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ORDINANCE NO. `6128
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I AN ORDINANCE amending Title 1 of the Tacoma Municipal Code by adding
thereto a new chapter to be known as Chapter 1. 80, entitled 'Youth
2 Building Tacoma Training and Employment ProjecV; establishing an
advisory committee to be known as the "Youth Building Tacoma Advisory
3 Committee"; providing for the funding of the Youth Building Tacoma
4 Training and Employment Project; and directing the City Manager and
Director of Utilities to allocate in the mid-biennial review and modification
5 to the City's 1997-1998 Biennial Budget appropriate funding for the Youth
Building Tacoma Training and Employment Project.
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7 WHEREAS the City Council of the City of Tacoma, in adopting Tacoma
8 Tomorrow - the City's Strategic Plan, has set a goal of creating greater
9 employment opportunities within the City, and
10 WHEREAS increased employment serves to foster an environment that
I I encourages economic growth, business development and expansion, and capital
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formation, and
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14 WHEREAS the City Council has recognized the importance of
15 encouraging the formation of a highly-trained and capable work force that will
1 6 not only advance the City's interests in creating greater employment
1 7 opportunities, but will also allow the City to draw upon that work force to meet
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the City's responsibilities, and
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20 WHEREAS the ready availability of a trained work force serves to
2 1 increase the efficiency by which the City may discharge its responsibilities, and
22 thereby lower costs, and
23 WHEREAS the City Council has also recognized that comprehensive
24 educational and job training programs are essential components in the creation
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of a trained work force, and
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1 WHEREAS certain areas of the City that suffer high levels of poverty,
2 chronic unemployment, and other economic and social ills have been designated
3 as a State Empowerment Zone and a Federal Enterprise Community
4 ("Empowerment Zone/Enterprise Community"), and
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WHEREAS the rate of poverty within the Empowerment Zone/Enterprise
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7 Community is 46 percent, which is more than four times the rate of poverty of the
8 State of Washington and three and one-half times the national rate, and
9 WHEREAS the rate of unemployment within the Empowerment
10 Zone/Enterprise Community exceeds 16 percent, which is more than three times
11 the unemployment rate for all of Pierce County, and over 30 percent of
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Empowerment Zone/Enterprise Community residents receive income from public
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assistance, and
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15 WHEREAS the high rate of unemployment within Tacoma, and especially
16 in the Empowerment Zone/Enterprise Community, is, to a substantial extent,
17 caused by the fact that more than 20 percent of the adult population of Tacoma
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have not graduated from high school; and more than 38 percent of
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20 Empowerment Zone/Enterprise Community residents have not graduated high
21 school (more than three times the state average), and
22 WHEREAS 33 percent of young people in the Empowerment
23 Zone/Enterprise Community between 18 and 24 years of age live below the
24 poverty line, and
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WHEREAS 41 percent of high school students in Tacoma School District
2 No. 1 0 drop out of school, and
3 WHEREAS one out of every ten persons in the Empowerment
4 Zone/Enterprise Community does not speak English and is considered to be
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linguistically isolated, which rate is seven times greater than the state and
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7 national averages, and
8 WHEREAS continued levels of high unemployment inevitably lead to
9 increased crime, a stagnant or failing economy, and similar social ills that
10 adversely impact the quality of life of all Tacomans, and
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WHEREAS a City-sponsored education, training, and employment
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program for youth, with emphasis on the Empowerment Zone/Enterprise
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14 Community, serves the public interest by focusing resources to promote the
1 5 training and development of a trained work force; Now, Therefore,
16 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF TACOMA:
17 Section 1. That a program is hereby established, to be known as "Youth
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Building Tacoma Training and Employment Program," for the purpose of
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20 focusing resources to promote the development of a trained work force; that
21 Title 1 of the Tacoma Municipal Code is hereby amended by adding thereto a
22 new chapter to be known as Chapter 1.80, entitled "Youth Building Tacoma
23 Training and Employment Program," consisting of five sections to read as
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I Chapter 1.80
2 YOUTH BUILDING TACOMA TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM
3 Sections:
4 1.80.010 Purpose.
1.80.020 Intent.
5 1.80.030 Definitions.
1.80.040 Youth Building Tacoma Commiftee.
6 1.80.050 Review.
7 1.80.010 Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to establish a means
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of providing for the development of a trained and capable work force,
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10 possessing the skill and ability to fully participate in building and construction
I I trades and technical and career fields in Tacoma.
