by $37,140, and estimated
expenditures in Account Number 15303 by $43,388, based on the Antelope Valley Workforce
Development Consortium's final allocation from the County of Los Angeles for Fiscal Year
2007-08.
3. Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute any contract agreements, extensions, or
change orders arising out of this program, subject to City Attorney approval.
BACKGROUND
In July 1998, the City of Santa Clarita entered into a subcontract with the Antelope Valley
Workforce Development Consortium to receive the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) grant for
Adult and Dislocated Worker Programs from the Los Angeles County Department of Community
and Senior Services. Since then, the City has been receiving annual WIA funding for the
operation of the Santa Clarita WorkSource Center. Grant allocation for Fiscal Year 2007-08 is in
the amount of $155,686, a 19.25% decrease from last year's funding.
GFFROVED
Because of this funding reduction, the WorkSource has lost some of its ability to continuously
outreach to businesses. To minimize the impact, the Employment Development Department
(EDD), one of the Center's partners, has assumed some of these responsibilities.
The WIA grant provides services for job seekers and businesses. The Center serves
approximately 9,000 job seekers on an annual basis. Free services for job seekers include
computer access, the ability to research and pursue job leads, and workshops to improve job
search skills and marketability.
The Center also offers business services, such as providing space and coordination for employee
recruitments and trainings. The Center has aided the business development of Wal-Mart, Lowe's,
and Kohl's, among dozens of other new and existing businesses in the Santa Clarita Valley. The
Santa Clarita WorkSource Center is a valuable component to the economic development of the
City of Santa Clarita.
ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS
1. Decline acceptance of funds.
2. Other direction as determined by City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
The total cost of this program is estimated at $155,686, to be offset completely by grant revenue.
There is no City match required.
ATTACHMENTS
WIA Fiscal Year 2007-08 Amended Budget
15303-5001.001
15303-5002.001
15303-5011.001
15303-5011.002
15303-5011.003
15303-5011.004
15303-5011.005
15303-5011.006
15303-5011.008
15303-5021.004
15303-5101.001
15303-5101.004
15303-5101.005
15303-5111.001
WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT (WIA)
ADULT AND DISLOCATED WORKER PROGRAMS
Fiscal Year 200748 Amended Budget
Regular Employees
$ 67,999
Part -Time Salaries
$ 25,961
Health & Welfare
$ 10,968
Life Insurance
$ 175
Long -Term Disability Ins
$ 456
Medicare
$ 1,631
Worker's Compensation
$ 4,056
PERS
$14,519
Unemployment Taxes
$ 200
Auto Allowance & Mileage
$ 240
Publications & Subscriptions
$ 1,000
Printing
$ 3,000
Postage
$ 400
Special Supplies
$ 25,081
TOTAL
$155,686
Attachment A