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Agenda 01/09/2024 Item #16B 8 (5th Amendment to Restated Interlocal Agreement for Southwest Florida Job Training Consortium)01/09/2024 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Recommendation to approve the Fifth Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreement for the Southwest Florida Job Training Consortium. OBJECTIVE: To obtain approval of the Fifth Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreement for the Southwest Florida Job Training Consortium. CONSIDERATIONS: The Workforce Investment Act of 1998, Federal Public Law 105-220, replaced the Job Training Partnership Act, as amended in 1996. The counties of Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry, and Lee were designated by the Governor of the State of Florida to form a five-county workforce development area (Region 24). The initial interlocal agreement was approved in 1996. Subsequently, the Counties entered into a Workforce Investment Act Interlocal Agreement for the Southwest Florida Job Training Consortium dated July 1, 2005, to amend and restate the original interlocal agreement (First Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreement). On March 20, 2012, the Counties entered into the Second Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreement for the Southwest Florida Job Training Consortium. The Workforce Investment Act was replaced by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (codified as 29 U.S.C. § 3101 et seq.) which necessitated the Fourth Amendment and Restated Interlocal Agreement to incorporate the statutory changes, which the Board approved on September 27, 2022. The Southwest Florida Workforce Development Board, Inc., (SFWDB) acts as the grant recipient and administrative entity and is responsible for providing services directly to Florida’s businesses and job seekers. These services include job placement and recruitment assistance as well as funding for skills training. Their efforts are often geared toward specific industries or populations identified as targets in thei r areas because of demand and wage potential. The flexibility built into the system allows each region to determine with its local leadership what workforce services are most needed to support employment and training and foster increased growth of local economies. (CareerSource Florida, Inc.) A request was received by the SFWDB to review and approve the Fifth Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreement for the Southwest Florida Job Training Consortium by the five participating counties. As of July 1, 2024, the State is reducing the number of regions, therefore, SFWDB is proposing changes to the existing interlocal to include a sixth County (Monroe County) to the region. A copy of the proposed amendment is attached. The Agreement becomes effective and comme nces as of July 1, 2024, and shall continue through June 30, 2029, unless terminated. The Agreement shall automatically renew for additional one-year terms commencing on July 1 and ending June 30 of each year unless any party provides written notice of its intent to not renew on or before March 1 of any extension period. Any party to the Agreement may terminate, without cause, by giving 180 days prior written notice of the termination. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact associated with this Executive Summary. GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There is no growth management impact associated with this Executive Summary. LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item has been reviewed by the County Attorney, is approved as to form and legality and requires majority vote for approval. -JAK RECOMMENDATION: To approve the Fifth Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreement for the Southwest Florida Job Training Consortium. Prepared by: Trinity Scott, Transportation Management Services Department Head ATTACHMENT(S) 1. Fifth Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreement v.001a (DOCX) 16.B.8 Packet Pg. 762 01/09/2024 COLLIER COUNTY Board of County Commissioners Item Number: 16.B.8 Doc ID: 27551 Item Summary: Recommendation to approve the Fifth Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreement for the Southwest Florida Job Training Consortium. Meeting Date: 01/09/2024 Prepared by: Title: Department Head – Transportation Management Services Department Name: Trinity Scott 12/18/2023 2:39 PM Submitted by: Title: Department Head – Transportation Management Services Department Name: Trinity Scott 12/18/2023 2:39 PM Approved By: Review: Transportation Management Services Department Jeanne Marcella Transportation Management Services Department Completed 12/18/2023 2:49 PM Transportation Management Services Department Trinity Scott Transportation Completed 12/18/2023 2:51 PM Office of Management and Budget Debra Windsor Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review Completed 12/18/2023 3:15 PM County Attorney's Office Jeffrey A. Klatzkow Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review Completed 12/26/2023 9:06 AM Office of Management and Budget Christopher Johnson Additional Reviewer Completed 12/29/2023 10:31 AM County Manager's Office Amy Patterson Level 4 County Manager Review Completed 01/02/2024 10:29 AM Board of County Commissioners Geoffrey Willig Meeting Pending 01/09/2024 9:00 AM 16.B.8 Packet Pg. 763 1 FIFTH AMENDED AND RESTATED INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR THE SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT CONSORTIUM THIS FIFTH AMENDED AND RESTATED INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is made and entered into as of the Effective Date (defined below), by and between CHARLOTTE COUNTY, a charter county and a political subdivision of the State of Florida (“Charlotte”); COLLIER COUNTY, a political subdivision of the State of Florida (“Collier”); GLADES COUNTY, a political subdivision of the State of Florida (“Glades”); HENDRY COUNTY, a political subdivision of the State of Florida (“Hendry”); LEE COUNTY, a charter county and a political subdivision of the State of Florida (“Lee”); MONROE COUNTY, a political subdivision of the State of Florida (“Monroe”); and SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD, INC., a Florida not-for-profit corporation d/b/a CAREERSOURCE SOUTHWEST FLORIDA (“CSSWF”). Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry, Lee and Monroe are sometimes referred to herein as the “Counties”. The Counties together with CSSWF are sometimes referred to individually herein as a “Party” or collectively as the “Parties”. WHEREAS, CSSWF is a local workforce development board created under Section 445.004, Florida Statutes and is subject to Chapters 119 and 286, Florida Statutes, as well as Section 24, Article I of the State Constitution; and WHEREAS, as of the Effective Date (defined below), Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry, Lee and Monroe collectively comprise a local workforce development area (“LWDA”) under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014, 29 U.S.C. §3101 - §3361, United States Public Law 113–128 (“WIOA”), and Chapter 445, Florida Statutes, known as the “Workforce Innovation Act of 2000” (“Workforce Innovation Act”), and which implements WIOA (collectively referred to herein as the “Authority”); and WHEREAS, the Authority establishes a program to prepare youth and unskilled adults for entry into the labor force and to afford job training to those economically disadvantaged individuals and other individuals facing serious barriers to employment, who are in special need of such training to obtain productive employment; and WHEREAS, the Authority creates a partnership among state and local governments, and the private sector, with primary emphasis upon the coordination of workforce development programs operating within the LWDA and that are administered by CSSWF (the “Programs”); and WHEREAS, WIOA requires the designation of local workforce development areas to promote the effective delivery of workforce development programs; and WHEREAS, WIOA requires that where a local workforce development area is comprised of more than one unit of local government, those various governmental units must enter into an agreement that specifies the respective roles of the individual chief elected officials of each general -purpose unit of government; and WHEREAS, the Counties have been designated by the Governor as the LWDA for the Southwest Florida Region pursuant to 29 U.S.C. §3121; and 16.B.8.a Packet Pg. 764 Attachment: Fifth Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreement v.001a (27551 : 5th Amendment to Interlocal for Southwest Florida Job Training 2 WHEREAS, Section 163.01, Florida Statutes, provides for local governmental units to make the most efficient use of their powers by enabling them to cooperate with other localities on a basis of mutual advantage to provide services and facilities pursuant to forms of governmental organization that will accord best with geographic, economic, population, and other factors influencing the needs and development of local communities through an Interlocal agreement; and WHEREAS, the Parties previously entered into that certain Fourth Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreement dated as of July 1, 2022 (“Prior Agreement”); and WHEREAS, the Parties desire to amend and replace the Prior Agreement with this Agreement. NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and the conditions herein set forth, and pursuant to Section 163.01, Florida Statutes, the Parties agree as follows: 1. Recitals/Definitions. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and incorporated herein by reference. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, any capitalized term not otherwise defined herein shall have the definitions set forth in 29 U.S.C. §3102, which are hereby adopted and incorporated by reference herein. 2. Purpose. The purpose of this Agreement is to establish the authorities and responsibilities of the Parties required for the implementation of Programs in accordance with the Authority and such other workforce federal, state, and other non-governmental workforce grants and revenues which may be awarded to any entities created under this Agreement or providing goods or performing services under this Agreement, and to ensure compliance with the rules and regulations applicable to such Authority, grants, and awards. Upon the Effective Date of this Agreement, this Agreement shall supersede and replace, in its entirety, the Prior Agreement. 3. Identification of Parties to this Agreement and Notice. Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, any notice required or permitted to be given hereunder shall be in writing from the Party giving notice and sent/delivered as follows: (i) hand delivered; (ii) sent by next-business day commercial courier or delivery service; (iii) email; or (iv) regular U.S. mail, addressed to the other Parties at the addresses set forth below (or to such other place as any party may by notice to the others specify from time to time). All notices sent to the Counties shall also be copied to County Manager or County Administrator, as applicable. The Parties and their addresses for notice purposes are more particularly described as follows: Charlotte: Charlotte County, Florida Attn: Hector Flores, County Administrator 18500 Murdock Circle, Suite 536 Port Charlotte, FL 33948 Email: (Email addresses for the current Chief Local Elected Official and County Administrator) (County Administrator’s email is currently hector.flores@charlottecountyfl.gov) Collier: Collier County, Florida Attn: Amy Patterson, County Manager 3299 Tamiami Trail East, Suite 303 Naples, FL 34112 Email: (Email addresses for the current Chief Local Elected Official and County Manager) (County Manager’s email is currently Amy.Patterson@colliercountyfl.gov) 16.B.8.a Packet Pg. 765 Attachment: Fifth Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreement v.001a (27551 : 5th Amendment to Interlocal for Southwest Florida Job Training 3 Glades: Glades County, Florida Attn: June Fisher, County Manager P.O. Box 1527 Moore Haven, FL 33471 Email: (Email addresses for the current Chief Local Elected Official and County Manager) (County Manager’s email is currently CountyManager@myglades.com) Hendry: Hendry County, Florida Attn: Jennifer Davis, County Administrator P.O. Box 2340 LaBelle, FL 33975 Email: (Email addresses for the current Chief Local Elected Official and County Administrator) (County Administrator’s email is currently JDavis@hendryfla.net) Lee: Lee County, Florida Attn: David Harner, County Manager 2115 Second St., 4th Floor Fort Myers, FL 33901 Email: (Email addresses for the current Chief Local Elected Official and County Manager) (County Manager’s email is currently DHarner@leegov.com) Monroe: Monroe County, Florida Attn: Roman Gastesi, County Administrator 1100 Simonton St., Suite 205 Key West, FL 33040 Email: (Email addresses for the current Chief Local Elected Official and County Administrator) (County Administrator’s email is currently gastesi- roman@monroecounty-fl.gov) CSSWF: Southwest Florida Workforce Development Board, Inc. d/b/a CareerSource Southwest Florida Attn: Peg Elmore, President and CEO 6800 Shoppes at Plantation Drive, Suite 170 Fort Myers, FL 33912 Email:pelmore@careersourcesouthwestflorida.com with a copy of notices to: Coleman, Yovanovich & Koester, P.A. Attn: Gregory L. Urbancic, Esq. 4001 Tamiami Trail North, Suite 300 Naples, FL 34103 Email: gurbancic@cyklawfirm.com 4. LWDA - Geographical Area to be Served under this Agreement. The LWDA is comprised of the geographical area of the Counties, each of which is legally described in Chapter 7, Florida Statutes, which legal descriptions are incorporated herein by reference. This geographical area represents the area to be served under this Agreement. 