Denver Budget Summary Dec09OED

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Economic Development

Expenditures By Fund Type

$83.42 Million

($ in Millions)

Source: Economic Development Summary

General Fund

($3.26)

Special Revenue Funds ($79.5)

General Fund

Transfers ($0.66)

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Economic Development Summary

2008 2009 2010

Actual Appropriated Recommended

General FundAgencies

Office of the Director $1,671,223 $1,602,500 $1,337,000

Division of Business Development 914,139 1,001,300 705,300Small Business Advocacy and Services 921,691 901,400 797,800Small Business Advocacy and Services-Airport 430,021 525,300 423,500

Subtotal Operating $3,937,074 $4,030,500 $3,263,600

ExpendituresPersonnel Services $3,197,682 $3,034,889 $2,448,496Services and Supplies 678,055 813,568 757,202Capital Expenditures 0 0 0Internal Services & Misc. 61,338 63,497 57,902Budget Savings 0 118,546 0

Total $3,937,074 $4,030,500 $3,263,600

Transfers

Transfer to Business & Community Investment $1,316,900 $200,000 $200,000Transfer to Economic Opportunity SRF 455,700 455,700 455,700

Subtotal Transfers $1,772,600 $655,700 $655,700

Total General Fund $5,709,674 $4,686,200 $3,919,300

Special Revenue FundsGeneral Government $1,080,339 $1,778,200 $995,006

Business and Housing Services 23,710,938 21,418,007 54,449,889Economic Opportunity 30,840,519 35,761,552 24,708,214

Total Special Revenue Funds $55,631,796 $58,957,759 $80,153,109

Personnel Complement (Budgeted)General Fund 40.4 38.1 31.6Special Revenue Funds 271.5 284.9 258.4

Total Personnel Complement 311.9 323.0 290.0

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Office of Economic DevelopmentDepartmental Summary

Department Description

The Office of Economic Development (OED) has a vision to be a driving force that advances economic prosperity

for the City and County of Denver, its businesses, neighborhoods and residents. Through its four constituentdivisions, OED provides coordinated planning and implementation of initiatives designed to grow and strengthenDenvers economic base. The Office of the Director, together with the division directors, provides strategicleadership for the organization. The Office also directly oversees operational support services, which includeexecutive sponsorship and leadership, political management and support, policy development, cross-functionalplanning, accountability and evaluation, budgeting and fiscal management, information technology, and humanresources, marketing and communications.

Agency Description

The Office of the Director oversees the organizational support activities including budgeting and fiscalmanagement, contracting, human resources, and MIS, and the programs and services provided through the four

divisions; administers special projects including large public development projects; directs OEDs public policyand community partnership activities; houses the Citys and OEDs Marketing and Communications team; andserves as the final authority for departmental fiscal and personnel matters.

TheBusiness and Housing Services (BHS) Divisionis responsible for the business, housing and neighborhooddevelopment programs and services. BHS staff help neighborhood businesses access technical assistance andsupports non-profit and community-based organizations to provide a rich array of services for residents andbusinesses. BHS receives and programs the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development entitlementgrants, and leverages those funds to provide affordable housing, suitable living environments and expandedeconomic opportunities to residents, especially in Denvers lower income neighborhoods.

The Small Business Advocacy and Services (SBAS) Divisionfocuses on the needs of Denvers small businessesby providing training, technical assistance, and outreach and advocacy. SBAS manages Denvers Business

Assistance Center and the disadvantaged businesses programs providing access to contracting opportunities withinthe City. SBAS also provides these services in a targeted manner at Denver International Airport to assistbusinesses operating at DIA.

The Division of Business Development (DBD) supports business and housing development through managing theCitys lending programs. They oversee the Revolving Loan Fund and Neighborhood Business Revitalization Loanprograms, as well as supporting housing development support activities through financial analysis. In addition, theDBD manages Denvers Business Assistance Center.

The Division of Workforce Development (DWD)is the recipient of U.S. Department of Labor grants, andTemporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) grants passed through the Denver Department of HumanServices, to maintain a full service employment and training agency meeting the recruiting and training needs ofbusinesses and job seekers throughout the metro area.

Mission

To create a local environment that stimulates balanced growth through job creation, business assistance, housingoptions, neighborhood redevelopment and the development of a skilled workforce.


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Departmental Summary

Recent Accomplishments

Received $2.25 million, in partnership with the Enterprise Community Partners and Urban Land Conversancy,from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation to launch the Denver Transit Oriented DevelopmentFund. This endeavor is capitalizing more than $15 million to preserve and/or create at least 1,200 units ofaffordable for sale and rental housing along Denver mass transit corridors over a ten-year period. The fundultimately helps ensure that select neighborhoods that are ripe for development wont be lost to gentrification,while providing important transit linkages connecting lower income residents to employment options andcommunity resources.

Launched the Citys Neighborhood Stabilization Plan (NSP) and the Mortgage Credit Certificate Program(MCC) to mitigate the effects of foreclosures in Denver. Through the NSP, Denver is investing approximately$9.6 million in federal funds to acquire, rehabilitate and resell homes that have gone through foreclosure. TheMCC program is assisting approximately 180 households with an infusion of $25 million into the localresidential real estate market that will assist homeowners at risk of foreclosure with high-cost loans, andincentivize qualified first-time homebuyers to purchase foreclosed homes.

Assisted a number of businesses to relocate to, expand into, or grow in Denver. OED assisted several nationaland international firms in their consideration of Denver as a location for their corporate or national headquarters.These firms are still working to identify specific locations in our community. OED also helped a local marketexpand into a new location in the Golden Triangle. This specialized food market meets a growing need forgrocery services in this neighborhood and provides new employment opportunities for 70 Denver residents.

Established the Greener Denver initiative, an integrated economic development strategy to reduce greenhousegas emissions while expanding economic opportunities for local businesses and residents. Through GreenerDenver, OED is:

o Helping to increase energy efficiency, increasing renewable energy use and expanding smart growthinvestments by business and community.

o Increasing clean technology industry growth and green supply chain development.o Developing Denvers green talent pool by training the green workforce of the future while preparing

clean tech entrepreneurs.

Developed district plans for four Denver neighborhoods through the Denvers Neighborhood Marketplaceprogram. The plans will provide a roadmap for the future growth and success of these unique businesscorridors. Through the Neighborhood Marketplace program, BHS staff created the Citys first ever BusinessDistrict Alliance, an important new networking forum representing the diverse group of business and propertyowners interests in districts throughout the City.