1 2 1.80.020 Intent. It is the intent of the City Council that, by adopting the
1 3 provisions described herein, the City may provide opportunities to Tacoma
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Youth for the training and education necessary for the formation of a highly-
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trained and capable work force. Such work force shall allow the City to draw
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17 upon a pool of qualified workers, enabling the City to efficiently and effectively
18 meet its obligations. In addition, such work force shall Provide employment
19 opportunities for Tacoma youth, thereby facilitating the expansion of the local
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economy.
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1.80.030 Definitions.
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23 A. "City" shall mean all divisions and departments of the City of Tacoma,
24 including -general government and the Department of Public Utilities.
25 B. 'Youth" shall mean persons 18 to 24 years of age.
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I C. "Youth Building Tacoma Training and Employment Pro-gram" shall
2 mean those groiects approved by the City Council, utilizing funds derived
3 hereunder for the purpose of educatina and training Tacoma youth and thereby
4 developing a trained and employable work force.,
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1.80.040 Youth Building Tacoma Commliftee. There is hereby
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established a Youth Building Tacoma Advisory Commiftee. which shall assist the
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8 City in evaluating the effectiveness of the Youth Buildin-g Tacoma Training and
9 Employment Pro-gram and make recommendations to the City, as appropriate,
10 regarding the operation of the Pro-gram. The Youth Building Tacoma Advisory
11 Committee shall be composed of no less than seven members who shall serve
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without compensation and shall be appointed by the City Manager. At least two
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14 of the members of the Youth Building Tacoma Advisory Committee shall be
15 drawn from the Local Employment and Apprenticeship Trainin- Program
16 Advisory Committee. The Youth Building Tacoma Advisory Committee shall be
17 an advisory body, reporting directly to the City Mana-ger of the City of Tacoma.
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The Youth Building Tacoma Advisory Committee is charged with the following
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21 A. Assist in an annual review and evaluation of the Youth Builqjug
22 Tacoma Training and Employment Program for the purpose of makinq
23 recommendations to the City as to the operations of the Program.
24 B. Assist the City in forming collaborative relationships with labor
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organizations, employers, community-based organizations education and
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I training institutions, and other -governmental organizations for the purpose of
2 advancing the -goals of the Youth Building Tacoma Training and Employment
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4 C. Assist the City in forming work-site agreements with agencies and
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contractors for the placement of participants in the Youth Building Tacoma
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Training and Employment Program.
D. Provide guidance and assistance in seeking
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9 Youth Buildinq Tacoma Training and Employment Program.
10 1.80.050 Review. The Youth Building Tacoma Prolect shall be
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reviewed on or before November 30, 1998, and every two years thereafter,
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such reviews to be conducted prior to the adoption of the City's biennial
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15 Section 2. That the Youth Building Tacoma Training and Employment
16 Program is intended to equally benefit the various divisions and departments of
17 the City; that, for the 1997-1998 biennium, $150,000 of the costs necessary to
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operate the program shall be derived from the Department of Public Utilities and
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20 that $150,000 of the costs necessary to operate the program shall be derived
21 from general government funds; and that for subsequent bienniums, the costs
22 necessary to operate the program shall be derived equally from general
23 government and the Department of Public Utilities.
24 Section 3. That the City Manager for general government and the Director
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of Utilities for the Department of Public Utilities shall each allocate appropriate
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1 funding for the Youth Building Tacoma Training and Employment Program in the
2 mid-biennial review and modification to the City's 1997-1998 Biennial Budget.
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CITY CLERK USE
ItEQUEST FOR O"INANCE Request
OR RESOLUTION Ordinance
Resolution
1. DATE: August 20,1997
2. REQUESTING DEPARTMENT/DivisION/PROGRAM 3. CONTACT PERSON (for questions): PHONEXXTENSION
City Manager's Office James Walton 5135
4. PREPARATION OF ORDINANCE IS REQUESTED FOR THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF TUESDAY
SEPTEMBER 9, 1997.
5. SUMMARY TITLE/RECOMMENDATION: (A concise sentence, as it will appear on the Council Agenda)
Amending Title 1 of the Tacoma Municipal Code, adding a new chapter to be known as Chapter 1.80,
entitled "Youth Building Tacoma Training and Employment Project'; providing for the funding of the
Youth Building Tacoma Training and Employment Project by directing the City Manager and Director of
Utilities to allocate funds in the mid-biennial modification to the City's 1997-1998 Biennial Budget.
6. BACKGROUND INFORMATION/GENERAL DISCUSSION: (Why is this request necessary? Are there legal
requirements? What are the viable alternatives? Who has been involved in the process?)
