HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 2022-R0284 - ARPA Agreement 16663 with East Lubbock Resident Owned Business Initiative 6.14.22Resolution No. 2022-RO284
Item No. 6.26
June 14, 2022
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
THAT the Mayor of the City of Lubbock is hereby authorized and directed to execute
for and on behalf of the City of Lubbock, ARPA Funding Agreement No. 16663 for job
training and workforce placement services by and between the City of Lubbock and EL
ROBI, of Lubbock, Texas, and related documents. Said Contract is attached hereto and
incorporated in this resolution as if fully set forth herein and shall be included in the minutes
of the City Council.
Passed by the City Council on June 14, 2022
ATTEST:
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APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
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Erik Rejino, Assistant City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Kelli Leisure, Assistant City Attorney
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Resolution No. 2022-RO284
THE STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF LUBBOCK
AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT (ARPA) FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR JOB
TRAINING AND WORKFORCE PLACEMENT SERVICES
This ARPA Funding Agreement for Job Training Services (the "Agreement")
Contract No. 16663 is entered into this 14th day of June 2022, is by and
between the City of Lubbock (the "City"), a Texas home rule municipal corporation, and
the East Lubbock Resident Owned Business Initiative (EL ROBI), (the "Subrecipient"),
collectively referred to herein as (the "Parties").
WHEREAS, the Coronavirus Disease 2019 ("COVID-19") pandemic caused
numerous economic concerns throughout the United States, including in the City of
Lubbock; and
WHEREAS, on March 27, 2020, the President signed into federal law the
Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act ("CARES Act"), which established
the Coronavirus Relief Fund; and
WHEREAS, on March 11, 2021, the President signed into federal law the
American Rescue Plan Act ("ARPA"), which established the 21.027 Coronavirus State
Fiscal Recovery Fund and Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Funds ("CLFRF Fund"),
which together make up the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds
("SLFRF") program. The SLFRF builds on and expands the support provided to the
City, including through the Coronavirus Relief Fund; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the SLFRF program, the United States Department of
Treasury has provided the City with a direct payment from the CLFRF Fund to cover
certain costs, which includes the requirement of the obligation of funds by December 31,
2024 for following uses:
(1) To respond to the public health emergency with respect to the Coronavirus Disease
2019 (COVID-19) or its negative economic impacts, including assistance to households,
small businesses, and nonprofits, or aid to impacted industries such as tourism, travel,
and hospitality;
(2) To respond to workers performing essential work during the COVID-19 public health
emergency by providing premium pay to eligible workers of the metropolitan city, non -
entitlement unit of local government, or county that are performing such essential work,
or by providing grants to eligible employers that have eligible workers who perform
essential work;
(3) For the provision of government services to the extent of the reduction in revenue of
such metropolitan city, non -entitlement unit of local government, or county due to the
COVID-19 public health emergency relative to revenues collected in the most recent full
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fiscal year of the metropolitan city, non -entitlement unit of local government, or county
prior to the emergency; and
(4) To make necessary investments in water, sewer, or broadband infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, the City is a metropolitan city as defined by section 5302(a)(4) of
the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. § 5302(a)(4)); and
WHEREAS, the City is incurring the costs for the assistance provided under this
Agreement prior to December 31, 2024; and
WHEREAS, the primary goal of this Agreement is for the City to provide to the
Subrecipient certain funds received from the CLFRF Funds in order that the Subrecipient
provide job training and work placement services for members of the community most
disproportionally impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic; and
WHEREAS, the Subrecipient shall aid in the response of the negative economic
impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, including the increased unemployment rate, by
offering job training for careers and skilled trades and job placement services as set forth
in the EL ROBI Program Plan (the "Program"), attached hereto as "Exhibit A" and
incorporated herein ; and
WHEREAS, Subrecipient has an experienced staff and is qualified to provide for
and manage the Program related to job training and workforce placement services; and
WHEREAS, the City has determined the funds the City is providing to
Subrecipient under this Agreement are reasonable and necessary expenditures to address
the COVID-19 public health emergency to respond to and assist those who have
experienced economic harm in the form of joblessness due to the COVID-19 pandemic;
and
NOW THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the terms, covenants and
conditions set forth in this Agreement, the City and the Subrecipient hereby agree as
follows:
ARTICLE I. TERM
The term of this Agreement commences on the Effective Date and
continues without interruption through September 30, 2024.
ARTICLE II. SCOPE OF SERVICES
The Subrecipient shall be responsible for conducting classes, job training, and job
placement services for EL ROBI students in accordance with the details and goals of the
Program. Students enrolled in the Subrecipient's Program shall receive a minimum of
forty (40) hours of instruction.
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ARTICLE III. CONVEYANCE OF ARPA GRANT FUNDS
The City agrees to convey ARPA grant funds to the Subrecipient as follows:
A. Upon execution of this Agreement, the City shall disburse to the Subrecipient
fifteen thousand and NO/100 dollars ($15,000.00) for operational expenses for
the Program; and
B. The remainder of funds shall be paid as reimbursement to the Subrecipient
upon student completion of classes in the Program at an amount not to exceed
three thousand and NO/100 dollars ($3,000.00) per student.
ARPA grant funds conveyed to the Subrecipient in accordance with this
Agreement shall be for up to an amount not to exceed four hundred twenty thousand and
NO./100 dollars ($420,000.00). All funding shall be subject to the requirements of 42
U.S.C. § 803 and no funds shall be disbursed to the Subrecipient after December 31,
2026.
The transfer of ARPA grant funds to the Subrecipient shall occur within thirty
(30) days after Subrecipient furnishes documentation to the City demonstrating EL ROBI
student class enrollment and course completion. Such documentation shall include proof
of enrollment of students, invoices for allowable operational expenses, proof of payment
of said operational expenses, and a detailed accounting of the ARPA grant funds
previously expended. The City shall retain the sole discretion in determining if
documentation submitted by the Subrecipient is adequate for reimbursement.
ARTICLE IV. TERMINATION
A. General. The City may terminate this Agreement, for any reason or
convenience, upon thirty (30) days written notice to the Subrecipient. In the event this
Agreement is so terminated, the City shall only provide ARPA grant funds to the
Subrecipient for the expenses incurred up to the date the Subrecipient is deemed to have
received notice of termination, as provided herein. Further, any excess ARPA grant
funds in the Subrecipient's possession shall be refunded to the City immediately upon
termination.
B. Termination and Remedies. In the event the Subrecipient breaches any term
and/or provision of this Agreement, the City shall be entitled to exercise any right or
remedy available to it by this Agreement, at law, equity, or otherwise, including without
limitation, termination of this Agreement and assertion of an action for damages and/or
injunctive relief. The exercise of any right or remedy shall not preclude the concurrent or
subsequent exercise of any right or remedy and all rights and remedies shall be
cumulative.
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ARTICLE V. NON - ARBITRATION
The City reserves the right to exercise any right or remedy available to it by law,
contract, equity, or otherwise, including without limitation, the right to seek any and all
forms of relief in a court of competent jurisdiction. Further, the City shall not be subject
to any arbitration process prior to exercising its unrestricted right to seek judicial remedy.
The remedies set forth herein are cumulative and not exclusive, and may be exercised
concurrently. To the extent of any conflict between this provision and another provision
in, or related to, this Agreement, this provision shall control.
ARTICLE VI. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
A. Existence. The Subrecipient is a corporation duly organized, validly existing,
and in good standing under the laws of the State of Texas and is qualified to carry on its
business in the State of Texas.