Strategic Initiatives

Implement Greener Denvers Green Savings and Green Opportunities programs to help Denver firms increasetheir competitiveness through cost reductions, energy and other environmental savings. Through the Green

Opportunities program, OED works with regional and state economic/business development partners to grow thegreen economy and attract and expand businesses meeting those market opportunities. (Economy)

Investigate and attract additional private, foundation and non-profit, and public resources to leverageincreasingly limited traditional funding sources to meet the changing and growing needs in our community.These resources may come from competitive federal grants, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act(ARRA economic stimulus), and other funding sources aimed at economic, housing and neighborhoodrevitalization and development. (Economy)


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Departmental Summary

Support the redevelopment of Denvers neighborhoods through investments in projects and developments. OEDemphasizes the leveraging of other public investments (e.g. Denver Better Bond and FasTracks) to promotedevelopment that is mixed-use, mixed-income and encourages transit linkages and increased density to better

return multiple benefits to businesses, homeowners and renters, employees, and residents. OED works withother City agencies and partner organizations to pursue opportunities that combine community development,transportation and green development. (Economy)

Continue to encourage neighborhood business outreach and support through the combined efforts of theNeighborhood Marketplace and small business advocacy programs. Support efforts have resulted indevelopment of the foundations for neighborhood/area business development plans and organizational capacity.(Economy)

Lead efforts to respond to inquiries from firms to encourage business and employment growth in ourcommunities. Working with key business recruitment partners, efforts focus on firms bringing primaryemployment opportunities and/or building Denvers economic sustainability. (Economy)

Adjust programs to target the changing needs of Denver adult and youth workforce and metro businesses toprovide training, assessment and skills development for youth and adult job seekers. Work with businesses tohelp them find trained and productive employees, provide customized training and sustain the best practices andoutcomes from the Workforce innovation in Regional Economic Development (WIRED) program for the on-going benefits of Denver residents and businesses. (Economy)


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Office of Economic DevelopmentOffice of the Director 01010-0115000

Agency Description

The Office of the Director oversees the Divisions of Business Development, Small Business Advocacy and

Services, Workforce Development, and Business and Housing Services; administers special projects involvinglarge public development; directs OEDs Public Policy team; houses the Citys and OEDs Marketing andCommunications team; and serves as the final authority for fiscal and personnel matters.

Administration provides management, communication functions, oversight of fiscal and personnel matters, andthe overall policy direction for the agency.

Policy Team conducts analytical studies for the agencies to identify strategic partnerships and establishesbenchmarks to monitor agency performance.

Marketing and Communications focuses on consolidating Denvers image with local organizations andmarketing Denver nationally and internationally.

Human Resources provides recruitment services for the agency, advises on employee relations matters anddisciplinary actions, and administers the agency training program.

Fiscal/IT is responsible for budget management and accounting services including purchasing, accounts payable,accounts receivable and grant management; creating and maintaining the agency cost allocation plan; andproviding technical assistance in the area of computer hardware, software and communications support.

Performance Measures 2008 2009 2010Actual Estimated Objective

Unemployment rate 5.5% 9.2 % 9.0%Percent of owner-occupied households 55.56% 53.23% 54.90%Percent of renter-occupied households 44.44% 46.77% 45.10%

Percent of Denver residents living below the poverty level 17.70% 17.70 % 17.70 %Median household income $51,705 $57,800 $61,895

Budget Highlights 2008 2009 2010 $ %Actual Appropriated Recommended Change Change

ExpendituresPersonnel Services $1,417,121 $1,260,887 $1,016,851 ($244,036) (19.4%)Services and Supplies 224,743 262,079 279,079 17,000 6.5%Capital Equipment 0 0 0 0 0.0%Internal Services and Misc. 29,357 44,774 41,070 (3,704) (8.3%)Budget Savings 0 34,760 0 (34,760) (100.0%)

$1,671,223 $1,602,500 $1,337,000 ($265,500) (16.6%)

Administration $804,198 $816,419 $720,765 ($95,654) (11.7%)Policy Team 123,748 150,123 107,705 (42,418) (28.3%)Marketing and Communication 538,054 512,145 468,530 (43,615) (8.5%)Human Resources 149,086 103,813 20,000 (83,813) (80.7%)Fiscal/IT 56,135 20,000 20,000 0 0.0%

$1,671,223 $1,602,500 $1,337,000 ($265,500) (16.6%)


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Personnel Complement (Budgeted)

Administration 6.55 6.25 5.25 (1.00) (16.0%)Policy Team 2.00 2.00 1.00 (1.00) (50.0%)Marketing and Communication 4.89 3.89 3.39 (0.50) (12.9%)Human Resources 1.00 1.00 0.00 (1.00) (100.0%)Fiscal/IT 1.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0%

15.44 13.14 9.64 (3.50) (26.6%)RevenueUse Charges $0 $183,100 $180,000 ($3,100) (1.7%)Misc. General Government 41,999 0 0 0 0.0%

$41,999 $183,100 $180,000 ($3,100) (1.7%)

Significant Budget ChangesIn 2009, a savings of $34,800 in personnel services due to $14,500 in wage and benefit savings, and $20,300 insupplies and materials reductions.

After factoring in the 2009 personnel budget savings of $14,500, there is a net decrease of $259,000 or 20.3 percent.

After factoring in the 2009 operating budget savings, there is a net decrease in services and supplies of $3,300 or 1.2percent.

An increase of $40,032 and 0.5 FTE to share a public information officer with the Denver Office of CulturalAffairs.

A decrease of $309,585 and 4.0 FTE, including one staff assistant, one human resources professional, oneprofessional occupational intern, and one marketing/public relations specialist.

The budgeted vacancy savings is $20,537. The budgeted furlough savings is $17,176.

Capital Equipment

None.

Related General Fund Transfers 2008 2009 2010 $ %Actual Appropriated Recommended Change Change

ExpendituresTransfer to Business and Community $1,316,900 $200,000 $200,000 $0 0.0%Special Revenue Fund (01010-9911500)

The Transfer to theBusiness and Community Economic Investment Special Revenue Fund provides supportfor companies relocating to or expanding in Denver by offering financial incentives to companies that createsignificant new jobs and tax revenues, and for supporting critical redevelopment projects in targetedneighborhoods or Urban Renewal Areas. The fund supports economic development activities by enhancing theenvironment for private investment.


