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AI# 12833  Regular City Council Meeting 5.32. 09/10/2024:

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Resolution - City Manager: Consider a resolution approving American Rescue Plan Act Agreement No. 18316, by and between the City of Lubbock and Precision Pros Plumbing, for workforce training grants.

Item Summary

On March 5, 2024, the City Council approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Lubbock Economic Development Alliance (LEDA) to solicit and review grant applications for the Workforce Training Grant Program.   As part of the City of Lubbock's job training efforts, the City allocated $150,000 from the Job Training allocation of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for workforce training grants.  The program provides workforce training grants to employers to assist in offsetting the costs of employee training for employees seeking a license in the licensed trades.  The grant program provides employers with a $5,000 grant per employee, for up to 2 employees.   The requirements of the program are outlined below. Applicant must be a valid employer located in the city limits of the City of Lubbock.  Applicant must be eligible to conduct business in the State of Texas. Applicant must be current on all payments to the Texas State Comptroller. Applicant is not eligible for grant program funding if delinquent in property taxes according to Lubbock Central Appraisal District (LCAD) records and other taxing districts as applicable. A training grant application must be submitted within 90 days of hiring a new employee in order to be eligible.  The employee must be pursuing a license in the Plumbing, HVAC, or Electrical trades.  Applicant is eligible for up to 2 grants.  The first $2,500 will be paid to the applicant upon the hiring of a new employee. The remaining $2,500 will be paid upon verification that the employee has completed 1,800 hours of training towards licensing in a trade with the employer. Applications have been received and reviewed, and a total of 9 workforce development grants are being recommended for 5 businesses.   Staff is recommending the award of 1 workforce training grant for a total of $5,000, to Precision Pros Plumbing.

Fiscal Impact

This agreement is in the amount of $5,000 and is funded through ARPA Job Training Funds.

Staff/Board Recommending

Erik Rejino, Assistant City Manager

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