HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2021-039 Job Training, Workforce Development and Certification Financial Assistance Pilot ProgramRESOLUTION NO.2021-039
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA
BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE APPROVAL OF THE
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE "JOB TRAINING, WORKFORCE
DEVELOPMENT AND CERTIFICATION FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PILOT
PROGRAM"; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Broward County currently has an
unemployment rate that is steadily climbing above the national average; and
WHEREAS, the City has created a "job training workforce development and certification
financial assistance pilot program to encourage young people, recent high school graduates and
residents involved with the marine industry, along with individuals that have become unemployed
due to COVID-19 to re-enter the workforce and be able to obtain a higher salary; and
WHEREAS, the City has partnered with CareerSource Broward and Broward College to
establish the "Job Training, Workforce Development and Certification Financial Assistance Pilot
Program"; and
WHEREAS, the City proposes to issue ten (10) grants of Seven Thousand Five Hundred
Dollars ($7,500.00) per grant to Dania Beach residents who are currently enrolled in the program
and have been vetted through CareerSource Broward; and
WHEREAS, CareerSource Broward will receive and vet the applications based on the
criteria set forth under the "Self -Sufficiency Wage Level or Dislocated Worker Designation"; and;
WHEREAS, once the applicant is fully approved for financial assistance, CareerSource
Broward will forward a referral to the City for review and issuance of the financial assistance
grants for Dania Beach residents only; and
WHEREAS, the City's 2021 adopted budget includes Seventy Five Thousand Dollars
($75,000.00) funding for a pilot program for individuals seeking employment with the marine
industry;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA:
Section 1. That the above "Whereas" clauses are approved, made a part of, and
incorporated into this Resolution by this reference.
Section 2. That the City Commission of the City of Dania Beach, Florida approves and
authorizes the disbursement of ten (10) grants in the amount of Seven Thousand Five Hundred
Dollars ($7,500.00) each to assist Dania Beach residents obtain employment in the marine
industry.
Section 3. That the funds for the grants are currently budgeted in the City's 2021
adopted budget in the amount of Seventy Five Thousand Dollars ($75,000.00) and those funds are
appropriated in account number 001-11-01-511-31-10.
Section 4. That all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict with this Resolution
are repealed to the extent of such conflict.
Section 5. That this Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage
and adoption.
PASSED and ADOPTED on March 23, 2021.
ATTEST:
THOMAS SCHNEIDER, CMC a, TAMARA J
CITY CLERK `i.. _ _oP MAYOR
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
THOMAS �A SB
CITY AT 0 Y
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