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Office of the Director 01010-0115000

Special Revenue Fund Projects 2008 2009 2010 2010Actual Estimated Estimated FTE

Expenditures

Business Incentives (11847-0114000) $376,468 $1,322,500 $539,306 0.00Enterprise Zone (11842-0114000) 58,849 47,500 47,500 0.00Enterprise Zone Marketing Grant (11301-0114101) 0 12,500 12,500 0.00

$435,317 $1,382,500 $599,306 0.00

Program Descriptions

The Business Incentive Fund encourages and develops new investment programs, supports the seeding andnurturing of emerging economic/business targets, and supports existing high economic impact businesses.Revenue to this fund comes from a transfer from the General Fund. In 2010, Economic Development will transfer$350,000 from the Business Incentives fund balance to the General Fund.

The Enterprise Zone program manages the non-profit portion of Enterprise Zone activity and markets theEnterprise Zone program. Enterprise Zones are targeted areas, whose boundaries are determined by the State, that

are eligible to receive economic incentives based on factors including poverty and unemployment rates in thoseareas. Revenue to this fund comes from a percentage fee assessed to non-profit organizations that are certified asEnterprise Zone projects in the City and County of Denver, as well as State or private contributions.

The Enterprise Zone Marketing Grant is aimed at increasing program awareness and helping with costsassociated with Enterprise Zone program administration. This is a State grant received from the Colorado Office ofEconomic Development and International Trade.


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Office of Economic DevelopmentDivision of Business Development 01010-0114000

Agency Description

The Division of Business Development (DBD), as part of the Office of Economic Development, is a business

resource agency that offers a variety of programs and services to assist in the preservation and expansion ofexisting businesses and the creation of new businesses. DBD also provides loans to small businesses in targetcommercial areas for job creation.

Business Development is responsible for business recruitment, retention and expansion services.

International Trade is responsible for the promotion of international trade and investment. This includesencouraging exports and the establishment of strategic alliances and joint ventures by Denver companies,attracting companies from foreign countries to Denver, hosting international delegations and dignitaries,organizing international business missions and sponsoring international events and programs.

The Business Assistance Center is a centralized location for small and start-up businesses to access public andprivate resources to help them grow. In addition, it offers a one-stop shop for City services and a team of

concierges to assist businesses in navigating through regulatory processes such as zoning, licenses, financialassistance, and business registration.

Mission

To help nurture a healthy economic and regulatory environment where Denver businesses can start, grow, andexpand successfully.


Retention/Expansion/Entrepreneurship

Number of new full and part-time jobs DBD was 103 275 1,000directly or indirectly involved in creating

Number of new jobs created for low/moderate 310 255 300income households through funding small business loans

Number of businesses and entrepreneurs served 2,844 2,546 2,546by the Business Assistance Center

Capital FormationDollar amount of gap financing provided for businesses 15,645,825 21,000,000 25,000,000Leverage ratio from private debt and equity 4:1 3:1 4:1

Development ServicesNumber of special projects assisted 6 8 10

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Expenditures

Personnel Services $517,808 $537,726 $336,440 ($201,286) (37.4%)Services and Supplies 385,367 395,047 368,669 (26,378) (6.7%)Capital Equipment 0 0 0 0 0.0%Internal Services and Misc. 10,963 591 191 (400) (67.7%)Budget Savings 0 67,936 0 (67,936) (100.0%)

$914,139 $1,001,300 $705,300 ($296,000) (29.6%)

Administration $53 $67,936 $0 ($67,936) (100.0%)Business Development 807,212 781,261 538,061 (243,200) (31.1%)International Trade 18,416 0 13,269 13,269 0.0%Business Assistance Center 88,456 152,103 153,970 1,867 1.2%

$914,139 $1,001,300 $705,300 ($296,000) (29.6%)

Personnel Complement (Budgeted)Business Development 5.00 5.00 3.00 (2.00) (40.0%)Business Assistance Center 1.00 2.00 2.00 0.00 0.0%

6.00 7.00 5.00 (2.00) (28.6%)

Significant Budget Changes

In 2009, a savings of $67,900 due to $7,400 in wage and benefit savings, and $60,500 in services and suppliesreductions.

After factoring in the 2009 personnel budget savings of $7,400, there is a net decrease of $208,700 or 38.3 percent.

After factoring in the 2009 operating budget savings of $60,500, there is a net decrease in services and supplies of$87,000 or 19.1 percent.

A decrease of $52,500 and 1.0 FTE due to the transfer of a project manager to the Department of Finance, Officeof the Chief Financial Officer (01010-2501000).

A decrease of $95,500 and 1.0 FTE business development representative II. A decrease of $112,300 in personnel services due to holding one executive officer open throughout 2010. A reduction of $87,200 in supplies and materials.The budgeted vacancy savings is $9,407. The budgeted furlough savings is $5,334.

Capital Equipment

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Office of Economic DevelopmentBusiness and Housing Services Division 16000-0145000

Description

The Division of Business and Housing Services (BHS), formerly the Division of Housing and Neighborhood

Development Services, manages U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) entitlement grantsfor the City and County of Denver, as well as other funding for housing and neighborhood development initiatives.The agency leverages public and private funds to provide affordable housing, promote safe and livableneighborhoods, and stimulate economic development in Denvers lower-income neighborhoods. In addition, theagency provides financing for housing and housing-related services for the special needs of the homeless, mentallyill, HIV/AIDS, and at-risk youth populations.

The Housing Section allocates funding and facilitates the development of affordable housing projects. Thissection also supports programs for lead-based paint abatement, HIV housing assistance, rental and single-familyhousing rehabilitation, mortgage assistance, and home ownership counseling.

The Neighborhood Section allocates funding and facilitates projects that improve neighborhoods and build safecommunities. Projects include construction of public school playgrounds, alleys, new sidewalks, andimprovements to non-profit facilities and other neighborhood amenities.

The Division of Business Development supports business and housing development through managing the Cityslending programs. The Division oversees the Revolving Loan Fund and Neighborhood Business RevitalizationLoan programs, as well as supporting housing development support activities through financial analysis.

The Compliance Section is the Citys liaison with HUD and ensures compliance with both federal and local codesand regulations. It also coordinates agency review of all contracts with developers and sub-recipients.

