Other Legislator Present:  Dooley Kiefer

Staff:   Katie Borgella, TCPD
   Heather Filiberto, TCPD
   Debbie Giordano, Workforce Investment Board
   Joan Jurkowich, TCPD
   Ed Marx, Planning Commissioner
   Kathy Wilsea, TCPD

I Administration

A Call to Order – Chair Kathy Luz Herrera called the meeting to order at 2:32 PM.  Also present were Leslyn McBean-Clairborne and Mike Lane.

B Changes to the Agenda – Resolution E was deferred to a future meeting by Ed Marx, but he said there will be some discussion on the item.  Three resolutions were added: under G, a resolution establishing a public meeting on the County Comprehensive Plan; under L, a resolution approving the contracts for Youth Programs; and under M, a resolution accepting Disability Program Navigator funding.

C Approval of Minutes – The draft minutes were moved by Leslyn and seconded by Mike.  Changes were submitted by Kathy Wilsea for an item that was brought to her attention by Jackie Kippola, on page 4:  “Joann said the Children’s Garden at Cass Park is expected to be a draw for the community. , and is part of the Discovery Trail.”  Dooley Kiefer suggested two changes on page 3 in “Addition to Agenda” following item L: “Dick said the job share has an advantage of bringing Planning into decisionmaking.  Others noted that can be achieved in other ways, too.  Mike noted it may be difficult for Ed to do this evaluation, and suggested staff could discuss it directly with legislators.  Joan did not think staff would be comfortable with this.”  Amended minutes were approved by vote of 3:0.

D Announcements – There were no announcements.

II Planning Department

E Resolution:  Authorizing a Public Hearing to Discuss Submittal of a 2005 Small Cities Community Development Block Grant Application to Continue the Tompkins County Homeownership Program.
This resolution was deferred to a future meeting.  Ed Marx said we need time to deal with feedback from the Governor’s Office for Small Cities as to why the previous application for the Homeownership Program was denied.  Background for the project selection was covered in the two memos from Heather Filiberto included with the agenda.  Heather will review other applications that got funded as part of her research on this issue.  She met with a representative from the State office, and he was interested in seeing changes to the program to adapt to the market.  He said the application clearly documented continuing need.  Ed Marx noted that if the program is changed to give grants or partial grants, Tompkins County would not have repayments to capitalize the program.  [Frank Proto arrived at 2:45 PM.]  In 2000, the maximum purchase price was raised from $95,000 to $111,000, and the amount of assistance was raised from 25% to 30% of the purchase price.  Heather said it seems OK to apply for the same amount of money and provide help to fewer people, as she sees other counties doing that in approved applications.

C Approval of Minutes -- Frank apologized for arriving late, and suggested a change to the minutes on page 3, which was agreed to by other members.  In item K, a sentence was changed to read, “Frank pointed out it was not an issue that was put to did not receive unanimous vote, . . .”

F Update:  Inventory of Tompkins County-Owned Land – Katie Borgella said information on the inventory will go to the Public Works Cabinet tomorrow.  Any action for changes or sales will come through PDEQ.  She reviewed her recommendations from the Executive Summary.  [Dick Booth arrived at 2:52 PM.] Member suggestions included informing municipalities of proposed actions in their districts, notifying the Environmental Management Council if there is a proposed sale of property in a Unique Natural Area, and having County legislators from the Town of Ithaca take to the Town Board the issue of trying to get the Town to take over the water tower site.  Katie pointed out that the County is paying approximately $11,000 yearly in taxes on the reforestry lands.  Frank said the Caroline reforestry land provides fishing access to Owego Creek, and there might be some Chesapeake Bay Watershed grant money available for projects there.  Ed said there are restrictions on sale of the reforestry lands, and he feels it is appropriate to transfer the lands to DEC so it will have appropriate forest or recreation management.  Making them part of State forest land puts them on recreations maps and makes them more accessible to the public, while getting better management for the lands.  The State also makes payments in lieu of taxes on contiguous areas of 500 acres or more.  Dick would like information on why the County pays taxes on the parcels.  A binder of the complete inventory will be placed in the Legislature office.

G Comprehensive Plan Update – Ed pointed out a list of major changes was included with the agenda.  The public meeting was held 10/27, where information was presented on implementation of action items, future development scenarios, and fiscal impacts.  Ed said he expects to begin implementation of the 61 action items within the next five years, then give a status report, and maybe update the Comp Plan at 10 or 20 years.  The future development scenarios are in no way intended to be a prescription for land use in the municipalities.  The fiscal impact analysis looked at revenue projections, and expected net revenues are slightly positive or unchanged.

