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County Administrator's Report 10. 4.
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| BCC Regular Meeting |
Technical/Public Service Consent |
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| RECOMMENDATION: |
Recommendation Concerning the Renewal of Memorandum of Understanding and Infrastructure Funding Agreement with CareerSource Escarosa and the Florida Department of Education, Division of Blind Services - Clara Long, Neighborhood & Human Services Department Director
That the Board take the following action concerning the Memorandum of Understanding and Infrastructure Funding Agreement:
A. Approve the renewal Memorandum of Understanding between CareerSource Escarosa and Florida Department of Education, Division of Blind Services. The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WOIA), Public Law 113-128 requires that Local Workforce Development Boards, with the agreement of the Chief Elected Officials, develop and enter into MOU with the local Board and the one-stop partners. The MOU renewal will become effective the date of the executed signature through June 30, 2023;
B. Approve the Infrastructure Funding Agreement (IFA) for the One-Stop Career Center System between CareerSource Escarosa (formerly Workforce Escarosa, Inc.) and Department of Education, Division of Blind Services. The IFA is made pursuant to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) of 2014. The IFA will become effective the date of the executed signature through June 30, 2023; and
C. Authorize the Chairman to sign the renewal Memorandum of Understanding and Infrastructure Funding Agreement and any additional documents associated with this process. |
| BACKGROUND: |
In accordance the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act ((WIOA), Public Law 113-128 requires that Local Workforce Development Boards, with Agreement of the Chief Elected Officials, develop and enter into Memorandums of Understanding (MOU) with the local Board and the one-stop partners. The Infrastructure Funding Agreement (IFA) is made pursuant to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) of 2014.
The initial MOU and Infrastructure Funding Agreement (IFA -Attachment to the MOU) between the Florida Department of Education - Division of Blind Services and CareerSource Escarosa was signed by Escambia County on March 20, 2018, and June 18, 2018, respectively. The terms set by the Blind Services stated, "This MOU is effective July 1, 2017, through June 30, 2020, and may be renewed for an additional three year term". "The term of the IFA shall commence on July 1, 2017, or the date last executed by both parties, whichever is later, through June 30, 2020".
CareerSource Escarosa and its one-stop partner will continue to provide collaborative referrals between partners for appropriate services and activities, as well as methods to ensure the needs of workers and youth, including individuals with barriers to employment, have access to services through the one-stop delivery system. CareerSource Escarosa will serve as for the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) partner meetings. |
| BUDGETARY IMPACT: |
| N/A |
| LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF: |
| The Memorandum of Understanding and Infrastructure Funding Agreement has been reviewed and approved by the County Attorney's office. |
| PERSONNEL: |
| N/A |
| POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION: |
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity (WIOA), Public Law 113-128
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity (WIOA) of 2014. |
| IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION: |
| CareerSource Escarosa has coordinated with the Department of Neighborhood & Human Services in the submission of this request. |
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