The City's Strategic Plan calls for creating greater employment opportunities within the City while
encouraging economic growth, business expansion and capital formation. The Youth Building Tacoma
Project is based on a national model which accomplishes these goals. The model addresses other City
priorities by focusing on young adults with employment deficites living in the Empowerment Zone.
Partners involved include the Private Industry Council (PIC), TPU, LEAP, labor unions, technical colleges
other training and education resources and potential work site locations.
7. FINANCIAL IMPACT: (Future impact on the budget.)
TPU will contribute $150,000 and General Government $150,000 during 1998. The PIC will add $50,000
of in-kind funding. If the City Council decides to continue funding the program beyond 1998, it would
need to allocate approximately $300,000 for this purpose in the 1999-2000 Biennial Budget.
LIST ALL MATERIAL AVAILABLE AS BACKUP INFORMATION FOR THE REQUEST AND INDICATE WHERE FILED:
Source Documents/Backup Material Location of Document
PIC Youth Building Tacoma Project Plan PDS/PIC
Youth Building Tacoma Proposals - 3/4/97 & 8/12/97 CMO/PDS
Youth Building Tacoma Proposed Fund Assessment Finance/CMO/PDS
9. FUNDING SOURCE: (Enter amount of funding from each source)
Fund Number & Name: General State $ City $ Other $ Total Amount
& Non-General $150,000 (See
"Proposed Fund Assessment"); $300,000 $300,000
TPU $150,000
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City of Tacoma Strategic Plan
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Policy Alignment
Economic Objective Strategies
Development
Goal 2
- Expand current City apprenticeship
program
Create 2.1 Develop education
greater and training programs Create permanent funding
employment which focus on creating mechanism for "Youth Building
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occupations in the City workforce
Currrent Programs
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Pierce County Labor Force
0 318,800 total labor force
0 15 500 unemployed
N Unemployment rate - 4.7%
N Unemployment rate in EZ/EC Zone - 16%+
0 17,267 Able bodied welfare recipients
m Welfare recipients in EZ/EC Zone - 30%+
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Tacoma Empowerment Zone/Enterprise Community
Demographic "Opportunity" Data
0 33% of high school students in Tacoma School District No. 1 0 drop out of
school.
0 45% of Tacoma high school graduates do not continue to post secondary
education. (1994-1995 school year)
0 20% of the adult population of Tacoma have not graduated from high school;
38% of Empowerment Zone/Enterprise Community residents have not finished
high school.
N 33% of young people in the Empowerment Zone/Enterprise Community
between 18 and 24 years of age live below the poverty line.
m One out of every ten persons in the Empowerment Zone/Enterprise
Community does not speak English - linguistically isolated.
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TRAINING & EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM
Mission Statement
To provide the youth of Tacoma, particularly
those from the Empowerment/Enterprise Zone,
with education, training and support services
which lead to high skill, unsubsidized family-
wage jobs in building and construction trades
and technical career fields.
Mission
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TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM
Program Summary
The mission of Youth Building Tacoma is: 'To provide the youth of Tacoma,
particularly those from the Empowerment/Enterprise Zone, with education, training and
support services which lead to high skill, unsubsidized family-wage jobs in building and
construction trades and technical career fields." The program addresses major
elements of the City's Strategic Plan: Tacoma Tomorrow - Policy Alignment
Program activities focus specifically on Economic Development Goal 2: "Create greater
employment opportunities within Tacoma, and Objective 2.1 of that goal: "Develop
education and training programs which focus on creating a highly trained work force."
Three strategies designed to address Objective 2.1 speak specifically to the
implementation of Youth Building Tacoma: "Expand current City apprenticeship
program"; 'Create permanent funding mechanism for Youth Building Tacoma"; and
'Create apprenticeship programs for new and emerging occupations in the City
workforce.'
Demonstrated Need: The need for the program has been documented by the social
and economic problems facing City of Tacoma youth. The lack of skills and
opportunities are two of the main barriers to employment for Tacoma's youth, especially
those residing in the Empowerment Zone. The chronic unemployment suffered by
residents of the Zone exceeds 18 percent which is more than three times the state and
national rates. Approximately 46% of the residents in the Zone live below the poverty
level, more than four times greater than the state level and three and half times the
national rate.
The distress felt by residents of the City of Tacoma, calls for a comprehensive model to
help people overcome their barriers. Helping young adults obtain the education and
employment skills necessary to achieve economic self-sufficiency and develop
leadership skills are the basis of the Youth Building Tacoma program design. Young
people in the Zone would be recruited to participate in the program.
