Agenda - 05-19-2009 - 4g - Laserfiche WebLink

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Skills Development Center as well as an office at the new Hillsborough Commons site so that Orange County residents can continue to receive essential services. In addition to this request, the Joint Orange Chatham Community Action agency has asked to secure space for two employment counselors currently located at Northside. These needs have been evaluated in relation to the opening of the new Durham Technical Community College campus in Hillsborough. With some changes by the current occupants at Skills Development Center, a plan has been developed that incorporates these requests. Several offices would be made available for additional staff from the Employment Security Commission and from the Joint Orange Chatham Community Action agency. The various partners will also assist with the receptionist duties currently handled by Social Services. Any additional space provided to partners at the Skills Development Center or Hillsborough Commons will be at a cost of $15 per square foot. The mission of the Skills Development Center is to assist Orange County residents to receive training and related services to assist them to achieve appropriate employment. The Employment Security Commission provides job placement, vocational counseling, and enrollment for unemployment insurance. JOCCA through the Workforce Investment Act funds and through the Community Services Block Grant provides training and support for unemployed or underemployed individuals. Related services are provided by other partners who are onsite at the Center at various times and who share space. This proposal will enhance the program by providing comprehensive services, including those of the Employment Security Commission, at a time when these services are needed by many residents. It will also provide some revenue to offset the costs of the Center. FINANCIAL IMPACT: There will be no additional County costs related to this agreement. The County will receive additional revenue for this change at the Skills Development Center. There will also be additional revenue from the Employment Security Commission lease upon completion of Hillsborough Commons. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends the Board approve this proposal and authorize the Manager to sign leases with each agency.