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Community Development Block Grant Program Economic Development Allocation CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY ECONOMIC ENTERPRISE FUND COMPONENT Fiscal Year July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009 2008 – 2009 Enterprise Fund Application Submitted by COUNTY OF GLENN STATE OF CALIFORNIA Department of Housing and Community Development Financial Assistance Division State Enterprise and Economic Development Section (SEEDS) Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) 1800 Third Street, Suite 330 Sacramento, California 95811 Telephone: (916) 552-9398 Fax: (916) 319-8488 Website: http://www.hcd.ca.gov/ca/cdbg/ 1 2008-09 CDBG EF Application County of Glenn TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 APPLICATION SUMMARY AND COMPLIANCE Page # 1. Application Summary 1 Section 1 Application Summary Attachments 13 Governing Body Resolution (signed original) 14 Adverse Economic Event Attachment 15 Statement of Assurances 16 OMB Circular A-133 21 SECTION 2. BUSINESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM APPLICATION N/A 1. Need for Program N/A 2. Local Program Capacity N/A 3. Program Effectiveness N/A Section 2 Business Assistance Attachments: N/A Matrix Attachments N/A Program Guidelines N/A Other Local Organizational Support Attachments N/A Leverage Attachments N/A SECTION 3. MICROENTERPRISE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM APPLICATION 1. Need for Program 22 2. Program Guidelines 38 3. Matrix 43 4. Local Program Capacity 45 5. Program Effectiveness 69 Section 3 Microenterprise Assistance Attachments: 72 Cost Allocation Plan (required if serving Non-TIG clients) 73 Leverage Attachment – Tri-County EDC 78 Letter of Interest – West Company 79 SECTION 4. LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN Section 4 Attachments: 85 1. CEDS Update Report for Glenn County 86 2008-09 CDBG EF Application County of Glenn California Department of Housing and Community Development Application Summary State Community Development Block Grant Planning and Technical Assistance Allocations 1.a Applicant Information Applicant Name: County of Glenn Address: 420 East Laurel Street City: Willows State: California Zip Code: 95988 County: Glenn Check here if this is a Joint Application and complete an Application Summary for each applicant. 1.b Authorized Representative Information (Per Resolution) First Name: Kim Last Name: Gaghagen Job Title: Director, Glenn County Human Resource Agency X Check if the address information is the same as above in 1.1, if not fill in information below Address: City: State: Zip Code: Phone: 530-934-6638 Ext.: Fax: 530-934-6521 E-mail: email@example.com 1.c Applicant Contact Information Check if the contact information is the same above in 1.b, if not fill in the information below First Name: Jeff Last Name: Lucas Name of Agency: CDS Job Title: Consultant Address: P.O. Box 645 City: Glenhaven State: California Zip Code: 95443 Phone: 707-998-9203 Ext.: 104 Fax: 707-998-9209 E-mail: email@example.com 2008-09 CDBG EF Application County of Glenn 2. Requested Funding By Activity Activity Activity Activity Result of Total Amount Amount Delivery CDBG PTA Requested ($) Requested ($) Amount Grant? Requested ($) Business Assistance Loans $ $ Yes $ No PTA # Grants/Loans $ $ Yes $ Supporting No Infrastructure PTA # Microenterprise Assistance Technical $ 249,750 $ 27,750 Yes $ 277,500 Assistance X No PTA # General Support $ $ Yes $ No PTA # Loans $ $ Yes $ No PTA # Activity Totals $ 249,750 $ 27,750 $ 277,500 General Administration (not to exceed 7.5 percent (%) $ 22,500 Total Amount Requested $ 300,000 2008-09 CDBG EF Application County of Glenn 3. Activity Leverage CDBG Activity Name of Type of Type of Amount of Source leverage Documentation Leverage ($) General Administration Business Assistance Business Assistance Activity Delivery Microenterprise Assistance Tri-County EDC Micro Loans Lending $25,000 Commitment Letter Microenterprise Activity Delivery TOTAL $25,000 2008-09 CDBG EF Application County of Glenn 4. Location Of Activities – U.S. Census Name of Jurisdiction-Wide Census Tract Numbers (all CDBG or Target Area applications) and Block Group Activity Numbers (for Target Area and census Tract and Block Group Information. Label this attachment as "Census Data Attachment" Business Assistance Business A. Jurisdiction-Wide Loans Target Area Public B. Jurisdiction-Wide Infrastructure Target Area Microenterprise Assistance Technical X Jurisdiction-Wide Assistance General Jurisdiction-Wide Support Micro Jurisdiction-Wide Business Loans 5. Proposed Activity(s) And Beneficiaries Activity # of # of # Jobs # # TIG # TIG CDBG Business Business Create/ TIG Clients House- National Expansions Start-Ups Retained Jobs (ME) holds Objective – Check all that apply Business Assistance Business Slums/ Loans Blight TIG - Jobs Supporting Slums/ Infrastructure Blight TIG - Jobs Microenterprise Assistance Technical 5 10 15 X TIG - Assistance Clients General TIG - Support Clients Business Micro TIG - Loans Clients 2008-09 CDBG EF Application County of Glenn C. Proposed Business Assistance Activity (S) National Objective Enter the projected number of businesses to be assisted and jobs created/retained by the proposed activity. Indicate N/A above if application is not proposing business assistance activity. X Not Applicable Activity # of Businesses # of Jobs # of TIG Jobs Assisted Created/retained Business Assistance: Business Loans and Infrastructure Grants D. Proposed Business Assistance Activity (S) Public Benefit Enter the amount of CDBG funding, the projected total number of jobs created/retained, and the projected cost per job. Check N/A above if application is not proposing business assistance activity. Not Applicable Activity Amount of CDBG # of Jobs Cost per Job Funds Created/Retained Created/Retained a b a/b Business Assistance: Business Loans and Infrastructure Grants 2008-09 CDBG EF Application County of Glenn E. Proposed Microenterprise Assistance Activity (S) Projected Beneficiaries Enter the amount of CDBG funding, the projected number of microenterprise Targeted Income Group (TIG) clients to be served, the projected number of business startups, and the projected number of businesses expanded. Check N/A if the application is not proposing Microenterprise Assistance activities. Not Applicable Activity Amount of # of TIG # of Business # of CDBG Funds Clients Served Start-ups Businesses Expanded Microenterprise Assistance – $ 249,750 15 10 5 TIG F. Other Projected Microenterprise Performance Indicators Other Projected Microenterprise Assistance Performance Indicators: Enter the projected units of benefit related to other applicable performance indicators. Check N/A if application is not proposing Microenterprise Assistance activities. G. Not Applicable Projected Benefits # of Beneficiaries Clients entering Program 20 Clients receiving technical assistance and business support 15 Clients completing Program 10 Clients receiving General Support Business start-ups 10 CDBG loans to microenterprises Business expansions 5 Non-CDBG loans to microenterprises 2008-09 CDBG EF Application County of Glenn 10. Legislative Representative Information Use the following links to verify your legislator's correct contact information: California Assembly: http://www.assembly.ca.gov/acs/acsframeset9text.htm California Senate: http://www.senate.ca.gov/~newsen/senators/senators.htp Member of U.S. Congress: http://www.house.gov/writerep/ DISTRICT # FIRST NAME LAST NAME Assembly 2 Doug La Malfa Senate 4 Sam Aanestad Congress 2 Wally Herger Assembly Senate Congress Assembly Senate Congress Assembly Senate Congress 11. Target Populations Check all target populations that will be served by CDBG funds. Physically Disabled Seniors Persons with AIDS Mentally Ill Youths Veterans Single Adults Victims of Domestic Violence Single Men Substance Abusers Single Women Dually-Diagnosed Families Homeless Farm worker Other (specify): 2008-09 CDBG EF Application County of Glenn 12. Hold Out Status of Applicant Has the applicant received a Hold Out letter from the department? Yes X No If yes, has the applicant cleared the hold out status and received a waiver letter from the Department? Yes No 13. Growth Control Compliance Has the applicant enacted limitations on residential construction, which limitations does not establish agricultural preserves, are not imposed by another agency, or are not based on a health and safety need? Yes If Yes, see note below X No Note: If the applicant has a General Plan, ordinance, or other measure which directly limits by number either the building permits which may be issued for residential construction, or build-able lots which may be developed for residential purposes, and the measure does not meet any of the exceptions found in the Program Regulations, Section 7056(b)(2)(B), check "yes" above and attach a copy of the measure with this application 14. Housing Element Compliance Statutory Authority: State of California Health and Safety Code Section 50829. Contents of the Housing Element are not reviewed by State CDBG staff. Except as otherwise provided in Section 50830 of the Health and Safety Code, no local application for funds shall be denied because of the content of the city or county's housing element or because of the Department's findings with respect to the city's or county's housing element but the proper adoption process must be followed, call Paul McDougall at 916- 322-7995 to verify compliance. As a condition of receiving an award, each jurisdiction's adopted Housing Element must be in compliance with CDBG statutes. The Department will not award funds to any applicant who is not in compliance and applicants should have a housing element in CDBG statute compliance at application submittal. Is the applicant's Housing Element in State CDBG Compliance? X Yes No (If No, then applicant can not apply.) 