Mission

To facilitate the development of viable urban neighborhoods by providing quality affordable housing, suitable andenhanced living environments, and expanded economic opportunities for persons with extremely low, very lowand moderate incomes.


Affordable HousingNumber of affordable housing units created 6 9 5Number of single-family homes receiving funds for rehabilitation 100 93 80Number of households receiving downpayment to buy homes 192 52 100Number of people receiving housing support services 12,985 17,000 17,000Number of people living with HIV/AIDS receiving support svcs. 1,201 1,590 1,590Number of rental assistance vouchers to the homeless1 144 140 145

1Vouchers provide rental assistance to the homeless.

Neighborhood Business DistrictsNumber of business districts in Neighborhood Market Program Initiative 5 10 9

Neighborhood DevelopmentNumber of public facilities developed or rehabilitated 4 3 4Number of people served by public facility improvements/public services 30,000 17,000 25,000Number of business districts planned 0 4 1


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ExpendituresAffordable Housing Fund (16803-0145000) $212,850 $119,375 $207,877 0.00ARRA CDBG (16217-0145101) 0 615,726 1,847,177 0.00Brownfields - 10th and Osage (11006-0114101) 177,551 22,449 0 0.00CDBG - Administration (16002-0145101) 2,787,615 1,790,143 1,686,566 27.00CDBG - Economic Development (16002-0145101) 1,367,898 380,912 0 0.00CDBG - Housing (16002-0145101) 2,168,930 0 0 0.00CDBG - Neighborhood Development (16002-0145101) 2,890,005 16,959 0 0.00CDBG Program (16002-0145101) 0 7,151,040 7,008,040 6.00Clocktower Lofts/Section 108 (16005-0145101) 405,856 221,501 328,323 0.00Colorado Ocean Journey Section 108 (16005-0145101) (156,976) 261,758 935,588 0.00Community Development-Donation (16702-0145000) 2,193 89,750 0 0.00DHNDS Contracts Pool Fund (16809-0145000) (4,262) 0 0 0.00EDA Revolving Loan Fund (11814-0145000) (87,437) 0 0 0.00

EDI/ NE Park Hill Supplemental (16010-0145101) 258,118 0 0 0.00Fannie Mae Affordable Housing (16601-0145000) 1,181,779 0 0 0.00Fannie Mae Loan Repayments (16602-0145000) 39,619 0 0 0.00HERA Neigh. Stab. Part I - Direct (16011-0145101) 0 350,000 5,710,170 0.00HERA Neigh. Stab. Part I - State (16011-0145101) 0 0 3,620,175 0.00HERA Neigh. Stab. Part II - Direct (16xxx-0145101) 0 0 9,500,000 0.00HERA Neigh. Stab. Part II - State (16xxx-0145101) 0 0 1,500,000 0.00HOME Program (16004-0145101) 5,219,614 2,867,539 8,530,193 0.53HOPWA (16006-0145101) 1,491,286 1,630,581 1,865,135 0.08Housing Incentive Program (16808-0145000) 215,252 605,000 60,500 1.00Lead Hazard Control (16009-0145101) 637,241 0 0 0.00NE Park Hill Section 108 - DHHA (16005-0145101) 11,066 242,539 317,963 0.00Neighborhood First Program (16806-0145103) 64,402 16,737 55,409 0.00

Neighborhood Stabilization Program (16011-0145101) 0 2,020,056 4,040,112 1.00Northeast Park Hill Section 108 (16005-0145101) 2,821,619 0 0 0.00OED Line of Credit Loan Program (16603-0145000) 769,915 0 0 0.00OED Revolving Loan Repayment (16604-0145000) (1,381,106) 0 0 0.00Rental Rehabilitation Program (16911-0145000) (1,418) 0 0 0.00Skyline Economic Development (11820-0145000) 121,148 120,970 0 0.00Skyline Housing (11821-0145000) 1,571,869 769,915 0 0.00Skyline Neighborhood Project (11822-0145000) 74,300 50,221 0 0.00Stapleton 108 (16005-0145101) 507,587 496,214 557,033 0.00Taxi Building III (16005-0145101) 14,986 1,046,845 4,781,124 0.00Taxi Building III (16010-0145101) 0 358,587 1,641,413 0.00Women's Homeless Shelter-Delores/Father Ed, 125,000 0 0 0.00YMCA/Section 108 (16005-0145101) 204,438 173,190 257,091 0.00

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The Affordable Housing Fund was established in 2001 as part of the implementation of the Citys Housing Plan.

The project supports the development of affordable housing for low- and moderate-income residents of the Cityand County of Denver. The Affordable Housing Fund rehabilitates single-family and multi-family residences,both owner-occupied and rental housing; develops housing for populations with special needs; and helps to fundthe removal and reduction of lead-based paint hazards. Revenue to this fund comes from developer contributions.

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) CDBG program was created to stimulate the economythrough measures that modernize the nations infrastructure, improve energy efficiency, and expand educationalopportunities and access to health care. Revenue to this fund comes from the U.S. Department of Housing andUrban Development.

The Brownfields program remediates properties in Northeast Park Hill, Elyria/Swansea, Globeville and otherfocus neighborhoods to encourage business development on the sites. Revenue for this fund is provided by theU.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

The annual Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) provides funding for the four programs describedbelow. All revenues to this fund are from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Loanrepayments and other monies generated by the projects are returned to the programs and reused.

Administration manages the CDBG and other federally funded programs. Federal regulations allow CDBGmoney to fund positions that are assigned to communities whose populations median incomes are below 80percent of the median income for Denver.

The Economic Development component makes loans to individuals and businesses for home and businessrevitalization.

The Housing programs provide rehabilitation of single-family homes and emergency home repairs; counselclients on foreclosure prevention; provide mortgage assistance; and fund the Elderly Housing Hotline, Denver

Housing Initiatives and Home Start programs.

The Neighborhood program provides funding to improve the facilities of non-profit and community-basedorganizations; paves alleys, streets, and sidewalks; trims and removes trees; and administers the CommunityGarden program and various other neighborhood projects.

Clocktower Lofts Section 108 supports the Clocktower Lofts affordable housing project. Revenue to this fund isa loan guarantee from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Colorado Ocean Journey Section 108 is the repayment of loan funds to the grantor (HUD). Revenue to this fundis based on repayment to the City from Ocean Journey.

The Community Development Donation program allows for the acceptance of funds from private sources to

implement special projects.

