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C. 79

To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	Kathy Gallagher, Employment & Human Services Director
Date:	October 20, 2020

Contra

Costa

County

Subject:

20-21 Pittsburg Power Contract Renewal

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 10/20/2020

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

OTHER

Clerks Notes:

VOTE OF SUPERVISORS

AYE:

John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor

Contact:	Lisa Gonzales 925-608-4968
cc:	Lisa Gonzales

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: October 20, 2020
David Twa,

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, on behalf of the Workforce Development Board, to execute a contract with Pittsburg Power Company, a pubic entity, in an amount not to exceed $251,819 for the provision of comprehensive Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) services to eligible adults in East Contra Costa County for the period of July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The funds allocated for this contract are 100% from the Federal Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act.

BACKGROUND:

Pittsburg Power Company (Contractor) shall administer and operate a pre-apprenticeship construction program for individuals that meet the criteria for Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Adult eligibility, as outlined in the WIOA legislation of 2014. The Contractor will focus on providing a network of services and support to individuals with barriers to employment who are interested in developing practical job and life skills, to better equip participants to succeed in their educational and career endeavors. These services will be provided in East Contra Costa County, defined as the region from Bay Point to the eastern boundary of the County.

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

Adult participants will not receive case management, employment referrals and job placement services.

CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:

This contract supports all of the community outcomes established in the Children's Report Card: (1) "Children Ready for and Succeeding in School"; (2) "Children and Youth Healthy and Preparing for Productive Adulthood"; (3) "Families that are Economically Self Sufficient"; (4) "Families that are Safe, Stable and Nurturing"; and (5) "Communities that are Safe and Provide a High Quality of Life for Children and Families," by assisting individuals with training and employment services to encourage self-sufficiency.