2008-09 CDBG EF Application County of Glenn 15. Maps If the application is proposing targeted activities, please submit the following maps. Enter ―No‖ if proposed activity is jurisdiction wide. 1. Yes, a location map is attached. Label the attachment as ―Location Map Attachment: Section 1-1.5‖ X No, the proposed activity is jurisdiction wide Note: A location map must include: a. The number and boundaries of census tract(s) or enumeration districts(s) within which CDBG funds will be spent; b. The general location of the proposed activities, including geographic; the boundaries of the target or service areas covered by each activity; and a. Attach census tape printouts showing income levels for targeted area. Yes, an Ethnic/TIG Map is attached. Label the attachment as "Ethnic/TIG Map/ Attachment: Section I.I.2.‖ X the proposed activity is jurisdiction-wide. Note: Based on the applicant's knowledge of the area and available data, the Ethnic/TIG Map should show: a. The location of concentrations of non-white persons and Hispanic persons within the entire city or county; and b. The location of concentrations of targeted income group families within the jurisdiction. 2008-09 CDBG EF Application County of Glenn 16. NEPA Environmental Clearance H. Finding of Exemption It is the finding of the County of Glenn that the activities proposed in this application for State Community Development Block Grant funds are exempt from environmental review requirements under NEPA because they are defined as exempt activities in 24 CFR Part 58.34. The activity(s) judged exempt consist(s) of: List each Exempt Activity with a Brief NEPA Citation Description 58.34 (a) (3) 1. General Administration 2. 3. 4. Dan Obermeyer Printed Name of Authorized Official Signature County Planning/Public Works Director Title Date 2008-09 CDBG EF Application County of Glenn FORM 58.6 ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION FOR EACH PROPOSED EXEMPT ACTIVITY: 1) General Administration Activities 2) 3) Level of Environmental Review Determination: Exempt per 24 CFR. 58.6 (Exempt per 24 CFR 58.34, Categorically excluded not subject to statutes per § 58.35(b), Categorically excluded subject to statutes per § 58.35(a), Environmental Assessment per § 58.36, or EIS per 40 CFR 1500) STATUTES and REGULATIONS listed at 24 CFR 58.6 FLOOD DISASTER PROTECTION ACT 1. Does the project involve acquisition, construction or rehabilitation of structures located in a FEMA-identified Special Flood Hazard? ( X ) No; Cite Source Document: . This factor is completed ( ) Yes; Source Document: _________________________________________________________________________ 2. Is the community participating in the National Insurance Program (or has less than one year passed since FEMA notification of Special Flood Hazards)? ( X ) Yes (Flood Insurance under the National Flood Insurance Program must be obtained and maintained for the economic life of the project, in the amount of the total project cost. A copy of the flood insurance policy declaration must be kept on file). ( ) No (Federal assistance may not be used in the Special Flood Hazards Area). COASTAL BARRIERS RESOURCES ACT 1. Is the project located in a coastal barrier resource area? ( X ) No; Cite Source Documentation: There are no coastal barrier resource areas in California (This element is completed). ( ) Yes – Federal assistance may not be used in such an area. AIRPORT RUNWAY CLEAR ZONES AND CLEAR ZONES DISCLOSURES 1. Does the project involve the sale or acquisition of existing property within a Civil Airport's Runway Clear Zone or a Military Installation's Clear Zone? ( X ) No, ( ) Yes; Disclosure statement must be provided to buyer and a copy of the signed disclosure must be maintained in this Environmental Review Record. ________________________________________________________________________ Preparer Signature / Print Name /Date ____________________________________________ ______________________ Dan Obermeyer, County Planning/Public Works Director Date 2008-09 CDBG EF Application County of Glenn 17. Official (s) Authorized to Sign Application Name: Kim Gaghagen Title: Director, Glenn County Human Resource Agency Signature: Date: ADDITIONAL SIGNATURES REQUIRED FOR JOINT APPLICATIONS ONLY Name: Title: Signature: Date: 2008-09 CDBG EF Application County of Glenn Section 1. Application Summary Attachments This Section contains: 1. Governing Body Resolution (signed original) 2. Adverse Economic Event Attachment 3. Statement of Assurances 4. OMB Circular A-133 2008-09 CDBG EF Application County of Glenn ADVERSE ECONOMIC EVENT In December of 2007, the Johns-Manville Willows plant laid off 60 employees, approximately 20% of their total workforce. In addition, Glenn County has experienced a number of business restructuring measures and/or business closures that prompted Workforce Investment Act (WIA) funded Rapid Response outreach services. On a regional level, NHIC and Blue Shield, both located in Chico, and employing significant Glenn County residents, have collectively laid off 194 employees within the past several months. These large layoffs, combined with local retail and food service-based layoffs in Glenn County, have exacerbated the high unemployment of Glenn County. 2008-09 CDBG EF Application County of Glenn SECTION 3. MICROENTERPRISE ASSISTANCE ACTIVITY (Applicant's Information) Applicant's applying for Microenterprise Assistance Activity funding must complete and provide all the information requested in this section. 1.0 Need for Program (Maximum total of 30 points) In this section of the Applicant is asked to provide the following information: Enter the Jurisdiction's poverty rate using information contained in Appendix J of the Application Instruction for Countywide Poverty or using target area information as documented in the NEED section of the submitted Application. Enter the jurisdiction's annual average unemployment rate using Appendix L of the Application Instructions. 1. Poverty Rate 18.1% 2. Annual Average Unemployment Rate 10.5% (Aug 2008) 3. Adverse Economic Event X Yes No Note: Attach a description of an "Adverse Economic Event" in the Section 1 Appendix. An adverse economic event is an event that has occurred in the last 5 years that has the effect of significantly reducing employment opportunities within the Applicant's jurisdiction. Your documentation must include the following information: 1. Event must be a Presidential Declaration of Disaster or a Federal directive to provide preference or assistance. 2. Description of the event, including the date the event occurred, and documentation and data to substantiate event impact on jurisdiction and job loss. DOCUMENTATION AND DATA ATTACHMENTS Yes No Name of event and date X Presidential Declaration of Disaster Federally Designated Disaster Governor's Declaration of Disaster State of California Designated Disaster Explanation of methodology used for determining job loss. Percentage (%) of documented civilian labor force job loss. Numbers of jobs lost X 2008-09 CDBG EF Application County of Glenn 2.0 Local Program Capacity (Maximum total of 50 points) In this section of the application the staff will review the following: The applicant's performance on CDBG Economic Development Allocation grants that have been funded under the 2005, 2006 and 2007 program years. Performance on these grants will be measured under four categories: (1) timely submittal of required program and fiscal reports; (2) rate of expenditure of CDBG funds; (3) leverage of other non-state and non-federal funds; and (4) unresolved monitoring or audit findings. An assessment of actual vs. projected leverage on grants will be conducted to the review to determine how accurately each local program is in projecting its leveraging other funds. 2.1 Past Performance Forms Fiscal Year 2004 – 2005 The staff will review the Applicant's performance on past CDBG Economic Development grants covering the following factors: achievement of job creation or job retention objectives specified in the grant agreement, leveraging of other funds as specified in the grant agreement, and the timely expenditure of CDBG funds. Instruction to Applicant: The Applicant will complete the following forms for the following grant award years – 2005, 2006 and 2007. If an Applicant was not awarded a grant for any of the grant award periods check the appropriate box. The applicant must complete the following forms for the following grant fiscal year agreements: 2005 – 2006, 2006 – 2007 and 2007 – 2008. Use column one for the applicant's Business Assistance Program, and column two for an applicant's Microenterprise Assistance Programs. 2008-09 CDBG EF Application County of Glenn 2.1 PERFORMANCE ON PAST CDBG ED GRANTS – 2005 -2006 Grantee: Grant #: X Did not apply Held-out from applying Contract Execution Date: Contract Termination Date: Business Assistance Loan Program Microenterprise Assistance Activity Business Loans Technical Assistance Public Infrastructure in Support of Business Loans Business Technical Assistance and Loans Activity Budget: Activity Budget: Business Loans: $ Technical Assistance: Public Infrastructure: $ Business Loans: $ Funds: Funds: 100% Expended Technical Assistance: Returned: $ 100% Expended Disencumbered: $ Returned: $ Disencumbered: $ Micro Business Loans: 100% Expended Returned: $ Disencumbered: $ Activity Results: Activity Results: Number of loans approved: Technical Assistance: Total funds disbursed: $ Total # of Entering Program: Total Program Income used: $ Total # Completing Program: Total number of jobs created: Total Number of TIG clients: Total number of jobs retained: Micro Business Loans: Number of loans approved: Total funds disbursed: $ Total Program Income used: $ Total number of start-ups: Total number of expansions: 2008-09 CDBG EF Application County of Glenn Reporting: Reporting: FARS: FARS: 100% submitted 100% submitted Number missing: Number missing: EDPR: EDPR: 100% submitted 100% submitted Some missing: Some missing: PI: PI: 100% submitted 100% submitted Some missing: Some missing: GPR: GPR: 100% submitted 100% submitted Some missing: Some missing: Wage Compliance: Wage Compliance: 100% submitted 100% submitted Some missing: Some missing: Monitoring Findings: Monitoring Findings: Yes Yes No No Cleared Cleared Not Monitored Not Monitored 2008-09 CDBG EF Application County of Glenn 2.1 Performance on Past CDBG ED Grants – 2006 -2007 Grantee: County of Glenn Grant #: 05-EDBG-1979 Did not apply Held-out from applying Contract Execution Date: 08/03/2006 Contract Termination Date: 02/25/2009 Business Assistance Loan Program Microenterprise Assistance Activity Business Loans x Technical Assistance