The final draft is expected to be distributed around 11/19, and the public hearing will be 12/7.  The SEQR findings and adopting resolution will come to PDEQ on 12/1 and to the Legislature on 12/21.
 
Addition to agenda:  Resolution:  Authorizing a Public Hearing on Proposed Comprehensive Plan – Resolution moved by Mike, seconded by Leslyn.  Ed said copies of the final draft document will be sent to all municipalities and libraries, posted on the website, and made available for review at the Planning Department.  Notices will go out to members of municipal boards, planning boards and the public; and a press release will go out.  Details of implementation will be in the TCPD Work Program.  The Natural Resources Focus Areas will include analysis of access to the lake, and some of that detail is in the Local Waterfront Revitalization Plan.  Resolution passed unanimously.  (Attached.)

H Review of Planning Commissioner/Deputy County Administrator Job Share – Ed reviewed the summary he provided for PDEQ members.  He feels if some arrangement goes forward, it would change in nature.  He and Steve Whicher want Ed to focus on Public Works and Planning, and allow Administration to address other aspects.  Discussion followed on potential aspects of the role with Public Works.  Leslyn would like Steve Whicher to put his thoughts together for the committee.  Frank is interested in reviewing the Planning Commissioner job description, and the one for the former position of Public Works Commissioner.  Dick will bring this to Facilities & Infrastructure Committee, and perhaps a joint meeting will be arranged.

I Commissioner’s Report – There was no report.

III Workforce Investment Board

K Resolution:  Adoption of Amended Bylaws – Tompkins County Workforce Development Board
The resolution was moved by Dick and seconded by Mike.  Leslyn suggested the bylaws be screened for consistent use of the board name.  A clean copy will be provided with the resolution for the Legislature.  Based on the changes outlined in the notes on the resolution, the resolution passed unanimously.  (Resolution & Bylaws attached.)

L Youth Programs – Addition to Agenda:  Resolution:  Authorization to Execute Contracts with Tompkins County Youth Services, Challenge Industries, and Tompkins Community Action to Provide Workforce Investment Act Title I-B Youth Services.
The resolution was moved by Mike and seconded by Leslyn.  Debbie Giordano said the grant provides 10% for administration, and this program uses no local tax dollars.  The amount of the grant is more than last year, but the terms are the same.  Resolution passed unanimously.  (Attached.)

M Disability Program Navigator – Addition to Agenda:  Resolution:  Acceptance of Disability Program Navigator Funding – Tompkins County Workforce Investment Board
The resolution was moved by Leslyn and seconded by Mike.  Debbie said they see increase in traffic at the One Stop Center for disabled individuals.  They are providing better identification of persons who qualify for this program.  Many individuals are poorly informed on how a job affects their benefits (SSI, Medicaid).  Resolution passed unanimously.  (Attached.)

J State of the Workforce – Debbie handed out a monthly report of job openings and applicants.  She provided general information on her department in a PowerPoint presentation.  Staff is trying to help clients achieve “income growth” rather than “get jobs”, and she reviewed the complex nature of partnerships, grants, and the job market.  [Leslyn left at 4:20 PM.]  Debbie is willing to provide an update to the full Legislature, and that will probably be scheduled for January.

IV Adjournment – The meeting was adjourned at 4:40 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,

Kathy Wilsea, Secretary
Planning Department
 
RESOLUTION NO. ___ - AUTHORIZING A PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED
    COMPREHENSIVE PLAN

RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Planning, Development, and Environmental Quality Committee, That a public hearing be held before the Tompkins County Legislature in Legislative Chambers of the Tompkins County Courthouse, 320 North Tioga Street, Ithaca, New York, on Tuesday, December 7, 2004 at 5:30 o'clock in the evening thereof concerning adoption of the proposed Tompkins County Comprehensive Plan  At such time and place all persons interested in the subject matter will be heard concerning the same,

 RESOLVED, further, That the Clerk of the Legislature is hereby authorized and directed to place proper notice of such public hearing in the official newspaper of the County,

RESOLVED, further, that notice of such hearing along with a copy of the proposed plan be mailed to the chief executive officer and the chairperson of the planning board of each municipality within Tompkins County at least ten days before such hearing, in accordance with State law.
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RESOLUTION NO.     - ADOPTION OF AMENDED BYLAWS – TOMPKINS COUNTY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD

 WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Workforce Development Board wishes to amend its bylaws, and

 WHEREAS, such amendments include but are not limited to changing the name of the Board to the Tompkins County Workforce Investment Board, amending the sections related to the annual meeting, youth council, and committee structure, and deleting the order of business and reference to the County Youth Board, now therefore be it

 RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Planning, Development, and Environmental Quality Committee, That the proposed amended bylaws of the Tompkins County Workforce Development Board be and hereby are adopted, said bylaws are on file with the Clerk of the Board.
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The Bylaws are being amended for the following reasons:

1. The board’s name has been changed to be consistent with the name as stated in the federal Workforce Investment Act, surveys, studies, press releases, marketing materials, etc.
2. The change in name of the legislature is also reflected throughout the bylaws.
3. The annual meeting time of the year is no longer specified.  The program year ends in July, therefore the June meeting date was inappropriate.  Furthermore, the board often wishes to correspond the annual meeting with the launch of major initiatives or important announcements requiring flexibility within the bylaws.
4. The board designates its committees based upon board priorities, projects, etc., therefore all committees shall be considered “special committees” with the exception of the Executive Committee.
5. The order of business was determined to be an unnecessary section of the bylaws.  The board is subject to the Open Meetings Law and conducts its business accordingly.
6. Reference to the County Youth Board has been deleted because the Workforce Investment Act sets forth a very specific membership requirement that bears no resemblance to the structure or focus of the County Youth Board.
 
TOMPKINS COUNTY
WORKFORCE [INVESTMENT] DEVELOPMENT BOARD
BYLAWS

ARTICLE I – NAME

The name of the organization shall be the Tompkins County Workforce Development  [Investment Board].
 

ARTICLE II – AUTHORIZATION

The Workforce [Investment] Development Board shall be authorized by the Tompkins County Board of Representatives [Legislature] to oversee, monitor, and administer employment and training programs for and on behalf of the County of Tompkins pursuant to Title I of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA).
 

ARTICLE III – MISSION STATEMENT

The Workforce [Investment] Development Board will enhance the productivity and competitiveness of Tompkins County by developing and coordinating resources that meet employer workforce needs, and facilitate employment and development opportunities for individuals.

ARTICLE IV – PURPOSES

The purposes of the Tompkins County Workforce [Investment] Development Board, hereinafter referred to as the “Board,” are:
(a) To oversee workforce development programs for and on behalf of the County of Tompkins pursuant to the Title I of WIA, in partnership with the Tompkins County Board of Representatives [Legislature];
(b) To research the future employment needs of the private and public sectors;
(c) To increase the involvement of the business community in the planning, development, and implementation of employment needs of the private sector;
(d) To promote the general welfare and prosperity of Tompkins County, and to work toward assuring that all Tompkins County residents able to work earn a wage that they can live on;
(e) To develop a comprehensive plan in accordance with the appropriate Federal and State laws;
(f) To select eligible youth-service providers based on the recommendations of the Youth [Employment] Council, and identify eligible providers of those services authorized under WIA; and
(g) To develop a budget for the purpose of carrying out the duties of the Board, subject to the approval of the Tompkins County Board of Representatives [Legislature].

ARTICLE V – BOARD MEMBERS

1.  Board Membership:   Shall be appointed by the Chairperson of the Tompkins County Board of Representatives [Legislature] in accordance with the Workforce Investment Act (WIA); Section 117 (attached and made part herein).  [Workforce Investment] Board members shall be individuals with optimum policymaking [or hiring] authority within their respective organizations, agencies, or entities. Appointments shall be made that will support the County’s Affirmative Action policies.

If the private sector membership of the Workforce Development  [Investment] Board drops below 51%, the Workforce Development  [Investment Board] can legally transact business for a period of 90 days.  The Chairman shall provide notice to the Chairperson of the Tompkins County Board of Representatives [Legislature] and to the State Workforce Investment Board (SWIB) within 20 calendar days of such event. Such notice shall include: the name of the Workforce Development  [Investment Board] member, the category represented, and the effective date of the resignation, termination, or other event causing the vacancy. The Chairperson of the Tompkins County Board of Representatives [Legislature] shall fill a vacancy in a required category, in the same manner as the original appointment, within 90 calendar days from the effective date of the resignation, termination, or other event causing a vacancy. During the 90-day period, the Workforce Development  [Investment] Board will be able to act as a body and conduct business provided it meets the quorum requirements of the By-laws. Any action taken by the Workforce Development  [Investment] Board with a vacancy in a required category, beyond such 90-day period shall be void.

