Intergovernmental Agreements (IGAs) for Summer Youth Employment Program
Background Information
The Gila County Board of Supervisors developed a Countywide Summer Youth Employment Program for youth, ages 16-20, that includes participation with cities, towns and the Young Public School District. An IGA was developed with the County Attorney's Office that includes costs and responsibilities of both parties relative to the program.
The Summer Youth Employment Program will begin on June 10, 2019, through July 20, 2019; a total of six weeks. Each worker will be compensated at $11.00 per hour for a total of 40 hours per week.
Evaluation
The IGAs include the number of workers allocated to each agency and the total amount of funding that will be reimbursed to each agency upon the receipt of an invoice and the required backup documentation. Further, the IGAs clearly explain the responsibilities of Gila County and the individual agency.
The individual IGAs have been approved by the Councils of the City of Globe, Town of Miami, Town of Hayden, Town of Winkelman, Town of Payson and Town of Star Valley, and the Board of Directors of the Young Public School District.
Conclusion
A Countywide summer youth employment program will benefit the youth that are employed by developing employable skills and provide them with a positive work experience.
Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of the IGAs between Gila County and the entities as listed above.
Suggested Motion
Information/Discussion/Action to approve various Intergovernmental Agreements to jointly cooperate in Gila County's Summer Youth Employment Program with the following entities: City of Globe ($6,336); Town of Miami ($6,336); Town of Hayden ($9,504); Town of Winkelman ($9,504); Town of Payson ($12,672); Town of Star Valley ($6,336); and the Board of Directors of the Young Public School District ($12,672). (James Menlove)