Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout24945AGREEMENT INFORMATION AGREEMENT NUMBER 24945 NAME/TYPE OF AGREEMENT OVERTOWN YOUTH CENTER, INC DESCRIPTION AMENDMENT NO.2 TO GRANT AGREEMENT/STEM TALENT FOR MIAMI EFFECTIVE DATE March 29, 2024 ATTESTED BY TODD B. HANNON ATTESTED DATE 5/1/2024 DATE RECEIVED FROM ISSUING DEPT. 5/1/2024 NOTE DOCUSIGN AGREEMENT BY EMAIL CITY OF MIAMI DOCUMENT ROUTING FORM ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: Office of Management & Budget DEPT. CONTACT PERSON: Gabriel Brito EXT. 305-416-1203 NAME OF OTHER CONTRACTUAL PARTY/ENTITY: OVERTOWN YOUTH CENTER, INC. (ARPA) IS THIS AGREEMENT A RESULT OF A COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT PROCESS? ❑ YES ® NO TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT: $200,000.00 FUNDING INVOLVED? ® YES ❑ NO TYPE OF AGREEMENT: ❑ MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT ❑ PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT ® GRANT AGREEMENT ❑ EXPERT CONSULTANT AGREEMENT ❑ LICENSE AGREEMENT ❑ PUBLIC WORKS AGREEMENT ❑ MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT ❑ INTER -LOCAL AGREEMENT ❑ LEASE AGREEMENT ❑ PURCHASE OR SALE AGREEMENT OTHER: (PLEASE SPECIFY): ARPA GRANT AGREEMENT AMENDMENT PURPOSE OF ITEM (BRIEF SUMMARY): Execution of 2' Budget Amendment for the OYC STEM Talent for Miami ARPA Grant COMMISSION APPROVAL DATE: FILE ID: ENACTMENT NO.: IF THIS DOES NOT REQUIRE COMMISSION APPROVAL, PLEASE EXPLAIN: Grant Amendment #2 will only require amendment to the line -item budget. Scope of services and total ARPA allocation will not change, all other terms and conditions of the Agreement shall remain unmodified and in full force and effect. This will be the final amendment; the program has been completed. ROUTING INFORMATION Date PLEASE PRINT AND SIGN APPROVAL BY DEPARTMENTAL DIRECTOR April 19, 2024 I 14:45:40 EDT PRINT: MARIE "MAGGIE" GOUIN �Docns gnea by SIGNATURE: __ - — �5..a aa.,1zgsG54g5. SUBMITTED TO RISK MANAGEMENT April 19, 2024 I 15:01:14 EDT PRINT: ANN-MARIE SHARPE D sg aby: nuAL oi SIGNATURE Gxt,� �,s�ea„4 SUBMITTED TO CITY ATTORNEY April 26, 2024 I 12:04:20 EDT PRINT: GEORGE K. WYSONG III �DocuSignetl by: SIGNATURE: Gt,orit, RisovtlIII RECEIVED BY CFO/ ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER April 29, 2024 I 16:43:19 EDT PRINT: LARRY SPRING �Docusignea by SIGNATURE Lori SrvitAd) '—GGII2&Il2a-E.S•fl4 APPROVAL BY CITY MANAGER May 1, 2024 1 13:15:38 EDT PRINT: ARTHUR NORIEGA V. Sg tlby &1641' SIGNATURE: 4' SarFcrDDae ATTESTED BY CITY CLERK May 1, 2024 1 18:15:14 EDT PRINT: TODD B. HANNON Do Sg tlby SIGNATURE: C;;;:1 PLEASE ATTACH THIS ROUTING FORM TO ALL DOCUMENTS THAT REQUIRE EXECUTION BY THE CITY MANAGER AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT OF 2021 ("ARPA") GRANT FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH OVERTOWN YOUTH CENTER, INC This Second Amendment to the OVERTOWN YOUTH CENTER' s American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 ("ARPA") Grant Funding Agreement ("Second Amendment") is entered into the 29th day of March , 2024 between the City of Miami, a municipal corporation of the State of Florida ("CITY") and OVERTOWN YOUTH CENTER, INC a Florida Not For Profit Corporation ("PROVIDER"). RECITALS WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 22-0339 adopted on September 13, 2022 ("R-22- 0339"), the City Commission awarded PROVIDER Two -Hundred Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($200,000.00) in ARPA Funds ("ARPA Funds") in order to implement its intergenerational, technology workforce readiness program titled "STEM Talent for Miami"; and WHEREAS, PROVIDER executed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 ("ARPA") Grant Funding Agreement ("Agreement") with the CITY dated December 27, 2022 for the use of the ARPA Funds pursuant to the terms of the Agreement and applicable laws, rules, and regulations; and WHEREAS, PROVIDER executed a First Amendment to the Agreement Grant on October 19, 2023 ("Amendment No. 1"); and WHEREAS, Exhibit B of the Agreement provides a scope of services and a line -item budget which reflects the intended uses of the ARPA Funds; and WHEREAS, the PROVIDER has reviewed its direct program expenses as well as its youth tech job placement program estimates resulting in the need to update and amend the line -item budget in Exhibit B of the Agreement; and WHEREAS, this Second Amendment only amends "Exhibit B-Amended" of the Agreement and does not increase the total ARPA Funds that were approved and awarded pursuant to R-22-0339; NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration for the covenants set forth herein and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows: 1. All of the above recitals are true and correct in all respects and are incorporated by reference herein as though set forth in full herein. 