Welfare Reform Strategy: Adding to the existing conditions above, enactment of
Welfare Reform legislation adopted in 1996 has placed an even greater emphasis on
employment as the primary solution to reducing welfare rolls. If young adults are to
survive economically in a climate of reduced public benefits and employment
mandates, they must be prepared to avoid dead end jobs with subsistence wages.
Helping young adults obtain the education, leadership and employment skills
necessary to achieve economic self-sufficiency is the basis of the Youth Building
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"Welfare to Work" initiatives would be recruited to participate in the program.
Based on Proven Models: Researching federal YouthBuild projects and state run
YouthBuilt Washington programs has provided information on what works in various
localities operating similar programs. The main philosophical thread that runs through
the components of each program is the attempt to provide a positive learning
experience. This is accomplished by respecting the young people and providing
meaningful work, the kind of work which holds hope for the future. Teaching skills and
consistent positive values provides a path to develop future success. These concepts
are reinforced in each distinct program activity. Work site training is closely supervised
with an emphasis on teamwork. This systems, or holistic approach, which considers
and addresses youth in a comprehensive context is key to the program's success.
The national YouthBuild model is derived from the Youth Action Program of the East
Harlem Block Schools. The model established in 1978 expanded into a workable
program under the name 'Ventures in Community Improvement." The proposed
program is a variation on the national YouthBuild model but incorporates the
developmental approach. The basic program components which Youth Building
Tacoma seeks to replicate are:
1. Work site training on a closely supervised construction site with high standards of
teamwork and productivity.
2. Cognitive skill development aimed at upgrading basic skills to meet industry
standards.
3. Providing leadership opportunities.
4. Counseling and providing linkages with community resources.
5. Classroom training in construction highlights and terminology.
6. Pre-employment training focused on job seeking skills.
7. Coordination with apprenticeship programs.
8. Placement in unsubsidized jobs or post-secondary education.
The national model recommends serving youth between the ages of 18 and 24. At the
recommendation of the union representatives it was felt that this age limit be
maintained but flexibility be allowed in the selection of those not in the exact age
grouping but who nonetheless might still benefit from the services provided.
Educational Instruction: Linkages have been established with technical colleges in
the area to provide classroom training in construction and other technological
terminology and concepts. Journeymen in the building trades are hired as instructors
to teach customized training such as the application of tools, building materials, safety,
blueprint reading, etc.
Emerging Technologies: Job forecasters tell us that certain occupations will
experience significant growth in the years to come. The field of telecommunications is
one such field. The project has identified, and will target, this and other occupational
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and skill areas in both the private and public sector. The strategy is to focus training,
education and experience in these areas to ensure preparation and placement in high
quality jobs for the future.
Building Trades: This exposure to the trades is further developed by coordinating
activities with pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship programs. Pre-employment
training to learn job finding skills reinforces the goal of placement in unsubsidized jobs.
Building Partnerships:. Program success necessitates the development of
community partners. In addition to teaming with the Private Industry Council and
connecting with unions and technical colleges, relationships are being advanced with a
variety of public and private organizations such as Habitat for Humanity, the Tacoma
Housing Authority and other governmental bodies.
Personal Development: Counseling efforts are integrated into the program design to
reflect on such issues as life goals, budgeting, and values. Direct personal counseling
is available from staff at all times. All programs are embedded in a context of
leadership development. Opportunities to develop decision making, speaking, group
facilitation and negotiating skills are promoted.
Investment in Human Capital: Young people are dependent upon adults to create
environments that enable them to meet their basic needs in positive and healthy ways.
Youth Building Tacoma is an avenue to provide a youth development model that would
contribute to the building of resilient behavior among the youth. Achieving a sense of
structure and safety in one's life; mastering a skill viewed as important by others;
feeling that one belongs in a community; feeling valued and having a sense of self-
worth; and experiencing independence and control in one's life are needs that are
addressed by Youth Building Tacoma.
Outcomes have been established to measure the impact the program has had on
teaching skills that make the participant more employable. Benchmarks will evaluate
skills learned on the job, placements on permanent jobs and entry into apprenticeship
programs. These measures will assist in determining the economic impact Youth
Building Tacoma has had on the community.
Funding Strategy: Past efforts to apply for highly competitive federal funds have been
unsuccessful. The current strategy is to use local resources to establish the project on
a small scale while learning valuable implementation lessons. Success with local
dollars will demonstrate the City's commitment to the model and it's ability to develop
and operate a high quality program. This should position us well for future attempts to
secure federal support.
