Title
Authorization to Amend Intergovernmental Agreement with DES to Accept and Disburse WIOA Program Year Funds (Ordinance S-43557)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to amend Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) 141476 with the Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) to accept program year 2017-18 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) grant funds in an amount up to $14,000,000. Further request authorization for the City Treasurer to accept, and for the City Controller to disburse, funds related to this item over a two-year period.
Report
Summary
The WIOA grant provides opportunities to improve job and career options for Phoenix-area workers and job-seekers through an integrated, job-driven public workforce system that links diverse talent to businesses. Funds are utilized to increase the skills and credential attainment, employment, retention, and earnings of adults and youth, particularly those most in need of assistance. Under WIOA, rapid-response services are also provided to laid-off workers upon notification of a pending layoff or plant closure to inform them of available services in the community, and to assist them in transitioning to other employment or talent development opportunities.
Pursuant to the IGA, the DES-allocated program year funds have a two-year limit. Expiration for Program Year 2017-18 funding is June 30, 2019.
The City of Phoenix subcontracts to community and faith-based organizations to provide case management and career services for youth and adult clients. These contracts go through a procurement process pursuant to A.R. 3.10 every four years. The subcontractors bring collaboration and leveraged partnerships to the WIOA program. The WIOA grant resources also will continue to fund the Phoenix Business and Workforce Development Center operations and the City staff positions dedicated to delivering workforce development services.
Contract Term
The IGA terminates on June 30, 2020.
Financial Impact
There is no impact to the General Fund as a result of this authorization.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Paul Blue and the Community and Economic Development Department.