2.  Officers:   The officers of the Board shall consist of a Chairperson, who shall be elected from the private sector, Vice-Chairperson, Secretary, and Treasurer.  The Chairperson shall represent the Board to other organizations and the public, call meetings of the Board and the Executive Committee, propose agendas, appoint committees as required, and serve as an ex-officio member of all committees.  The Vice-Chairperson shall perform the duties of the Chairperson in his/her absence and shall perform other duties as delegated by the Chairperson.

3.   Terms:   Officers shall serve a one (1) - year term.  Board members shall serve three (3) - year staggered terms expiring June 30th.

4.   Removal of Members:   At any meeting of the Board, upon written notice to the members, any member may be removed from membership, with cause, by vote of three-fourths (3/4) of the entire Board.

5.   Resignation:   A member may resign at any time by giving written notice to the Board or Chairperson.  Unless otherwise specified in the notice, the resignation shall take effect upon receipt thereof by the Board or such officer and formal acceptance of the resignation will not be required to make it effective.  Three (3) consecutive verified unexcused absences of a member shall constitute a resignation from the Board.

ARTICLE VI – YOUTH EMPLOYMENT COUNCIL

The Board, in cooperation with the Tompkins County Board of Representatives [Legislature], appoints the Youth Employment Council, (as defined by the Workforce Investment Act (WIA)). which also serves as a committee of the Tompkins County Youth Board.   Membership of the Youth Employment Council shall be consistent with the requirements of WIA.

The Youth Employment Council is a subgroup of the Board.  The responsibilities of the Youth Employment Council are:
(a) Coordinating employment-related youth activities in Tompkins County;
(b) Developing portions of the local Plan related to eligible youth, as determined by the Chairperson of the Board;
(c) Recommending eligible youth providers in accordance with WIA, subject to the approval of the Board; and
(d) Carrying out other duties, as authorized by the Chairperson of the Board.

ARTICLE VII – MEETINGS

1.   Regular Meetings:   The Board shall meet a minimum of five times per year, at such time, date, and place as fixed by the Board.

2.   Annual Meeting:   The Board shall conduct an annual meeting. , to be held in June of each year.  At such meeting, officers shall be elected and committees appointed.

3.  Executive Committee Meetings:   Executive Committee shall meet either monthly or in those months when the Board does not meet.

4.   Committee Meetings:   Comprised of members of the Board, and “ad hoc” members (as designated by the individual committees). will meet, at minimum, every other month.  The chairperson for each committee will be selected by the Board Chairperson annually.  The Director of Workforce Development, or staff designee, shall provide technical assistance at the committee meetings. Any action required or permitted to be taken by a committee may be taken without a meeting if all appointed members of the committee consent in writing to the adoption of a committee resolution authorizing the actions.  The resolution and the written consent thereto by the members of the committee shall be filed with minutes of the proceedings of the committee.

5.  Special Meetings:  May be called at any time by the Chairperson or Workforce Development Director, or by any member of the Board upon written demand of not less than one-fifth (1/5) of the entire Board.

6.   Quorum:   A majority of the appointed members (51%) shall constitute a Quorum for the transaction of business at any regular or special meeting of the Board.  A majority of the members present, whether or not a Quorum is present, may adjourn the meeting for a period of not more than two (2) weeks from the date scheduled.  The Workforce Development Director, or staff designee, shall cause a notice of the re-scheduled date of the meeting to be sent to all members.

If a quorum is not present, business may not be conducted.  However, if a quorum is present, absent members may vote by proxy.  Proxy votes must be in writing, signed by the absentee members, and specifically address the exact items of business that will be voted on during that meeting.  Blank proxies are not allowed.    No alternate/designee is allowed for the business membership.

7.   Action of the Board:
(a) Unless otherwise required by law, the vote of a majority (51%) of the full membership shall be an Act of the Board.
(b) Videoconferencing can be used if public notice is given that indicates videoconferencing will be used along with the sites where the public may attend.