5. Continuation/Establishment of the Consortium. a. Acceptance of Designation. Consistent with the Prior Agreement, the Counties agree to accept the Governor’s designation of the six-county local area as LWDA for Southwest Florida for purposes of Programs promulgated under the Authority. 16.B.8.a Packet Pg. 766 Attachment: Fifth Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreement v.001a (27551 : 5th Amendment to Interlocal for Southwest Florida Job Training 4 b. Continuation/Establishment of Consortium. The Counties further agree to continue the board to be known as the “Consortium”, which had been previously established pursuant to the Prior Agreement and which shall collectively constitute, and act as, the chief elected official pursuant to the Authority. The Consortium shall be comprised of six (6) members, which members shall be the chief local elected official from each County (each, the “Chief Local Elected Official”). The Chief Local Elected Official from each County will be the Chair of the Board of County Commissioners, or the designee of such Chair, who shall be an elected County Commissioner. To the extent a County Commissioner other than the Chair will serve as the chief local elected official for the County, the County shall provide written notice to the Parties. 6. Consortium Procedures. a. Chair of the Consortium. One of the six (6) Chief Local Elected Officials on the Consortium will serve as the Chair of the Consortium (“Consortium Chair”). The Consortium Chair will have such duties as set forth in this Agreement. The position of the Consortium Chair will rotate among its members on an annual basis as of each July 1. As of the Effective Date of this Agreement, the Chief Local Elected Official of Monroe shall be the Consortium Chair and shall serve until June 30, 2025. The Consortium Chair will thereafter rotate alphabetically annually (with the Chief Local Elected Official of Charlotte being next) in the following repeating order: Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry, Lee and Monroe. b. Meetings. The Consortium will endeavor to meet at least once per fiscal year of CSSWF (July 1st through June 30th). The Consortium Chair shall preside over Consortium meetings and shall perform all duties incident to that office. In the absence of the Consortium Chair, the chair pro tempore shall be the Chief Local Elected Official next in line to become the Consortium Chair under the annual rotation described above and such person shall exercise the duties of the Consortium Chair. Except as otherwise provided herein, meetings shall be held at the discretion of the Consortium Chair. Meetings shall be noticed and declared public meetings, open to the public, in accordance with the Government in the Sunshine Law, Section 286.011, Florida Statutes. A quorum at any Consortium meeting shall consist of any three (3) members. A quorum is required to transact Consortium business. At all meetings of the Consortium at which a quorum is present, all matters shall be decided by the majority vote of said members. 7. Consortium Duties and Responsibilities. a. Generally. Sections 107, 108, and 121 of WIOA (codified as 29 U.S.C. § 3122, § 3123 and § 3151), as may be amended from time to time, are hereby incorporated within this Agreement as if set out herein. Any reference herein to a provision or section of the Authority or any other applicable law shall be deemed to include a reference to the applicable successor provision, section or law that may be adopted from time to time. b. Specific Duties. Acting as the chief elected official pursuant to the Authority, the Consortium shall have the following authority, duties, and responsibilities: i. Requesting LWDA designation from the State of Florida (“State”). ii. Requesting certification from the State that CSSWF shall be the local workforce development board pursuant to WIOA. iii. Appoint and reappoint representatives of the private sector as members of CSSWF pursuant to the provisions of Section 8, below, within ninety (90) days after a CSSWF member has resigned, been removed pursuant to the bylaws of CSSWF or otherwise removed for cause so as to 16.B.8.a Packet Pg. 767 Attachment: Fifth Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreement v.001a (27551 : 5th Amendment to Interlocal for Southwest Florida Job Training 5 maintain the minimum number of business members required by the bylaws of CSSWF and the Authority. The Consortium may request any change in the number of members of CSSWF that will represent each county, identify which sector they will represent and request certification from the Governor should any changes to the current representation be required, ensuring that board membership of CSSWF meet the requirements of Section 107 of WIOA. iv. Remove appointed members of CSSWF for cause. “For cause” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 445.002, Florida Statutes. v. Provide oversight of the Programs necessary to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of all services as required by the Authority. vi. Select a grant recipient and Fiscal Agent (defined herein) to administer WIOA and other applicable statutes/programs/funds. As used herein, “Fiscal Agent” means the individual or entity designated with the responsibilities and functions described in 20 CFR § 679.420. CSSWF is designated as such pursuant to Section 11, below. vii. Together with CSSWF, review and approve the Four-Year Local Plan required under WIOA (the “Local Plan”), modifications thereto, and submit to the Governor pursuant to the procedures in Section 11, below. viii. Together with CSSWF, review and approve the One-Stop Operator (defined herein) required under WIOA pursuant to the procedures in Section 11, below. As used herein, the “One-Stop Operator” means the single entity or consortium of entities described in 20 CFR § 678.600. ix. Approve Memorandum of Understanding and Infrastructure Funding Agreements between CSSWF and One-Stop partners pursuant to the procedures in Section 11, below. x. Approve CSSWF’s annual budget for carrying out its duties pursuant to the procedures in Section 11, below. xi. In coordination with CSSWF, negotiating and reaching agreement on local workforce development board local performance measures with the State. xii. In coordination with CSSWF, establishing bylaws and codes of conduct for the members of CSSWF, the Executive Director and staff of CSSWF. xiii. Establish rules for the conduct of Consortium business. xiv. Perform any other appropriate duties necessary for the accomplishment, and consistent with the purposes, of this Agreement, WIOA and Florida’s workforce development initiative. xv. Accept responsibility for compliance and accountability for State and Federal funds. xvi. Take prompt corrective action deemed necessary and appropriate in their reasonable discretion to comply with the Authority or to assure that performance standards are met. xvii. Maintain communication with CSSWF necessary to carry out the objectives of this Agreement. 