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HomeMy WebLinkAboutIR 6997 INFORMAL REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS No. 6997 February 12, 1985 QE Vow To the Mayor and Members of the City Council X Subject: THE WORKING CONNECTION (JTPA) OFFICE RELOCATION Background During the month of May 1984, the Fort Worth City Council and the Pri- vate Indiistry Council (PIC) approved a contract for a Manappment Stitdv of the Job Training Partnership Act, (JTPA) Program. The contract was Rvarded to Price Waterhoiisp. On Jitne 29 and Jxilv 12, 1984, a copy of the final report was Presented to the PIC and City Council, respectively. Both Councils accepted the findings and recommendations. Staff was directed to work with the PIC to implement those recommendations that wniild enhance the image, effec- tiveness, and efficiency of the JTPA Program. Most of the recommendations on how to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency have been implemented. To irnrove the image of the Program, it was recommended that the PIC consider: (1) a new name and (2) a different office location. A new name for the Program was approved in October 1984 by the PIC and City Council. The Program is presently doing business under the name of The Working Connection. Following the approval of the name change, the staff and members of the PIC initiated a search for a different office location. _Irk At this time, the Program Is horsed in the Texas Emnlovment Commission Building (TEC). The Present lease aareement with TEC expires on June 30, 1985. This lease can be cancelled by either Party by giving 30 days written notice. Other feattires are: 1. Total snuare feet (S/F) 7,500 (approximately) 2. Total Cost $38,844 3. Cost Per S/F $ 5.18 A total of 27 Percent or $10,488 is charged to the JTPA administrative budget and the balance--73 Percent % or $28,356--is charged to the training. The 27 percent/73 percent split represents the anoroximate amount of space iitilitzed by administrative and training staff resrec- tively. OW -ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER FORT WORTH, TEXAS A INFORMAL REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS No. 6997 -p.2 To the Mayor and Members of the City Council February 12, 1985 Subject: THE WORKING CONNECTION (JTPA) OFFICE RELOCATION Proposed Lease Since October, the staff and members of the PIC have reviewed lease options on several Possible office locations. It has been determined, by a majority vote of the PIC, that an office building at 440 South Main Street is an ideal location for the JTPA program. The office would be centrally located in the service area and is on a major bus route. The majority of the Apace in the new office will be utilized for client intake certification and other related services. It is also proposed that the Pre-employment assessment be conducted in the building. Pre- sently, the assessment process is conducted at Goodwill Industries on East Lancaster Street. The Lessor, B-C PartnershiTS, 101 South Jennings Street, has agreed to remodel the building to the snecifications of the PIC. This is a free- standing building consisting of 6,600 nouare feet. The Proposed lease rate is $10.00 Per gnuare foot or $79,,200 annually. Utilities are to be Paid by the Lessor. The Lessee shall have the option to renew the lease on a yearly basis at a rate not to exceed ten percent. Unless otherwise directed by the City Council, staff will submit a for- mal reniiest (Mayor and Council Commiinication) to seek approval for the lease. Should additional information be desired, it will be furnished upon recitest. Vernpll Sterns Acting City Manager VS:kcn -ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER FORT WORTH, TEXAS