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1. Resolution 5272 - CDBG Work Force Training Granty it Kalispell p0a MCC Box I W7 - Ka iWell, Mmt ma ,59W'_�- I1W- Tek hcu* ()758- 7'700 Fax (")7_58-7758 REPORT TO: The Honorable Mayor Pamela B. Kennedy and City council FROM: Sandra K. Wheeler, Community Redevelopment Manager James H. Patrick, City Manager SUBJECT: Resolution authorizing submission of the CDBG-ED Grant and authorizing the Mayor to sign Certificate of Compliance. MEETING DATE: April 7, 2008 BACKGROUND: The city of Kalispell is eligible to apply for a Community Development Block Grant -- Economic Development category for this project. The City of Kalispell was approached by the Flathead Valley Community College (FVCC) to submit an application to Montana Department of Commerce, Economic Development Block Grant for workforce development and training targeted to developing specific employee skills needed by an aggregate of companies. The College is requesting up to $268,000. FVCC will use the funds to ensure a training plan is designed to benefit business and industry in the skills development of existing employees, increased employee productivity, and availability of a qualified workforce pool to accommodate the growth of relocating and expanding employers. The college has proven its ability for providing training and services which are high quality, cost effective, customized to local needs, and convenient to the Flathead general population. This grant opportunity will provide FVCC the opportunity to custom design a training program geared toward the modernization of the local manufacturing industry sector and prepare graduates to address all aspects of the manufacturing trade. FVCC"s concept is to expand upon the already successful Welding/Metals Fabrication program, which is conventional equipment based, by incorporating specific training on the Computer Numerical Control (CNC) aspects of the manufacturing field. The addition of a CNC component will give students experience in setup and operation of CNC lathes and milling machines, as well as manual programming. The addition of a Computer -Aided Design/Computer-Aided Machining (CAD/CAM) component to the program will give students experience in programming CNC machines employing computer generated programs. Existing Hands-on classes for manual lathe, milling, and grinding operations will enhance the theory on setup and operation of CNC equipment. Incorporating CNC into the existing program will prepare students for employment in all aspects of the machining career field and support local business and industry in the skills development of existing employees, increasing employee productivity through modernization, and provide RECOMMErNDATION: Staff is recommending City Council approve the Resolution authorizing Community Development staff to submit an Economic Development Block Grant workforce development and training grant application and authorize Mayor to sign a Certificate of Compliance. FISCAL IMPACT: Up to 6% administrative fee will be charged to the grant to cover the administrative expenditures. ALTERNATIVES: As suggested by Council. Respectfully submitted, T4nes H. Patrick City Manager Sandra K. Wh eler Community Redevelopment Manager RESOLUTION NO.5272 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION TO THE MONTANA DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE FOR A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT WORKFORCE TRAINING PROGRAM TO ASSIST IN FUNDING EQUIPMENT FOR FLATHEAD VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE. WHEREAS, the City of Kalispell is applying to the Montana Department of Commerce for a Community Development Block Grant to assist Flathead Valley Community College by providing partial funding to purchase pieces of Computer Numerical Control equipment for the metalworking and machining trades; and WHEREAS, on April 7, 2008, the City of Kalispell conducted a public hearing in conformance with CDBG requirements to obtain the views of citizens regarding the submittal of this grant application; and WHEREAS, the City of Kalispell has the legal jurisdiction and authority to provide assistance to Flathead Valley Community College. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KALISPELL AS FOLLOWS: SECTION I: That the City of Kalispell agrees to conform to the regulations, statutes, terms and conditions described in the CDBG Certifications for Application. SECTION II That the City Manager is authorized to submit on behalf of the City of Kalispell, the CDBG Grant to the Montana Department of Commerce and to provide such other additional information as may be required. PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND SIGNED BY THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF KALISPELLTHIS 7TH DAY OF APRIL, 2008. Pamela B. Kennedy Mayor .ATTEST: Theresa White City Clerk