2. "Exhibit B-Amended" of the Agreement is amended with the "Exhibit B-Amended 2" attached to this Second Amendment and incorporated herein by this reference. Page 1 of 3 3. Section 1.1 of the Agreement, titled "EXHIBITS" is amended to reflect the following exhibit list: Exhibit A Exhibit B-Amended 2 Exhibit C Exhibit D Exhibit E Exhibit F Exhibit G Exhibit H Corporate Resolution Authorizing Execution of this Agreement Scope of Services Compensation and Budget Summary Certification Regarding Lobbying Form Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension and other Responsibility Matters (Primary Covered Transactions Form) Crime Entity Affidavit Insurance Requirements Programmatic Reporting Requirements 4. Except as modified herein, all other terms and conditions of the Agreement shall remain unmodified and in full force and effect. 5. This Second Amendment may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which so executed shall be deemed to be an original, and such counterparts shall together constitute but one and the same Amendment. The parties shall be entitled to sign and transmit an electronic signature of this Amendment (whether by facsimile, PDF or other email transmission), which signature shall be binding on the party whose name is contained therein. Any party providing an electronic signature agrees to promptly execute and deliver to the other parties an original signed Amendment upon request. 6. This Second Amendment may not be amended, suspended, superseded or otherwise modified except by a written instrument, expressly identifying the modifications made and signed by the authorized representative of each of the parties. Remainder of page intentionally left blank. [Signatures on the Following Page] Page 2 of 3 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this First Amendment to be executed by their respective officials thereunto duly authorized on the date above written. ATTEST: Signature Brittany Lambert -Brown Print Name: CITY: CITY OF MIAMI, a municipal Corporation of the State of Florida cDocuSigned by: g rg A4P 146.46t, 2024 1 13:15:38 EDT 8 OCF6rz79nnn__?A.., Arthur Noriega V City Manager Date: APPROVED AS TO INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS DocuSigned by: Fre 19, 2024 1 15:01:14 EDT 2i395C'63'1 t4E7.. Ann -Marie Sharpe Date: Director �os XlL PROVIDER: OVERTOWN YOUTH CENTER, Inc. a Florida Not For Profit Corporation , By: 1 vJ")‘-s' Print Name: Patrick Evans Title: Chief Operating Officer ATTEST\ DocuSigned by: DocuSigned by: E46[�7-56QD6F1453.. Todd Hannon City Clerk 18:15:14 EDT Date: APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: DocuSigned by: r. c_ W4PAIIU2024 I 12:04:20 EDT George I.4Wysong III Date: Acting City Attorney Page 3 of 3 EXHIBIT B-AMENDED 2 SCOPE OF SERVICES (Detailed description of the scope of services must be provided for each service/program) EXHIBIT B SCOPE OF SERVICES (Detailed description of the scope of services must be provided for each service/program) STEM TALENT FOR MIAMI PROJECT Overtown Youth Center, Inc. Project Summary STEM Talent for Miami is an intergenerational, technology workforce readiness initiative, which prepares youth and adults to engage in the anticipated Miami Technology Hub. The project offers superior research -based training in computer STEM coupled with job placement assistance for 60 marginalized Miami -Dade residents. The project links a new stakeholder group to the benefits of a growing regional technology infrastructure by providing workforce readiness and technology training to meet projected Miami workforce needs. Overtown Youth Center, Inc. (OYC) spearheads the innovative STEM Talent for Miami initiative. OYC is a community development agency currently serving more than 3,000 youth and adult community members throughout southern Florida, the majority of whom reside in the City of Miami. OYC functions as a civic influencer and a catalyst for community change. The non-profit agency uses a comprehensive program framework that blends; academic and vocational services, civic engagement, college and career services, employment assistance, healthcare, mentoring and youth empowerment. OYC promotes a holistic, intergenerational model of educational and exposure opportunities which sharpen the necessary skills for educational success, economic achievement, household wellness, and mental and physical health. Mission & Vision It is the mission of OYC to uplift south Florida communities by offering equitable, high - quality programs and assistance. We function as a civic influencer and a catalyst for community change. OYC is committed to strengthening communities by strategically focusing on bridging educational, social, emotional, health and economic gaps. OYC Goal To create sustainable program solutions, resulting in multi -generational educational, health, wellness and economic impact. 