Public Infrastructure in Support of Business Loans Business Technical Assistance and Loans Activity Budget: Activity Budget: Business Loans: $ X Technical Assistance: $ 249,750 Public Infrastructure: $ Business Loans: $ Funds: Funds: 100% Expended Technical Assistance: Returned: $ 100% Expended Disencumbered: $ Returned: $ Disencumbered: $ Micro Business Loans: 100% Expended Returned: $ Disencumbered: $ Activity Results: Activity Results: Number of loans approved: Technical Assistance: Total funds disbursed: $ Total # of Entering Program: 19 Total Program Income used: $ Total # Completing Program: 3 Total number of jobs created: Total Number of TIG clients: 19 Total number of jobs retained: Micro Business Loans: Number of loans approved: Total funds disbursed: $ Total Program Income used: $ Total number of start-ups: Total number of expansions: 2008-09 CDBG EF Application County of Glenn Reporting: Reporting: FARS: FARS: 100% submitted X 100% submitted Number missing: Number missing: EDPR: EDPR: 100% submitted X 100% submitted Some missing: Some missing: PI: PI: 100% submitted X 100% submitted Some missing: Some missing: GPR: GPR: 100% submitted X 100% submitted Some missing: Some missing: Wage Compliance: Wage Compliance: 100% submitted X 100% submitted Some missing: Some missing: Monitoring Findings: Monitoring Findings: Yes Yes No No Cleared Cleared Not Monitored Not Monitored 2008-09 CDBG EF Application County of Glenn 2.1 PERFORMANCE ON PAST CDBG ED GRANTS – 2007 -2008 Grantee: County of Glenn Grant #: 07-EDEF-3740 Did not apply Held-out from applying Contract Execution Date: 08/15/2008 Contract Termination Date: 12/31/2010 Business Assistance Loan Program Microenterprise Assistance Activity Business Loans Technical Assistance Loans Public Infrastructure in Support of Business Loans Business Technical Assistance and Loans Activity Budget: Activity Budget: Business Loans: $ X Technical Assistance: $ 249,750 Public Infrastructure: $ Business Loans: $ Funds: Funds: 100% Expended Technical Assistance: Returned: $ 100% Expended Disencumbered: $ Returned: $ Disencumbered: $ Micro Business Loans: 100% Expended Returned: $ Disencumbered: $ Activity Results: Activity Results: Number of loans approved: Technical Assistance: Total funds disbursed: $ Total # of Entering Program: 0 (RFP in Total Program Income used: $ progress) Total number of jobs created: Total # Completing Program: Total number of jobs retained: Total Number of TIG clients: Micro Business Loans: Number of loans approved: Total funds disbursed: $ Total Program Income used: $ Total number of start-ups: Total number of expansions: 2008-09 CDBG EF Application County of Glenn Reporting: Reporting: FARS: FARS: 100% submitted X 100% submitted Number missing: Number missing: EDPR: EDPR: 100% submitted X 100% submitted Some missing: Some missing: PI: PI: 100% submitted X 100% submitted Some missing: Some missing: GPR: GPR: 100% submitted X 100% submitted Some missing: Some missing: Wage Compliance: Wage Compliance: 100% submitted X 100% submitted Some missing: Some missing: Monitoring Findings: Monitoring Findings: Yes Yes No No Cleared Cleared Not Monitored Not Monitored 2008-09 CDBG EF Application County of Glenn 2.1 RELATIVE STRENGTH OF BASIC PROGRAM DESIGN Applications will be reviewed to evaluate whether the local program is designed to effectively and efficiently meet local economic development needs. The activity description component of the application asks for a two-fold description of the local program: Program Design and Program Guidelines. The Program Design should describe the activity, assess the local need, and demonstrate how the CDBG funding tool best accommodates the activity (s) designed to meet the locality's specific economic development need. The Program Guidelines should describe tasks and staff roles, include resumes clearly identifying CDBG RLF experience by actual operators and, must incorporate a task matrix that dovetails with those tasks, roles and activities, in order to provide a framework for how the local program will ensure compliance with CDBG eligibility, national objective and federal overlay requirements (e.g., environmental review, labor standards, etc.) The program design should address the items listed below. Refer to the Application Instructions for additional information on environmental review and labor standards, content of Program Guidelines, and Tasks Matrix. PROGRAM DESIGN: 1. Description of activity, including: a. The estimated number of microenterprise beneficiaries and forms of assistance, as applicable. b. Description of local need for the Program. c. Description of how the Program Design relates to the local need such as the local economic development plan. PROGRAM DESIGN The program has been designed to provide in-depth, hands-on, business consulting and technical assistance necessary for microenterprises of five or fewer employees located within the unincorporated area of Glenn County and the cities of Orland and Willows and to move successfully through the business development and business expansion process. The primary functions inherent within the program include: Identification of microenterprise located within the program service area of Glenn County interested in either developing a business or expanding their existing business. Income verification of TIG microentrepreneurs. 2008-09 CDBG EF Application County of Glenn Assessment of business needs. Determination of those microenterprises best suited for intensive one-on-one business consulting, mentoring services and/or course participation. Referral to local or regional business services provider when appropriate, including the Tri-County EDC for financial consideration. Provision of day-to-day, hands-on, business support and high level business technical assistance and mentoring services. Technical assistance and training provided in Spanish. MORE SPECIFIC INFORMATION ON PROGRAM TASKS RELATED TO EACH OF THE ELEMENTS OF THE PROGRAM IS PROVIDED IN THE MATRIX OF TASKS/RESPONSIBILITIES PROVIDED IN MICROENTERPRISE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM DESIGN MATRIX, SECTION II, PART II, B. 5. Microfirms are 58% of businesses in Glenn County and microenterprises make up 73% of businesses based on the US Census data. The 1997 US Census of Hispanic non- employer firms are 394. Also from the Census, we find that 204 women were self- employed. The growth rate of microenterprises statewide since 1997 has been 32.08% according to the US Department of Commerce non- employer Statistics Bureau of Census: 1997-2005. The County of Glenn has nearly kept pace with the state in developing microbusinesses, with an increase from 1997 to 2001 of 9% compared to the state of 10%. The current Glenn County Microenterprise Incubation Program is on target with meeting its benchmarks. Existing business assistance models in operation in Glenn County have achieved moderate success and are building capacity to provide in-depth, intensive services to microbusinesses with owners who are Hispanic. These areas of need include revenue enhancement, in the form of marketing and access to market, sales and product development support, cost containment in the form of business operations diagnostics, accounting advice and financial analysis, as well as workforce recruitment and management. The Glenn County Microenterprise Incubation Program is filling this void, while at the same time providing day-to-day business management assistance tailored to each participating entrepreneur's needs. Glenn County has a population of 28,767 with a near equal distribution to incorporated and unincorporated areas. The population of the unincorporated area is 15,227. 2008-09 CDBG EF Application County of Glenn The following table provides information on the Microenterprise Program beneficiaries: Program Component Estimated # of TIG # of Benefiting Total TIG Jobs Benefit per Businesses Created/Retained Business Businesses introduced to the Program 1 50 -------- Businesses that meet program guidelines and 1 20 -------- enter the Program Businesses that receive in-depth business consulting/ mentoring 1 15 10 services to meet their specified need as identified through the Program As outlined above, it is anticipated that of the 50+ microenterprise businesses interested in the program, 20 will meet CDBG guidelines and will be accepted into the Program. Of those 20 accepted into the Program, it is estimated that 10 will complete the Program receiving in-depth business consulting/mentoring services provided by an integrated mentoring/consulting team with up to five businesses obtaining start-up or expansion capital. Microenterprise business owners and start-ups assisted through the Glenn County Microenterprise Incubation Program will be TIG income verified prior to receiving the in- depth mentoring services by the Glenn County Human Resource Agency (HRA). It has been estimated that a total of 10 TIG businesses will complete the program. Therefore, the total number of TIG jobs retained/created as a result of the Glenn County Microenterprise Incubation Program will be 10. This equates to a total of $24,975 in CDBG funds per job for each of the TIG business owners assisted. It is anticipated that additional benefits of the Program will include: (1) area job growth, (2) reduced reliance on traditional economic development models, (3) expanded awareness for Glenn County as part of an emerging region known for innovative entrepreneurial business development, and (4) continued development of a successful model of Business Support for duplication in other communities within the region. Local Need for Program Background In early 2003, recognizing a need for expanded small business and economic development services, the Human Resource Agency, Community Action Division, 2008-09 CDBG EF Application County of Glenn established the Glenn County Business Services Office, and retained a consulting group, Community Development Services (CDS), to implement an integrated approach to business assistance, job creation, and economic development services. Over the past six years, the program has assisted new and existing businesses and facilitated the development of county services. The Business Services Office has also worked on the implementation of the North Central Counties