8. Open Meetings and Executive Session:

(a) Every meeting of the Workforce Development  [Investment] Board and its committees shall be open to the general public, except where an executive session upon a majority vote of the total membership, taken in an open meeting pursuant to a motion identifying the general area or areas of the subject or subjects to be considered.
(b) The Workforce Development  [Investment] Board or its committees may conduct an executive session for the below enumerated purposes only, provided, however, no action by formal vote shall be taken to appropriate public monies:
a. information relating to current or future investigation or prosecution of a criminal offense which would imperil effective law enforcement if disclosed;
b. discussions regarding proposed, pending or current litigation;
c. the medical, financial, credit or employment history of a particular person or corporation, or matters leading to the appointment, employment, promotion, demotion, discipline, suspension, dismissal or removal of a particular person or corporation;
d. the proposed acquisition, sale or lease of real property or the proposed acquisition of securities, or sale or exchange of securities held by such public body, but only when publicity would substantially affect the value thereof.

(c) Attendance at an executive session shall be permitted to any  member of the Board and any other persons authorized by the Board.

(d) Minutes shall be taken at all open meetings of the Board which shall consist of a record or summary of all motions, proposals, resolutions and any other matter formally voted upon and the vote thereon.  Minutes shall be taken at executive sessions of any action that is taken by formal vote which shall consist of a record or summary of the final determination of such action, and the date and vote thereon.

9.   Order of Business:   The order of business at all regular and special meetings of the Board shall include but not be limited to the following:
       Roll Call
       Approval of Minutes of the preceding meeting
       Public privilege of floor
                 Addition to agenda items for acceptance by the Board
       Chairperson’s Report
       Workforce Development Director Report
       Committee Reports
       Old and unfinished business
       New business
       Adjournment

ARTICLE VIII – COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD

1.   Executive Committee:    The Chairperson shall appoint from among the Board an Executive Committee, the majority of which must be from the private sector.  Except as otherwise provided by law or Section (4) hereof, the Executive Committee shall include the officers of the Board and total a minimum of five (5) members.  The Executive Committee shall have all the authority of the Board and may act on behalf of the Board in any matter when the Board is not in session and shall report such acts to the Board.  A majority of the Executive Committee shall constitute a Quorum of the Executive Committee.  The Chairperson of the Board shall serve as chairperson of the Executive Committee.

2.   Standing Committees:   In addition to the Executive Committee, there shall be the following standing committees.  These committees will be responsible for reviewing and making recommendations on specific program matters.  These committees include, but are not limited to:
 (a)   Marketing & Outreach
  (b)   Quality & Assessment
(c)   Workforce Services

3.   Special Committees:   The Board at any time and from time to time, by Resolution adopted by a majority of the entire Board, may create such special committees as may be deemed desirable, to serve at the pleasure of the Board, the members of which shall be appointed from the Board by the Chairperson of the Board with consent of the Board.  These committees shall have only the lawful powers specifically delegated to them by the Board, except that no such committee shall have powers which are not authorized for any standing committees of the Board under section (4) hereof and by law.

4.    Limitation of Authority of Both Standing and Special Committees:   No committee shall have the authority as to the following matters:
(a) The filling of vacancies in the Board or any Committee;
(b) The amendment or repeal of the Bylaws or the adoption of new Bylaws;
(c) The amendment or repeal of any Resolution of the Board except one which by its terms shall be so amendable or repealable by a Committee; and
(d) The adoption or revocation of the required five (5) - year Plan.

ARTICLE IX – STAFF

The Board may employ staff as necessary to carry out the functions and purposes of the Board and Workforce Development Center, upon approval of the County Administrator and Tompkins County Board of Representatives [Legislature].

1.   Workforce Development Director:   The Workforce Development Director shall, by majority of the Board, be recommended for hire by the County Administrator.  Duties of the Workforce Development Director are as stated in the civil service job description.  Furthermore, the Workforce Development Director shall:
(a) Prepare and present to the Board, monthly and annual progress reports (program and fiscal);
(b) Prepare monitoring materials required for compliance review of service providers for review by the Board, and shall submit for review and approval by the Board, all monitoring reports or summaries thereof prepared;
(c) Report monthly, or more frequently if warranted or requested, to the [appropriate committee of the] Economic and Workforce Development Committee (or its successor) of the Tompkins County Board of Representatives [Legislature] and, as appropriate, to the full Tompkins County Board of Representatives [Legislature]; and
(d) Undertake other duties, powers, and functions as may be assigned by the Board, subject to the approval of the County Administrator.

2.   Other Staff:   Creation of additional County positions, upon recommendation of the Workforce Development Director, Workforce Development  [Investment] Board, and County Administrator, shall be subject to the approval of the Tompkins County Board of Representatives [Legislature]. The hiring and supervision of staff shall be handled in accordance with County policies and procedures.

