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MEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: ROGER NELSON, CITY MANAGER fiv
MEETING DATE
SUBJECT:
RECOMMENDATION:
AUGUST 20, 2002
ACCESS TO JOBS PILOT PROGRAM
City Council to consider a resolution discontinuing participation in the Access to Jobs
pilot program and take any necessary action.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Not Applicable
BACKGROUND:
On April 3, 2001 City Council approved participation in the Access to Jobs Pilot program
for one year with a one year renewal possible at the end of the first year. The purpose
of the pilot program was to transport potential employees into Grapevine from the Trinity
Railway Express via a shuttle system. This program is funded with both federal grant
dollars and local matches. $50,000 was funded in this year's budget to participate in this
program.
The need for the service was based on a survey of local employers. Since that time,
much has changed with the local and national economies. A recent survey of some
major local employers indicated that the need for the program is not as significant as it
was last year. In addition, decreasing revenues have caused staff to focus on ways to
cut costs. The elimination of this program has been identified as a potential cost saving
measure since it has not been implemented. The North Central Texas Council of
Governments has agreed to let us opt out of the program with the potential to opt back
in at a future time should the economic climate change.
Staff recommends approval.
August 14, 2002 (10:16AM)
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS WITHDRAWING FROM THE
ACCESS TO JOBS PILOT PROGRAM AND PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine agreed to participate in a one year Access to
Jobs Pilot Program; and
WHEREAS, the employment climate has changed and the need for the program
is not as significant as it once was; and
WHEREAS, the state of the economy and declining revenues have forced staff to
look for cost saving measures; and
WHEREAS, the program has not yet been implemented.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas discontinues
„ participation in the Access to Jobs Pilot Program.
Section 2. That this resolution shall becomes effective from and after the date
of its passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 20th day of August, 2002.
ATTEST:
RES. NO.