The DHNDS Contracts Pool Fund enables Business and Housing Services Division to initiate contracts withservice providers before official federal notification is received. All expenditures from this fund are allocated tothe appropriate grants once grant notification is received and the grants are accepted by ordinance. Revenue to thisfund is from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.


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The Economic Development Agency Revolving Loan Fund makes revitalization loans to low-incomehomeowners and businesses in economic development target areas. Revenue to this fund was a one-time federalgrant. Loan payments are returned to the fund and reused.

The ED Initiative/Northeast Park Hill Supplemental program provides support for the Northeast Park Hillaffordable housing development project. Revenues to the fund are Economic Development Initiative grants andloan guarantees from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

The Fannie Mae Affordable Housing program grant provided loans to develop affordable housing opportunities.Revenue for this fund was provided by the Fannie Mae Corporation.

The Fannie Mae Loan Repayments fund collected loan repayments from the Fannie Mae Affordable Housingprogram. Loan repayments were sent back to Fannie Mae.

The (HERA) Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 Neighborhood Stabilization (Part I) Directprogram redevelops abandoned and foreclosed homes and residential properties. Revenue to this fund is from the

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

The (HERA) Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 Neighborhood Stabilization (Part I) Stateprogram is identical in mission and uses pass through dollars from the State of Colorado.

The (HERA) Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 Neighborhood Stabilization (Part II) Directprogram is identical in mission to part one and is the second round of federal allocations.

The (HERA) Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 Neighborhood Stabilization (Part II) Stateprogram is identical in mission to part one and is an application in conjunction with the State of Colorado as a jointeffort.

The HOMEProgram rehabilitates single-family and multi-family residences, both owner-occupied and rentalhousing; acquires and rehabilitates vacant and boarded-up buildings; develops housing for populations with specialneeds; and provides tenant rental assistance. The activities are designed to implement specific strategies outlinedin Denvers approved comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy, with emphasis on preservation of existingaffordable housing stock through rehabilitation. The HOME project augments the existing CommunityDevelopment Block Grant and Skyline housing programs. Revenue to this program is provided by the U.S.Department of Housing and Urban Development.

The Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) program makes grants and loans to providehousing assistance and support services for persons with AIDS or related diseases and their families. Funds areused for rental assistance and grants for the development of housing for individuals with HIV. Revenue to thisprogram is provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

The Housing Incentive Fund collects and disburses monies paid by developers in lieu of building moderatelypriced dwelling units, and pays incentives to developers and other costs related to affordable housing programs as

provided in D.R.M.C. Section 27. Revenue to this fund comes from developer payments, other contributions, andtransfers from the General Fund.

The Lead Hazard Control programimplements lead-based paint abatement in low- and moderate-incomehouseholds. Training and education is provided to the community and contractors in the assessment and removalof lead-based paint. Revenue for this program is provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and UrbanDevelopment.


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The NE Park Hill Section 108 Denver Health and Hospital Authority (DHHA) program providesconstruction and construction-related services for the Park Hill Family Health Center. Revenue for this fund isfrom HUD Section 108 loan guarantees. The loans will be repaid through payments by the borrower.

The Neighborhood First program houses special projects initially allocated within the Housing & NeighborhoodDevelopment Capital Project Fund. Revenues to this fund are from transfers from the General Fund.

Neighborhood Stabilization program addresses the effects of abandoned and foreclosed properties in the nationscommunities. Revenues to this fund are from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

The two Northeast Park Hill Section 108 programs provide construction and construction-related services for therenovation of the Dahlia Square Shopping Center. Revenue for this fund is from HUD Section 108 loanguarantees. The loans will be repaid through payments by the borrower.

The OED Line of Credit Loan Program provides loans to development projects located in the City and Countyof Denver to further the Citys affordable housing and neighborhood revitalization goals. Revenues to this fund

are from loans from private banks.

The OED Revolving Loan Repayments Fund receives repayments of loans funded with the OED line of creditand makes repayments to the original note holder.

The Rental RehabilitationProgram is a family housing rehabilitation program directed toward low-incometenants. It repairs major systems such as electrical, plumbing, furnace, roof, doors and windows. A small amountof the loan can be used for work such as painting, landscaping, and carpeting. The program is managed by BHS,and the work is done by independent contractors who bid on jobs. Revenue to this program includes a one-timefederal grant through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, granted in 1984, which isaugmented by loan repayments that are returned to the project for future reuse.

The Skyline Economic Development project encourages anchor projects in Neighborhood BusinessRevitalization (NBR) areas, as well as non-NBR areas, and makes business loans available through a shared riskpool with a participating bank in a target area where conventional financing is not readily available. The purposeof the project is to foster the revitalization of neighborhood business areas and the surrounding neighborhoods; togenerate employment for Denver residents; to increase tax revenues; and to improve the services available toneighborhood residents. Revenue to this fund comes from a settlement with the federal government.

The Skyline Housing project provides additional housing opportunities for low- and moderate-income familiesand aims to revitalize neighborhoods through new housing development and the rehabilitation of existing units. Itencourages innovative housing solutions within the community; returns vacant and boarded up buildings to use byproviding funds for purchase or repair; finances the rehabilitation of rental apartment buildings and single-familyhomes; finances construction of new housing; and provides grants for selected projects including housing for low-income households. Revenue to this fund comes from a settlement with the federal government.

The Skyline NeighborhoodProject program assists neighborhoods in carrying out their plans. Types of projects

include, but are not limited to, urban design improvements, such as streetscaping and lighting; area studies; and,under special circumstances, social services such as helping to expand or establish a localized housing service.Revenue to this fund comes from a settlement with the federal government.

The Stapleton 108 program supports the Stapleton affordable housing project. Revenue to this fund is a loan guaranteefrom the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.


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The Taxi Building III program provides construction and construction-related services for the Taxi BuildingDevelopment. Revenue to this fund is a direct federal grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and UrbanDevelopment.

The Womens Homeless Shelter-Delores Project, Father Ed Judy House Homeless Shelter, HomeownershipPreservation Call Center FY07 program provides funding for the Womens Homeless Shelter- Delores Project.The shelter provides housing for up to 75 single women who are homeless and/or experiencing physical or mentaldisabilities, and who may have experienced domestic violence. Revenue to this program is provided by theColorado Department of Housing and Urban Development via CDBG funds.

YMCA Section 108 supports the YMCA affordable housing project. Revenue to this fund is a loan guaranteefrom the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.