16.B.8.a Packet Pg. 768 Attachment: Fifth Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreement v.001a (27551 : 5th Amendment to Interlocal for Southwest Florida Job Training 6 xviii. Exert every necessary and reasonable effort to resolve disagreements between the Counties and CSSWF. 8. CSSWF - Composition, Selection of Members, and Term. a. Composition. As provided in 29 U.S.C. §3122, and subject to any additional criteria established by the Governor of the State and CareerSource Florida (“CSFL”), CSSWF shall be composed of members meeting the following criteria: i. Business Representatives. A majority (51%) of the members of CSSWF shall be representatives of business in the LWDA (each, a “Business Representative”), who: (a) Are business owners, chief executives or operating officers of businesses, or other business executives or employers with optimum policymaking or hiring authority; (b) Represent businesses, including small businesses, or organizations representing businesses that provide employment opportunities that, at a minimum, include high- quality, work-relevant training and development in in-demand industry sectors or occupations in the LWDA; and (c) Are appointed from among individuals nominated by local business organizations and/or business trade associations. ii. Labor/Training Representatives. Not less than twenty percent (20%) of the members of CSSWF shall be representatives of the workforce within the LWDA (each, a “Labor/Training Representative”), who: (a) Shall include representatives of labor organizations who have been nominated by local labor federations; if no employees in the LWDA are represented by labor organizations, other representatives of employees; (b) Shall include a representative, who shall be a member of a labor organization or a training director, from a joint labor-management apprenticeship program; if no such joint program exists in the LWDA, a representative of an apprenticeship program in the LWDA, if such a program exists; (c) May include representatives of community-based organizations that have demonstrated experience and expertise in addressing the employment needs of individuals with barriers to employment, including organizations that serve veterans or that provide or support competitive integrated employment for individuals with disabilities; and (d) May include representatives of organizations that have demonstrated experience and expertise in addressing the employment, training, or education needs of eligible youth, including representatives of organizations that serve out-of-school youth. iii. Educational Representatives. Include representatives of entities administering education and training activities in the LWDA (each, an “Educational Representative”), who: (a) Shall include a representative of eligible providers administering adult education and literacy activities under WIOA; 16.B.8.a Packet Pg. 769 Attachment: Fifth Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreement v.001a (27551 : 5th Amendment to Interlocal for Southwest Florida Job Training 7 (b) Shall include a representative of institutions of higher education providing workforce investment activities, including community colleges; and (c) May include representatives of local education agencies, and of community-based organizations with demonstrated experience and expertise in addressing the education or training needs of individuals with barriers to employment. iv. Government/Economic Development Representatives. Shall include representatives of governmental and economic and community development entities serving the LWDA (each, a “Government/Economic Development Representative”), who: (a) Shall include a representative of economic and community development entities; (b) Shall include an appropriate representative from the State employment service office under the Wagner-Peyser Act (29 U.S.C. § 49 et seq.) serving the LWDA; (c) Shall include an appropriate representative of the programs carried out under title I of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. § 720 et seq.), other than section 112 or part C of that title (29 U.S.C. § 732, 741), serving the LWDA; (d) May include representatives of agencies or entities administering programs serving the LWDA relating to transportation, housing, and public assistance; and (e) May include representatives of philanthropic organizations serving the LWDA. v. The members of CSSWF may include such other individuals or representatives of entities as the Consortium may determine from time to time to be appropriate. b. Selection of Business Representatives. Each Chief Local Elected Official shall be responsible for making his/her County’s Business Representative appointment(s) from nominations received pursuant to this subsection to be members of CSSWF in accordance with WIOA. The nomination process for an appointment as a Business Representative to be a member of CSSWF shall be as follows: 1. A Business Representative shall be selected from among individuals nominated by a local business organization or business trade association (i.e. Economic Development organization, Chamber of Commerce, or similar entity) after consulting with and receiving recommendations from other business organizations in the LWDA. 2. Nominations, and any individual selected from such nominations as a Business Representative, shall reasonably represent the industrial and demographic composition of the business community. Each appointee proposed by the Chief Local Elected Official shall be presented to, and approved by, the Board of County Commissioners of his/her County prior to being seated as a member of CSSWF. c. Selection of Labor/Training Representatives. A nominee meeting the criteria for a Labor/Training Representative shall be presented by CSSWF to the Consortium Chair for approval by the Consortium Chair prior to being seated as a member of CSSWF. 