The proposed funding formula calls for contributions from the Private Industry Council
(PIC) and the City. The City's portion would be generated from a joint, and equal,
contribution from Tacoma Public Utilities and General Government.
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Total Net Gain
To Public
Savings from Public Support (Welfare)
Amount Returned to Government (Taxes)
Amount Returned to Economy (Wag
Gross Return to Public
Cost of Training and Placement
Total Net Gain on Investment
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Net Gain on Investment
(Example)
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Years
Year Apprentice Wacies Taxes Welfare TraiqLng
1 $ 8.50 $ 1,414.00 546.00/month ($9,746.00)
2 12.33 2,062.00 546.00
3 16.16 2,690.00 546.00
4 20.00 3,328.00 546.00
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Measures
Number of participants receiving orientation and/or referral
Number of participants receiving assessment and testing
Number of participants receiving skill development
Number of participants attaining workplace competencies
Number of participants placed in unsubsidizedjobs
Number of program participants enrolled in WSATC approved
apprenticeship programs
Number of program participants successfully completing WSATC
approved apprenticeship programs
Average hourly wage received by program participants upon
placement in unsubsidized employment
Number of participants employed in same or related occupation after
13 weeks following placement
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Job Profiles
Building/Construction
Building Maintenance Worker
Carpenter
Electrician
Facilitiqs Maintenance Worker 11
Hydroelectric Utility Worker
Ironworker
Laborer
Operations Engineer
Painter
Roofer
Vehicle and Equipment Shop Attendant
Technical
Computer Support Assistant
Engineering Aide
Environmental Systems Technician
Lead RF Technician
RF Technician
Solid Waste Worker
Survey Technician I
Water Utility Worker
Wastewater Treatment Plant Assistant
Warehouse Technician
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TRAINING & EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM
JOB PROFILE SUMMARY
Title Education/Training Career Options Employment Outlook Salary
Range
Building/Construction
Building Maintenance High school graduate and Other options: construction, With specific skills, the outlook is $14.24 - 15.71
Worker sufficient training. laborer. Supervisory positions are good. More jobs are available
available with experience. _ than there are applicants.
Carpenter High school graduate, formal Other options: boatbuiider, drywall Expected to grow about as fast as $16-226ourn)
training in apprenticeship, installer. Advancement to the average for all occupations. $8-12(appr)
knowledge of math. leadperson or supervisor.
Electrician High school graduate and formal Other options: appliance repairer, Expected to grow about as fast as $17-23.6ourn)
training in apprenticeship program. TV repairer, broadcast technician. the average for all occupations. $8.50(appr)
Some become supervisors.
Facilities Maintenance High school graduate and two Other options: construction. With specific skills, the outlook is $14.51-18.05
Worker 11 years experience in operation Advancement is possible to good. There are increased
activities at a large arena. Facilities Maintenance Chief. openings in the field.
Hydroelectric Utility High school graduate and six Other options: electrician, Outlook will depend on industrial $14.65-18.14
Worker months experience in semi-skilled construction. Through training, and residential growth.
manual labor. supervisory positions are
available.
Ironworker High school graduate and Other options: welder, rigger, Most work in metropolitan areas. $20(joum)
apprenticeship training. boilermaker. Some become Expected to grow about as fast as $13(appr)
supervisors. the average for all occupations
Laborer High school graduate and Other options: plumber, roofer, Outlook depends on level of $17-17(journ)
knowledge of measurements and cement mason. Experience and construction activity and the $10(appr)
math. training may lead to economy.
advancements.
Operations Engineer High school graduate and formal Other options: aspects of Employment is expected to $22(journ)
training in apprenticeship program. engineering. A few become increase 7% by the year 2000. $12(appr)
supervisors.
Painter High school graduate and formal Other options: paperhanger, Peak employment occurs in the $19(journ)
apprenticeship training. drywall installer, carpet layer, A summer months. $7-10.50(appr)
few become supervisors. I
Title Education/Training Career Options Employment Outlook Salary
Range
Roofer High school graduate and formal Other options: carpenter, Peak employment occurs from $21.000ourn)
training in an apprenticeship insulation worker. A few become April-November. Most employed $8.50(appr)
program. estimators or supervisors. near major population centers.
Vehicle & Equipment High school graduate and two Other options: aircraft mechanic, Outlook is good for those with $11.97-14.55
Shop Attendant years'experience in automotive construction. Some persons formal training in automotive
repair. specialize for advancement. repair.
