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To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	Joe Valentine, Employment & Human Services Director
Date:	December 15, 2009

Contra

Costa

County

Subject:

Contra Costa County Department of Conservation & Developmentnt, Redevelopment & Economic Development Division, Community Development Block Grant

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 12/15/2009

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

OTHER

Clerks Notes:

VOTE OF SUPERVISORS

AYE:

John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Gayle B. Uilkema, District II Supervisor
Mary N. Piepho, District III Supervisor
Susan A. Bonilla, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor

Contact:

Paul Buddenhagen, 313-1793

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: December 15, 2009
David Twa,

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to apply for and accept Contra Costa County Department of Conservation and Development, Redevelopment and Economic Development Division Community Development Block Grant funding in an amount not to exceed $30,000 for a two year period ($15,000 for fiscal year (FY) 2010-2011 and $15,000 for FY 2011 through 2012) to support the Bay Point Works Community Career Center for the period of July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2012.

FISCAL IMPACT:

If granted, County to receive $30,000 over a two (2) year period ($15,000 for FY 2010-2011 an $15,000 for FY 2011-2012) to support the Bay Point Works Community Career Center.

BACKGROUND:

The objective of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funded Bay Point Works Community Center program is to help at least 140 Bay Point residents get jobs and succeed in the world of work. To meet this objective, Bay Point Works (BPW) provides community residents with a wide range of job related resources and services such as developing high quality resumes, offering access to internet connected computers for job searches and success to basic technology such as fax machines, printers, copiers, and telephones. The Career Center is offered as a place for employer and other agencies to do outreach and connect with potential employees. For example, the Contra Costa County Office of Education does assessment testing and intake with youth at BPW, offering them a convenient and central location to meet. Another popular service offered at the Career Center is the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. Last year more than 300 people were assisted by preparing their taxes for free. Finally, responding to newly employed working poor residents who have difficulty paying for child care during school holidays YAP/gap was developed, an innovative enriched educational child care service.

CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:

The Bay Point Community Career Center supports three of the five community outcomes established in the Children's Report Card: 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 in obtaining and maintaining employment and by encouraging and supporting self sufficiency.