16.B.8.a Packet Pg. 770 Attachment: Fifth Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreement v.001a (27551 : 5th Amendment to Interlocal for Southwest Florida Job Training 8 d. Selection of Educational Representatives. A nominee meeting the criteria for an Educational Representative shall be presented by CSSWF to the Consortium Chair for approval by the Consortium Chair prior to being seated as a member of CSSWF. e. Selection of Government/Economic Development Representatives. A nominee meeting the criteria for a Government/Economic Development Representative shall be presented by CSSWF to the Consortium Chair for approval by the Consortium Chair prior to being seated as a member of CSSWF. f. Applicable Term and Term Limits. i. A member of CSSWF shall be appointed for fixed and staggered terms. No member of CSSWF shall serve for more than eight (8) consecutive years, unless such member is a representative of a governmental entity. The staggering of terms shall be initially established by the Board of Directors of CSSWF. Pursuant to Section 445.007(2)(a), Florida Statutes, service as a member of CSSWF prior to July 1, 2021 shall not count toward the eight (8) consecutive year limitation. ii. The members of CSSWF will serve as its Board of Directors. The Board of Directors of CSSWF shall make all policy decisions for CSSWF pursuant to the authorizing legislation under which grants are made available and awarded to CSSWF as grantee recipient and Fiscal Agent for the Programs. iii. The members of CSSWF will appoint a Chair pursuant to the bylaws of CSSWF. As required by the Authority, the Chair of CSSWF shall be a representative of business in the LWDA and shall be selected by the members of the CSSWF to serve for a term of no more than two (2) years and shall serve no more than two (2) terms. 9. CSSWF Powers, Duties and Responsibilities. In addition to other powers, duties and responsibilities specified by CSFL or applicable, law, the powers, duties and responsibilities of CSSWF shall include, without limitation, the following: a. Employ personnel to carry out the effective and efficient operation of the Programs, as defined in the Local Plan, and to provide necessary technical assistance to any sub -grantees providing services under the oversight of the CSSWF. b. Hire an Executive Director (“Executive Director”) who shall be of sufficient competence and experience to organize and train personnel as necessary to conduct the functions and operations of CSSWF as provided in this Agreement. c. Adopt a committee structure consistent with the Authority and policies established by the CSFL. d. Adopt procedures and administrative rules to effectively carry out CSSWF’s polices and decisions in a manner that does not conflict with the Authority and other applicable federal and State laws, rules, and policies. e. As the Fiscal Agent, perform accounting and funds management including the following functions: i. Receive Program funds. 16.B.8.a Packet Pg. 771 Attachment: Fifth Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreement v.001a (27551 : 5th Amendment to Interlocal for Southwest Florida Job Training 9 ii. Ensuring sustained fiscal integrity and accountability for expenditures of Program funds in accordance with Office of Management and Budget (OMB) circulars, WIOA, corresponding federal regulations, State law, and State policies. iii. Ensure an independent audit is performed annually of all Programs. iv. Responding to any audit financial findings. v. Maintaining proper accounting records and documentation. vi. Preparing applicable financial reports. vii. Providing technical assistance to any sub-recipients regarding fiscal issues. viii. Procure necessary contracts or written agreements relating to the Programs. ix. Conduct financial monitoring of any service providers. f. Develop, submit, ratify, or amend the Local Plan pursuant to the Authority, subject to the procedures in Section 11, below. g. Develop an annual budget for the purpose of carrying out the duties of CSSWF as enumerated in this Section and the Authority, subject to the approval of the Consortium pursuant to the procedures in Section 11, below. Submit the annual budget for review to the CSFL no later than two (2) weeks after the Consortium approves the budget. h. Select the One-Stop Operator for the LWDA subject to procedures in Section 11, below. i. Conducting workforce research and regional labor market analysis. j. Convening local workforce development system stakeholders to assist in the development of the Local Plan and identify expertise and resources to leverage support for workforce development activities. k. Leading efforts to engage a diverse range of employers and other entities in the region. l. Leading efforts to develop and implement career pathways. m. Leading efforts in the local area to identify and promote proven and promising strategies and initiatives for meeting the needs of employers, workers, and jobseekers. n. Conducting oversight of the Programs and the entire workforce delivery system, ensure the appropriate use and management of WIOA funds, and ensure the appropriate use, management, and investment of funds to maximize performance outcomes. 16.B.8.a Packet Pg. 772 Attachment: Fifth Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreement v.001a (27551 : 5th Amendment to Interlocal for Southwest Florida Job Training 10 o. In coordination with the Consortium, negotiating and reaching agreement on local workforce development board local performance measures with the State; p. In coordination with the Consortium, establishing bylaws and codes of conduct for the members of CSSWF, the Executive Director and staff of CSSWF. q. Establishing additional monitoring and reporting requirements if one entity fulfills multiple functions to ensure CSSWF is compliant with WIOA, final rules and regulations, OMB circulars, and the State’s conflict of interest policy. r. To do all acts and things necessary or convenient for the conduct of its business in order to carry out the powers and duties provided in this Agreement. 