B. Corporate Power. The Subrecipient has the corporate power to enter into and
perform this Agreement and all other activities contemplated hereby.
C. Authorization. Execution, delivery, and performance of this Agreement and the
activities contemplated hereby have been duly and validly authorized by all the requisite
corporate action on the part of the Subrecipient. This Agreement constitutes legal, valid,
and binding obligations of the Subrecipient and is enforceable in accordance with the
terms thereof.
D. Subrecipient. The Subrecipient maintains a professional staff and employs, as
needed, other qualified specialists experienced in completing the Program, and is familiar
with all laws, rules, and regulations, both state and federal, including, without limitation
the applicable laws, regarding the Program contemplated hereby.
E. Performance. The Subrecipient will and shall conduct all activities
contemplated by this Agreement in accordance with the standard of care, skill and
diligence normally provided by a professional person in performance of similar services,
and comply with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations, both state and federal,
relating to professional services, as contemplated hereby.
F. Use of Copyrighted Material. The Subrecipient warrants that any materials
provided by the Subrecipient for use by City pursuant to this Agreement shall not contain
any proprietary material owned by any other party that is protected under the Copyright
Act or any other law, statute, rule, order, regulation, ordinance or contractual obligation
relating to the use or reproduction of materials. The Subrecipient shall be solely
responsible for ensuring that any materials provided by the Subrecipient pursuant to this
Agreement satisfy this requirement and the Subrecipient agrees to indemnify and hold
City harmless from all liability or loss caused to City or to which City is exposed on
account of the Subrecipient's failure to perform this duty.
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ARTICLE VII. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR STATUS
The Subrecipient and the City agree that the Subrecipient shall perform the duties
under this Agreement as an independent contractor and shall be considered as
independent contractor under this Agreement and/or in its activities hereunder for all
purposes. The Subrecipient has the sole discretion to determine the manner in which the
Services are to be performed. During the performance of the Services under this
Agreement, the Subrecipient and the Subrecipient's employees and/or sub -consultants,
will not be considered, for any purpose, employees or agents of the City within the
meaning or the application of any federal, state or local law or regulation, including
without limitation, laws, rules or regulations regarding or related to unemployment
insurance, old age benefits, workers compensation, labor, personal injury or taxes of any
kind.
ARTICLE VIII. INSURANCE
The Subrecipient shall procure and carry, at its sole cost and expense through the
life of this Agreement, except as otherwise provided herein, insurance protection as
hereinafter specified, in form and substance satisfactory to the City, carried with an
insurance company authorized to transact business in the state of Texas, covering all
aspects and risks of loss of all operations in connection with this Agreement, including
without limitation, the indemnity obligations set forth herein. The Subrecipient shall
obtain and maintain in full force and effect during the term of this Agreement, and shall
cause each approved sub -contractor or sub -consultant of the Subrecipient to obtain and
maintain in full force and effect during the term of this Agreement, commercial general
liability, professional liability and automobile liability coverage for non -owned and hired
vehicles with insurance carriers admitted to do business in the state of Texas. The
insurance companies must carry a Best's Rating of A-VII or better. Except for
Professional Liability, the policies will be written on an occurrence basis, subject to the
following minimum limits of liability:
Commercial General Liability:
Per Occurrence Single Limit: $1,000,000
General Aggregate Limit: $2,000,000
Professional Liability:
Combined Single Limit: $2,000,000
The Subrecipient shall further cause any approved sub -contractor or sub -
consultant to procure and carry, during the term of this Agreement, the insurance
coverage required of Subrecipient herein, including without limitation, Professional
Liability coverage, protecting the City against losses caused by the professional
negligence of the approved sub -contractor or sub -consultant. The City shall be listed as a
primary and noncontributory additional insured with respect to the Automobile Liability
and Commercial General Liability and shall be granted a waiver of subrogation under
those policies. The Subrecipient shall provide a Certificate of Insurance to the City as
evidence of coverage.
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The Certificate shall provide 30 days' notice of cancellation. A copy of the
additional insured endorsement and waiver of subrogation attached to the policy shall be
included in the Certificate. The Subrecipient shall elect to obtain worker's compensation
coverage pursuant to Section 406.002 of the Texas Labor Code. Further, the Subrecipient
shall maintain said coverage throughout the term of this Agreement and shall comply
with all provisions of Title 5 of the Texas Labor Code to ensure that the Subrecipient
maintains said coverage. The Subrecipient may maintain Occupational Accident and
Disability Insurance in lieu of Worker's Compensation. In either event, the policy must
be endorsed to include a waiver of subrogation in favor of the City. If at any time during
the life of the Agreement or any extension hereof, the Subrecipient fails to maintain the
required insurance in full force and effect, the Subrecipient shall be in breach hereof and
all work under the Agreement shall be discontinued immediately.
Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, the professional
liability policy shall be maintained at the Subrecipient's sole cost and expense. The
retroactive date shall be no later than the commencement of the performance of this
Agreement and the discovery period (possibly through tail coverage) shall be no less than
10 years after the completion of the Services provided for in this Agreement. The
provisions of this Article IX shall survive the termination or expiration of this
Agreement.
ARTICLE IX. EMPLOYMENT OF AGENTS/RETAINING OF CONSULTANTS
The Subrecipient may employ or retain consultants, sub -contractors, or third
parties (any of which are referred to herein as "Sub -consultant"), to perform certain
duties of Subrecipient, as set forth in "Exhibit A", attached hereto, under this Agreement,
provided that the City approves the retaining of Sub -consultants. The Subrecipient is at
all times responsible to the City to perform the Services as provided in this Agreement
and the Subrecipient is in no event relieved of any obligation under this Agreement upon
retainage of any approved Sub -consultant. Any agent and/or Sub -consultant retained
and/or employed by the Subrecipient shall be required by the Subrecipient to carry, for
the protection and benefit of the City and the Subrecipient and naming said third parties
as additional insureds, insurance as described above required to be carried by the
Subrecipient in this Agreement.
The Subrecipient represents that such services are either under applicable value
thresholds or are otherwise exempt from notice and/or bid requirements under Texas
Law.
ARTICLE X. CONFIDENTIALITY
The Subrecipient shall retain all information received from or concerning the City
and the City's business in strictest confidence and shall not reveal such information to
third parties without prior written consent of the City, unless otherwise required by law.
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ARTICLE XI. INDEMNITY
THE SUBRECIPIENT SHALL INDEMNIFY AND SAVE HARMLESS THE
CITY OF LUBBOCK AND ITS ELECTED OFFICIALS, OFFICERS, AGENTS, AND
EMPLOYEES FROM ALL SUITS, ACTIONS, LOSSES, DAMAGES, CLAIMS, OR
LIABILITY OF ANY KIND, CHARACTER, TYPE, OR DESCRIPTION, INCLUDING
WITHOUT LIMITING THE GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING, ALL EXPENSES
OF LITIGATION, COURT COSTS, AND ATTORNEY'S FEES, FOR INJURY OR
DEATH TO ANY PERSON, OR INJURY TO ANY PROPERTY, RECEIVED OR
SUSTAINED BY ANY PERSON OR PERSONS OR PROPERTY, TO THE EXTENT
ARISING OUT OF, RELATED TO OR OCCASIONED BY, THE NEGLIGENT ACTS
OF THE SUBRECIPIENT, ITS AGENTS, EMPLOYEES, ANDIOR
SUBCONSULTANTS, RELATED TO THE PERFORMANCE, OPERATIONS OR
OMISSIONS UNDER THIS AGREEMENT AND/OR THE USE OR OCCUPATION
OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY. THE INDEMNITY OBLIGATION PROVIDED
HEREIN SHALL SURVIVE THE EXPIRATION OR TERMINATION OF THIS
AGREEMENT.