Technical
Computer Support High school graduate Other options: electrician, By the year 200, there is expected $9.67-15.57
Assistant supplemented by computer instrument repairer. Some to be an I 1 % increase in
training. become supervisors. employment.
Engineering Aide High school graduate and one year May develop expertise in a Employment expected to increase $13.98-16.71
experience in engineering drafting specialized area and be called to 7% by the year 2000.
work. lead groups.
Environmental Systems High school graduate and six Other options: laboratory Expected to grow faster than the $14.75-17.95
Technician months experience with a technician. Advancement to average for all occupations.
hazardous waste disposal. supervisors or team leaders
possible.
Lead RF Technician High school graduate and 5 years Additional promotions may occur. Job opening expected in TPU due Unknown
experience as an RF Technician. to creation of City cable venture.
RIF Technician High school graduate, two years Supervisory positions are Job opening expected in TPU due Unknown
education and experience in available. to creation of City cable venture.
electronics.
Solid Waste Worker Graduation from high school and Unknown. Unknown. $12.13-14.76
experience in heavy manual labor.
Survey Technician I High school graduate and Other options: drafter, mapping Depends on growth in urban and $13.70-16.66
technical training. technician. Can become a suburban areas.
registered land surveyor.
Water Utility Worker High school graduate and Other options: construction, Expected to grow as fast as the $12.96-15.78
sufficient experience and training. plumber. Some become average for all occupations.
supervisors.
Wastewater Treatment High school graduate and six Other options: well driller, pollution By the year 2000, employment is $12.96-15.78
Plant Assistant month's experience in control technician. Supervisory expected to increase by 8%.
maintenance or manual labor. positions are available.
Warehouse Technician High school grad and experience Other options: stock clerk, cargo Outlook depends on economic $16.12-17.74
in record keeping of equipment. or freight handler. Advancement conditions and the rate of
requires on the job training. technological change.
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Funding Strategy Options Considered
Options Pros Cons
1. Assess funds allocated for each City a Assessment would be from 0 1 % of funds would have disparate impact
construction project 1%. appropriated funds for public work on large projects over $1,000,000.
projects. No new appropriation a Program funding would be unpredictable -
sources needed "feast or famine" funding cycle.
Funding strategy has been used 0 Most federal/state funded projects may be
previously by City. excluded from funding calculations.
Training/employment would be tied to 9 Would limit the range of
construction projects. training/employment opportunities to
construction trades.
0 Would loose the ability to leverage City
funds against federal/state matching funds.
2. Require prime contractors to reserve * Would include private sector in * Program funding would be unpredictable -
$.20 of each labor hour on City- funding and support. "feast or famine" funding cycle.
funded construction projects (Seattle 0 Would tie funding for training/ 0 Could drive up cost of bids on City projects.
Port/King County model). employment to industry that would 0 Increase cost of collecting accounting for
benefit directly from trained local work revenues.
force. 0 Bureaucratic/cumbersome to administer.
0 Most contractors who work in King 0 Would limit the range of training/
County are familiar with this funding employment opportunities to
strategy. building/construction trades.
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Options Pros Cons
3. Assess each City purchase and 0 Greatly minimize dollar impacts on 0 Strategy represents major "change" which
capital project the following large capital projects. will be resisted.
percentages: 0 Percentage assessment rate would be e Would be additional cost to certain
relatively minor on departments/ 44competitive activities" that would need to
Purchases: 0.16%. divisions budget - negligible impact on be mitigated.
"competitive activities". 0 More cumbersome than a direct budget
Capital Projects: 0. 1 1 % * Funding levels should be fairly allocation.
predictable based on past history of & Potential for disproportionate funding
purchases/projects. relationship.
0 Give every department/division a
stake in success of program.
0 Relatively easy to collect/account for
revenues; compatibility with current
accounting practices.
0 Would allow program to cover
building/construction trades and
technical career jobs.
0 Could leverage City funds against
federal/state matching funds.
4. Jointly fund equally by Tacoma Public 0 Demonstrate strong commitment by * Given the General Fund unfunded issues
Utilities and General Government. entire City organization - would have (total $1,556,000), program may not be
stake in success of program. viewed as a priority.
a Stability/longevity in funding 0 Would be additional cost item for rate-
methodology. based enterprise funds.
Negligible impact on "competitive
activities" and large capital projects.
Would allow program to cover
building/construction trades and
technical careers jobs.
