The Housing and Community Development Department (HCD) recommends Council approval of an Ordinance authorizing a new Agreement between the City of Houston (City) and Houston's Capital Investing in Development and Employment of Adults (Capital IDEA Houston), providing up to $425,000.00 of Department of Labor – Community Project Funding (DOL-CPF) funds for the Home Recovery and Construction Industry Job Training Program. The program will work to address the need for additional individuals trained in the home recovery and construction fields by increasing the number available locally to fill current job vacancies and respond when the next disaster impacts our area.
The Home Recovery and Construction Industry Job Training Program provides certificate courses in partnership with other training providers, case management, and wrap-around services, including employment preparation and job search support. Capital IDEA Houston’s goal is to recruit 50 residents to register for training in their choice of home recovery and construction industry trades. At least 45 residents will complete training, and at least 40 residents will be placed into employment within the home recovery and construction industry.
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CATEGORY
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AMOUNT
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PERCENT
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Program Partner Services
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$387,782.00
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91.24%
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Program Partner Administration
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$37,218.00
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8.76%
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Total
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$425,000.00
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100.00%
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Community Project Funding is allocated by the U.S. Congress as Congressionally directed spending of federal funds. HCD conducted a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for DOL-CPF in October 2023. Capital IDEA Houston was one of the agencies selected. HCD then submitted an application to the Department of Labor for the DOL-CPF funds, which was approved, with Capital IDEA Houston designated as one of the training providers in the approved application.
This Agreement will fund services for a 24-month term, beginning at countersignature. Capital IDEA has received funding from the City of Houston since 2005.
Fiscal Note:
No fiscal note is required for grant items.
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Micheal Nichols, Director