City of San Antonio - File #: 17-3549

• File #: 17-3549
• Type: Grant Applications and Awards
• In control: City Council A Session
• On agenda: 6/15/2017
• Posting Language: An Ordinance authorizing the acceptance of additional Child Care Services grant funds in the amount of $1,809,881 for the period of October 1, 2016 - September 30, 2017 from Workforce Solutions Alamo; a revised program budget of $52,179,915 which includes an in-kind match of $3,665,255.00 and $40,000.00 from program income for the purpose of managing the CCS program in the 13 County Alamo Workforce Development Area; and acceptance of additional funds if awarded and matching funds are available in the City's budget. [María Villagómez, Assistant City Manager; Melody Woosley, Director, Human Services]

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
6/15/2017	1	City Council A Session	adopted	Pass

DEPARTMENT: Human Services


DEPARTMENT HEAD: Melody Woosley


COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Citywide


SUBJECT:

FY 2017 Child Care Services Program Budget Revision


SUMMARY:
This ordinance authorizes the acceptance of additional Child Care Services (CCS) grant funds in the amount of $1,809,881.00 for the period of October 1, 2016 - September 30, 2017 from Workforce Solutions Alamo (WSA). This ordinance also approves a revised program budget of $52,179,915.00 which includes an in-kind match of $3,665,255.00 and $40,000.00 from program income. Additionally, this ordinance authorizes the Director of the Department of Human Services to execute any and all documents related to acceptance of this grant, to include acceptance of additional grant funds, if awarded and matching funds are available in the City's budget.


BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
For 24 years, the Department of Human Services (DHS) has managed the CCS program in the current 12 county Alamo Workforce Development Area. As of July 1, 2017, McMullen County will be added to the Alamo Workforce Development Area for an increase to 13 total Counties. The program provides subsidized child care for families meeting income and other qualification requirements. For 24 years, the Department of Human Services (DHS) has managed the CCS program in the current 12 county Alamo Workforce Development Area. As of July 1, 2017, McMullen County will be added to the Alamo Workforce Development Area for an increase to 13 total Counties. The program provides subsidized child care for families meeting income and other qualification requirements.

The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) administers the State's subsidized child care program through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Child Care Development Block Grant. TWC determines the allocation for child care services based on federal appropriations, local needs, and contracts with WSA, the local workforce development board, to implement the program. Throu...