Report Prepared by: Frank Quintero, Deputy City Manager
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SUBJECT: Approval of a Professional Service Agreement with the County of Merced to Administer the Youth Jobs Program Using American Rescue Plan Act Funding in an Amount of $1,025,000 Over Two Years and a Supplemental Appropriation in the Amount of $25,000 from Fund 087-American Rescue Plan Act
REPORT IN BRIEF
Council directed staff to use a portion of the American Rescue Plan Act allocation for a youth job training program that provides young people with paid work experience supported by career guidance and skills development. The proposed agreement is with the County of Merced via their Department of Workforce Investment to provide the program over two years for a total of $1,025,000.00.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a Motion:
A. Approving a Supplemental Appropriation from the unreserved, unencumbered fund balance in Fund 087-American Rescue Plan Act in the amount of $25,000; and,
B. Approving the Professional Services Agreement between the City of Merced and County of Merced to provide a youth job training program over the next two years in an amount not to exceed $1,025,000.00; and,
C. Approving the use of the Stephen Leonard Park Community Center to house the program subject to a future Lease Agreement; and,
D. Authorizing the City Manager or the Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve as recommended by Staff; or
2. Approve, subject to conditions as specified by the City Council; or,
3. Refer to staff for reconsideration of specific items as requested by the City Council; or
4. Defer action until a specific date; or
5. Deny the request.
AUTHORITY
Charter of the City of Merced, Section 200; City Council Action of January 18, 2022 - American Rescue Plan Act Approved Allocation for Job Training Program; Adopted City Council Goals and Priorities for FY 2022-2023.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
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