Easy to administer accounting
functions and budgeting.
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YOUTH BUILDING TACOMA
TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM
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Strategic Partners
Private Industry m Pierce College
Council m Habitat for Humanity
Tacoma Urban m Small Business
League Incubator
Bates Tech. College m Trade Unions
Clover Park Tech.
College
Tacoma Community
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RESOLUTION NO. U-9302
2 WHEREAS the City of Tacoma, in adopting Tacoma Tomorrow - the City's
3 Strategic Plan, has set a goal of creating greater employment opportunities
4 within the City, and increased employment serves to foster an environment that
encourages economic growth, business development and expansion, and capital
6
formation, and
7
8 WHEREAS the City of Tacoma has recognized the importance of
9 encouraging the formation of a highly trained and capable work force that will not
10 only advance the City's interests in creating greater employment opportunities,
11 but will also allow the City to draw upon that work force to meet the City's
12
13 responsibilities and the ready availability of a trained work force'serves to
responsibilities, and
14 increase the efficiency by which the City may discharge 1
15 thereby lower costs, and
16 WHEREAS the City has also recognized that comprehensive educational
17
and job training programs are essential components in the creation of a trained
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work force, and certain areas of the City that suffer high levels of poverty, chronic
19
,20 unemployment and other economic and social ills hav.e been designated as a
21 State Empowerment Zone and a Federal Enterprise Community ("Empowerment
22 Zone/Enterprise Community"), and
23 WHEREAS the high rate of unemployment within Tacoma, and especially in
24
2S the Empowerment Zone/Enterprise Community, is to a substantial extent caused by
26 the fact that more than 20 percent of the adult population of Tacoma have not
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graduated from high school; and more than 38 percent of Empowerment
2
3 Zone/Enterprise Community residents have not graduated from highschool (more
4 than three times the state average), and
S WHEREAS the Youth Building Tacoma Training and Employment Program, a
'6 City-sponsored education, training, and employment program for youth, with
7
emphasis on the Empowerment Zone/Enterprise Community, serves the public
8
9 interest by focusing resources to promote the training and development of a trained
10 work force which will benefit the Department of Public Utilities, especially in hiring
11 future employees; Now, Therefore,
12
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PUBLIC UTILITY BOARD OF THE CITY OF TACOMA,
13 That the proposed Youth Building Tacoma Training and Employment Project
14
I 5 is approved, and the Board supports and approves the City Council's enacting an
16 ordinance (which includes $1 50,000 Department of Public Utilities funding for
17 1997/1998) in substantially the same form and content as that referred to and to be
I 8 approved by the City Attorney, with future funding subject to the Board's approval as
19 part of the budget approval process,
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25 _%h9OKMI Adopted August 27, 1997
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Proposed Implementation Timeline
Activity Target Dates
Youth Building Tacoma Ordinance
(first reading) August 26, 1997
Youth Building Tacoma Resolution
Tacoma Public Utilities Board August 27, 1997
Youth Building Tacoma Ordinance
(final readinq September 2, 1997
Preparation for Implementation
* developing & approve contract
agreement Sept. - Oct. 7, 1997
* establish account for program August 29, 1997
* collection of program revenues September 1, 1997
* establish Youth Building Tacoma September 26, 1997
Advisory Committee
+ communication strategy Oct. - Dec. 1997
Youth Building Tacoma Program January 1, 1998
Implementation
TimefineVb 20
PROPOSED YOUTH BUILD ASSESSMENT
Annual Biennial
Standard Standard
Fund Fund Name Distribution Distribution
0010 General Fund $ 53,060 $ 106,120
4200 Solid Waste Oper. Fund $ 33,632 $ 67,264
4300 Sewer Utility Fund $ 24,768 $ 49,536
5410 Equip. Rental Capital Outlay Fund $ 9,090 $ 18,180
4301 Storm Sewer Fund $ 7,007 $ 14,014
5400 Equipment Rental Fund $ 6,501 $ 13,002
5750 Central Stores Fund $ 6,109 $ 12,218
4180 Tacoma Dome Oper. Fund $ 5,405 $ 10,810
5701 Communications System Fund $ 4,428 $ 8,856
$ 150,000 $ 300,000
Explanation
The General Fund will cover the cost of all General Fund supported funds, all CSSF, all those funds that
would be assessed under $2,000 per year and Fund 1080, the Vehicle License Fee Fund.
