HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-043-1225 - AARP Volunteers
City of Miami Gardens Agenda Cover Memo Council Meeting Date: February 24, 2010 Item Type: (Enter X in box) Resolution Ordinance Other x Fiscal Impact: (Enter X in box) Yes No Ordinance
Reading: (Enter X in box) 1st Reading 2nd Reading X Public Hearing: (Enter X in box) Yes No Yes No X Funding Source: General FundDepartmental Advertising Requirement: (Enter X in box)
Yes No X Contract/P.O. Required: (Enter X in box) Yes No RFP/RFQ/Bid #: X Sponsor Name City Manager Department: Building and Code Compliance Short Title: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND THE CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AND ATTEST, RESPECTIVELY, THAT CERTAIN AGREEMENT WITH AARP WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO
AS EXHIBIT “A;” AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE ANY AND ALL STEPS NECESSARY TO ESTABLISH THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS AS A HOST AGENCY FOR AARP VOLUNTEERS PARTICIPATING IN THE SENIOR
COMMUNITY SERVICE EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Staff Summary: Background The AARP Foundation offers a short‐term,
work‐training program to prepare participants for unsubsidized employment. The name of the program is the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP). The purpose of SCSEP is
to provide the participants with an opportunity to provide community service while preparing themselves for employment outside of the program. Host agencies sanctioned by the foundation
essentially provide a place for these job‐seekers to prepare for unsubsidized work. Current Situation ITEM J-5) CONSENT AGENDA RESOLUTION AARP Volunteers
1515 NW 167 Street, Building 5 Suite 200 Miami Gardens, Florida 33169 Organziational leaders strive to create a culture that is caring, responsible and efficient. Creating a volunteer
program is one of the ways organizations achieve this mission, particularly in the public sector. By supporting volunteerism, the City of Miami Gardens can supplement public service
with free labor to promote community involvement, cultivate interagency partnerships and meet organizational goals. Ultimately, we can build a more productive community through volunteer
efforts. The AARP Foundation instituted a program that would enable retirees to re‐enter the workforce by volunteering part‐time on a short‐term basis at locations deemed suitable as
training grounds known as a Host Agency. The name of the program is the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP). Program participants contribute community services hours
while further enhancing job skills that will enable them to seek unsubsidized employment. These participants are allowed to contribute their time Monday through Friday, and no more than
20 hours per week. Their wages are subsidized by AARP. However, due to federal regulations, the Host Agency may not use these volunteers to replace permanent employees. Currently, the
Building and Code Compliance Department has plans utlize the talents of volunteers in the Building Services Division. The volunteers will be tasked with performing clerical functions
that will facilitate organization of the permit files for digiting, retention, and destruction. In return, the volunteers will improve their verbal and written communication, people
skills, time management, and other valuable abilities. Essentially, this skill set will make them more promotable in the competitive job market and the City becomes a training site for
future seasoned volunteers. This agreement will allow for expansion of the program where the need exisits thourghtout the city. The Program has no significant fiscal impact on the budget
other than covering the cost of the background checks. AARP Foundation subsidizes their wages. Proposed Action: The City Manager recommends that the City Council adopt the attached resolution
to establish Miami Gardens as a Host Agency for AARP volunteers. Attachment: Attachment A: Host Agency Agreement.