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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-09-09 - AGENDA REPORTS - WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT (2)CONSENT CALENDAR DATE: SUBJECT: DEPARTMENT: Agenda Item: 42 CITY OF SANTA CLARITA AGENDA REPORT City Manager Approval: Item to be presented by: September 9, 2008 WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT (WIA) ADULT AND DISLOCATED WORKER - FISCAL YEAR 2008-09 GRANT AMENDMENT Parks, Recreation, and Community Services RECOMMENDED ACTION 1. City Council accept Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Grant Amendment in the amount of $156,223. 2. Increase estimated revenue in Account 259-4441.002 by $6,223. 3. Decrease estimated expenditures in Account 15303 by $51,413, based on the Antelope Valley Workforce Development Consortium's final allocation from the County of Los Angeles for Fiscal Year 2008-09. 4. 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 2008-09 is in the amount of $156,223, a 15.76% decrease from last year's funding. This grant provides no -cost services for job seekers, including computer access, the ability to research and pursue job leads, and workshops to improve job search skills and marketability. 8 r-,*. APPROOWED The Center also offers business services, such as providing space and coordination for employee recruitments and interviews. The Center has aided the business development of Wal-Mart, Lowe's, the Sheriffs Department, Office Depot, Jack-in-the-Box, and Diversified Transportation, among dozens of other new and existing businesses in the Santa Clarita Valley. The Santa Clarita WorkSource Center is a valuable component of economic development for 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 $156,223, to be offset completely by grant revenue. There is no City match required. ATTACHMENTS WIA Investment Act Adult and Dislocated Worker Programs Fiscal Year 2008-09 Budget L 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 15303-5101.001 15303-5101.003 15303-5101.004 15303-5101.005 15303-5111.001 15303-5161.001 15303-5161.002 15303-5191.001 15303-5191.004 Attachment A WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT (WIA) ADULT AND DISLOCATED WORKER PROGRAMS Fiscal Year 2008-09 Budget Original Funding Revised Allocation Change Allocation Regular Employees $ 74,499 $0 $ 74,499 Part -Time Salaries $ 5,608 $ 3,361 $ 8,969 Health & Welfare $ 11,664 $0 $ 11,664 Life Insurance $ 192 $0 $ 192 Long -Term Disability Ins $ 499 $0 $ 499 Medicare $ 1,422 $ 49 $ 1,471 Workers' Compensation $ 2,958 $ 117 $ 3,075 PERS $ 14,317 $0 $ 14,317 Unemployment Taxes $ 200 $0 $ 200 Publications & Subscript $ 975 ($ 475) $ 500 Office Supplies $ 3,435 ($ 3,435) $0 Printing $ 6,000 ($ 5,770) $ 230, Postage $ 220 $ 150 $ 370 Special Supplies $ 19,777 ($ 13,636) $ 6,141 Contractual Services $ 4,380 $ 29,310 $ 33,696 Professional Services $ 60,690 ($60,690) $0 Travel & Training $ 300 ($ 300) $0 Auto Allow & Mileage $ 500 $ 100 $ 400 TOTAL $207,636 ($51,413) $156,223