20A - AA WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT

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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: JUNE 2, 2008 TITLE: APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT - WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT ADDITIONAL FUNDS lam" C TY MANAGER RECOMMENDED ACTION CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: APPROVED ^ As Recommended ^ As Amended ^ Ordinance on 1" Reading ^ Ordinance on 2nd Reading ^ Implementing Resolution ^ Set Public Hearing For CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing additional revenues from the State of California in the amount of $77,500 to participate in a National Emergency Grant and $110,895 from the 15% Governor's Discretionary funds to serve Dislocated Workers from the mortgage, banking and construction industries and appropriate same into the National Emergency Grant and 15o Governor's Discretionary Grant expenditure accounts. DISCUSSION The State of California applied for and was awarded a National Emergency Grant (NEG) from the federal Department of Labor to provide assistance to workers affected by the mortgage and banking layoffs. The State awarded portions of the NEG grant to twelve Local Workforce Investment Areas, one of which is the Santa Ana W/0/R/K Center through the City of Santa Ana. The $77,500 NEG funds that the City will receive will assist thirteen participants in upgrading their job skills, resume writing, interview skills, and job search. A portion of the NEG grant has also been designated for vocational training as well as supportive services. The State has also awarded $2.5 million in grants to Los Angeles County, Orange County and the Inland Empire. These three metropolitan areas have suffered job losses in the State's most distressed industry sectors including construction, financial services and manufacturing. Santa Ana will receive $110,895 to supplement the Dislocated Worker funds which will be used to provide additional education, training and job placement assistance for those participants affected by the economic downturn in these industry sectors. 20A-1