2020-2021 Programmatic Results • 100% of high school seniors graduated and were accepted into colleges and/or universities. Rev. 12.7.22 25 • 100% of OYC's middle school students had on -time promotion to the next grade level. • 100% of students surveyed displayed an increase in their knowledge of careers & the workforce. • 150 youth were placed in jobs and internships. • 20+ adults were place in jobs exceeding minimum wage Project Description STEM Talent for Miami brings together the collective impact of professional service providers and community partners to meet the training and job placement goals. STEM Talent is designed to expose students Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics activities and initiatives for career exploration and internship, and employment placement. STEM activities will take place afterschool at OYC's main school site as well as partner schools within the City of Miami. As part of this initiative, students will attend workforce readiness workshops in preparation for employment and internship opportunities. STEM Talent will also include an adult cohort that will engage in a STEM initiative that allows them a training opportunity which will convene during a flexible schedule to include evenings and occasional weekends. The adult cohort group will participate in sessions at a conveniently located site and/or on a virtual platform to eliminate any transportation barriers. All participants will be required to have a certification of completion and then be paired with an OYC OYC Workforce Development Specialist who would then assist with identifying STEM -based job placements. STEM activities will be facilitated by once of OYC's service providers and or partners listed below. Youth Activities Beginning in February 2023 1. 40 weeks, 55 students 2. 1x weekly 60-minute STEM Workshop 3. ix weekly 60-minute Workforce Readiness Session 4. Job placement for 20 eligible youth Adult Activities: Beginning February 1, 2023 1. 12-18 Weeks STEM Training, 5 adults 2. Workforce Readiness Workshops (soft skills, job entry strategies such as resumes, interviewing, communication, financial literacy, etc.) 3. Job placement assistance 4. Success coaching for up to a year Target Population Funding benefits 55 youth and young adults from ages 14-25 and 5 adults. Ideal student candidates for job placement are ages 16-18 who demonstrate a desired interest STEM career opportunities Ideal adult cohort members are residents of the City of Miami who are seeking economically advantageous upward mobility access employment access. Additionally the project embeds priorities for adult subgroups including; unemployed or earning less than $15 per hour, Disconnected Youth ages 18-25, Returning Citizens (i.e. formerly incarcerated), Women and Veterans. The cohort model provides a supportive platform for adult STEM instruction, workplace readiness engagement and job placement. Rev. 12.7.22 26 STEM Talent in Miami will serve residents of Miami in marginalized communities within the City of Miami. These are communities with historic a Low -to -Middle Income (LMI) level equal or greater than 80% according to US Housing and Urban Development. Need for Project OYC is requesting $200,000.00 to benefit aspiring OYC students ages 14-25; as well as their family members or adults residing in the City of Miami. The intended population resides in neighborhoods impacted by insufficient wage sustainability, inflation, and other barriers to economic stability. The economic divide that exists in south florida exists due to a long history of socio- economic factors to include the • Lack of access to transformative services. • According to the Longitudinal Census, US Department of Education and US Department of Labor; data reveal generational cycles of educational and socio- economic struggles that, arguably, are generated by a persistent lack of infrastructural development. • • Low education attainment • Lack of financial literacy • Lack of gainful employment • Health disparities Additonal Details for Support. Informal needs are found in emerging information from municipal and county offices indicating a growing commitment to social and economic engineering developing Miami and surrounding areas as a tech ecosystem with a pressing need to prepare a workforce to meet needs. For instance, efforts have begun to build out the foundation& layout of academia, manufacturing, and government, it is anticipated residents and businesses will soon benefit from emerging innovation, the region's natural integration between technology and creativity, the surge