ARTICLE XII. COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAWS
The Subrecipient shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws,
statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations relating, in any way, manner or form, to the
activities under this Agreement, and any amendments thereto.
ARTICLE XIII. NOTICE
A. General. Whenever notice from the Subrecipient to the City or the City to the
Subrecipient is required or permitted by this Agreement and no other method of notice is
provided, such notice shall be given by (1) actual delivery of the written notice to the
other party by hand (in which case such notice shall be effective upon delivery); (2)
facsimile (in which case such notice shall be effective upon delivery); or (3) by
depositing the written notice in the United States mail, properly addressed to the other
party at the address provided in this article, registered or certified mail, return receipt
requested, in which case such notice shall be effective on the third business day after such
notice is so deposited.
B. Subrecipient's Address. The Subrecipient's address and numbers for the
purposes of notice are:
EL ROBI
Reggie Dial, Founder/Executive Director
1500 14th Street
Lubbock, Texas 79401
Telephone: 806-500-3476
Email: elrobi806@gmail.com
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C. City's Address. The City's address and numbers for the purposes of notice are:
Erik Rejino, Assistant City Manager
City of Lubbock
P.O. Box 2000
1314 Avenue K
Lubbock, Texas 79457
Email: erejino@mylubbock.us
Telephone: 806-775-2355
D. Change of Address. Either party may change its address or numbers for
purposes of notice by giving written notice to the other party as provided herein, referring
specifically to this Agreement, and setting forth such new address or numbers. The
address or numbers shall become effective on the 15th day after such notice is effective.
ARTICLE XIV. CITY -PROVIDED DATA AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provision of Data. The City shall furnish the Subrecipient non -confidential
studies, reports and other available data in the possession of the City pertinent to the
Subrecipient's Services. The Subrecipient shall be entitled to use and rely, so long as
such reliance is reasonable, upon all such provided data.
ARTICLE XV. MISCELLANEOUS
A. Captions. The captions for the articles and sections in this Agreement are
inserted in this Agreement strictly for the parties' convenience in identifying the
provisions to this Agreement and shall not be given any effect in construing this
Agreement.
B. Audit. The Subrecipient shall provide access to its corporate books and records
to the City. The City may audit, at its expense and during normal business hours, the
Subrecipient's books and records with respect to this Agreement between the
Subrecipient and the City.
C. Records. The Subrecipient shall maintain records that are necessary to
substantiate the services provided by the Subrecipient.
D. Assignability. The Subrecipient may not assign this Agreement without the
prior written approval of the City.
E. Successor and Assigns. This Agreement binds and inures to the benefit of the
City and the Subrecipient, and in the case of the City, its respective successors, legal
representatives, and assigns, and in the case of the Subrecipient, its permitted successors
and assigns.
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F. Construction and Venue.
THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS. THIS
AGREEMENT IS PERFORMABLE IN LUBBOCK COUNTY, TEXAS. THE
PARTIES HERETO HEREBY IRREVOCABLY CONSENT TO THE SOLE AND
EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION AND VENUE OF THE COURTS OF COMPETENT
JURISDICTION OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, COUNTY OF LUBBOCK, FOR THE
PURPOSES OF ALL LEGAL PROCEEDINGS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO
THIS AGREEMENT OR THE ACTIONS THAT ARE CONTEMPLATED HEREBY.
G. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is ever held to be invalid or
ineffective by any court of competent jurisdiction with respect to any person or
circumstance, the remainder of this Agreement and the application of such provision to
persons and/or circumstances other than those with respect to which it is held invalid or
ineffective shall not be affected thereby.
H. Amendment. No amendment, modification, or alteration of the terms of this
Agreement shall be binding unless such amendment, modification, or alteration is in
writing, dated subsequent to this Agreement, and duly authorized and executed by the
Subrecipient and the City.
1. Entire Agreement. This Agreement, including Exhibits "A" through "B"
attached hereto, contains the entire agreement between the City and the Subrecipient, and
there are no other written or oral promises, conditions, warranties, or representations
relating to or affecting the matters contemplated herein.
J. No Joint Enterprise. Nothing contained herein shall be construed to imply a
joint venture, joint enterprise, partnership or principal — agent relationship between the
Subrecipient and the City.
K. Documents Owned by City. Any and all documents, drawings and
specifications prepared by Subrecipient as part of the Services hereunder, shall become
the property of the City when the Subrecipient has been compensated as set forth in
Article III, above. The Subrecipient shall make copies of any and all work products for its
files.
L. Notice of Waiver. A waiver by either the City or the Subrecipient of a breach
of this Agreement must be in writing and duly authorized to be effective. In the event
either party shall execute and deliver such waiver, such waiver shall not affect the
waiving party's rights with respect to any other or subsequent breach.
M. Third Party Activities. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to
provide any rights or benefits whatsoever to any party other than the City and the
Subrecipient.
N. Non -Appropriation. All funds for payment by the City under this Agreement
are subject to the availability of an annual appropriation for this purpose by the City. In
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the event of non -appropriation of funds by the City Council of the City of Lubbock for
the services provided under the Agreement, the City will terminate the Agreement,
without termination charge or other liability, on the last day of the then -current fiscal year
or when the appropriation made for the then -current year for the services covered by this
Agreement is spent, whichever event occurs first (the "Non -Appropriation Date"). If at
any time funds are not appropriated for the continuance of this Agreement, cancellation
shall be accepted by the Subrecipient on thirty (30) days prior written notice, but failure
to give such notice shall be of no effect and the City shall not be obligated under this
Agreement beyond the Non -Appropriation Date.
O. Contracts with Companies Engaged in Business with Iran, Sudan, or Foreign
Terrorist Organization Prohibited. Pursuant to Section 2252.152 of the Texas
Government Code, the City is prohibited from entering into a contract with a vendor that
is identified by The Comptroller as a company known to have contracts with or provide
supplies or service with Iran, Sudan or a foreign terrorist organization.
P. No Boycott of Israel. Pursuant to Section 2271.002 of the Texas Government
Code, a) This section applies only to a contract that: (1) is between a governmental entity
and a company with 10 or more full-time employees; and (2) has a value of $100,000 or
more that is to be paid wholly or partly from public funds of the governmental entity. (b)
A governmental entity may not enter into a contract with a company for goods or services
unless the contract contains a written verification from the company that it: (1) does not
boycott Israel; and (2) will not boycott Israel during the term of the contract.
Q. Texas Government Code 2274. By entering into this Agreement, Subrecipient
verifies that: (1) it does not, and will not for the duration of the contract, have a
practice, policy, guidance, or directive that discriminates against a firearm entity or
firearm trade association or (2) the verification required by Section 2274.002 of the Texas
Government Code does not apply to the contract. If Subrecipient is a company with 10
or more full-time employees and if this Agreement has a value of at least $100,000 or
more, Subrecipient verifies that, pursuant to Texas Government Code Chapter 2274, it
does not have a practice, policy, guidance, or directive that discriminates against a
firearm entity or firearm trade association; and will not discriminate during the term of
the contract against a firearm entity or firearm trade association.
