To: Board of Supervisors
From: Marla Stuart, Employment and Human Services Director
Report Title: Displaced Oil and Gas Workers Fund Revenue Application
?Recommendation of the County Administrator ? Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
RATIFY the Employment and Human Services Department's grant application; and APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to accept funding if awarded up to $4,000,000 from the Displaced Oil and Gas Workers Fund (DOGWF), and execute a revenue agreement, and any extensions or amendments thereof, with the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency for the period July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027.
FISCAL IMPACT:
If awarded, revenue up to $4,000,000 (100% State funds), $1,333,333 of which will be budgeted in FY2024-2025; $1,333,333 of which will be budgeted in FY 2025-2026; and $1,333,333 of which will be budgeted in FY 2026-2027. No County Match Required.
BACKGROUND:
On November 14, 2023, Contra Costa Employment and Human Services Department applied for a Displaced Oil and Gas Workers Fund grant from the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency. The DOGWF program supports leading initiatives that align with the objectives of assisting workers affected by the transition away from the oil and gas industry. The primary focus of the grant is to guide these workers into high-quality careers.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
The services provided for this funding support three community outcomes established in the Children's Report Card: (3) "Families that are Economically Self-Sufficient"; (4) "Families that are Safe, Stable and Nurturing"; and (5) "Communities that are Safe and Provide a High Quality of Life for Children and Families" by providing training and employment opportunities to families impacted by the transition away from the oil and gas industry.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Without approval to apply for these funds, participants and employers will n...
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