in the creator economy and addition of regional tech startups. Additionally, recent Commercial Realtors Conference key topics focused on the future of real estate in South Florida as it is impacted by technological change and innovation in newly arriving industries including "blockchain/cryptocurrency, FinTech and other initiatives, that will continue to transform South Florida CRE today and into the future. (September 27, 2021) Proposed Solution The STEM Talent Miami initiative fulfills the talent needs within the City of Miami's workforce by aligning to current efforts to expand the technology ecosystem in the region. Feasibility is seen in the anticipated needs of a well trained workforce that is well versed in STEM which is the fundamental tool for technology and workforce development. The STEM Talent initiative also aligns with the EDA investment priorities by serving communities populate by underserved Black and Latino populations and other persons of color while preparing participants for entry level jobs based on skills that can be leverage for on -going training and career growth. The intent of STEM Talent -Miami Rev. 12.7.22 27 initiative improves the economic conditions of these populations where more than 60% of the residents within the planned area of impact of the project are Black and Latino. Staffing Director of Program Operations: Provides oversight of all program activities and supervises project staff to ensure program services implemented with fidelity and timely reporting takes place. This position also engages with contractors, collaborators/partners and vendors to meet program goals. 2 OYC Coordinators: Work under the supervision of the Director of Program Operations to provide direct service support to student participants including student progress tracking, case management, group oversite, mentoring, assessment support and data collection. 2 Family Support Specialists: Work under the supervision of the Family Services Program Manager to provide direct service support to adult participants including logistics, case management, job placement assistance, follow-up, data collection and reporting. STEM Instructors: Contract vendors who provide instruction and assessment in computer STEM in blended in -person and virtual platforms. Workforce Development Specialist: This new part time position works directly with the Family Services Program Manager and serves as a liaison between OYC, area businesses, community representatives, and municipal county officials to build workforce readiness models that are informed by authentic workforce needs. This staff member also assists with recruitment of job placement partners. Partners and Program Outreach OYC has cultivated more than 30 public, private and corporate partners who are continuously poised to engage with agency stakeholders as collaborators during the grant cycle including, but not limited to: Community & Public Collaborators • The Center for Black Innovation • Do Good For One • Lindsey Hopkins • Miami Dade CollgeOvertown Children and Youth Coalition • Miami Dade County Public Schools • Linsey Hopkins Technical College • University of Miami • Nicklauss Children's Hospial • Career Source of South Florida Corporate Collaborators • Ashbritt Environmental • AAR Aviation 28 Rev. 12.7.22 Summary of Project Partners OYC has cultivated long term relationships with the above listed partners to maximize exposure opportunities for students and adults to be successful in STEM Talent Miami's implementation, execution and design. The above listed partners all will play a critical role int the sutaiability efforts of this project. Their contributions include a combination of assets ranging from human capital, space, technological infrastructure, and exposure Measurable Goals and Impacts 1. 80% of participants successfully complete intended program outcomes 2. 80% of eligible participants are placed in tech -based summer employment jobs, andVor internships 3. 80% of participants demonstrate improved workplace soft skills knowledge 4. 80% of participants report learning gains in STEM subjects based on curriculum Rev. 12.7.22 29 OVERTOWN YOUTH CENTER Project Budget City of Miami: STEM Talent Miami ACCOUNT TITLE AND NARRATIVE FTE POSITION AMOUNT REQUESTED Salaries: Chief Program Officer This position oversees all aspects of the program, including design, implementation, and execution of all programs to include STEM Talent Miami. Program operation days are Monday thru Friday, appx. 8 hours per day Remainder of salary expenditure provided by OYC general operating funds. 