10. Meetings of the Board of Directors of CSSWF. a. All meetings of the Board of Directors of CSSWF shall be subject to requirements of, and in compliance with, Chapter 286, Florida Statutes, and Section 445.007(1), Florida Statutes. b. The Chair, or Vice Chair in the absence of the Chair, shall preside over meetings of the Board of Directors of CSSWF. c. A quorum at any meeting of the Board of Directors of CSSWF shall consist of at least one-third (1/3) of the CSSWF members. d. Except as otherwise required by law, matters coming before the Board of Directors of CSSWF shall require the affirmative vote of at least a majority of the voting members present. However, prior to entering into any contracts with an organization or individual represented on the Board of Directors of CSSWF, the contract must be approved by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the Board of Directors of CSSWF, and the CSSWF director that could benefit financially from the transaction must abstain from voting on the contract in accordance with applicable law. 11. Specific Provisions Relating to CSSWF and the Consortium. a. Fiscal Agent. CSSWF is hereby designed as such grant recipient and the Fiscal Agent for the Programs in the LWDA. b. Four-Year Local Plan Approval Process. Pursuant to WIOA and in accordance with the requirements established by the Governor of the State, CSSWF shall develop and present the Local Plan to the Consortium for review and approval pursuant to this subsection. Upon approval and execution of the Local Plan when required by the Authority, CSSWF will submit the Local Plan to the CSFL and the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity. Approval of the Local Plan or modification of the Local Plan described under Section 108 of WIOA for the Southwest Florida Region shall follow the following procedure. CSSWF shall prepare and adopt the proposed Local Plan (or modification, as applicable) as required by the Authority and transmit the same to the Consortium for its approval prior to submission of the Local Plan to the Governor pursuant to the Authority and Florida law. Transmission of the Local Plan shall be by sending or delivering a copy of the Local Plan to both the Chair and the county administrator or county manager, as applicable, for each of the Counties. The Local Plan submitted to the Consortium for approval under this section shall be deemed approved by the Consortium at the end of the sixty (60) day period beginning on the date upon which the proposed Local Plan is received by the Consortium (“Local Plan Review Period”) unless one or more members of the Consortium notifies CSSWF in writing prior to the expiration of the Local Plan Review Period of either an objection to the Local Plan or that it has 16.B.8.a Packet Pg. 773 Attachment: Fifth Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreement v.001a (27551 : 5th Amendment to Interlocal for Southwest Florida Job Training 11 requested a meeting of the Consortium to review the Local Plan. If any member of the Consortium provides such written notice to CSSWF, a meeting of the Consortium shall be called for the purpose of reviewing the Local Plan within thirty (30) days after the Consortium member’s correspondence (“Requested Plan Review Period”). In the event the Consortium does not take action to approve or disapprove the Local Plan for any reason prior to the expiration of the Requested Plan Review Period, the Local Plan shall be deemed approved by the Consortium. c. Annual Budget Approval Process. Approval of the annual budget of CSSWF for purposes of carrying out the duties of CSSWF pursuant to Section 108 of WIOA shall follow the following procedure. CSSWF shall prepare and adopt an annual budget as may be required by law and transmit the same to the Consortium for its approval. Transmission of the budget shall be by sending or delivering a copy of the budget to both the Chair and the county administrator or county manager, as applicable, for each of the Counties. The budget submitted to the Consortium for approval under this section shall be deemed approved by the Consortium at the end of the sixty (60) day period beginning on the date upon which the proposed budget is received by the Consortium (“Budget Review Period”) unless one or more members of the Consortium notifies CSSWF in writing prior to the expiration of the Budget Review Period of either an objection to the budget or that it has requested a meeting of the Consortium to review the budget. If any member of the Consortium provides such written notice to CSSWF, a meeting of the Consortium shall be called for the purpose of reviewing the budget within thirty (30) days after the Consortium member’s correspondence (“Requested Budget Review Period”). In the event the Consortium does not take action to approve or disapprove the budget for any reason prior to the expiration of the Requested Budget Review Period, the budget shall be deemed approved by the Consortium. During any period of review of the budget by the Consortium and until approval of the budget by the Consortium, CSSWF can continue its operations consistent with the budget that was most recently approved by the Consortium. Any material modification to any budget approved by the Consortium hereunder shall be approved by the Consortium in accordance with the foregoing procedure. For purposes of this section, the addition into CSSWF’s budget of mid-year, program specific earmarked funds from the state or federal government shall not be deemed to be a material modification to CSSWF’s budget. d. MOU Approval Process. Approval of a memorandum of understanding with one- stop partners concerning the operation of the one-stop delivery system in the Workforce Development Area (“MOU”) pursuant to Section 121 of WIOA shall follow the following procedure. CSSWF shall prepare and adopt the MOU as may be required by law and transmit the same to the Consortium for its approval. Transmission of the MOU shall be by sending or delivering a copy of the MOU to both the Chair and the county administrator or county manager, as applicable, for each of the Counties. The MOU submitted to the Consortium for approval under this section shall be deemed approved by the Consortium at the end of the sixty (60) day period beginning on the date upon which the proposed MOU is received by the Consortium (“MOU Review Period”) unless one or more members of the Consortium notifies CSSWF in writing prior to the expiration of the MOU Review Period of either an objection to the MOU or that it has requested a meeting of the Consortium to review the MOU. If any member of the Consortium provides such written notice to CSSWF, a meeting of the Consortium shall be called for the purpose of reviewing the MOU within thirty (30) days after the Consortium member’s correspondence (“Requested MOU Review Period”). In the event the Consortium does not take action to approve or disapprove the MOU for any reason prior to the expiration of the Requested MOU Review Period, the MOU shall be deemed approved by the Consortium. e. One-Stop Operator Approval Process. Approval of a one-stop operator or the termination for cause of a one-stop operator pursuant to Section 108 of WIOA (“One-Stop Operator Action”) shall follow the following procedure. In the event CSSWF shall require One-Stop Operator