R. Subrecipient represents and warrants that: (1) it does not, and will not for the
duration of the contract, boycott energy companies or (2) the verification required by
Section 2274.002 of the Texas Government Code does not apply to the contract. If
Subrecipient is a company with 10 or more full-time employees and if this Agreement
has a value of at least $100,000 or more, Subrecipient verifies that, pursuant to Texas
Government Code Chapter 2274, it does not boycott energy companies; and will not
boycott energy companies during the term of the Agreement. This verification is not
required for an agreement where a governmental entity determines that these
requirements are inconsistent with the governmental entity's constitutional or statutory
duties related to the issuance, incurrence, or management of debt obligations or the
deposit, custody, management, borrowing, or investment of funds.
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S. Texas Public Information Act. The requirements of Subchapter J, Chapter 552,
Government Code, may apply to this contract and the Subrecipient or vendor agrees that
the contract can be terminated if the Subrecipient or vendor knowingly or intentionally
fails to comply with a requirement of that subchapter.
To the extent Subchapter J, Chapter 552, Government Code applies to this
agreement, Subrecipient agrees to: (1) preserve all contracting information related to the
contract as provided by the records retention requirements applicable to the governmental
body for the duration of the contract; (2) promptly provide to the governmental body any
contracting information related to the contract that is in the custody or possession of the
entity on request of the governmental body; and (3) on completion of the contract, either:
(A) provide at no cost to the governmental body all contracting information related to the
contract that is in the custody or possession of the entity; or (B) preserve the contracting
information related to the contract as provided by the records retention requirements
applicable to the governmental body.
ARTICLE XVI. AGREEMENT WITH SUBRECIPIENT OF FEDERAL
RECOVERY FUNDS TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. Use of Funds.
a. Subrecipient understands and agrees that the funds disbursed under this award
may only be used in compliance with section 603(c) of the Social Security Act
(the Act) and Treasury's regulations implementing that section and guidance.
b. Subrecipient will determine prior to engaging in any Program using this
assistance that it has the institutional, managerial, and financial capability to
ensure proper planning, management, and completion of such Program.
2. Period of Performance. The period of performance for this award begins on the
date hereof and ends on December 31, 2026. As set forth in Treasury's
implementing regulations, Subrecipient may use award funds to cover eligible
costs incurred during the period that begins upon execution hereof, and ends on
September 30, 2024.
3. Reporting. Subrecipient agrees to comply with any reporting obligations
established by Treasury as they relate to this award. Further, the Subrecipient
shall submit to the City of Lubbock monthly financial and program reports by the
30t' day of the month, beginning upon the effective date of this Agreement. All
reporting required herein shall be submitted to:
City of Lubbock
Attn: Amber Aguilar
1314 Avenue K
Lubbock, TX 79457
aaguilar@mylubbock.us
806-775-2149
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4. Maintenance of and Access to Records
a. Subrecipient shall maintain records and financial documents sufficient to
evidence compliance with section 603(c), Treasury's regulations implementing
that section, and guidance issued by Treasury regarding the foregoing.
b. The Treasury Office of Inspector General and the Government Accountability
Office, or their authorized representatives, shall have the right of access to records
(electronic and otherwise) of Subrecipient in order to conduct audits or other
investigations.
Records shall be maintained by Subrecipient for a period of five (5) years
after all funds have been expended or returned to Treasury, whichever is later.
5. Pre -award Costs. Pre -award costs, as defined in 2 C.F.R. § 200.458, may not be
paid with funding from this award.
6. Administrative Costs. Subrecipient may use funds provided under this award to
cover both direct and indirect costs.
7. Cost Sharing. Cost sharing or matching funds are not required to be provided by
Subrecipient.
Conflicts of Interest. The City of Lubbock understands and agrees it must
maintain a conflict of interest policy consistent with 2 C.F.R. § 200.318(c) and
that such conflict of interest policy is applicable to each activity funded under this
award. Recipients and Subrecipients must disclose in writing to the Office of the
State Controller or the pass -through entity, as appropriate, any potential conflict
of interest affecting the awarded funds in accordance with 2 C.F.R. § 200.112.
The Office of the State Controller shall disclose such conflict to Treasury.
9. Compliance with Applicable Law and Regulations.
a. Subrecipient agrees to comply with the requirements of section 603 of the Act,
regulations adopted by Treasury pursuant to section 603(f) of the Act, and
guidance issued by Treasury regarding the foregoing. Subrecipient also agrees to
comply with all other applicable federal statutes, regulations, and executive
orders, and Subrecipient shall provide for such compliance by other parties in any
agreements it enters into with other parties relating to this award.
b. Federal regulations applicable to this award include, without limitation, the
following:
i. Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit
Requirements for Federal Awards, 2 C.F.R. Part 200, other than such
provisions as Treasury may determine are inapplicable to this Award and
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subject to such exceptions as may be otherwise provided by Treasury.
Subpart F — Audit Requirements of the Uniform Guidance, implementing
the Single Audit Act, shall apply to this award.
ii. Universal Identifier and System for Award Management (SAM), 2
C.F.R. Part 25, pursuant to which the award term set forth in Appendix A
to 2 C.F.R. Part 25 is hereby incorporated by reference.
iii. Reporting Subaward and Executive Compensation Information, 2
C.F.R. Part 170, pursuant to which the award term set forth in Appendix A
to 2 C.F.R. Part 170 is hereby incorporated by reference.
iv. OMB Guidelines to Agencies on Government Wide Debarment and
Suspension (Nonprocurement), 2 C.F.R. Part 180, including the
requirement to include a term or condition in all lower tier covered
transactions (Agreements and sub -contractors described in 2 C.F.R. Part
180, subpart B) that the award is subject to 2 C.F.R. Part 180 and
Treasury's implementing regulation at 31 C.F.R. Part 19.
v. Subrecipient Integrity and Performance Matters, pursuant to which the
award term set forth in 2 C.F.R. Part 200, Appendix XII to Part 200 is
hereby incorporated by reference.
vi. Government Wide Requirements for Drug -Free Workplace, 31 C.F.R.
Part 20.
vii. New Restrictions on Lobbying, 31 C.F.R. Part 21.
viii. Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisitions Act of
1970 (42 U.S.C. §§ 4601-4655) and implementing regulations.
ix. Generally applicable federal environmental laws and regulations.
C. Statutes and regulations prohibiting discrimination applicable to this award
include, without limitation, the following:
i. Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. §§ 2000(d) et
seq.) and Treasury's implementing regulations at 31 C.F.R. Part 22, which
prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin under
programs or activities receiving federal financial assistance;
ii. The Fair Housing Act, Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (42
U.S.C. §§ 3601 et seq.), which prohibits discrimination in housing on the
basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, familial status, or
disability;
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iii. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (29 U.S.C.
§ 794), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability under any
program or activity receiving federal financial assistance;
iv. The Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended (42 U.S.C. §§ 6101
et seq.), and Treasury's implementing regulations at 31 C.F.R. Part 23,
which prohibit discrimination on the basis of age in programs or activities
receiving federal financial assistance; and
v. Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended (42
U.S.C. §§ 12101 et seq.), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of
disability under programs, activities, and services provided or made
available by state and local governments or instrumentalities or agencies
thereto.