Consortium (NCCC) Business Services Plan in Glenn County, as well as job development through in-person contact, outreach, and coordination, with the two incorporated cities and coordination of countywide job development efforts. Key elements of this work include workshops and one-on-one consultations to entrepreneurs, HRA staff training, coordination and integration of business services, assistance with the Willows and Orland airport development projects, program marketing, assisting with enhancements to the Glenn County and HRA web sites, pursuing local and regional grant opportunities, and other related tasks. The purpose of this work is to provide immediate, ongoing assistance to local businesses and increased opportunities for new business development, while helping to lay the groundwork for future, long-term economic growth and job creation. After successfully obtaining a CDBG Microenterprise Program grant in January 2007, the Glenn County HRA selected WEST Company to implement this program. To date, the Microenterprise Program has been successfully meeting the program goals. Sixteen clients are currently enrolled in the program and on task for successfully meeting the program performance goals. (Three have already completed the program.) The current Glenn County Microenterprise Program has been fully integrated into the Glenn County Business Service Providers Network, which serves businesses in the unincorporated and incorporated areas of the County. The Network conducts monthly meetings at which time specific client needs are discussed and services arranged to meet their needs. Customer Needs Business Survey Results In partnership with the North Central Counties Consortium (NCCC) Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Administrative Office, the Glenn County Human Resource Agency mailed 1,470 business needs surveys in March of 2004. A total of 148 surveys (10%) were returned to the HRA Business Services Office; of these, 25 requested more information about services provided. In response, business services staff and consultants completed site visits and interviews with these business owners. A majority of the technical assistance provided during these sessions addressed cash flow and finance issues, but also included marketing and promotions, renovation and remodeling plans, expanding product lines or services, developing clear cut business goals (business planning) and human resource issues. The business survey has been a reasonably effective tool to gather basic information about local business needs. More importantly, the survey provided a means to market coordinated business services and either create new business relationships or reaffirm 2008-09 CDBG EF Application County of Glenn existing relationships. The survey provided a means to assess business needs and respond with targeted services to existing businesses and new entrepreneurs. Business Workshops In order to increase the awareness of our business services and provide technical assistance, HRA staff and consultants have worked closely with the Willows Chamber of Commerce and Orland Chamber of Commerce, using their organization newsletters and membership lists to market business services. The workshops also provided a forum for business-to-business interaction and often lead to one-on-one consultations. The workshops have been fairly successful because of the topics addressed and the quality of the presenters, which included CDS associates, HRA Business Services representatives, Tri-County EDC staff, and U.S. Bank and Umpqua Bank representatives. One-on-One Business Consultations A key element of the business services program is one-on-one consultations at the business site. The business needs survey, workshops, public service announcements, and word-of-mouth are all program marketing tools which generate requests for one-on- one technical assistance. Inquiries are channeled from our various partners to the Glenn Business Services Office. The Business Services Coordinator, who has received training from program consultants in business diagnostic skills, obtains background information, determines client needs, and schedules appointments. Depending on needs, program consultants, in tandem with local service providers, provide technical assistance with starting a business, business expansion, marketing, customer service, human resource, and financing issues. One-on-one technical assistance has been provided to over 200 businesses and entrepreneurs since the business services program began. Sessions run from one to three hours depending on the complexity of the client's needs. As the program has matured, long-term relationships have been developed with individual businesses as we respond to their changing needs. Since coming on line in January of 2007, the Microenterprise component is successfully assisting microentrepreneurs as an integral part of the Glenn County Business Services Network. As with all of our services, we coordinate with other service providers in order to be more effective. For example, program consultants provide one-on-one financial review and guidance in order to better prepare the business client for accessing private and/or public program loan financing. This grooming and preparation process generates more access to capital for our business community and does so in a way that benefits our local banks and public financing partners. The very important partners in the system are Umpqua Bank, US Bank, and Tri-County Economic Development Corporation. We also coordinate services when possible with the Butte SBDC, part of the Chico State University Center for Economic Development Network. 2008-09 CDBG EF Application County of Glenn Microenterprise Needs/ Glenn County suffered an average annual unemployment rate of 8.8% in 2007. (The most current monthly unemployment rate for the period ending August 2008 is 10.5%.) Based on historic and recent firsthand experience and statistical information, specific microenterprise needs include technical and financial assistance to Hispanic, retail, and service home-based businesses, assistance with start-up businesses and in-depth assistance for existing microentrepreneurs who are having difficulty moving to the next level. Claggett-Wolfe Study Outcomes A study completed in 2002 by Claggett-Wolfe Associates entitled, "Capital Opportunities for Small Businesses in Rural California: A Summary of Equity and Non-Conventional Debt Instruments", funded through a CDBG P/TA grant, provided a thorough analysis of equity and debt capital needs in rural Northern California. The Program team held interviews and focus groups that identified the needs or desires for capital in three industry categories: manufacturing, technology and agri-business. The Claggett-Wolfe study noted that not only are there capital needs for growing businesses in rural Northern California, but there are also other needs just as important as capital to the overall success of the business. An overview of the non-financial needs outlined in the study is provided below: Management: New businesses, and many of the existing businesses, lack the management expertise needed to launch and sustain growth. Mentoring: Businesses in rural areas have limited access to individuals with expertise in the formation and operation of businesses that could serve as mentors to the founders. Technical Assistance: Rural areas have limited technical resources (e.g., accounting, legal, marketing, cash flow management, financial, sales, operations, etc.) suitable to support businesses, especially in industry categories that do not have a strong presence in the region. Training: Management training that deals with issues encountered in entrepreneurial, high-growth businesses is lacking in rural areas, especially at the graduate business degree level. This is a phenomenon throughout much of California. As indicated in the Claggett-Wolfe study, solving the problems facing businesses in the rural areas of Northern California, such as Glenn County, will likely require a 2008-09 CDBG EF Application County of Glenn combination of support from the public and private sectors, either independently or in a joint effort. This approach is being implemented as a team effort aimed at addressing the non-financial and financial needs of businesses within the project service area of Glenn County. The Great Valley Center Reports In a 2003 report funded by the Great Valley Center entitled The Economic Future of the Sacramento Valley - Regional Pathways to Prosperity, it is noted that in order to grow the economic base in the region, there needs to be the creation of an ―incubator without walls‖. The report states that, ―finding and clustering entrepreneurial firms in creative ways across the region is key‖. The Glenn County Microenterprise Incubation Program addresses this need directly, creating an ―incubator without walls‖ for microenterprise. As presented in the 2004 Great Valley report, The Entrepreneurial Sacramento Valley, Regional Economic Development Impacts and Implications, entrepreneurship plays a critical role in regional economic development, and entrepreneurs and entrepreneurial firms need support from their regions to succeed. In a national study called Mapping Rural Entrepreneurship (2003) published by The Corporation for Enterprise Development, in collaboration with the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, it was concluded that entrepreneurial development is best promoted by following four fundamental principles: Community-driven - Local communities need the tools and resources to identify and build upon their assets, to make choices that appropriately balance economic, social, and environmental imperatives, to learn from the experiences of others, and to be open to experimentation and innovation. It requires that all sectors of the community are invited to and expected to contribute. Regionally-oriented - Only through regional cooperation across multiple jurisdictions and through regional institutions can there be sufficient scale, resources, and expertise to enable individual communities to play their full role. There are issues and concerns common to both urban and rural areas that can best be addressed through regional solutions: regions represent the economic engines and markets that rural enterprises have to serve. Entrepreneur-focused - Systems thinking is required to align the plethora of training, technical assistance, and financing programs to meet the variety of needs of entrepreneurs and their different levels of education, skills, and maturity. Continuously learning - Networks for peer support and learning are essential for entrepreneurs and practitioners, community leaders, and policymakers. Learning about entrepreneurship should be part of the school curriculum. The need for rigorous evaluation of the effectiveness of entrepreneurial strategies and returns on investment is pressing. 