DEPARTMENT: Economic Development
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Alejandra Lopez
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: City-wide
SUBJECT:
A briefing on the renewal of an Interlocal Agreement between the City of San Antonio and the Alamo Colleges District.
SUMMARY:
The Economic Development Department will provide a briefing on the renewal of an Interlocal Agreement (ILA) between the City of San Antonio and the Alamo Colleges District (ACD) for a two-year term. Based on projected CPS Energy revenues and existing carryover funds, the ILA includes a 12-month budget estimated of $1,087,710 for ACD's 2020 fiscal year to support the following: (1) the Alamo Academies; (2) City employee training programs administered by the Human Resources Department; (3) the Economic Development Department Small Business Mentor-Prot?g? Program; and (4) the Department of Human Services Jobs for Training Success Program. EDD also recommends approval of administrative authority to adjust the budget and programs funded through the ILA for ACD's 2021 fiscal year in consultation with the Economic and Workforce Development Committee (EWDC).
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
In March 2001, City Council authorized the 15-year Settlement Agreement pursuant to City of San Antonio vs. Alamo Community College District, which was renewed in April 2016 for an additional 15 years. The settlement agreement utilizes funds deposited in escrow from the City's 14% share of CPS Energy revenue collected from ACD's monthly natural gas and electrical billings. Based on projected CPS Energy revenues from ACD billings and existing carryover funds, the FY 2020 budget is estimated at $1,087,710 and summarized as follows:
Alamo Academies (AAAA, ITSA, ATMA, HPA, HEA)
$485,416
Training for City Employees (HR)
$438,294
Small Business Mentor-Prot?g? (EDD)
$94,000
Long Term Case Management Training Scholarships (DHS) ...
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