10. Remedial Actions. In the event of Subrecipient's noncompliance with section 603
of the Act, other applicable laws, Treasury's implementing regulations, guidance,
or any reporting or other program requirements, Treasury may impose additional
conditions on the receipt of a subsequent tranche of future award funds, if any, or
take other available remedies as set forth in 2 C.F.R. § 200.339. In the case of a
violation of section 603(c) of the Act regarding the use of funds, previous
payments shall be subject to recoupment as provided in section 603(e) of the Act
and any additional payments may be subject to withholding as provided in section
603(e) of the Act, as applicable.
11. Hatch Act. Subrecipient agrees to comply, as applicable, with requirements of the
Hatch Act (5 U.S.C.§§ 1501-1508 and 7324-7328), which limit certain political
activities of State or local government employees whose principal employment is
in connection with an activity financed in whole or in part by this federal
assistance.
12. Copeland Anti -kickback Act. Subrecipient agrees to comply with the
requirements of the Copland Anti -kickback Act (40 U.S.C. § 3145), prohibiting a
federal funds grantee engaged in constructing, carrying out, completing, or
repairing public buildings, public works, or buildings or works that at least partly
are financed by a loan or grant from the Federal Government from inducing an
employee into giving up any part of the compensation that he or she is entitled to
under the terms of his or her employment contract.
13. Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act. Subrecipient agrees to comply,
as applicable, with the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (40 U.S.C.
§§ 3701-3708), regarding contracts for public works involving the employment of
laborers or mechanics.
14. Rights to Inventions Made Under a Contract or Agreement. Subrecipient agrees
to comply, as applicable, with the Rights to Inventions Made Under a Contract or
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Agreement (37 C.F.R. Part 401). For any federally assisted contract, awarded to a
small business firm or nonprofit organization as defined in 37 CFR 401.2 for the
performance of experimental, developmental, or research work, the Subrecipient.
Subrecipient agrees to all of the terms in 37 CFR 401.14(a).
15. Clean Air and Water Pollution Control Acts. Subrecipient agrees to comply with
all applicable standards, orders or regulations issued pursuant to the Clean Air Act
(42 U.S.C. §§ 7401-7671q) and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act as
amended (33 U.S.C. §§ 1251-1387). Violations must be reported to the Federal
awarding agency and the Regional Office of the Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA).
16. Byrd Anti-Lobb idng Amendment. Subrecipient agrees to comply with the Byrd
Anti -Lobbying Amendment (31 U.S.C. § 1352), prohibiting the use of funds
appropriated by any Act to be expended by the recipient of a Federal contract,
grant, loan, or cooperative agreement to pay any person for influencing or
attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of
Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of
Congress in connection with certain Federal actions.
17. Procurement of Recovered Materials. Subrecipient agrees to comply, as
applicable, with 2 C.F.R. § 200.323 pursuant to section 6002 of the Solid Waste
Disposal Act, as amended by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act.
18. Prohibition on Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or
Equipment. Subrecipient agrees to comply with 2 C.F.R. § 200.216 regarding the
prohibition of the utilization of grant funds for certain telecommunications and
video surveillance services or equipment.
19. Domestic Preferences for Procurements. Subrecipient agrees to comply with 2
C.F.R. § 200.322 to provide a preference for the purchase, acquisition, or use of
goods, products, or materials produced in the United States (including but not
limited to iron, aluminum, steel, cement, and other manufactured products).
20. False Statements. Subrecipient understands that making false statements or claims
in connection with this award is a violation of federal law and may result in
criminal, civil, or administrative sanctions, including fines, imprisonment, civil
damages and penalties, debarment from participating in federal awards or
Agreements, and/or any other remedy available by law.
21. Publications. Any publications produced with funds from this award must display
the following language: "This Program is being supported, in whole or in part, by
federal award number SLFRP2653 awarded to the City of Lubbock by the U.S.
Department of the Treasury."
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22. Debts Owed the Federal Government.
a. Any funds paid to the Subrecipient:
i. in excess of the amount to which the Subrecipient is finally determined
to be authorized to retain under the terms of this award;
ii. that are determined by the Treasury Office of Inspector General to have
been misused; or
iii. that are determined by Treasury to be subject to a repayment obligation
pursuant to sections 602(e) and 603(b)(2)(D) of the Act and have not been
repaid by the Subrecipient shall constitute a debt to the federal
government.
b. Any debts determined to be owed to the federal government must be paid
promptly by Subrecipient. A debt is delinquent if it has not been paid by the date
specified in Treasury's initial written demand for payment, unless other
satisfactory arrangements have been made or if the Subrecipient knowingly or
improperly retains funds that are a debt as defined in paragraph 14(a). Treasury
will take any actions available to it to collect such a debt.
23. Disclaimer.
a. The United States expressly disclaims any and all responsibility or liability to
Subrecipient or third persons for the actions of Subrecipient or third persons
resulting in death, bodily injury, property damages, or any other losses resulting
in any way from the performance of this award or any other losses resulting in
any way from the performance of this award or any Agreement, or sub -contractor
under this award.
b. The acceptance of this award by Subrecipient does not in any way establish an
agency relationship between the United States and Subrecipient.
24. Protections for Whistleblowers.
a. In accordance with 41 U.S.C. § 4712, Subrecipient may not discharge, demote,
or otherwise discriminate against an employee in reprisal for disclosing to any of
the list of persons or entities provided below, information that the employee
reasonably believes is evidence of gross mismanagement of a federal Agreement
or grant, a gross waste of federal funds, an abuse of authority relating to a federal
Agreement or grant, a substantial and specific danger to public health or safety, or
a violation of law, rule, or regulation related to a federal Agreement (including the
competition for or negotiation of an Agreement) or grant.
b. The list of persons and entities referenced in the paragraph above includes the
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following:
i. A member of Congress or a representative of a committee of Congress;
ii. An Inspector General;
iii. The Government Accountability Office;
iv. A Treasury employee responsible for Agreement or grant oversight or
management;
v. An authorized official of the Department of Justice or other law
enforcement agency;
vi. A court or grand jury; or
vii. A management official or other employee of Subrecipient,
Subrecipient, or Sub -contractor who has the responsibility to investigate,
discover, or address misconduct.
c. Subrecipient shall inform its employees in writing of the rights and remedies
provided under this section, in the predominant native language of the workforce.
25. Increasing Seat Belt Use in the United States. Pursuant to Executive Order 13043,
62 FR 19217 (Apr. 18, 1997), Subrecipient should encourage its Subrecipients to
adopt and enforce on-the-job seat belt policies and programs for their employees
when operating company -owned, rented or personally owned vehicles.
26. Reducing Text Messaging While Driving. Pursuant to Executive Order 13513, 74
FR 51225 (Oct. 6, 2009), Subrecipient should encourage its employees and
contractors to adopt and enforce policies that ban text messaging while driving,
and Subrecipient should establish workplace safety policies to decrease accidents
caused by distracted drivers.
ARTICLE XVII. ASSURANCES OF COMPLIANCE WITH CIVIL
RIGHTS REQUIREMENTS
ASSURANCES OF COMPLIANCE WITH TITLE VI OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS
ACT OF 1964
As a condition of receipt of federal financial assistance from the Department of
the Treasury, the Subrecipient provides the assurances stated herein. The federal financial
assistance may include federal grants, loans and Agreements to provide assistance to the
Subrecipient's beneficiaries, the use or rent of Federal land or property at below market
value, Federal training, a loan of Federal personnel, subsidies, and other arrangements
with the intention of providing assistance. Federal financial assistance does not
encompass Agreements of guarantee or insurance, regulated programs, licenses,
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procurement Agreements by the Federal government at market value, or programs that
provide direct benefits.
