Report Prepared by: Ken Elwin, PE, Director of Public Works
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SUBJECT: Storm National Dislocated Worker Grant Project Agreement with Merced County Department of Workforce Investment
REPORT IN BRIEF
Consider approving an agreement with the Merced County Department of Workforce Investment to provide temporary workers for weed abatement, creek clean up, debris removal, park clean up, road repair, and other authorized job activities.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving the Storm National Dislocated Worker Grant Project Agreement with the Merced County Department of Workforce Investment, and authorizing the City Manager or Assistant City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommended by staff;
2. Approve, subject to modifications conditioned by City Council;
3. Refer to a future meeting for reconsideration of specific items; or
4. Deny.
AUTHORITY
Merced City Charter, Section 200.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
This will help address multiple Council Priorities, including Parks Maintenance and Local Roads/Sidewalks/Traffic. The program provides temporary workers to assist in activities such as park clean-ups and road repair.
DISCUSSION
The Merced County Department of Workforce Investment is the administrator of the Storm National Dislocated Worker Grant (NDWG) Project. The purpose of this program is to provide temporary employment for dislocated workers, terminated and laid-off participants, to enhance their employability. The workers are considered extra-help employees of the Merced County Department of Workforce Investment and all payroll expenses are paid for by the NDWG program.
The NDWG program provides workers to assist with storm clean-up activities, including weed abatement, creek clean up, debris removal, park clean up, road repair, and other activities. The City of Merced will provide worksite training and duties at both the City of Merced Public Works Corporation Yard and the City’s Wastewater Treatment Facility.
The term of the program agreement is from March 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. Staff recommends approving the agreement for temporary workers.
IMPACT ON CITY RESOURCES
No appropriation of funds is needed. Funding for the temporary workers is provided for by the Merced County Department of Workforce Investment.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Dislocated Worker Agreement