Explanation
The Director of the Department of Building and Zoning Services desires to enter into a Subrecipient Agreement - Not-for-Profit Service Contract with Creating Central Ohio Futures (CCOF) for its Building Back Better Together (3BT) program, in an amount not to exceed $500,000.00 of federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, to provide job training and placement assistance services and authorize reimbursement for services retroactive to January 1, 2023.
Ordinance No. 1201-2021 authorized the City of Columbus to accept and appropriate approximately $187,030,138.00 of federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds as signed into law by the President of the United States on March 11, 2021.
Many workers lost jobs or had their hours reduced as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Some have found new jobs while others have not and may still be unemployed or underemployed. The 3BT program works to educate program participants by providing training and job-related education, including soft skill development, financial literacy assistance, practical experience, individualized support, and industry recognized training certifications. CCOF leverages relationships with industry-specific partners for program recruitment and opportunities for post-graduation. 3BT participants will emerge ready to pursue a career in a job that provides economic security for years to come.
3BT participants who meet attendance and performance standards will receive a $150 weekly stipend and may also receive up to $750 in emergency financial assistance with childcare, transportation, and sealing of criminal records.
These services are being contracted out, as the department does not have the resources to operate or manage this program internally
It is expected that the guidance from the U.S. Department of Treasury will be modified while this contract is in effect, and it is requested that the Director of the Department of Building and Zoning Services be given the authority...
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