The assurances apply to all federal financial assistance from or funds made
available through the Department of the Treasury, including any assistance that the
Subrecipient may request in the future.
The Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987 provides that the provisions of the
assurances apply to all of the operations of the Subrecipient's program(s) and
activity(ies), so long as any portion of the Subrecipient's program(s) or activity(ies) is
federally assisted in the manner prescribed above.
1. Subrecipient ensures its current and future compliance with Title VI of the
Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, which prohibits exclusion from
participation, denial of the benefits of, or subjection to discrimination under
programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance, of any person in the
United States on the ground of race, color, or national origin (42 U.S.C. § 2000d
et seq.), as implemented by the Department of the Treasury Title VI regulations at
31 CFR Part 22 and other pertinent executive orders such as Executive Order
13166, directives, circulars, policies, memoranda, and/or guidance documents.
2. Subrecipient acknowledges that Executive Order 13166, "Improving Access to
Services for Persons with Limited English Proficiency," seeks to improve access
to federally assisted programs and activities for individuals who, because of
national origin, have Limited English proficiency (LEP). Subrecipient
understands that denying a person access to its programs, services, and activities
because of LEP is a form of national origin discrimination prohibited under Title
VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Department of the Treasury's
implementing regulations. Accordingly, Subrecipient shall initiate reasonable
steps, or comply with the Department of the Treasury's directives, to ensure that
LEP persons have meaningful access to its programs, services, and activities.
Subrecipient understands and agrees that meaningful access may entail providing
language assistance services, including oral interpretation and written translation
where necessary, to ensure effective communication in the Subrecipient's
programs, services, and activities.
3. Subrecipient agrees to consider the need for language services for LEP persons
when Subrecipient develops applicable budgets and conducts programs, services,
and activities. As a resource, the Department of the Treasury has published its
LEP guidance at 70 FR 6067. For more information on taking reasonable steps to
provide meaningful access for LEP persons, please visit htty:/,-www.lep.gov.
4. Subrecipient acknowledges and agrees that compliance with the assurances
constitutes a condition of continued receipt of federal financial assistance and is
binding upon Subrecipient and Subrecipient's successors, transferees, and
assignees for the period in which such assistance is provided.
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5. Subrecipient acknowledges and agrees that it must require any sub -grantees,
Subrecipients, sub -contractors, successors, transferees, and assignees to comply
with assurances 1-4 above, and agrees to incorporate the following language in
every Agreement or agreement subject to Title VI and its regulations between the
Subrecipient and the Subrecipient's sub -grantees, Subrecipients, sub -contractors,
successors, transferees, and assignees:
The sub -grantee, Subrecipient, sub -contractor, successor, transferee, and
assignee shall comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which
prohibits Subrecipients offederal financial assistancefrom excludingfrom
a program or activity, denying benefits of, or otherwise discriminating
against a person on the basis of race, color, or national origin (42 U.S.C.
§ 2000d et seq), as implemented by the Department of the Treasury's Title
VI regulations, 31 CFR Part 22, which are herein incorporated by
reference and made a part of this Agreement (or agreement). Title VI also
includes protection to persons with "Limited English Proficiency" in any
program or activity receiving federal financial assistance, 42 U.S.C. §
2000d et seq., as implemented by the Department of the Treasury's Title
VI regulations, 31 CFR Part 22, and herein incorporated by reference and
made apart of this Agreement or agreement.
6. Subrecipient understands and agrees that if any real property or structure is
provided or improved with the aid of federal financial assistance by the
Department of the Treasury, this assurance obligates the Subrecipient, or in the
case of a subsequent transfer, the transferee, for the period during which the real
property or structure is used for a purpose for which the federal financial
assistance is extended or for another purpose involving the provision of similar
services or benefits. If any personal property is provided, this assurance obligates
the Subrecipient for the period during which it retains ownership or possession of
the property.
7. Subrecipient shall cooperate in any enforcement or compliance review
activities by the Department of the Treasury of the aforementioned obligations.
Enforcement may include investigation, arbitration, mediation, litigation, and
monitoring of any settlement agreements that may result from these actions. The
Subrecipient shall comply with information requests, on -site compliance reviews
and reporting requirements.
8. Subrecipient shall maintain a complaint log and inform the Department of the
Treasury of any complaints of discrimination on the grounds of race, color, or
national origin, and limited English proficiency covered by Title VI of the Civil
Rights Act of 1964 and implementing regulations and provide, upon request, a list
of all such reviews or proceedings based on the complaint, pending or completed,
including outcome. Subrecipient also must inform the Department of the Treasury
if Subrecipient has received no complaints under Title VI.
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9. Subrecipient must provide documentation of an administrative agency's or
court's findings of non-compliance of Title VI and efforts to address the non-
compliance, including any voluntary compliance or other agreements between the
Subrecipient and the administrative agency that made the finding. If the
Subrecipient settles a case or matter alleging such discrimination, the Subrecipient
must provide documentation of the settlement. If Subrecipient has not been the
subject of any court or administrative agency finding of discrimination, please so
state.
10. If the Subrecipient makes sub -awards to other agencies or other entities, the
Subrecipient is responsible for ensuring that sub-Subrecipients also comply with
Title VI and other applicable authorities covered in this document State agencies
that make sub -awards must have in place standard grant assurances and review
procedures to demonstrate that that they are effectively monitoring the civil rights
compliance of sub -contractor.
The United States of America has the right to seek judicial enforcement of the terms of
this assurances document and nothing in this document alters or limits the federal
enforcement measures that the United States may take in order to address violations of
this document or applicable federal law.
EXECUTED as of the Effective Date hereof.
CITY OF LUBBOCK
LTAA�P E, MAYOR
ZATTEST:
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Rebecca Garza, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
Erik Rejino, Assistant City Manager
EAST LUBBOCK RESIDENT OWNED
BUSINgW INITIATIVE (EL ROBI)
S 081314090
Reggk Dial, Founder/Executive Director
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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llileisure"', Assistant City Attorney
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EXHIBIT A
Success
EL ROBI
East Lubbock Resident Owned Business Initiative
Program Plan
Founder/Executive Director
Reggie Dial
Phone: 806.438.8464
Email: elrobi806Ca Rmail.com
www.elrobi806.org
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OVERVIEW
EL ROBI is a 6-week pre apprenticeship target to help low to moderate income young people and
also men/women who feels that college is not for them but want to start a career. The best way to
do that is to provide them with opportunity and access. EL ROBI is a program that presents that to
them. EL ROBI (East Lubbock Resident -Owned Business Initiative). Students receive essential
safety training, financial coaching, and industry specific curriculum. The classes will go from
February — October
EL ROBI works directly with employers to develop training programs that meet the specific and
timely needs of the sector to ensure that individuals are well -prepared apprenticeships and for a
career in the skilled trades.
The pre -apprenticeship program provides individuals with the practical skills and technical
knowledge encompassed in the Heating Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC), Plumbing, and
Electrical industry to maximize employability.
INTENDED PURPOSES OF THE PRE -APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM
■ Provide pre -apprenticeship and trade specific training to males, females, minorities, and
other disadvantaged individuals to prepare them for entry into the HVAC, Plumbing, or
Electrical fields.
■ Develop and sustain partnerships with community organizations and utilize resources
available to develop ongoing, sustainable long-term programs and services.