Action, CSSWF shall provide notice of the same (“One-Stop Operator Notice”) to the Consortium for its approval. Transmission of the One-Stop Operator Notice shall be by sending or delivering a copy of the 16.B.8.a Packet Pg. 774 Attachment: Fifth Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreement v.001a (27551 : 5th Amendment to Interlocal for Southwest Florida Job Training 12 notice to both the Chair and the county administrator or county manager , as applicable, for each of the Counties. The One-Stop Operator Action submitted to the Consortium for approval under this section shall be deemed approved by the Consortium at the end of the sixty (60) day period beginning on the date upon which the proposed One-Stop Operator Action is received by the Consortium (“One-Stop Action Review Period”) unless one or more members of the Consortium notifies CSSWF in writing prior to the expiration of the One-Stop Action Period of either an objection to the One-Stop Operator Action or that it has requested a meeting of the Consortium to review the One-Stop Operator Action. If any member of the Consortium provides such written notice to CSSWF, a meeting of the Consortium shall be called for the purpose of reviewing the One-Stop Operator Action within thirty (30) days after the Consortium member’s correspondence (“Requested One-Stop Action Review Period”). In the event the Consortium does not take action to approve or disapprove the One-Stop Operator Action for any reason prior to the expiration of the Requested One-Stop Action Review Period, the One-Stop Operator Action shall be deemed approved by the Consortium. CSSWF may serve as the One-Stop Operator if permitted by applicable law and approved by the Consortium. 12. Financial Responsibility for the Programs. No funds will be provided from the treasuries of any of the Counties for implementation of the Programs, it being the intent hereof that all funding of the Programs shall be accomplished entirely by grants pursuant to the WIOA and any other available State or Federal grants. Notwithstanding the same, as provided in WIOA, the Counties through the Consortium, as the chief elected official pursuant to the Authority, are not relieved of liability for the misuse of grant funds by the designation of CSSWF as grantee and Fiscal Agent as provided herein. However, as authorized by WIOA, to provide assurances to and protection for the Counties and the Consortium, CSSWF agrees to the following: a. Indemnification. Unless determined to be contrary to applicable law, CSSWF shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Consortium and the Board of County Commissioners of each of the Counties, from all claims, suits, judgments or damages caused by CSSWF, its agents or employees’ negligent act or omission in the performance of its obligations under this Agreement. CSSWF shall not, however, indemnify, defend or hold harmless the Board of County Commissioners of each of the Counties from any claims, suits, judgments or damages resulting solely from the negligence of any tortfeasor County, its agents and employees. b. Disallowed Cost Liability. In the event CSSWF is determined to be responsible for any disallowed costs, through whatever means, CSSWF and the Counties will mutually work to resolve all such disallowed costs. In the event that repayment of funds is demanded by the funding source, CSSWF will have first responsibility for repayment, through its insurance, and grant or non-grant funds such as unrestricted funds as allowed by the Authority. If such insurance, grant or non-grant funds are insufficient for the demanded repayment, then any repayment obligation shall be determined as provided by the Authority. 13. Term and Termination. a. Term. This Agreement shall become effective and commence as of July 1, 2024 (the “Effective Date”), and shall continue through June 30, 2029, unless otherwise terminated as provided herein. This Agreement shall automatically renew for additional one-year terms commencing on July 1 and ending in June 30 of each year, unless any party provides written notice of its intent not to renew on or before March 1 of any extension period. b. Termination for Convenience. The Counties or CSSWF may terminate this Agreement, without cause, by giving one hundred eighty (180) days prior written notice of the termination. 16.B.8.a Packet Pg. 775 Attachment: Fifth Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreement v.001a (27551 : 5th Amendment to Interlocal for Southwest Florida Job Training 13 c. Termination for Default. Each of the following shall constitute an Event of Default: i. The failure or refusal by any of the Parties to substantially fulfill any of its obligations in accordance with this Agreement; provided, however, that no such default shall constitute an Event of Default unless and until one of non-defaulting Parties has given prior written notice specifying that a default or defaults exist which will, unless corrected, constitute a material breach of this Agreement, and the defaulting Party has either not corrected such default or has not cured the defaults, as determined by the non-defaulting Parties within thirty (30) days from the date of such notice or within such longer period of time, not exceeding an additional sixty (60) days, as may be reasonably necessary to cure such default if the defaulting Party is diligently and with continuity of effort pursuing such cure and the default is susceptible of cure within an additional sixty (60) day period. ii. The written admission by CSSWF that it is bankrupt, or the filing of a voluntary petition under the Federal Bankruptcy Act, or the consent by CSSWF to the appointment by a court of a receiver or trustee or the making by CSSWF of any arrangement with or for the benefit of its creditors involving an assignment to a trustee, receiver or similar fiduciary regardless of how designated, of all or a substantial portion of CSSWF’s property or business, or the dissolution or revocation of its corporate charter. Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default, the non-defaulting Parties shall have the right to immediately terminate this Agreement upon written notice to the Parties in default. d. Termination of Funding. In the event that sufficient budgeted federal formula funds are not available for a new fiscal period, the Counties shall notify CSSWF of such occurrence, and the Agreement shall terminate on the last day of the current fiscal period without penalty or expense to the Counties. 