To: Board of Supervisors
From: County Administrative Office
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: Majority
SUBJECT:
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Provision of Services for the County of Humboldt Workforce Development Programs and Job Market Operation
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve the allocation of 5.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) Administrative Analyst I/II positions (classification 0626A/B, salary range 424/444) in Budget Unit 275 effective June 23, 2024;
2. Approve the allocation of 1.0 FTE Economic Development Specialist position (classification 0640, salary range 464) in Budget Unit 275 effective June 23, 2024;
3. Approve the request from the Humboldt County Workforce Development Board to bring Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) programs and Job Market operations in-house;
4. Approve and authorize the County Administrative Officer to draft and execute Professional Service Agreements and all subsequent amendments, between the County of Humboldt and Youth Service providers, upon review and approval by County Counsel and Risk Management; and
5. Approve and authorize the County Administrative Officer to execute Professional Services Agreements, and all subsequent amendments, to effectuate this transition, upon review and approval by County Counsel and Risk Management.
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STRATEGIC PLAN:
This action supports the following areas of your Board's Strategic Plan.
Area of Focus: Workforce & Operational Excellence
Strategic Plan Category: 3001 - Support a well-trained workforce
DISCUSSION:
History
On April 6, 2021, your Board directed county staff to explore various options to enhance workforce efforts in Humboldt County and authorized the release of a request for proposal (RFP) for workforce services related to WIOA funded programs. This RFP failed to garner any proposals. Consequently, on June 29, 2021, your Board instructed the County Administrative Office Economic Development Division (EcDev) to so...
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