2008-09 CDBG EF Application County of Glenn The Glenn County Microenterprise Incubation Program, emulating the successful Butte County Program, and West Company experience, is also designed to follow the above fundamental principles through the development of local capacity and regional connections. The Program is community driven, utilizing the experienced staff and consultants with the Glenn County HRA Business Services Office as the foundation. The Office has established a close working relationship with the Tri-County Economic Development Corporation. The County of Glenn is a member of the Tri-County EDC Economic Development District composed of Butte, Glenn, and Tehama counties. The Program is also designed to be regionally oriented, building on the relationship with Tri-County EDC and enhancing interaction with the regional Small Business Development Center, managed by the Chico State University Center for Economic Development (CED). The Program is also designed to be entrepreneur focused as staff and consultants will continue to adhere to basic customer service principles. Client needs will drive our response for services, thus, the design and existing support infrastructure will continue to be flexible and responsive, targeting service to HCD/CDBG eligible microenterprise within the broader business services network we have established. The Program is designed to include continued learning for operators and policy makers as we bring in regional expertise as needed and advise policy makers of our activities, providing them with the information necessary to evaluate and adjust strategies. 2008-09 CDBG EF Application County of Glenn PROGRAM GUIDELINES: 1. Description of tasks related to Program implementation (Narrative of tasks included in the Matrix). 2. Description of staff roles necessary to implement program (Narrative of staff roles identified in Matrix) 3. Description of how Program meets CDBG eligibility requirements, including: a. Description of how Program meets provision of assistance for microenterprise development; and b. Description of how Program meets CDBG national objective requirements (100% TIG – limited clientele). Include a cost allocation plan and/or other documentation necessary to describe how programs that assist both TIG and non-TIG clients will segregate costs between the TIG and non-TIG clients served. 4. Description of how Program meets federal overlay requirements, including: c. Environmental review requirements; d. Labor standards requirements; and e. Other (including Procurement, relocation, Equal Employment Opportunity, Fair Housing, Section 3). f. Description of private equity requirements from owners for microenterprise loans, if applicable. PROGRAM GUIDELINES Description of Tasks Related to Program Implementation The following narrative describes the activities associated with each of the tasks as outlined in the attached Program Matrix. Task 1 – Candidate Recruitment In order to ensure that an adequate number of quality microenterprise businesses participate in the program, recruitment will be ongoing. The County of Glenn does not have a business license system, so identifying qualified businesses requires the utilization of all business contacts within the County and Cities. The key recruitment agent will be the Glenn HRA Business Services Office. It is anticipated approximately 50 entrepreneurs will be identified through the following means as candidates for the Glenn County Microenterprise Program. Print media within Glenn County provides coverage of local business assistance programs and general economic development activities. Contacts with print and web-based media have been established in order to create public awareness of the Program. A relationship has also been made with key contacts from the various local newspapers and City Chambers. Each contact will receive a regular distribution of press releases about the Program in order to heighten interest and awareness. 2008-09 CDBG EF Application County of Glenn During the past several years, the Business Services Providers Network has developed a recruitment and referral network connected to Tri-County EDC, local banks, the Chambers of Commerce, the business community at large, and the Workforce Investment Act staff. The Business Service Office is part of the larger Human Resource Agency organization with routine day-to-day interaction occurring between program staff. In fact, the Program will rely on income screening and referrals from WIA program staff to the Business Services Office. Also, the SBDC is advised of the Program and the cross referral network is to be further developed. In addition to the business service providers within the County and Cities, local professional service providers may have clients that could benefit from participating in the Program. Relationships will be further developed with the local and regional professional service providers such as accountants, lawyers, financial advisors, public relations consultants and marketing personnel. These individuals will assist the Program in identifying potential referral candidates. The professional service providers will obtain regular communications to update players on Program activities, requirements, and achievements. Task 2 – Determination of Need The Business Services Office Team is experienced with the needs assessment and evaluation techniques necessary to make referral and participation decisions. During one-on-one interviews, the Business Services Office staff, and consultants, will be able to obtain accurate information on the stage of the microenterprise inquiring about Program services (i.e. are they a start-up?, do they have a history within the project service area?, are they an at-risk business?, etc.). This information is essential in order to provide the business with adequate and targeted services. Through the use of diagnostic interviews, the Business Services Office staff and consultants will be able to obtain accurate information on the level of need of the business. By asking the business a series of specific questions, the program obtains the basic information necessary to make a preliminary determination of the business' assistance needs. Prior to enrollment, TIG eligibility documentation will be obtained by Business Office staff. Task 3 – Referral to Appropriate Business Service Provider In order to provide the most efficient and cost effective services to Glenn County businesses, a preliminary determination is made as to the best suited business service provider for the business. In some cases it may be that the business is best served through existing Business Services Office network, or a determination may be made that the business would benefit most by participating in the Glenn County Microenterprise Program. It is estimated that from the original 50 businesses that 2008-09 CDBG EF Application County of Glenn are identified in Task 1, approximately 20 businesses, will meet the program guidelines, be accepted into the Program, and 10 will actually complete the Program. By analyzing the information that is obtained through the interview process with the candidate, the Business Office team determines which of the existing programs available to businesses is best suited to provide the necessary business support assistance. Most of business assistance work being done now is provided through the Business Services Office staff and consultant team, with support and assistance provided by Tri-County EDC. The interview may determine that the business has specialized needs that can not be met through one of the existing program delivery platforms. If that is the case, and it is shown that the business has five or fewer employees and meets the program TIG income eligibility criteria, then the business will be enrolled in the Glenn County Microenterprise Program. Task 4 – Program Enrollment Once the businesses are identified that would benefit from the Program services and they have been screened to determine they have five or fewer employees and meet the TIG income eligibility criteria, we will begin work to assist them with their start-up, expansion, or retention needs. Through participation in the Program, microentrepreneurs will be able to receive high-quality business assistance in their areas of need. The Program will provide the microenterpreneur with the services necessary to: (1) complete the planning and implementation of their start-up program, (2) develop and implement their expansion plan, or (3) evaluate and implement a plan for microenterprises at risk of downsizing or closure. Description of Staff Roles Necessary to Implement Program If the Program receives continued funding, it is proposed that the Glenn HRA Business Services Office will subcontract work to a qualified service provider. The selection of the subcontract service provider will follow HCD/CDBG State and Federal procurement requirements as described in the CDBG Grant Management Manual. General program oversight, candidate recruitment, client screening, as well as technical assistance and business services would be provided by the Business Services Office team. Specifically, the HRA will be responsible for Program management and implementation, including general oversight of all program tasks, assuring that the necessary timelines of the Program are met, including general administration duties associated with the CDBG grant. 