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Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Killeen and Workforce Solutions of Central Texas to implement a temporary job placement program.
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DATE: January 21, 2025
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Laurie Wilson, Assistant City Manager
SUBJECT: Authorizing a Memorandum Understanding with Workforce Solutions of Central Texas
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
Workforce Solutions of Central Texas would like to partner with the City of Killeen to implement a temporary job placement program - Disaster Relief and Workforce Re-Entry Program aimed at providing meaningful work experience and re-employment training for second-chance individuals. This program will offer short-term disaster recovery assistance, job readiness support and connections to long-term employment opportunities.
The City will provide the internship positions and Workforce Solutions will pay the salary for the internship, as well as worker’s comp, liability insurance, and background checks. The City will be completing our own background check as well to ensure consistency with our existing processes and requirements. Approved interns will work on project-based opportunities. An existing City of Killeen supervisor will train the intern/s and oversee project progress. This model will also allow the City to identify individuals fit for longer term employment, assisting in filling available vacancies.
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
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Which alternative is recommended? Why?
Staff recommends participating in this program with Workforce Solutions of Central Texas.
CONFORMITY TO CITY POLICY:
This Memorandum of Understanding is compliant with Texas Local Government Code chapter 791.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
What is the amount of the revenue/expenditure in the current fiscal year? For future years?
N/A
Is this a one-time or recurring revenue/expenditure?
N/A
Is this revenue/expenditure budgeted?
N/A
If not, where will the money come from?
N/A
Is there a sufficient amount in the budgeted line-item for this revenue/expenditure?
N/A
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize entering into the Memorandum of Understanding with Workforce Solutions of Central Texas to implement a temporary job placement program - Disaster Relief and Workforce Re-Entry Program.
DEPARTMENTAL CLEARANCES:
Finance
Legal
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
Memorandum of Understanding
Agreement
Presentation