■ Provide comprehensive recruitment, screening services, and training to those qualified for
the program.
■ Bring opportunities to residents with an interest and aptitude for the skilled trades to secure
employment with local industry partners.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
The curriculum used by the instructors is a nationally recognized by all trade industry called
PHCC
■ Experience hands-on training
■ Learn about the skilled trades industries
■ Gain valuable preparation for full apprenticeship
■ Learn critical safety techniques and best practices
■ Acquire industry -wide recognized employability skills
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PROGRAM SPONSORS
The success of the Pre -Apprenticeship program would not be possible without community
support and program sponsors.
EL ROBI is proud to collaborate with the following program sponsors:
■ Happy State Bank
■ Texas Workforce Commission
■ City of Lubbock
■ Community Development Block Grant
■ YWCA/Envision Center
■ HUD
■ West Texas Community Foundation
■ Bentenbough Homes
■ Atmos Energy
■ Community Development Corporation
■ Texas Tech University College of Education
■ Wells Fargo
INDUSTRY PARTNERS
Partnerships, with businesses and others, are a vital component the pre -apprenticeship program.
Local industry companies in partnership with EL ROBI will provide employment to individuals
who successfully complete the Pre -Apprenticeship Readiness Program. All employment
requirements will be coordinated between the student and the company.
Below are some of the organizations working hand -in -hand with EL ROBI to build a skilled
workforce in Lubbock:
D. K. Hunt Electric
8724 FM 1585
Wolfforth, TX
Phone: 806:866.9911
https://dkhunt.com/
Bruce Thornton Air Conditioning
128 Slaton Road
Lubbock, TX
Phone: 806.589.10
htt2s.//btacinc.com/contact
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Tom Sinclair
6501 Upland Ave.
Lubbock, TX
Phone: 844.749.2665
https://www.callsinclair.com/
Hub City Plumbing
502 FM 1585
Lubbock, TX
Phone: 806.745.1713
http://hubcityplumbing.com/
Larcon Electric
2306-A 120`h Street
Lubbock, TX
Phone: 806.745.5012
http://www.larconelectric.com/
IBEW Electrical Union
402 501h Street
Lubbock, TX
Phone: 806.744.4062
http:, 'www.ibew602.org
Teinert Construction
4009 Clovis Road
Lubbock, TX
Phone: 806.744.2801
http://teinert.com/
Brothers Septic
6406 County Rd 6300
Lubbock Tx 79416
806.793.1772
www.brotherssepticsystems.com
Amp Electric
10101 Hwy 87
Lubbock,Tx 79423
806.687.7267
www.ampelectrictx.com
Anthony Mechanical
525 E 40`h Street
Lubbock. Tx 79404
www.anthonymechanicalservices.com
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Spartan Plumbing
8217 Ave D
Lubbock Tx 79404
www.hvaccontractorlubbock.com
Wendalls & Son's
1009 N Flint
Wolfforth Tx 79382
www.wendallandsonslubbock.com
C.0 Electric
1219 Ave A
Lubbock Tx 79401
Brandon & Clark
3623 I-27
Lubbock Tx 79404
www.brandonclark.com
Site One
5815 501h Street
Lubbock Tx
www.sitcone.com
University Medical Center
602 Indiana Ave
(806)775-8200
TUITION COSTS
The cost to participate in the program is $700 per individual (includes textbook and required
materials). Individuals needing assistance may be eligible for tuition assistance. Please contact
the Executive Director for more information.
How to pay
A. (Self -Pay) The student will make a non-refundable down payment of $250.00 and make
payment arrangements to complete the payment.
B. (Texas Workforce Commission) An agreement between the employer and TWC will
have to be signed. If a company had 1-100 employees, the employer will pay 25% of the
cost. If the company has 101-250 employees, the employer will pay 50% of the cost for
the individual to complete the training. To qualify for this agreement the individual has to
meet some income guidelines and they will have to contact TWC for that information.
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C. (Scholarship) We have funds set aside for an individual to apply for a scholarship. The
individual will complete an application and it will be presented to the board for approval.
D. (Company Pays) The company that the individual is employed with pays for them to
complete the training.
E. We also have support from CDBG funding that helps pay for instructors, educational
material, and training
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications:
A. Age
Not less than 18 years of age.
B. Education
A high school diploma or GED equivalency is required. Applicant must provide an official
transcript (s) for high school. All GED records must be submitted if applicable.
C. Physical Examinations
Applicants must be physically capable of performing the essential functions of the
apprenticeship program, with or without a reasonable accommodation, and without posing
a direct threat to the health and safety of the individual or others. Physicals will be covered
by the employer.
D. Background, Drug and Alcohol Testing
All applicants will be subject to criminal background screening and drug testing. There
are no automatic exclusions from acceptance into the program. However, if a background
check discloses one or more felony convictions, an assessment will be made on a case -by -
case basis.
E. Driver's License/Transportation
Applicants must possess a valid driver's license or have reliable transportation to attend
classes and/or on-the-job training facilities.
F. Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE)
Applicants (ages 24 years and under) will
Education (TABE). The TABE test is
Commission (TWC). The TABE test is
be required to pass the Test of Adult Basic
an administered by the Texas Workforce
an assessment product to provide a solid
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foundation for effectively assessing the skills and knowledge of adult learners in the
following areas:
■ Reading
The TABE Reading test measures a student's ability to understand and interpret
various reading passages. The test uses personal and business communications,
instructive content, and informational materials.
■ Mathematics Computation
The TABE Mathematics Computation test measures a student's core math skills. The
material includes addition, multiplication, division, fractions, percent's, and exponents.
■ Applied Mathematics
The TABE Applied Mathematics test asks students to answer math questions based on
everyday activities, such as household budgets, recipes, repair tasks, and comparison
shopping.
■ Language
The TABE Language test asks the student to correct written passages using standard
language conventions and usage. Students will be assessed on capitalization,
punctuation, and sentence formation.
Resource to free practice tests: https:,.,;'www.test-guide.com/free-tabe-t)ractice-
tests.html
TRAINING CURRICULUM
To ensure an effective curriculum, students will learn basic occupational skills and job readiness
(soft) skills, specifically tailored to the workforce needs of their selected trade industry. Students
will learn how to apply basic industrial math to carry out everyday tasks, take measurements using
various formulas and methods, exercise industrial safety practices and learn how to use different
types of hand tools and specialized equipment.
COURSE SCHEDULE &c DESCRIPTIONS
Students will be able to select a skilled trade track from one of the following industries:
HVAC
The HVAC & Plumbing Pre -Apprenticeship track is aimed at prospective apprentices to
provide them with information about the p-h-c industry.
PLUMBING
This is an introduction to basic plumbing practices and completion of minor repairs. Exposure
to tools, safety, materials, codes, and plumbing career opportunities will be explored.
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ELECTRICAL
The Electrical Pre -Apprenticeship track is aimed at prospective apprentices to exposes the
students to residential, commercial and industrial systems in the electrical trade with a focus on
developing practical skills.
Welding/Plumbing/Pipefitting
Aimed at prospective to expose students to the basic knowledge of a skilled trade
Plumbing and H VAC classes will be held at EL ROBI classrooms 1500 10 Street. All classes
are scheduled twice a week, weekly, from 6pm-8pm.
