Lake County Gazette

Lake County Health and Community Services Committee will meet Feb. 25

Here is the agenda provided by the committee:

1. Call to Order

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Roll Call of Members

4. Addenda to the Agenda

5. Public Comment

6. Chair's Remarks

7. Unfinished Business

8. New Business

CONSENT AGENDA (Item 8.1)

*MINUTES*

8.1 25-0319

Committee action approving the Health and Community Services Committee minutes from February 4, 2025.

REGULAR AGENDA

*WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT*

8.2 25-0293

Joint resolution authorizing three contracts for the Opportunity Youth Program under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) with 160 Driving Academy (Evanston, IL), SGA Youth & Family Services (Chicago, IL), and Youth Conservation Corps (Waukegan, IL), totaling $504,306.30 to serve WIOA-eligible out-of-school youth.

• The Workforce Development Board recommends approval to authorize sub-recipient agreements for Opportunity Youth Programs with qualified providers to deliver employment and training services to out-of-school youth under the U.S. Department of Labor Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).

• Lake County issued a Request for Proposal (RFP), which was extended to 32 vendors, seven proposals were received, and four vendors were shortlisted.

• Based on the RFP evaluation criteria the Workforce Development Board has approved entering into a sub-recipient agreement with the following three entities.

○ 160 Driving Academy - Serve 18 out-of-school youth for $128,571.30

○ SGA Youth & Family Services - Serve 25 out-of-school youth for $248,535

○ Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) - Serve 18 out-of-school youth for $127,200

• Contracts are not to exceed $504,306.30 and will be funded through the County’s allocation of U.S. Department of Labor WIOA grant funds.

• Contract terms will be for the time period of March 2025 through June 2026, with the option to renew for up to two additional two-year periods, contingent upon acceptable performance by the contractor and the appropriation of sufficient grant funds.

8.3 25-0301

Joint resolution authorizing two contracts for Local Chamber of Commerce under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) with Lake Zurich Chamber of Commerce and Green Oaks, Libertyville, Mundelein, Vernon Hills Chamber of Commerce (GLMV) totaling $150,000 to serve the Lake County business community.

• The Workforce Development Board recommends approval to authorize professional service agreements with two chambers to foster collaboration amongst the Workforce Board & Department within private sector, foster a unified approach to support business advocacy, networking, community building, economic development, business and community outreach, and support local businesses achievements. This collaboration will enhance a favorable business climate, promote economic growth, and improve the overall quality of life in the community.

• Lake County issued a Request for Proposal (RFP), which was extended to 14 local chambers of commerce, three proposals were received, and two chambers of commerce were shortlisted.

• Based on the RFP evaluation criteria, the Workforce Development Board recommends entering into a professional services agreement with the following chambers:

○ Lake Zurich Chamber of Commerce

○ Green Oaks, Libertyville, Mundelein, Vernon Hills Chamber of Commerce (GLMV)

• Contracts are not to exceed $150,000 and will be funded through the County’s allocation of U.S. Department of Labor WIOA grant funds.

• Contract terms will be for the time frame of April 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, with the option to renew for up to four additional one-year periods, contingent upon acceptable performance by the contractor and the appropriation of sufficient grant funds.

9. County Administrator's Report

10. Executive Session

11. Member Remarks and Requests

12. Adjournment

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