2008-09 CDBG EF Application County of Glenn Business Support Services & Technical Assistance The Business Services Office will work in conjunction with the regional and local consultants in providing high-quality technical assistance, and business support services to Program participants. The Program team composed of the Business Services Office and consultants will be highly qualified to provide implementation and management of the proposed program. Please see Program Operator Experience Attachment, for letters of interest from each organization as well as statements of qualifications and staff resume. Description of How Program Meets CDBG Eligibility Requirements Including: Description of how program meets provision of assistance for microenterprise development. As outlined in Tasks 1-4 above, specific criteria are provided for determining acceptance into the Program, including number of employees and TIG income verification. The Business Services Office, part of the HRA/WIA One Stop Employment Center will provide the necessary income verification. Only income verified TIG business owners will be served by the Program. Description of how program meets underwriting and public benefit requirements. The Glenn County Microenterprise Program does not include a CDBG lending component, therefore underwriting will not be necessary. However, a key element of the Program is grooming microenterprise for access to flexible financing programs made available through the Tri-County EDC and local banks. Business owners assisted through the Program will be TIG income verified by HRA staff prior to receiving the in-depth technical assistance. It has been estimated that a total of at least 15 TIG businesses owners will participate the Program. With a total number of jobs retained/created as a result of the Program to be 10. This equates to a total of $24,975 in CDBG funds per job for each of the TIG business owners assisted. Description of How Program Meets CDBG National Objective Requirements The National Objective being met through this Program is Limited Clientele and/ or Job Creation/Retention. 2008-09 CDBG EF Application County of Glenn The following table provides information on the Glenn County Microenterprise Program beneficiaries: Program Component Estimated # of # of Estimated # of Total TIG Benefit Benefiting Jobs/ Jobs per Business TIG employees Created/ (Owner) Businesses retained per Retained Business (including Business Owner) Businesses introduced to the Program 1 50 ------- ------ Businesses that meet program guidelines and enter the Program 1 20 ------- ------ Businesses that receive in-depth business consulting/mentoring services to meet 1 15 1 10 their specified need as identified through the Program As outlined above, it is anticipated that of the total microenterprise businesses interested in the program, 10 will ultimately complete the program. The TIG income verification services will be provided by the Glenn Human Resource Agency Business Services Office and One Stop WIA Program. Allocation of resources for this purpose will be managed in-house by Glenn HRA. Description of How Program Meets Federal Overlay Requirements There will be no direct financial assistance provided to businesses under the Program, therefore, the Federal Overlay Requirements are not applicable. MICROENTERPRISE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM DESIGN MATRIX GLENN COUNTY MICROENTERPRISE PROGRAM MATRIX TASK 1 – CANDIDATE RECRUITMENT Task Description Proposed Task Name Responsible Expected Outcome Party Marketing, PR and networking activities targeted Glenn HRA Coverage of Program in Glenn County by local media. Candidate to identify, contact and attract prospective Business Approximately 50 leads of microenterprise interested in Recruitment microenterprise located in the unincorporated and Services Office participating. incorporated areas of Glenn County. Program Operator Media Establish journalist contacts with print, and web Business Identify relationships with all key local media Outreach media providers to create public awareness of the Services Office players/ services. Regular distribution of press Program. releases on the Program. Existing Work with local and region-based Business Identify relationships with all key economic development Economic economic development organizations to Services Office organizations within the region. Regular communication Development to update players on Program activities, requirements Organization distribute information about the Program and achievements. Databases to eligible microenterprises identified through existing databases. Professional Identify and further develop relationships with Business Identify relationships with broad base of professional Service County and City professional service providers— Services Office service providers in the region. Regular communication Provider accountants, lawyers, financial advisors, PR to update players on activities, requirements and Outreach consultants, marketing, and executive search achievements. personnel. TASK 2 – DETERMINATION OF BUSINESS SUPPORT AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE NEEDS Proposed Task Name Task Description Responsible Expected Outcome Party Determination of Assessment of microenterprise needs prior to Business Candidates will be properly referred to the appropriate Need accepting candidates into the Program, will Services Office consultant or service provider ensuring an effectively ensure that businesses are properly routed to the Program run program. appropriate resource. Operator Utilization of A hard copy instrument is used to collect information for Business Services Determination of business needs and eligibility for the Business both the owner to determine their needs and for the Office program. Evaluation consultant to address needs not considered by the Program Operator Instrument owner. Identification of Business consultants will evaluate the Business Based on the outcome of the business survey and Business Stage microenterprise candidates to determine the Services Office personal interviews, a determination will be made as to existing stage of the business (start-up, Program the business stage of each microenterprise. expansion, at-risk). Operator Determination of Business consultants will work with the Business Based on the outcome of the business survey and Specific Level of microenterprise to evaluate obstacles to growth Services Office / personal interviews, a determination will be made as to Need and determine the general needs of the business Program the specific needs of the microenterprise interested in and complete a services agreement. Operator participating. TIG eligibility will also be determined at this step. TASK 3 – BUSINESS SUPPORT AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE REFERRAL Proposed Task Name Task Description Responsible Expected Outcome Party Refer Business to When appropriate, the microenterprise business Business Businesses best served by existing business service Existing Service will be referred to existing service providers that Services Office providers will be referred to the appropriate provider. Providers meet the company's needs. Program Follow-up will be completed to ensure that the expected Operator level of assistance was received. Refer If the Business Office determines that in order for Business Businesses best suited for in-depth assistance not Business the microenterprise to obtain the level of service Services Office/ available from other sources will be enrolled; if it has to the necessary to grow they will need one-on-one Program been determined they are TIG eligible. Program detailed assistance, the business will be entered Operator into the Program TASK 4 – BUSINESS SUPPORT AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE THROUGH PROGRAM Proposed Task Name Task Description Responsible Expected Outcome Party Local Business The local Business Support & Technical Business It is anticipated that 10 microenterprises will complete Support & Assistance mentoring component of the Program Services Office the program. Business Services Team and Mentors to Technical will provide regular contact and expert advisory Program work with micro-entrepreneurs in order to provide high Assistance services to participants in order to foster business Operator quality assistance with start-up/expansion projects. Mentoring development or business expansion. In addition, the Business Office staff, Mentors and consultants will assist the microenterprise in preparing for investment whether through local loan programs or angel investment opportunities. 2008-09 CDBG EF Application County of Glenn 2.3 Relative Experience of Program Operators The applicant should identify the parties responsible for implementing the program. This may include local staff or private consultants. The application should also document the experience of the implementing parties. This should be in the form of an executed subrecipient agreement or program operator contract in circumstances where the applicant has an ongoing contract with a subrecipient or a previously procured contractual relationship with a consultant. Existing contracts must meet a completeness test for Department–approved language required in Subrecipient and/or Program Operator Agreements. An applicant without an existing program operator or subrecipient must supply either resumes of local staff and\or letters of interest and resumes from potential consultants or a subrecipient. Resumes should include all relevant experience and emphasize actual CDBG Revolving Loan Fund and or microenterprise grants management experience where appropriate. The program design should address the items listed below. 1. Provide the following organization charts that describe the function and relationship of the program and organizations involved with the program. a. Overall program organization chart; and b. Program operator chart indicating responsible organizations and individuals conducting activities. 2. Description of party responsible for program implementation tasks identified in guidelines, i.e., local staff, subrecipient or consultant 3. If local staff is responsible, a copy of the duty statement and full resume of staff person, if position is filled. Resume should include similar programs, special training and relevant experience. 