Title
Ordinance in the Amount of $374,975 Amending the FY 20-21 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Fund Budgets
Body
Council Priority: Maintain Infrastructure and Provide Sustainable Growth Opportunities
Department: Workforce Development
Council District: All
Public Hearing: No
Advertising Date/By: N/A
Contact 1 and Phone: Chris Rivera, 373-4174
Contact 2 and Phone: Matt Jeffreys, 373-3036
PURPOSE:
Allocations are for workforce programs administered by the City of Greensboro’s Workforce Development Department. A budget amendment needs to be approved to allow the expenditure of funds.
BACKGROUND:
1. Includes Detail Section 1 in Attachment A. The NC Department of Commerce provides a share of funding for infrastructure costs for the NCWorks Career Centers as of 1/01/2018. Based on the current statewide infrastructure agreement, the Guilford WDB has been granted funds in the amount of $324,975 effective 12/4/2020 expiring 6/30/2021.
The Guilford WDB 2020 Infrastructure Fund is created in the amount of $324,975.
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 $50,000 effective 12/4/2020, expiring 6/30/2021.
The Guilford WDB 2020 Business Services Fund is increased in the amount of $50,000.
BUDGET IMPACT:
The attached ordinance results in an increase of $374,975 in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Fund Budget.
RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUESTED:
It is recommended and requested that the City Council adopt the attached budget ordinance establishing and/or adjusting funding in the amount of $374,975 for Workforce Development programs.