Title
Ordinance in the Amount of $730,000 Amending the FY 18-19 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Fund Budgets
Body
Department: Workforce Development
Council District: All
Public Hearing: No
Advertising Date/By: N/A
Contact 1 and Phone: Lillian Plummer, 373-8568
Contact 2 and Phone: Matt Jeffreys, 373-3036
PURPOSE:
Allocations are for programs funded through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) administered by the City of Greensboro’s Office of Workforce Development. A budget amendment needs to be approved to allow the expenditure of funds.
BACKGROUND:
1. Includes Detail Section 1 in Attachment A. The Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro has received a grant under the Eastern Triad Workforce Initiative (ETWI). The Guilford WDB, as a subgrantee, has been granted funds in the amount of $655,000 effective 7/1/2018, expiring 6/30/2019.
The Guilford WDB ETWI Fund is created in the amount of $655,000.
2. Includes Detail Section 2 in Attachment A. The NC Department of Commerce provides business services funds to local WDBs based on request. The Guilford WDB has been granted funds in the amount of $75,000 effective 7/13/2018, expiring 12/31/2019.
The Guilford WDB 2018 Business Services Fund is created in the amount of $75,000.
BUDGET IMPACT:
The attached ordinance results in an increase of $730,000. This increase will be funded through grant funds. No City funding is required.
RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUESTED:
It is recommended and requested that the City Council adopt the attached budget ordinance establishing funding in the amount of $730,000 for Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Local Area programs.