4. If consultant or subrecipient is responsible, include contract, or letters of interest that include full resumes from prospective consultants or subrecipient. The Glenn County Human Resource Agency Business Services Office will conduct Program management and implementation activities. The Business Services Office is a division of the Human Resource Agency which oversees the operation of the following County functions: Adult Services, Child and Youth Services, Employment Services, Housing and Energy, Public Assistance, Emergency Services, and In Home Supportive Services. The Human Resource Agency has managed successful CDBG General Allocation grant funded activities for over 19 years as well as provided oversight and direction for economic development allocation projects. The Agency has a history of diligent CDBG funding management and has developed capable in-house staff capacity. The Business Services Office team supported by the Agency's array of administrative, service providers, and management staff, is made up of Agency employee Yassi Lam, who provides business assessment, referral, business planning services, as well as services coordination, marketing, and personnel related services. The Agency has contracted with Community Development Services (CDS), an experienced consulting group that provides business assessments, one-on-one consultations, and workshops addressing cash flow management, marketing, media relations, business management, business planning, accessing capital, and other related topics. West Company currently provides microenterprise services on behalf of Glenn County. The Business Services Office team members have a very good working relationship in house, locally, and with regional business service providers. Information regarding the current microenterprise consultant, West Company, is provided below. West Company has provided training and technical assistance to microenterprises since 1988 mostly focusing its efforts in Mendocino County. Throughout the near 20 years West Company has been acknowledged by the industry as a leader in serving special populations, and piloting and developing specific programs to assist to micro entrepreneur that span a service spectrum of addressing personal development needs to business development needs. Currently West Company's CEO, Pamela Patterson is working with CAMEO's (California Association of Micro Enterprise Organizations) rural initiative to identify ways in which microenterprise development organizations can serve the ever increasing number of microbusinesses, provide services to more by building capacity and sustainability. West Company is a founding member of the Association for Enterprise Opportunity (AEO) and the California Association for Microenterprise Opportunity (CAMEO). The CEO serves on the Board of Directors of both of those trade associations. West Company is one of 45 microenterprise development organizations participating in MICROTEST, a project to define performance measures for the microenterprise field. WEST Company has been delivering services using the CDBG Microenterprise Program allocation since our first award in 1994. In that period we have grown our capacity to manage these funds to provide the maximum use for the intended beneficiary. West Company assists local microbusiness to grow creating self-sufficiency and wealth. It is our vision the microenterprises have a place in mainstream economies of rural communities. Tracking West Company is currently providing microenterprise services to other jurisdictions using CDBG funds, and are aware of the reporting and data collection requirements. An application packet for CDBG eligible clients has been created and, with local modifications, is being utilized for this program. All data is then transferred to a client information database which tracks a client's work with West Company and any business milestones the client may reach. West Company maintains policy and procedures that support these requirements. The tracking of clients begins with entry into the program, using the forms referenced in the previous section. The information gathered with those ―in-take‖ forms is entered into a database in which individual client records are maintained. The database is updated weekly to document the services provided and the progress of the client through the program. The Client Business/Benchmark Register is completed by the client and/or consultant to provide updated information for that client's database record. Throughout West Company's history, they have tracked client progress and measured their success. Indicators include but are not limited to: writing a business plan, opening a business, increased personal and business assets, increased household income, employee hiring, expansion into new markets, positive changes in sales and profits. Documentation and measurement of the changes occurring in assisted businesses will be achieved through monthly check-ins, quarterly benchmarking. The tracking system identifies: client characteristics, type of business, new or existing business, type of assistance provided, outcome, and measures of economic impact including job creation. TIG status is consistent with West Company's Income Verification. Monitoring As West Company has managed the Microenterprise Assistance contracts for the City of Fort Bragg, the County of Mendocino (CDBG/EDBG grants) and the County of Glenn, they are familiar with the requirements for data collection and organization set forth by CDBG policy. West Company maintains policies and procedures that stress the importance of this aspect of the program. West Company Roles and Responsibilities Position Outreach Management, Training Consultant/ Peer maintenance, Reporting and Staff Support/ tracking of Technical Development Counsel- client files Assistance ing CEO X X X X Program X X X X Director Glenn County X X X X Business Dev Manager Program X X X X Manager Latino Markets Administrative X Assistant Fiscal X Manager 2.4 Other Local Organization Support The applicant's local program capacity will also be measured by the availability of other local resources if the grant will be managed entirely in house. For example, the local workforce developers may be willing to provide income-eligibility screening services for the program. The local Small Business Development Center may provide referrals to the program or may provide other assistance to prospective EF borrowers. The application should include executed agreements for service or commitment letters from the contributing local organizations which describe the service and/or contribution assign a dollar value and include the effective dates of the commitment as well as the specific program the local support will fund. Provide letters of commitment from other local organizations willing to assist in implementing the program. Commitment letters must contain the following information: 1. Description of the contribution on the contributor's letterhead; 2. Dollar amount of contribution or value of in-kind contribution; and 3. Effective dates of the commitment. 3.0 Program Effectiveness The Applicant is asked to describe the extent to which the program complements local or regional economic development plans in this section. All applicants are required to submit a current local economic development plan (Plan) that will be used to evaluate, and rate and rank each applicant's application. A Plan must have been locally adopted and is considered current if it is not older than 5 years old. One copy of the plan should be place in Section 4 of the original copy of the application. 3.1 Extent to Which Program Complements Local or Regional Economic Development Plan The Applicant will be evaluated on how they describe the extent to which the program complements local or regional economic development plans. The Applicant is asked to describe and specify the link between the program's design and the existing economic development plan, and where the need for CDBG funding is cited. 1. The applicant should describe the following: a. How will the Enterprise Fund business assistance activities will contribute towards the goals and objectives that have been identified in local and regional economic development plans. b. How the proposed activity (s) will meet the goals and objectives of a local or regional economic development plan. c. Cite the link between the program's design and the existing economic development plan, which will specifically identify CDBG-fundable activity, as well as include the appropriate pages from the plan. 2. If a Plan is 5 years or older, the applicant must submit the most current Plan in addition to a detailed description of the current local economic conditions in the community and the specific need for CDBG funding to support local economic development programs, businesses and jobs. The program design is based on observations, interaction, and business survey work during the past several years. The Glenn County Microenterprise Program is designed to enhance and compliment existing business services. The Program fits nicely into the following vision statement adopted by the Tri-County Economic Development District (Butte, Glenn and Tehama Counties) Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy 2005-2010. "In the year 2015, the Tri-County Economic Development District will be a diversified, sustainable regional economy utilizing collaborative private/public partnerships that support entrepreneurial development and innovation within existing and emerging industry clusters while maintaining an enduring quality of life." In addition, the number one priority goal outlined for Glenn County in the CEDS is further development of business services, business retention, and business expansion. 