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County Administrator's Report 9. 9.

BCC Regular Meeting

Technical/Public Service Consent

Meeting Date:	06/18/2020
Issue: CareerSource Escarosa Grantee-Subgrantee Agreement
From:	CLARA LONG
Department:	Neighborhood & Human Svcs
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation Concerning the CareerSource Escarosa Grantee-Subgrantee Agreement - Clara Long, Neighborhood & Human Services Department Director

That the Board approve and authorize the Chairman to sign the Grantee-Subgrantee Agreement between CareerSource Escarosa (formerly known as Workforce Escarosa, Inc.) Local Workforce Development Board and Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO). This Agreement is required to carry out the duties and responsibilities assigned by the Governor under each federal Grant assigned to DEO. This Agreement is to enhance accountability, transparency, and oversight of Florida's Workforce Development System.

BACKGROUND:

The Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) has updated the Grantee-Subgrantee Agreement to enhance accountability, transparency, and oversight of Florida's Workforce Development System. This Agreement serves as a contract between the Local Workforce Development Board (LWDBs) and DEO and outlines each partner's roles and responsibilites. The Agreement incorporates new provisions governing the workforce programs managed in the local areas and establishes the terms and conditions that LWDBs must agree to in order to receive Federal and State workforce funds from DEO. Pursuant to Section 121(h) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (Pub.L.113-128) and section 445.009(2)(c), Florida Statutes, DEO and the Board intend for this Agreement to satifsy the requirements that the Board enter into a memorandum of understanding and infrastructure funding agreement with each mandatory or optional partner participating in the one-stop delivery system.

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

There is no budgetary impact for this request.

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:

The County Attorney’s office has approved the plan as to form and legal sufficiency.

PERSONNEL:

There is no additional personnel required.

POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:

CareerSource Escarosa must have approval from the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners.

IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:

Upon approval by the Board, the plan shall be submitted to the Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO). CareerSource Escarosa has coordinated with the Department of Neighborhood and Human Services in submission of this request.

Attachments
Grantee-Subgrantee AGREEMENT_JUNE2020