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Office of Economic DevelopmentSmall Business Advocacy and Services Division 01010-0111000

Agency Description

The Small Business Advocacy and Services Division, as part of the Office of Economic Development, manages

and administers the Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Program, the Federal Disadvantaged Business Enterprise(DBE) Program, and the Federal Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program (ACDBE).

Administration manages the operations of the certification and compliance programs, at both the downtown andairport offices.

Certification assists small and disadvantaged business enterprises in obtaining SBE, DBE, and ACDBE statuses.The division assists businesses by certifying that they have met eligibility criteria for each status and placingeligible businesses in applicable directories to be utilized by bidders and proposers attempting to meet SBE, DBE,and ACDBE goals established for City contracts.

Compliance provides a monitoring process to ensure that SBE, DBE, and ACDBE firms listed for participation onapplicable City contracts are utilized. The compliance section also enforces adherence to applicable City

ordinances, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) regulations and federal guidelines, as well as ensures timelypayments to SBEs and DBEs performing work on City contracts.

Mission

To enhance the development and growth of small and disadvantaged business enterprises that seek to do businesswith the City and County of Denver by facilitating business development, contracting, and concessionopportunities.


Policy DevelopmentAmount awarded to SBEs bidding as prime contractors $18,624,000 $18,559,000 $18,000,000Number of SBEs winning City contract bids 15 44 50

AdvocacyNumber of outreach events 33 40 40

Program DevelopmentNumber of businesses attending professional training programs 512 540 560Number of SBEs helped to attain Leadership in Energy and EnvironmentalDesign (LEED) certification status N/A 2 5

Outreach

Percent of City contracts awarded to Minority and Women 13% 15% 18%Business EnterprisesNumber ofnew firms certified 140 177 150


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Expenditures

Personnel Services $850,521 $809,847 $725,211 ($84,636) (10.5%)Services and Supplies 52,741 63,813 58,689 (5,124) (8.0%)Capital Equipment 0 0 0 0 0.0%Internal Services and Misc. 18,427 15,391 13,900 (1,491) (9.7%)Budget Savings 0 12,349 0 (12,349) (100.0%)

$921,691 $901,400 $797,800 ($103,600) (11.5%)

Administration $317,276 $257,896 $183,359 ($74,537) (28.9%)Certification 337,481 404,651 428,199 23,548 5.8%Compliance 266,932 238,853 186,242 (52,611) (22.0%)

$921,691 $901,400 $797,800 ($103,600) (11.5%)

Personnel Complement

Administration 2.00 2.00 2.00 0.00 0.0%Certification 7.00 6.00 6.00 0.00 0.0%Compliance 3.00 4.00 3.00 (1.00) (25.0%)

12.00 12.00 11.00 (1.00) (8.3%)

RevenueFees $52,350 $70,000 $54,500 ($15,500) (22.1%)


In 2009, a savings of $26,300 due to $9,800 in wage and benefit savings, and $16,500 in additional vacancysavings.

After factoring in the 2009 personnel budget savings, there is a net decrease of $94,400 or 11.5 percent.

A decrease of $94,500 and 1.0 FTE contract compliance supervisor. A decrease of $7,600 in supplies and services.The budgeted vacancy savings is $16,571. The budgeted furlough savings is $13,401.

Capital Equipment

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Small Business Advocacy and Services Division 01010-0111000

Related General Fund Projects 2008 2009 2010 $ %Actual Appropriated Recommended Change Change

Expenditures

SBAS-Airport(01010-0112000) $430,021 $525,300 $423,500 ($101,800) (19.4%)

Personnel Complement 7.0 6.0 6.0 0.0 0.0%

Small Business Advocacy and Services (SBAS) Division -Airport administers the Disadvantaged BusinessEnterprise program, which regulates construction and design contracts financed in whole or in part by the U.S.Department of Transportation and concession leases at Denver International Airport.


A decrease of $101,800 that includes $59,900 for vacancy savings and $41,900 in services and supplies.There is no budgeted vacancy savings in 2010. The budgeted furlough savings is $6,554.

Capital Equipment

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Office of Economic DevelopmentDivision of Workforce Development Special Revenue Funds 17000-0117000

Fund Description

The Division of Workforce Development (DWD), as part of the Office of Economic Development, manages the

City and County of Denvers employment, training, and employment support service programs that target theCitys unemployed, underemployed and working poor residents. The Division works with employers in the areasof recruitment, retention, and training.

The Executive Team provides oversight of operations of the One-Stop Career Centers and special initiatives. TheExecutive Team also plans and evaluates information technology services to ensure that demand-drivenemployment and training services are delivered to employers and job seekers in the most effective and efficientmanner.

Operations administers the Workforce Centers, which provide job seekers employment and training services, andcontracts with non-profit entities that carry out employment and training programs. Programs administered underthis section include Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) employment, training and educationservices, Summer Youth Employment, Workforce Investment Act (WIA), and the WIRED program. Funding for

these programs comes from the federal and local governments.

Mission

To help Denver residents find jobs and develop/advance their careers; help Denver employers find and retainqualified workers; and build strong community partnerships to support a healthy regional economy.


Talent DevelopmentNumber of customized training programs for targeted industries 3 18 12

Number of job orders from businesses requesting services from OED 5,373 3,864 4,444Number of youth placed in career mentorship and internship 607 494 200

Skills Assessment and TrainingNumber of job seekers awarded career readiness certificate (CRC) 339 450 550Number of new employers recognizing CRC as demonstration of 14 10 16

competency

Employment Support ServicesPercent of people served by workforce centers who have disabilities 4.54% 3.87% 4.0%Percent of people served by workforce centers who are veterans 7.76% 7.31% 7.68%Number of programs piloted in collaboration with a community-based 3 3 3

organization serving the homeless

Asset BuildingNumber of financial literacy courses offered to customers 65 60 75Number of life skill workshops conducted in each city quadrant 52 52 52Number of residents enrolled in Individual Development Accounts 16 10 25

Economic Labor Market and Policy ResearchNumber of strategies developed to serve targeted industries 2 6 6


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Division of Workforce Development Special Revenue Funds 17000-0117000

Appropriated Projects 2008 2009 2010 $ %Actual Appropriated Recommended Change Change

Expenditures

Employment First (17401-0117200) $1,187,254 $1,000,000 $1,298,506 $298,506 29.9%Employer Recruitment, Training and 579,428 309,500 309,500 0 0.0%Retention (17601-0117000)Summer Youth Program (17603-0117000) 124,443 146,200 146,200 0 0.0%

Personnel ComplementEmployment First 13.0 13.0 13.0 0 0.0%Employer Recruitment, Training and Retention 2.0 1.0 1.0 0 0.0%Summer Youth 0.5 0.5 0.5 0 0.0%

The Employment First program provides employment services to assist recipients of food stamps in becomingself-sufficient. Revenues to this fund are transferred from the Department of Human Services Adult Servicesprogram through a memorandum of understanding. The fund is appropriated annually and lapses at year-end.