ARTICLE X – AMENDMENT OF BYLAWS

These Bylaws shall be adopted, amended, or repealed only by the affirmative vote of a majority of the entire Board, subject to the approval of the Tompkins County Board of Representatives [Legislature].

ARTICLE XI – CONFLICT OF INTEREST

A member appointed to the Board may not vote on a matter under consideration by the Board regarding the provision of services by that particular member, or by an entity that the member represents.

A member may not vote on any matter that would provide direct financial benefit to him or herself, or to the immediate family of such member.

Thus, federal law does not prohibit Board members or organizations and businesses they may represent to contract with and receive funds from Workforce Development in the absence of fraud.  Federal law does not allow Workforce Development  [Investment] Board members to vote on such grants and contracts and matters related to provision of services under them.

A member must fully disclose his or her private financial interest in the contract to the Board prior to the vote.

Members are also subject to the County’s Code of Ethics.
 
The Board shall not directly or indirectly participate in or intervene in (including the publishing or distribution of statements) any political campaign on behalf of or in opposition to any candidate for public office.

This herein constitutes the Bylaws of the
Tompkins County Workforce Development  [Investment] Board

Bylaws approved by Resolution No. 181 of 1999
Bylaws amended by Resolution No. 98 of 2000
Bylaws amended by Resolution No. 294 of 2001
Bylaws amended by Resolution No. ________ of 2004
 
RESOLUTION NO.             - AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE CONTRACTS WITH TOMPKINS COUNTY YOUTH SERVCIES, CHALLENGE INDUSTRIES, AND TOMPKINS COMMUNITY ACTION TO PROVIDE WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT TITLE I-B YOUTH SERVICES
 

 WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Workforce Development Board received an allocation of $412,227 in Workforce Investment Act Title I-B Year-Round Youth Services, and

 WHEREAS, the Board issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to solicit proposals from organizations establishing collaborations to provide engaging youth employment programs that will deliver comprehensive educational, development, and employment preparation services to low income youth ages 14-21 who meet eligibility criteria, and

 WHEREAS, a collaboration of youth providers in Tompkins County successfully responded to the RFP and will provide services for in-school and out-of-school youth, now therefore be it

 RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Planning, Development, and Environmental Quality Committee, That the contract with Tompkins County Youth Services in the amount of $20,007 to provide intake coordination and support and continue work on the work readiness and passport projects is hereby approved,

RESOLVED, further, That the contract with Challenge Industries in the amount of $104,650 to serve 30-35 WIA youth eligible out-of-school participants and 6 eligible in-school youth participants is hereby approved,

RESOLVED, further, That the contract with Tompkins Community Action in the amount of $127,122 to serve 89 in-school WIA eligible youth participants is hereby approved,

RESOLVED, further, That the remaining funds will be used to provide administration, coordination, certification of eligibility and other youth services, including additional mini-grants to be released later this year,

RESOLVED, further, that these funds have been included in the 2004 and 2005 County budgets.
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RESOLUTION NO.       - ACCEPTANCE OF DISABILITY PROGRAM NAVIGATOR FUNDING - TOMPKINS COUNTY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD
 

WHEREAS, in 2003 the United States Department of Labor in collaboration with the Social Security Administration made available funding for the implementation Disability Program Navigator position in Tompkins County’s One-Stop Center, and

WHEREAS, additional funding has been made available for the continuation of the Disability Program Navigator position through September 2004, and

WHEREAS, the position provides guidance to individuals with disabilities on the myriad of services available to them, including connection to employers, expert information about the Social Security Administration’s work incentives and other employment support programs, and

WHEREAS, the activities of the Navigator position are designed to integrate these services and dissemination of expert Social Security Administration employment support information into the State and local One-Stop Career Center structure, and

WHEREAS, Challenge Industries, a partner in the Workforce Development System, employs an individual already trained and qualified to provide these services, and

WHEREAS, the funding will be used to contract with Challenge Industries to provide this service within the One-Stop Center for the duration the funding is available, and

WHEREAS, in anticipation of the program being continued, the funding is included in the remaining 2004 and the 2005 budget, and

WHEREAS, no local funding is requested for this initiative, now therefore be it

RESOLVED, on recommendation of the Planning, Development and Environmental Quality Committee, That the County hereby authorizes the renewal of the contract with Challenge Industries in the amount of $53,700,
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