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Home My WebLink About2019-203-3332 MOU w/ OIC of South Florida RESOLUTION NO. 2019-203-3332 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND THE CITY ATTORNEY TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) WITH OIC OF SOUTH FLORIDA (OIC); PROVIDING FOR INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CITY CLERK; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, on July 18, 2019, staff met with OIC of South Florida (OIC) a community-based leader in providing quality self-help skills, employment opportunities for disadvantaged and underemployed residents, thus, assisting them to become self- sufficient and productive members of society, and WHEREAS, its work is accomplished through three divisions: Workforce Development, Youth and Families, and OIC Strategic Integration (Social Enterprise Cooperation), and WHEREAS, during this meeting OIC provided staff with information regarding Project LIFT, a workforce product funded by a grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Labors' Employment and Training Administration, and WHEREAS, the program was created to provide free vocational training in the areas of Information Technology and Advanced Manufacturing for low and medium skilled custodial parents living in both Dade and Broward Counties who meet the minimum program eligibility requirements, and WHEREAS, pursuant to the proposed Memorandum of Understanding, OIC will provide all training and supportive services at no cost to the residents, and WHEREAS, in-turn, the City of Miami Gardens will provide adequate space to ensure that these services are offered, and WHEREAS, City Staff recommends that the City Council authorizes the City Manager to execute the MOU with OIC, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA AS FOLLOWS: Section 1: ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS: The foregoing Whereas paragraphs are hereby ratified and confirmed as being true, and the same are hereby made a specific part of this Resolution. Section 2: AUTHORIZATION: The City Council of the City of Miami Gardens hereby authorizes the City Manager and the City Attorney to negotiate and execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with OIC of South Florida. Section 3: INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CITY CLERK: The City Clerk is hereby directed to obtain two (2) fully executed copies of the subject Memorandum of Understanding with one to be maintained by the City and with one to be delivered to the OIC. Section 4: EFFECTIVE DATE: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its final passage. PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS AT ITS REGULAR MEETING HELD ON SEPTEMBER 25, 2019. T- OLIVER GILBERT, III, MAYOR ATTEST: r MAR'IO BATAILLE, CITY LERK 2 Resolution No.2019-203-3332 PREPARED BY: SONJA KNIGHTON DICKENS, CITY ATTORNEY SPONSORED BY: MAYOR OLIVER GILBERT, III Moved by: Councilman Williams Jr. Seconded by Councilman Williams VOTE: 7-0 Mayor Oliver Gilbert, III X (Yes) (No) Vice Mayor Rodney Harris X (Yes) (No) Councilwoman Katrina Wilson X (Yes) (No) Councilman Erhabor Ighodaro, Ph.D. X (Yes) (No) Councilwoman Lillie Q. Odom X (Yes) (No) Councilman Reggie Leon X (Yes) (No) Councilman David Williams Jr X (Yes) (No) 3 Resolution No. 2019-203-3332 City 0 iamiGardens U 20U October 31, 2019 Oliver Gilherl OIC of South Florida `ala. or 3407 NW 9th Ave, Ste. 100 Rodney Harris Oakland Park, FL 3309 Vice Alavor F.rhahor Ighodaro, Pit.D. Ms. Brown, ( 01117Ci1 .11einher On September 25, 2019, Miami Gardens City Council approved Reggie Leon Resolution No. 2019-203-3332 authorizing the City manager and the C'onneil .Weinber City Attorney to negotiate and execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with OIC to provide all training and supportive services at no cost to the residents of Miami Gardens through Project Lillie O. Odom LIFT, a workforce product funded by a grant awarded by the U.S. C ollnc it .1lernher" Department of Labors'Employment and Training Administration. David Ilillia7ns. Jr. Please find attached an original executed copy of the aforementioned Council _11en7her MOU and a copy of the resolution authorizing the action. If you have any questions or require any additional information please do not Katrina it ilson hesitate to contact me directly. I am looking forward to a very C'ouncil.11einher successful partnership. Best a ards . James A. P a trategic A trative Officer D.D (�UlilerOr7 BensonC an _ on D. C. Mario Bataille, City Clerk Peter Parkin, Procurement Director 1lario Balaille, CAIC ('ih•('ler.k Encl. Sonja K. DlCkenc 00,Attornei' 18605 NW 27"'Avenue• Miami Gardens. Florida 33056 .Tel:(305)914-9010 • Fax: (305)622-8001 •www.miamigardens-fl.gov 01C l CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING; this Memorandum of Understanding(MOU)is entered in between the City of Miami Gardens and OiC OF South Florida.hereinafter referred to as()1C,whose intent is to provide Workforce Development Training and Job Placement for residents of Miami Gardens. i lorida during the period of September 1,2014 through July 31,2020. Both parties agree to work cooperatively to support and enhance Nery ices that will be provided to the communit). Both parties acknowledge its respemsihility to the following: i he C itN of Miami Gardens shall: • Assign an Agency Liaison(Diree:tor of the Community Development Department 1 to share information on participant; that will be referred to OiC. • Refer candidate(s)for Case Manager Position in Miami Gardens. • Provide opportunities for staff collahoration and follow-up on referrals. • Provide adequate space and access to the location agreed upon to ensure services are provided. • Maintain and provide updated list of new businesses in Toning area to identify skills needed and stipulate commitment to hire participants trained by OIC. • Assist in the ertoagement and sharing of the OIC LiFT opportunities throughout the public of City of Miami Gardens. • Provide feedback to foster collaboration and review of efforts on a monthly basis. ()iC Project LII"r shall: • Provide access to business service rexiurces to assist with coordinating employment services and training opportunities for all residents. • Accept referrals according to program guideline,-s,which are as follows: Participant must he 17 years or older 'Aust have Nigh School DiplomaGED Aust be able to pass the TABS at I()°i grade level(unless participant has AA or higher) Must he a custodial parent legal guardian or foster parent with: • Al least one child that is 13 years or younger or • At least one child with a disability or developmental delay(may exceed 13 years of age) dust pass proof of financial eligibility requirements based on family size • L murc the confidentiality of client records and services b) pro%idin-,the space.access,and security tiling cabinet with a lOck- • Provide case management,supporti%e services and referrals:vocational training,work readiness coaching and job development in(?)industry recognized professional fields: Information'technology or Advanced Manufacturing for all residents by providing access to 01C Project LIFT process.which is as follows: Phase I -Participant enrolls,completes course work and attains an lndustr) Recosmized certification that includes either courses in Information 1 echnology or Advanced Manufacturing. Phase 2-OiC will provide Employability Skills Training(EST):EST training is a required part of the program. This training teaches a range ofskills and tools including soli skills that gives participant an advantage over otherjob sccker�,. Prithe'r 3 - After certification attainment mid EST. Employment Specialist will assist participants with job leads aossible placement through our partner employers. • tai iand share information as required tin aging} repoa Both parties agree at party may terminate this`vl0t I pro%ided there is in writinu.. f Neuron Sanon,PreSidentrCEO ('amManager OlCofSouth i•lorida City .