The Employer Recruitment, Training and Retention Program establishes direct relationships with industryconsortiums, determines their workforce needs and develops specific recruitment, training and retention programsto create employment opportunities for the working poor. Revenues to this program are transferred from theGeneral Fund.

The Summer Youth Program, transferred from the Safe City Office in 2007, provides employment opportunitiesfor youth interested in a government-assisted summer work experience. The program was transferred in order toconsolidate youth employment services into one agency. Revenues to this program are transferred from theGeneral Fund. The special revenue fund is appropriated annually and lapses at year-end.

Related General Fund Transfers 2008 2009 2010 $ %

Actual Appropriated Recommended Change ChangeExpendituresEmployer Recruitment SRF Transfer $455,700 $455,700 $455,700 $0 0.0%

(01010-9917000)

The Employer Recruitment SRF Transfer includes $309,500 for the Employer Recruitment, Training andRetention Program and $146,200 for the Summer Youth Program.


ExpendituresARRA Comm. Services Block Grant (17217-0117101) $0 $100,000 $175,000 0.50

ARRA Wagner Peyser (17217-0117101) 0 204,562 87,670 0.00ARRA Wagner Peyser-RES (17217-0117101) 0 340,938 146,116 0.00ARRA WIA Adult (17217-0117101) 0 828,865 355,228 3.50ARRA WIA Dislocated Worker (17217-0117101) 0 579,443 248,333 1.50ARRA WIA Youth (17217-0117101) 0 1,872,102 0 0.00Denver Connection (17602-0117101) 16,390 0 0 0.00DETA Special Projects (17904-0117000) 107,921 10,000 10,000 0.00


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Disability Program Navigator (17xxx-0117101) 108,633 69,837 60,000 1.00Disabled Vet's Outreach (DVOP) (17007-0117101) 15,007 25,082 23,300 0.00Employment Support Fund (17301-0117101) 0 275,000 100,000 2.00Local Veteran's Employment Rep (17007-0117101) 11,737 16,436 13,661 0.00MOWD General Cost Pool (17802-0117000) 43,458 0 0 0.00Refugee Targeted Assistance (17004-0117101) 495,077 418,585 418,000 5.00TANF Case Mgmt/Employ/Training (17404-0117000) 187,521 0 0 0.00TANF Case Mgmt/Employ/Training (17405-0117101) 16,725,079 17,692,342 16,809,000 140.00Wagner-Peyser (17008-0117101) 1,370,094 2,544,343 2,276,361 22.00Wag-Peyser 10% Summer Job Hunt (17008-0117101) 40,000 39,500 39,000 0.75WIA 10% Bus. Outreach & Marketing (17100-0117101) 0 25,000 0 0.00WIA 10% Credentialing (17100-0117101) 0 85,197 0 0.00WIA 10% Disc. - Jobs for Amer Grads (17100-0117101) 25,661 0 0 0.00

WIA 10% Discretionary - PIF (17100-0117101) 51,660 28,767 34,829 0.25WIA 10% Marketing (17100-0117101) 23,195 0 0 0.00WIA 10% SECTRS-LMI Research (17100-0117101) 0 5,720 11,613 0.00WIA 10% SECTRS-Planning Grant (17100-0117101) 0 71,084 0 0.00WIA 25% Rapid Response (17100-0117101) 3,506 0 0 0.00WIA Title I Adult (17100-0117101) 3,272,848 1,999,539 1,053,681 16.25WIA Title I Dislocated Workers (17100-0117101) 849,971 591,470 398,071 8.00WIA Title I Youth (17100-0117101) 2,328,212 1,664,909 869,845 4.00WIA Youth Transition Grant (17100-0117101) 13,376 510 0 0.00WIA/VRG - Benefit Planners (17014-0117101) 45,643 45,000 15,000 1.00WIA/VRG - Benefit Planners (17100-0117101) 32,679 67,321 100,000 2.00WIG - Benefit Planners (17014-0117101) 0 15,000 0 0.00WIRED (17100-0117101) 3,826,748 5,000,000 100,000 0.50

WIRED Funds - CBER (17100-0117101) 0 20,000 0 0.00WIRED ITAs (17100-0117101) 0 65,000 5,000 0.00$29,594,416 $34,701,552 $23,349,708 208.25


The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Community Service Block Grant will providesubsidized work experiences and assistance securing unsubsidized employment to Denver residents with income ator below 200 percent of poverty, to reconnect them to employment as rapidly as possible during the economicrecovery, supporting their ability to be self sufficient. Revenues to this fund are federal pass through funds fromthe Colorado Department of Human Services.

The ARRA Wagner Peyser program provides self-directed or staff assisted services at local one-stop career centers

(workforce centers) to secure employment and workforce information through a variety of services including: job searchassistance, skill assessment, labor market information, computer and equipment access to assist with job search.Revenues to this fund are federal pass through funds from the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment.

The ARRA Wagner-Peyser Rapid Employment System program provides self-directed or staff assisted services atlocal one-stop career centers (workforce centers) to secure employment and workforce information thru a variety ofservices including: job search assistance, skill assessment, labor market information, computer and equipment access toassist with job search. Revenues to this fund are federal pass through funds from the Colorado Department of Laborand Employment.


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The ARRA Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Adult program preserves and creates jobs and assists people mostimpacted by the economic downturn. The Division of Workforce Development will focus on occupations in targetindustries (construction, health care, and the green economy) with short training requirements that have a high

possibility of job placement based on labor market information, occupational data and input from local employerssupports adult entry or re-entry into the job market. Revenues to this fund are federal pass through funds from theColorado Department of Labor and Employment.

