SUBJECT: Approval of a Professional Service Agreement with the County of Merced to Administer the Youth Jobs Program Using American Rescue Plan Act Funding in an Amount of $1,025,000 Over Two Years and a Supplemental Appropriation in the Amount of $25,000 from Fund 087-American Rescue Plan Act REPORT IN BRIEF Council directed staff to use a portion of the American Rescue Plan Act allocation for a youth job training program that provides young people with paid work experience supported by career guidance and skills development. The proposed agreement is with the County of Merced via their Department of Workforce Investment to provide the program over two years for a total of $1,025,000.00. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a Motion: A. Approving a Supplemental Appropriation from the unreserved, unencumbered fund balance in Fund 087-American Rescue Plan Act in the amount of $25,000; and, B. Approving the Professional Services Agreement between the City of Merced and County of Merced to provide a youth job training program over the next two years in an amount not to exceed $1,025,000.00; and, C. Approving the use of the Stephen Leonard Park Community Center to house the program subject to a future Lease Agreement; and, D. Authorizing the City Manager or the Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents.

Consent Item Passed Introduced April 11, 2022

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Committee: City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority
Introduced: April 11, 2022
On agenda: April 18, 2022
Passed: April 18, 2022