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AI# 12829  Regular City Council Meeting 5.35. 09/10/2024:

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Resolution - City Council: Consider a resolution approving a contract amendment to American Rescue Plan Act Agreement No. 16663, by and between the City of Lubbock and the East Lubbock Resident Owned Business Initiative, for job training services.

Item Summary

On June 14, 2022, the City Council approved an agreement with the East Lubbock Resident Owned Business Initiative (EL ROBI), for job training services.  The agreement was in the amount of $420,000 and the term set forth in the agreement was through September 30, 2024. EL ROBI is a six-week pre-apprenticeship program that targets low to moderate income people that are pursuing careers in the skilled trades.  This is an existing program that provides safety training, financial coaching, and industry-specific curriculum for the trades, including plumbing, HVAC, electrical, and welding. EL ROBI works directly with employers to develop training programs that meet the specific needs of the sector to ensure that individuals are well-prepared and positioned to be successful in apprenticeships for careers in the skilled trades. The program funds up to $3,000 per student, per class for an amount not to exceed $420,000.  During that 6-week period, students receive a minimum of 40 hours of instruction and the funding is applied towards program expenses, including staffing, instructors, and equipment, and supplies.  EL ROBI has utilized $243,301.91 through August of this year.   The proposed amendment would extend the original term of the agreement to December 31, 2026, but will not add any additional funds to the amount already allocated through the original agreement.

Fiscal Impact

This amendment is an extension of the original term of the agreement, and has no fiscal impact.

Staff/Board Recommending

Gordon Harris, Councilman, District 2 Dr. Jennifer Wilson, Councilwoman, District 5

Attachments Resolution Amendment Original Agreement

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