HomeMy WebLinkAbout020818 RES - 11/07/1989RESOLUTION
CONCERNING PENDING AMENDMENTS (H.R. 2053/S. 543)
TO THE JOB TRAINING PARTNERSHIP ACT
Whereas, the Job Training Partnership Act (the "JTPA") was adopted by the U.S. Congress in
1982 to establish programs to prepare youth, unskilled adults and other economically disadvantaged
individuals for entry into the labor force with an effective job training program established at the
state and local level;
Whereas, the City of Corpus Christi and the County of Nueces have established a Service
Delivery Area for performing job training functions under JTPA in cooperation with the Private
Industry Council established pursuant to JTPA;
Whereas, the U.S. Congress is considering amendments to JTPA contained in H.R. 2039 and S.
543 which would substantially impact local job training programs and in some cases weaken local
flexibility to meet particular local needs;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS THAT:
L The City of Corpus Christi supports the continuation of an open eligibility process for
participants in JTPA programs. While the idea of targeting the hardest to serve is
commendable, the establishment of increased documentation requirements for such
individuals will make it even more difficult for them to access JTPA programs.
2. The City of Corpus Christi supports automatic eligibility for AFDC and other transfer
payment clients and the move toward shared eligibility with other federal programs. The
inclusion of students in free school lunch programs and students participating in Chapter
1 programs would allow greater access for job training by individuals that are often hard
to reach.
3. The City of Corpus Christi supports changes to the performance standards which will
recognize attainment of basic skills as a positive outcome for adults in job training. Such
changes will encourage service delivery areas to focus on the hardest to serve rather than
maintaining overall lower costs. Cost standards should be de-emphasized in such cases.
4. The City of Corpus Christi supports the continuation of job creation and employment
generating activities as a part of the local job training program. Due to the decline
experienced in the oil and gas industry, emphasis must be made on expanding our area's
limited job market in creating employment opportunities for JTPA participants.
The City of Corpus Christi supports the inclusion of a welfare representative on the
Private Industry Council. The Private Industry Council concept is working extremely well
under the current structure, and no other changes in the composition of Private Industry
Councils should be considered.
6. The City of Corpus Christi supports the current allocation system administered by the
Department of Labor for all service delivery areas and is concerned about any possible
change which would give more weight to the numbers of economically disadvantaged
individuals rather than the unemployed. Any changes in the method of allocation should
be based upon accurate data that reflects the current number of eligible clients residing in
a service delivery area rather than the ten-year old data presently available to the U.S.
Congress.
The City of Corpus Christi urges the U.S. Congress to review the implementing
regulations adopted by the Department of Labor so that Congress can be assured that they
conform to the original intention to provide a cost effective method of operating job
MICROFILMED
training programs. Overly restrictive regulations in a number of areas increase the
administrative burden for these programs and limit the ability to direct greater funds to
training.
Duly passed and adopted on this ! day of November, 1989.
ATTEST:
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
November 7 , 1989
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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
Corpus Christi, Texas
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The above resolution was passed by the following vote:
Betty N. Turner (il( ;t%
David Berlanga, Sr.
Leo Guerrero 4) l(_
Tom Hunt /(C(
),
Edward A. Martin
Joe McComb
Clif Moss
Mary Rhodes 1(I ..
Frank Schwing, Jr.
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