The ARRA WIA Dislocated Worker program preserves and creates jobs; assist people most impacted by theeconomic downturn. The Division of Workforce Development will focus on occupations in target industries(construction, health care, and the green economy) with short training requirements that have a high possibility ofjob placement based on labor market information, occupational data and input from local employers. Eligibledislocated workers should meet the following criteria: 1) terminated or laid off or received notice of the same; 2)either eligible for or has exhausted entitlement to unemployment compensation; and 3) is unlikely to return toprevious industry or occupation. Revenues to this fund are from federal pass through funds from the ColoradoDepartment of Labor and Employment.

The ARRA WIA Youth program provides employment and training services to help youth gain workforceknowledge, skills and abilities that lead to rewarding, successful and sustainable employment for youth ages 14-24years old. Revenues to this fund are from federal pass through funds from the Colorado Department of Labor andEmployment.

The Denver Connection program is a Piton Foundation grant to support DWD projects to improve the success ofjob seekers using DWD services.

The Denver Employment and Training Administration Special Projects funds were used for special projects tofurther economic opportunity. Revenues to this fund were from contributions, special donations, and a transferfrom the airport.

The Disability Program Navigator program provides job-training assistance to people with disabilities. Allrevenues to this fund are federal pass-through funds from the Colorado Department of Human Services.

The Disabled Veterans Outreach Program focuses on reaching out to disabled veterans, identifying those withthe most significant barriers to employment, and providing intensive, client-centered, mediated services to assistthe veteran in becoming employed. Revenues to this fund are federal pass-through funds from the ColoradoDepartment of Labor and Employment.

The Employment Support Fund provides labor market exchange services to employers and job seekers.Revenues to this fund are state cash funds from the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment.

The Local Veterans Employment Representative program provides funding for employment services for allveterans and other eligible applicants. These services include registration, counseling, referral to supportiveservices, job development, labor market information, resume development, case management, job searchassistance, and referral to training. Revenues to this fund are federal pass-through funds from the Colorado

Department of Labor and Employment.

The Mayors Office of Workforce Development General Cost Pool program was created to simplify WorkforceDevelopments allocation of personnel. This was a non-grant special revenue fund.

The Refugee Targeted Assistance program provides training assistance for refugees in the State of Colorado whoreside in Denver. All revenue to this fund is federal pass-through funds through the Colorado Department ofHuman Services.


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The two Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Case Management, Employment and Trainingprograms provides employment training services and case management functions to assist TANF families inbecoming self-sufficient. Revenues to this fund are a transfer from the TANF Block Grant through a MOU with

the Denver Department of Human Services. This fund was created to appropriate program funds based on theStates fiscal year and to consolidate employment services in one agency.

Wagner-Peyser is a year-round program for unemployed workers, which provides basic work registration andlabor exchange services. This federally funded program includes Unemployment Insurance claimant services. Allrevenues to this fund are federal pass-through funds from the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment.

Wagner-Peyser 10% Summer Job Hunt supports the Governors Summer Job Hunt program and provides jobplacement assistance to youth during the summer. Revenues to this fund are federal pass-through funds from theColorado Department of Labor and Employment.

The Workforce Investment Act (WIA) programswere authorized by Congress in 1998 to design, with states andlocal communities, a revitalized workforce investment system that provides workers with the information, advice,

job search assistance, and training they need to obtain and keep good jobs and to provide employers with skilledworkers. All revenues to this group funds are federal pass through funds from the Colorado Department of LocalAffairs.

The WIA 10% Business Outreach & Marketing program supports marketing activities that will engageemployers in specific occupational groups and connects job seekers with training and employmentopportunities within these areas.

The WIA-10% Credentialing program supports the collaboration between three workforce regions whosepurpose is to publicize and market a pilot skills credential for jobseekers.

The WIA-10% Discretionary Grant Jobs for Americas Graduates/Metro Denver Regional WorkforcePartnership provides enhanced employment services, training services, and skill development for staff.

The WIA-10% Discretionary Performance Incentive Funds provides enhanced employment services,training services, and skill development for staff.

The WIA-10% Marketing supports metro area workforce centers in Adams County, Denver Division ofWorkforce Development, and the Tri-County and Broomfield areas with marketing and advertising functions.

The WIA-10% Sectors Labor Market Information (LMI) Research project develops a common methodof gathering data related to industry sectors and occupations within these sectors.

The WIA-10% Sectors Planning Grant assesses the workforce capacity and challenges within the waterand wastewater industry.

The WIA-25% Rapid Response grant provides services to Trade Adjustment Act clients includingregistration, counseling, referral to supportive services, job development, access to labor market information,

resume development, case management, and job search assistance.

The WIA-Title I Adult program provides year-round training and placement for unemployed adult residentsof Denver.


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The WIA-Title I Dislocated Workers program provides training to people who have been laid off and requireadditional training to become re-employed.

The WIA-Title I Youth program provides year-round employment and training services to youth age 21 andyounger.

The WIA-Youth Transition Grant ensures the development and oversight of a plan that serves to improveand sustain transition services to youth with disabilities through utilization of an intermediary/transition team.

The two WIA-Benefit Planners and Vocational Rehabilitation Grant (VRG) Benefit Planners programsprovide employment and training services to people with disabilities to aid them in achieving successfulemployment and independent living. Benefits counseling and planning services are provided to workforcecenter customers with disabilities who are recipients or potential recipients of Social Security benefits due to adisability.

The Work Incentive Grant Benefit Planners program provides benefit counseling and planning services to

workforce center customers with disabilities who are recipients of or potential recipients of Social Security due todisability. The revenues to this fund are federal pass through funds from the Colorado Department of Labor andEmployment.

The Workforce Innovation in Regional Economic Development (WIRED) Initiative is a three-year projectthat supports the development of the Denver metro regions integrated approach to workforce, economicdevelopment, and education. Revenues to this fund are federal pass through funds from the ColoradoDepartment of Labor and Employment.

The Workforce Innovation in Regional Economic Development Funds-CBER program produces virtual tourvideos that convey needed skills, work-day activities, and opportunities in bioscience, energy, informationtechnology and/or aerospace business sectors. Revenues to this fund are federal pass through funds from theColorado Department of Labor and Employment.

The WIRED Individual Training Accounts provide new and existing WIA Adult or workforce customersmeeting WIA eligibility requirement opportunities for individual training as well as incumbent worker trainingin the WIRED industries: Energy, IT, Aerospace, and Bioscience industries. Revenues to this fund are federalpass through funds from the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment.


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Denver Budget Summary Dec09OED