HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 06262012 - C.60RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Department Interim Director, or designee, on
behalf of the Workforce Development Board of Contra Costa, to execute an amended grant agreement with Senior
Service America, Department of Labor, Title V, to accept increased funding in an amount up to $175,000 for a total
not to exceed $802,700 and extend the grant period from June 30, 2012 to September 30, 2012 to provide services to
support older workers in obtaining and maintaining employment.
FISCAL IMPACT:
County to receive up to $802,700 (includes up to $175,000 additional funding) from the Semior Service America, U.
S. Department of Labor, Title V funding. 100% Federal. No additional County match required. CFDA #17.235 (All
Districts)
BACKGROUND:
Senior Service America, U. S. Department of Labor, Title V funding supports older workers below the poverty line to
obtain and maintain full time employment. Training slots are developed in non-profit and governmental organizations
to assist older workers learn new skills
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 06/26/2012 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Mary N. Piepho, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Stephen Baiter,
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board
of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: June 26, 2012
David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Carrie Del Bonta, Deputy
cc:
C. 60
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Theresa Speiker, Interim Employment & Human Services Director
Date:June 26, 2012
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Senior Service America, U. S. Department of Labor, Title V Grant Funding
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
and upgrade existing skills. Placement in unsubsidized employment is the goal of the program resulting in increased
opportunities for self sufficiency for the targeted senior population.
Statistics indicate that employment keeps individuals connected to their community and is a major contributing factor
in ensuring better overall health and self esteem. The Workforce Development Board of Contra Costa continues to
seek opportunities to expand services to this population. The extension of the Senior Service America grant will
allow the services to continue.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Without the extension of the grant funding, services provided with grant funding to support older worker will end
June 30, 2012.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
Not Applicable.