1 Chief Program officer x $4,230.76/pay period x 26 periods=$110,000.0+4:100 x 10% FTE=$20,000.00 0.1 $11,000.00 Salaries: Program Coordinator 1 $40,000.00 Program Coordinators will be responsible for recruitment, monitoring, advocacy, counseling and assistance to 55 students during the STEM program. Coordinators will provide supervision, guidance, resources and the coordination of other supports to ensure the program is a success. 2 Coordinators x $1, 538.49/pay period x 26 periods = $80,000 x 50% = $40,000.00 Salaries: Family Support Specialists 1 $35,000.00 These full-time positions will be responsible for recruitment, monitoring, advocacy, counseling and assistance for the adult population of this program. The family support specialist also ensure that wrap around supports are in place to assist in the success of adult participants. Position is responsible for coordinating and participating in trainings and other activities. This position also conducts home visits as needed and uses case management to track progress toward individual goals. 2 full-time Family Support Specialist x $1, 346.16 x 26 periods = $70,000.00 x 50% = $35,000.00 Workforce Development Specialist 0.5 $18,500.00 Oversees and coordinates the development of a comprehensive, workforce training module according to research goals. Works with Project Directors, Program Managers to develop and implement curriculum activities. Conducts training for key stakeholder in curriculum usage and objectives. 1 full-time Workforce Development Specialist x $1,423.08 x 26 periods = $37,000.00 x 50% = $18,500.00 Benefits: Fringe Benefits (Full -Time) $ 19,845.00 FICA (7.65%), unemployment (5.25%), worker compensation (6.09%) and health benefits (based on employee selected plan) for the Chief Program Officer, Program Coordinator, Family Support Specialist and Workforce Development Specialists @ the benefit rate of 18.99%. Remainder of benefits provided by OYC operating funds. $11, 000.00 x 18.99% = $2, 089.00 $40,000.00 x 18.99% = $7,596.00 $35, 000.00 x 18.99% = $6, 647.00 $18,500.00 x 18.99% = $3, 513.00 Contracted Services: Professional Development & Training $ 4,660.00 Work Force Readiness Training in Information Technology for the purposes of inspiring, empowering and a career pathway for 55 students in the inner city. These interactive technology training provides participants diverse tools to engage and to compete in an ever changing marketplace. STEM: Youth : 2 session/per wk @ 10 weeks @ $233 per/session = $4, 660.00. Office Supplies $ 1,340.00 Costs for day to day office supplies for staff and consultants conducting administrative or providing direct services to actively participating Adults and students. Cost for office supplies are cost based on a per staff or contractor allocation plan. Items include purchased pens, copy paper, postage stamps, staples, and folders. ($223.33 x 6 staff/consultants = $1,340.00) Program Supplies $ 17,876.25 To include program supplies for use exclusively for up to 55 Youth and 5 Adults participating in this program. Anticipated to include STEM training and STEM educational materials, (STEM kits, digital devices, supplementary reading books, publications, consumable workbooks, copy paper, lined paper, pens, pencils, folders, binders, and publications, consumable workbooks, etc.. Cost for providing program materials, etc. is not on an individual basis for participating student usage but only for the basis of calculation breakdown. $325 per student x 55 students/Adults = $17,875.00 Tech Associates $37,800.00 OYC will place 12 youth between the ages of 18-21 in tech related positons at $15/hr @ 6 weeks @ 35 hours/week. OYC will partner with Tech partners, Do Good 41, Acordis Tech, Center for Black Innovation for placement 12 Youth x $15per/hr x 6 weeks x 35hrs per week = $37, 800.00 Marketing/Advertising $ 4,455.00 Cost to include outreach and recruitment (banner, printed marketing and social media ads). Marketing and Advertising is allocated at a cost = $4,455.00 Indirect Costs (10%) Indirect Cost/ Administrative cost Calculated at state -allowable rate of 5% of allowable direct costs. The indirect cost for the grant was calculated based on allowable direct cost, not to exceed the 5% administrative cap. $ 9,523.75 TOTAL $200,000.00 Olivera, Rosemary From: Brito, Gabriel Sent: Wednesday, May 1, 2024 7:04 PM To: Lee, Denise; Olivera, Rosemary; Ewan, Nicole; Hannon, Todd Subject: ARPA Grant Agreement — Overtown Youth Center — STEM Talent for Miami Attachments: DocuSign_Overtown_Youth_Center_Amendment_2_-.pdf RE: ARPA Grant Agreement Amendment #2 — Overtown Youth Center — STEM Talent for Miami Hello All, Please find attached a fully executed copy of the above reference Grant Agreement from DocuSign that is to be considered an original for your records. Gabrlelf. Brito CIP Budget Coordinator Office of Management & Budget 444 SW 2 Avenue, 5th Floor Miami, Florida 33130 Phone: 305.416.1203 Gbrito@miamigov.com i