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ARF- 2814 Consent Agenda Item     4. E.    
Regular BOS Meeting
Meeting Date: 10/21/2014  
Submitted For: Malissa Buzan
Submitted By: Leitha Griffin, Administrative Assistant, Community Services Division
Department: Community Services Division: Administration
Information
Request/Subject
Intergovernmental Agreement Renewal between Gila County and the City of Coolidge.
Background Information
Access Points are employment information centers which were launched by the Department of Labor under the Workforce Investment Act.  The initiative was part of an effort to create local outreach centers where job seekers could access workforce development services in their local communities.  This concept created a unique opportunity for community agencies and the One-Stop System to engage and partner to promote access to the workforce system.

An incentive grant from the Arizona Department of Economic Security shall fund this initiative.
Evaluation
While each Access Point offers a unique set of resources (depending on the participating partners), all Access Points offer free computer and Internet access for the purpose of job searching.  Access Points connect job seekers to both employment and community resources in a convenient location and close to home.

Gila County agrees to provide:
  • access to employment resources;
  • training to help job seekers with job search;
  • personal contacts in and connections to the One-Stop Centers, staff and key partners;
  • inspection of the locations and signage for location;
  • training of staff to help job seekers with job search activities;
  • equipment maintenance;
  • supplies, Access Point signage; and
  • desktop computers (Microsoft Program with Internet access), printer, computer desk and chair

(Access Point) agrees to:

  • host a publicly accessible Access point consisting of a computer with Internet access and Point of Contact trained by workforce system staff;
  • help job seekers as needed and staff availability;
  • publicize job seeker services to the Access Point's community;
  • send staff to initial training;
  • submit sign-in sheets monthly to document activities;
  • assure that it will take reasonable precautions to ensure hardware, software, and/or other equipment remain secure and in good repair;
  • abide by all applicable federal, state and local laws; and
  • refer customers to the One-Stop and supportive services as needed.
Conclusion
The purpose of this Intergovernmental Agreement is to continue to provide a local Access Point at the City of Coolidge Library.  Under the Workforce Investment Act, the "Access Point" model consists of local entities/organizations and/or businesses where job services can be provided, assisted by trained individuals.
Recommendation
The Gila County Community Services Division Director recommends that the Board of Supervisors approve this Intergovernmental Agreement Renewal for the period of July 1, 2014, through June 30, 2015.
Suggested Motion
Approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement renewal between Gila County and the City of Coolidge, whereby the City of Coolidge Library will continue to be a designated "Access Point" under the Workforce Investment Act for the period of July 1, 2014, through June 30, 2015.
Attachments
Renewal of IGA-Coolidge
Legal Explanation

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