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Fund 4200, Solid Waste Operating Fund and Fund 4300, Sewer Utility Fund will equally cover the assessments for:
1060, Arterial Street Fund; 1061, Arterial Street Fund Post 1994; 1080, Vehicle License Fee Fund; 321 1, CIP Fund
and 3210, CIP Post 1992 Projects Fund.
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Tacoma Empowerment Consortium
noi Pacific Avenue
Tacoma, Washington 98402
September 8, 1997
The Honorable Brian Ebersole
Mayor, City of Tacoma
747 Market Street, Room 1200
Tacoma, WA 98402
Dear Mayor Ebersole:
The Tacoma Empowerment Consortium would like to formally convey its full support of
the Youth Building Tacoma project developed by the Tacoma-Pierce County Private
Industry Council and the City of Tacoma. We believe that this program will provide a
valuable employment and training resource for residents of Tacoma's Enterprise
Community (EC).
On August 14, 1997, the TEC Employment Committee received a briefing on this
proposal from PIC and City of Tacoma staff. Based upon the information presented, the
Employment Committee determined that this project is consistent with, and does fully
support the training, employment and self-sufficiency outcomes for EC residents that
TEC works toward.
Based on a recommendation of support from the TEC Employment Committee, the
Tacoma Empowennent Consortium does hereby convey its full support of the Youth
Building Tacoma project, and requests that the City Council does provide the funding
necessary to make this project a reality. TEC further requests that you distribute copies
of this letter to all City Council Members at their next regular meeting.
Sincerely,
L@l U 4-, _Z3,
Chris Andersen
Interim Executive Director
(2o6) 274-1288
(2o6) 274-t289 FAX
TIEC
Tacoma Empowerment Consortium
Key Bank Ptaza Buitding - noi Pacific Avenue - Tacoma, WA 98407,
J. Linsey Hinand 622 Tacoma Ave. S., Suite 6 597-6710
Metropolitan Development Council Tacoma, WA 98402 593-2400 (f)
PaulJensen 6411 Pacific Hwy. E. 922-6670
Energy Conversions, Inc. Tacoma, WA 98424 922-2258 (f)
Woodrow Jones P.O. Box 11007 502-8703
Tacoma Public Utilities Tacoma, WA 98411 502-8378
Dolores Lutton 4202 Homestead Ave 588-5222 (w)
EC Resident Tacoma, WA 98404 475-6902 (h)
Darrell Matz 1102 Tacoma Ave. S 591-5612
Tacoma Public Librarv Tacoma, WA 98402 593-4534 (f)
Don Meyer P.O. Box 1837 383-9410
Port of Tacoma Tacoma, WA 98401 593-4534 (f)
Erling Mork P.O. Box 1555 3834726
Economic Development Board 950 Pacific Ave 383-4676
Tacoma, WA 98401
Wayne Morris 902 So. L Street 207-4421
Tacoma Housing Authority Tacoma, WA 98405 207-4440 (f)
Dilys Rosales P.O. Box 5050 371-1006
Intel Corporation Dupont, WA 98327 371-4506
Frank Russell 1321 MLK Jr. Way 272-7498
Professional Services Unified, Inc. Tacoma, WA 98405 572-9150 (f)
Frank Sdnchez 1208 South 10h Street 572-7717
Centro Latino, SER Tacoma, WA 98405 572-7837 (f)
Keith Stone 430 Ea. 25h Street, Suite II 572-7340
Commencement Bay Properties Tacoma, WA 98421 627-0270 (f)
Nancy Trupp 1 120 South I I'h Street 593-3551
Key Bank Tacoma, WA 98405-4019 593-3552 (f)
Wayne Williams 5900 South 12ffi St., Suite 204 566-5019
Tacoma Community College Tacoma, WA 98465 566-5296 (f)
(253) 274-1288
(253) 274-1289 Fax
Rev. 8/97
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Ordinance No.
First Reading of Ordinance: SEP 0 9 1997
Final Reading of Ordinancl: SEP 1 6 1997
SEP
Passed:
Roll Call Vote:
.MEMBERS VA-YES __FN_AYS I ABSTAIN I ABSENT
Mr. Baarsma
Mr. Crowley
Mr. De Forrest
Mr.Evans
Mr. Kirby
Dr. McGavick
Mr. Miller
Dr. Silas
-Mayor Ebersole
.MEMBERS [-AYES I NNYS FABSTAIN AdS---ENT
Mr. Baarsma
Mr. Crowley
Mr. De Forrest
Mr.Evans
Mr. Kirby
Dr. McGavick
Mr. Miller
Dr. Silas
Mayor Ebersole
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