REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Acceptance of Subgrants and Agreements for Federal and State Funds on Behalf of NOVA Workforce Services and Execution of Documents Related to Such Subgrants and Agreements
Report
BACKGROUND
NOVA Workforce Services (NOVA) has received funding from federal and state governments through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, American Rescue Plan Act, and Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act/California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids. These funders require that workforce agencies or subrecipients have signatory authorization to participate in subgrants and agreements and accept funding.
At the July 18, 2000, Council meeting (RTC No. 00-259), the Council approved Resolution No. 167-00 to authorize acceptance of subgrants and agreements under the Workforce Investment Act and Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act/California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids. It also approved execution of documents pertaining to these subgrants and agreements. In addition, the resolution authorized the Mayor, City Manager, and NOVA director to conduct required negotiations and sign all documents and agreements. This is necessary for the acceptance, implementation, and management of subgrants and agreements.
Pursuant to federal law (29 U.S.C.A. Section 3122), the City Council is the "chief elected official", and the "local grant recipient" and "fiscal agent" for NOVA and the Local Workforce Development Board. In filling these functions, City Council's past practice for contracts exceeding $100,000 has been to approve the award of the contract and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.
EXISTING POLICY
Council Policy 5.1.1: Socio-Economic - Goals and Policies: Education and Training
Goal 5.1F: Provide job training and employment services, within constraints of operative Federal regulations and available Federal funding, to addr...
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