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County Administrator's Report 10. 12.
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| BCC Regular Meeting |
Budget & Finance Consent |
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| RECOMMENDATION: |
Recommendation Concerning an Amendment to the Contract with Workforce Escarosa, Inc., for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - Marilyn D. Wesley, Community Affairs Department Director
That the Board take the following action concerning the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Contract, SNAP #2012-2013-01:
A. Approve Amendment #1 to the Contract between Workforce Escarosa, Inc., and the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program SNAP #2012-2013-01, which extends the Contract from June 30, 2013, to September 30, 2013, and increases the Contract maximum amount from $48,315 to $60,734, to be paid to the County by Workforce Escarosa; and
B. Authorize the Chairman to sign the Contract and any subsequent related documents, pending Legal review and approval, without further action of the Board.
[Funding Source: Fund 110, Other Grants and Projects - no local match required] |
| BACKGROUND: |
Under legislation governing Workforce Florida, Inc. and the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA), Workforce Escarosa, Inc. has the responsibility for the administration of the SNAP programs in Region 1, comprised of Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. The Board contracts as a service provider in administering SNAP, which is one of many components under WIA.
SNAP, formerly Food Stamp Employment and Training or FSET, is designed to provide employment and training services to individuals receiving food stamps and serves able-bodied adults without dependents, ages 18 thru 39. The goal of the program is to emphasize work, self-sufficiency, and personal responsibility. The program focuses on helping individuals gain skills, obtain training, gain work experience, and secure work. Federal- and state-mandated changes occuring to SNAP on October 1, 2013 necessitate this contract amendment. |
| BUDGETARY IMPACT: |
| Funding for the Contract is 100% grant-funded, with no local match required and is a cost reimbursement agreement. The Management and Budget Services Department will prepare the Supplemental Budget Amendment for recognizing and allocating these funds for use. |
| LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF: |
| The County Attorney Office has reviewed and approved the Contract as to form and legal sufficiency. |
| PERSONNEL: |
| Staff hired under this contract will provide all program services. The Department of Community Affairs will maintain administrative oversight of this Contract. |
| POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION: |
| The Contract is necessary pursuant to the Florida Workforce Innovation Act of 2000, Senate Bill 2050, and the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunities Act. Also, Board policy requires approval of all such contracts. |
| IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION: |
| The Department of Community Affairs will continue to coordinate with Workforce Escarosa on matters concerning this contract. |
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