RESOLUTION NO. ________
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND TO ACCEPT AND APPROPRIATE FIVE (5) NEW GRANT AWARDS FROM THE U.S.
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR YOUTHBUILD, CONSTRUCTION TRAINING
WORKFORCE INITIATIVE, OFFICE OF ECONOMIC AND WORKFORCE
DEVELOPMENT, CALIFORNIA EMPLOYMENT TRAINING PANEL, AND THE JAMES IRVINE FOUNDATION, IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,743,360 IN THE
EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING DIVISION, AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE GRANT-RELATED DOCUMENTS.
WHEREAS, after the adoption of the City of Richmond’s fiscal year 2024-2025 operating budget, the Employment and Training Department was awarded a total of $1,743,360 in grant funding from the US Department of Labor YouthBuild ($1,500,000), Construction Training and Workforce Initiative ($14,860), Economic Office and Workforce Development ($100,000), California Employment Training Panel ($103,500), and James Irvine Foundation ($25,000); and
WHEREAS, the grant from the U.S. Department of Labor YouthBuild in the amount of $1,500,000 will provide academic support and construction training for 67 youth over 3 years; and
WHEREAS, the grant from the Construction Training and Workforce Initiative (CTWI) in the amount of $14,860 will provide supportive services to Richmond Build participants through June 30, 2025, with additional funds from CTWI directly supporting the childcare needs of participants; and
WHEREAS, the one-time grant from the Economic Office and Workforce Development in the amount of $100,000 will provide staff support and input on projects for the Jobs First Initiative during the first year of implementation through June 30, 2025; and
WHEREAS, the California Employment Training Panel’s grant, in the amount of $103,500, will be used to support the RichmondBUILD construction training program through June 2, 2026; and
WHEREAS, the James Irvine Foundation awarded a $25,000 grant to develop a staff learning journey that incorporates holistic strategies to engage and support formerly incarcerated individuals, emphasizing employment services and personal development tools to facilitate a positive transition into the local workforce; and
WHEREAS, the additional funding of $1,743,360 will be used to provide Richmond youth and young adults, who are participating in the RichmondWORKS, YouthWORKS, YouthBUILD, and RichmondBUILD with transitional employment, academic development, occupational skills training, career pathways, and on-the-job training opportunities in high-wage, high-growth industries; and
WHEREAS, these new grants will significantly expand access to training and quality job placement opportunities for Richmond youth and young adults.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the City of Richmond that the Employment and Training Department budget is adjusted to accept and appropriate $1,743,360 to revenue and $1,743,360 to expenditures, and the City Manager or designee has authority to execute grant-related documents.
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I certify that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Richmond at a _________ meeting held on _____________ by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTENTIONS:
ABSENT:
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Clerk of the City of Richmond
(SEAL)
Approved:
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Mayor
Approved as to form:
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City Attorney