14. Modification. This Agreement may be modified in writing by the mutual consent of the Parties, consistent with the Authority and any applicable regulations or rules promulgated thereunder. Any alterations, amendments, modifications or waivers in the terms and conditions of this Agreement shall not be effective unless reduced to writing, approved by all Parties, signed by their duly authorized representatives and filed with the Clerks of the Circuit Courts of the Counties. 15. Resolution of Disagreements. To facilitate the timely and effective resolution of any controversy or dispute that may arise under this Agreement, the Chair of CSSWF and the County Manager or County Administrator, as applicable, of each of the Counties shall undertake negotiations to resolve the matter. To the extent the controversy or dispute cannot, after good faith effort, be resolved, any of the Parties may refer the matter to non-binding mediation. The dispute will be mediated by a mediator chosen jointly by CSSWF and the Counties within thirty (30) days after written notice demanding non-binding mediation. None of the Parties may unreasonably withhold consent to the selection of a mediator, and the Parties will share the cost of the mediation equally. The Parties may also, by mutual agreement, replace mediation with some other form of non-binding alternate dispute resolution procedure. In the event that any claim, dispute, or demand cannot be resolved between the Parties through negotiation or mediation as provided herein within sixty (60) days after the date of the initial demand for non-binding mediation, then any of the Parties may pursue any remedies as provided by law. 16. Severability. In the event any terms or provisions of this Agreement or the application to any of the Parties hereto, person, or circumstance shall, to any extent, be held invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement, or the application of such terms or provision to the Parties, persons or 16.B.8.a Packet Pg. 776 Attachment: Fifth Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreement v.001a (27551 : 5th Amendment to Interlocal for Southwest Florida Job Training 14 circumstances other than those held invalid or unenforceable, shall not be affected thereby and every other term and provision of this Agreement shall be valid and enforced to the fullest extent permitted by law. {Remainder of page intentionally left blank. Signatures commence on the next page.} 16.B.8.a Packet Pg. 777 Attachment: Fifth Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreement v.001a (27551 : 5th Amendment to Interlocal for Southwest Florida Job Training 15 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as indicated on the attached pages. PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED THIS DAY OF , 202 . ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS KEVIN C. KARNES, CLERK OF LEE COUNTY, FLORIDA By: By:______________________________ Deputy Clerk Mike Greenwell, Chairman APPROVED AS TO FORM FOR THE RELIANCE OF LEE COUNTY ONLY __________________________________ County Attorney’s Office 16.B.8.a Packet Pg. 778 Attachment: Fifth Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreement v.001a (27551 : 5th Amendment to Interlocal for Southwest Florida Job Training 16 PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED THIS DAY OF , 202 . BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF CHARLOTTE COUNTY, FLORIDA By: William G. Truex, Chair Attest: Roger D. Eaton, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Ex-officio Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners By: APPROVED AS TO FORM AND Deputy Clerk LEGAL SUFFICIENCY By: Janette S. Knowlton, County Attorney 16.B.8.a Packet Pg. 779 Attachment: Fifth Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreement v.001a (27551 : 5th Amendment to Interlocal for Southwest Florida Job Training 17 PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED THIS DAY OF , 202 . Attest: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS CRYSTAL K. KINZEL, Clerk OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA By: __________________________ By:__________________________________ , Deputy Clerk Rick LoCastro, Chairman Approved as to form and legality: _______________________________ Jeffrey A. Klatzkow, County Attorney 16.B.8.a Packet Pg. 780 Attachment: Fifth Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreement v.001a (27551 : 5th Amendment to Interlocal for Southwest Florida Job Training 18 PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED THIS DAY OF , 202 . BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF GLADES COUNTY, FLORIDA By: Tim Stanley, Chairman Attest: TAMI PEARCE SIMMONS, Glades County Clerk of Court By: APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY By: Richard Pringle, County Attorney 16.B.8.a Packet Pg. 781 Attachment: Fifth Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreement v.001a (27551 : 5th Amendment to Interlocal for Southwest Florida Job Training 19 PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED THIS DAY OF , 202 . BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA By: Emma Byrd, Chairperson Attest: By: APPROVED AS TO FORM AND Kimberley Barrineau, Clerk LEGAL SUFFICIENCY By: Matt Raulerson, County Attorney 16.B.8.a Packet Pg. 782 Attachment: Fifth Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreement v.001a (27551 : 5th Amendment to Interlocal for Southwest Florida Job Training 20 PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED THIS DAY OF , 202 . BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA By: Craig Cates, Mayor Attest: By: APPROVED AS TO FORM AND Kevin Madok, Clerk of Courts LEGAL SUFFICIENCY By: Bob Shillinger, County Attorney 16.B.8.a Packet Pg. 783 Attachment: Fifth Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreement v.001a (27551 : 5th Amendment to Interlocal for Southwest Florida Job Training 21 PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED THIS DAY OF , 202 . SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD, INC., a Florida not-for-profit corporation d/b/a CAREERSOURCE SOUTHWEST FLORIDA By: Mike Biskie, Chair STATE OF FLORIDA ) ) ss. COUNTY OF LEE ) The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me by means of ( x ) physical presence or ( ) online notarization this day of , 202 by Mike Biskie, as Chair of SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD, INC., a Florida not-for-profit corporation d/b/a CAREERSOURCE SOUTHWEST FLORIDA, who is ( ) personally known to me or ( ) has produced _____________________________ as evidence of identification. (SEAL) ____________________________________ NOTARY PUBLIC Name: (Type or Print) My Commission Expires: 16.B.8.a Packet Pg. 784 Attachment: Fifth Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreement v.001a (27551 : 5th Amendment to Interlocal for Southwest Florida Job Training