Electrical classes are held at the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Union
Hall 405 50`h Street
■ HVAC & Plumbing - Monday/Wednesday
■ Welding/Plumbing/Pipefitting—Monday-Friday
■ Electrical - Tuesday/Thursday
■ All — See Week 3
Below is a general outline of the class schedule. Please note, the schedule may be subject to
change at the discretion of the program director. Any changes will be communicated in a timely
manner.
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Career Readiness
Career Readiness
Mock
Week 1
Part 1
Part 2 Resumes
Interview
interviews
Orientation
Resumes
workshop/reference
Skills
2hrs
2hrs
2hrs
2hrs
Week 2
Industry
Industry Introduction
Industry Introduction
Industry
Introduction
Introduction
Week
Industry
Industry Introduction
Industry
Industry
Introduction
Part 1
Introduction
Introduction
Part 1
Part 2
Part 2
Week 4
Financial
Financial Literacy
Literacy
2hrs
hrs
Industry
Industry Introduction
Industry
Industry
Week 5
Introduction
Pt 3
Introduction
Introduction
Part 3
Part 3
Part 3
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Industry
Industry Introduction
Industry Introduction
Industry
Week 6
Introduction
Introduction
Part 4
Part 4
Pt 4
Pt 4
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Orientation- Week 1
Basic, introductory overview of the program, goals career readiness, and policy
OSHA- Week 2
Safety certification on the standards and regulations of Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA). Training will be facilitated in 3 sessions
Industry Intro - Week 3
Teaching basic knowledge in a skilled trade
Financial Literacy- Week 4
Designed to inform and education students in the concepts of personal finance and money
management.
Industry Intro - Week 5
Teaching basic knowledge in a skilled trade
Industry Intro - Week 6
Teaching basic knowledge in a skilled trade
EXPECTATIONS
The following policies are designed to clarify the expectation of behaviors and standards of
program participants.
Absences
Attendance is critical for successful completion. All students are expected to honor any planned
classroom schedule and/or training. EL ROBI understands that emergencies can arise. It is the
student's responsibility to inform the Program Coordinator immediately when such situations
occur.
Alcohol and Drug Use
Alcohol and drugs have absolutely no place in the classroom, training, or job -site facilities. At
no time should a person be under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Student who violates this
policy can expect discipline which may include dismissal from the program.
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Dress Code
Students are expected to wear appropriate attire at all times. Unacceptable attire includes: open
toed shoes/sandals, shorts, shirts with vulgar or offensive content.
Professionalism
Students are expected to conduct themselves at all times in a professional manner and to exhibit
characteristics of a professional student.
Smoking
In the interest of providing a smoke -free environment, smoking is prohibited in all classroom and
training facilities.
Technology Statement
The use of cell phones is not allowed in the classroom. Students disregarding this policy may be
asked to leave class with a disciplinary absence allocated by the instructor. Consistent violation
of this standard can result in immediate drop from the program.
Non -Completion of Class
If a student does not complete the class, he/she will not be able to recoup any money that he/she
has put towards the program. In the event that they did not pay he/she will not be able to re-enter
the program for 3 months.
Social Media
As we adapt to a virtual world, it is vital to have and maintain an online presence. Active
websites and intriguing social media posts engage people while maintaining health guidelines.
By adopting a resource -friendly plan, EL ROBI can ensure an increase in enrollment and
retention rates for the skilled trades programs, and watch a rise in awareness in the city of
Lubbock. Below are a few things we are doing to keep up with the changes
Since there is an already established Facebook page the first and easiest thing to do
would be to start increasing the group's presence on Facebook. A report from
digitalmarketing.org suggests for businesses with under 10,000 followers to simply post
quality content once every week" to increase engagement. Some suggestions for these
posts include
• Videos of facilities
• Pictures of students
• Student feedback of the program
• Commentary from employers about the program
• Informational videos on enrollment ie. when can you register, when do classes take
place, how often is class, what is the structure of the program?
• Typical starting salary of a graduate of the program
• What percentage of students have a job upon or soon after graduation?
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These types of posts can give students a more realistic overview of the program and
what kind of outcome it can have. Upon completion of an updated website and social -
media accounts students who try to research the program will be greeted with an up-to-
date page that gives them information to help them understand what the program is
about. A quality post once a week is an easy thing to work towards as it is cost free and
can be generated relatively quickly.
Mentorship and Job Placement.
Job Training Program: The focus of this program is to pick up where schools and other entities
have struggled to prepare people who do not want to focus on a 4-year degree but get out in the
job market and make a good living for their families.
- The organization will provide a job assessment to each participant to evaluate his or her
particular skills and weaknesses. This assessment will determine the type and level of
training the individual needs, as well as where they will be ultimately placed
Successful placement will be contingent on the skill set program participants. The
purpose of this job -training program is to cultivate and prepare program participants for
various jobs. This program will also seek to train individuals for jobs ranging from
plumbing, electrical, HVAC or general office work. The connection to a specific job
allows the training to focus on preparing individuals for the tasks they can expect once
hired. Programs customized to the needs of an employer, often even conducted on -site,
have proven to be successful.
Additionally, training in basic skills is necessary for individuals who have been out of the
workforce for a long time, or who were never in it at all, whether it be in resume writing,
interview techniques, or even basic hygiene or other life skills. Such skills are critical when it
comes to applying for and getting a job, as well as keeping it over the long term.
- We will develop relationships with employers, and carefully link employees with
businesses that are seeking their skills
- After being placed on the job the corporation will track each employee's progress, with
an eye not only to longevity in a position, but also advancement.
- Along with keeping their new jobs, the corporation will conduct ongoing skill training,
both in job -specific skills as well as in soft skills. Attention to these needs increases
retention rates.
This program will utilize approximately 60 percent of the corporation's time and resources
Financial Literacy Program: This program is designed to provide financial literacy workshops
on budgeting, saving, banking, credit and borrowing too low to moderate- income individuals
living in Lubbock TX. The purpose of this program is equipping individuals with the tools to
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effectively manage their finances to make sensible decisions toward achieving financial self-
sufficiency and reaching life goals. Further this program will help low to moderate- income
individuals from being exploited by predatory lenders, questionable investments and outrages
interest rates.
This program will utilize approximately 10 percent of the corporation's time and resources
Career Readiness -This area we will conduct training for individuals to learn on to adapt to a
job interview environment. We will help with resume building, interview skills, people skills and
communications skills. This will give the individual a better opportunity to get a job in a
competitive job market.
This program will utilize approximately 10 percent of the corporation's time and resources
Mentorship: There will be men and women available to help an individual who may be
struggling in a certain area of the program. Then mentor will give them the guidance and the
confidence to continue with the program. These mentors will help prevent a high dropout rate.
This program will utilize approximately 10 percent of the corporation's time and resources
Job Placement: We will development partnerships with different employers here in town. So that
once the individual finish with the program they will have an opportunity to interview for a job
at one of these locations. This will be very beneficial to the employers because they will have a
good idea of what type of worker they are getting because they will be a very involved with this
program.
Labor Market
Take advantage of the Lubbock region's labor force of more than 212,380 skilled workers'
Lubbock's cost of doing business continues to rank as one of the lowest in the nation. As a pro -
business community, Lubbock also has some of the most competitive wage rates, affordable
land, cost of living, property taxes and other business -related costs in the state. The following
data makes it easy to see why Lubbock is a great place to do business.
Growth 2014-2024 Averaize Opening Annual Wase
HVAC
25.5%
25
$44,620
Electrical
25.5%
30
$39,495
-Plumbing
20.3%
120
$40,866
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