3.2 Commitment of Other Funding Sources Applicants should seek to maximize the contributions from other, available funding sources to complement their Enterprise Fund program activities. This criterion will assess the leverage committed from private and local sources to the local program. It is important to note that leverage is a commitment that is included by source and dollar amount in the grant agreement and therefore held up as a monitoring standard should the application be funded The proposed figure should be a realistic one that will be expended during the term of the grant. List all Sources and Uses of funds that will be used in the activity. Include anticipated CDBG funding and non-CDBG funding. USES SOURCES State Bank Juris- Other Owner Private Other CDBG diction Local Equity (specify) (specify) Tri- County EDC Technical Assistance & Business $249,750 Support Activity Delivery $27,750 General Administration $22,500 Micro Loans $25,000 TOTAL $300,000 $25,000 Section 3. Microenterprise Business Attachment This Section contains: 1. Cost Allocation Plan (required if serving both TIG and non-TIG clients) 2. Leverage Attachment – Tri-County Economic Development Corporation 3. Letter of Interest – West Company 4. Other Local Organizational Support Attachments Glenn County Microenterprise Program Beneficiary Tracking and Cost Allocation Plan Target Market Assist suitable potential entrepreneurs, new microenterprise business start-ups, and existing microenterprise who meet Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) targeted income eligibility guidelines (TIG) and reside in the unincorporated and incorporated areas of Glenn County. To qualify as a ―microenterprise,‖ a business must employ five or fewer employees, including the owner. Documentation supporting TIG eligibility may include: Tax Form 1040 and Schedule C, Passport to Services, Section 8 Voucher, Disability Award Letter. Goals Prepare ten residents meeting Targeted Income Group (TIG) and microenterprise specifications as defined by the Department of Housing and Urban Development for the purpose of developing individual economic self-sufficiency. Marketing of Services The Glenn County Microenterprise Program will be marketed through a number of distribution points. These informative channels include the Glenn County Human Resource Agency (HRA), administrators of the Glenn Social Services and Community Action programs, HRA-Business Services Office, the network of local Family Resource Centers (FRCs), California Tribal TANF Partnership-Grindstone Indian Rancheria, local banks and financial institutions, City Chambers of Commerce, City and County Planning Departments, the Orland Economic Development Commission, the Tri-County Economic Development Corporation (TCEDC), the Butte College Small Business Development Center (Butte College SBDC), Chico State University Center for Economic Development, members of the local Workforce Investment Board (WIB), ongoing announcement through the County of Glenn and HRA websites, and regular press releases in local news publications. In addition, having established existing relationships with the local business community, the Glenn County Microenterprise Program anticipates a number of individual self-referrals. Screening/Assessment/Referral Process 1. Program coordination with the County's Social Services and Community Action programs is streamlined and efficient as the Glenn County Human Resource Agency (HRA) serves as administrator for both. The HRA-Business Services Office is conveniently co-located and further simplifies the referral process. Regular ongoing communications with local WIB members (and all the entities noted above) facilitate the transfer of information, program assistance, and service delivery. Program operators attend regular Business Service Providers meetings to facilitate ongoing communication and referral process. 2. Participating entrepreneurs and microenterprise businesses will be screened for income eligibility upfront. Confirmation of CDBG TIG eligibility will be completed by Program Operator staff. Following an orientation meeting, those who do not qualify (i.e. those who fall outside of the TIG) will be referred to the HRA- Business Services Office for one-on-one consultations. Those individuals and existing microenterprise businesses who meet and can document their income eligibility, will be referred to the business needs assessment step of the Program. 3. The Glenn County Microenterprise Program will screen for suitability and verify income eligibility at the initial point of contact. Verification documents include current public assistance records (i.e. Passport to Social Services), recent Tax Form 1040 and supporting Schedules and attachments, valid Section 8 Voucher, and/or recent Disability Award Letter, or other accepted income verification. 4. Evaluation and assessment of participants needs will occur through direct interviews and dialogue with the prospective entrepreneur and existing microenterprise business owner. The initial needs assessment session between Business Services staff and consultants and the Program client will include discovery and documentation of the following areas of need: applicant's name and contact information, residence, type and size of business, market for product and services, cash invested, business growth goals, business experience, number of employees, existing relationship with financial institutions, credit issues, and personal income. 5. Based on mutual agreement, the Program Operator representatives and the client will develop the specific objectives and services to be pursued. It will be the responsibility of the Program Operator to arrange for the provision of services based on reasonable needs and the obligation of the participant to cooperate and complete work assignments as agreed upon. It is important to note that the Business Development Plan is a commitment from both parties to work together toward obtaining economic self-sufficiency and improved business capacity. The Business Development Plan agreement will be periodically revisited, updated, and amended as the entrepreneur moves through the Program's development process. Services Tracking System The Business Services Office will maintain oversight responsibility for the provision of services, orchestrating service providers as needed, monitoring progress, adjusting tasks, providing guidance and managing Program Team meetings on a monthly basis. The team meetings will consist of a review of the issues and challenges of the participant, development of solutions to service needs, documentation of progress and updating each individual's Microenterprise Work Plan. All service providers will participate in person and/or through conference calls. The intent is to provide an umbrella of flexible support and assistance for the participant utilizing local and regional consulting and mentoring resources. Tracking/ Reporting/ Evaluation of Progress 1. The Business Services Office will utilize the existing, straight-forward beneficiary tracking database utilizing Excel software for the purpose of entering activities provided, time frames, and progress made during the term of participation. The tracking system provides beneficiary identification, services provided, estimated costs, actual service costs, and participation outcomes. A services summary format will be generated as part of this database for reporting purposes to include name, business name, mailing/physical address, phone, fax, email, TIG verification, course participation, one-on-one and mentoring consultations (type, date, and duration), and a services/progress summary narrative. 2. Business Services Office staff will report monthly to HRA/CDBG administrative staff regarding budget allocations, use of funds, and drawdown requests. 3. Representatives from the Program will provide monthly updates to the Glenn County CDBG Reuse Committee. This Committee provides oversight to County departments with CDBG activities, economic development activities, and business services functions. It is chaired by the Director of the Glenn County Human Resource Agency. 2008-09 CDBG EF Application County of Glenn Glenn County Microenterprise Program Development Work Plan Version _______ Consultant Name ____________________________ HRA/BSO Approval: ٱYes ٱNo Date _ Client Name ________________________________ Business Name ___________________ Start Date __________________________________ Anticipated End Date ______________ Jobs Retained (including business owner) _________ Anticipated New Jobs Created ________ Services to be Detailed Description of Estimated Estimated Provided Services to be Provided Hours to Date of Complete Completion I have read and approve the Development Work Plan for ______________. During the course of this engagement, I understand that my company is eligible to receive ______ hours of professional business consulting services from _________________. I understand that all tasks outlined in the Development Work Plan will be provided to my company free of charge under the terms of the Glenn County Microenterprise Incubation Program. I understand that any work that I specifically request from the consultant that has not been approved through this Development Work Plan will be considered outside the scope of services and will not be covered under this Plan. If it is determined by the Program that the requested services are within the scope of services the Glenn County Microenterprise Incubation Program can provide, a revised Development Work Plan will need to be completed by the consultant, approved by the Program, and I, the business owner, will be required to sign the revised Plan acknowledging the changes prior to the commencement/resumption of work on this engagement by the consultant. On behalf of my company, I commit to cooperate as necessary with the consultant(s) and all representatives of the Program so that assistance to my company may be provided in the most efficient and effective way possible. I also understand the Glenn County Microenterprise Program does not provide for any services related to legal issues, tax accounting, web hosting, or loan fees/charges. These types of services are outside of the scope of work that can be provided to businesses through the Program referral network. ____________________________________________ _____________________ Business Owner Date _____________________________________________ _____________________ Consultant Date _____________________________________________ _____________________ Glenn HRA Business Services Office Date 2008-09 CDBG EF Application County of Glenn Glenn County Microenterprise Program Development Work Plan Contract Budget Consultant ___________________________________________________________ Client Name ______________________Business Name_______________________ Start Date ________________________Est. Completion Date __________________ Service Total Hourly Billing Total Provided Budgeted Rate Budgeted Hours Total Approved Budget _______________________________________ _____________________________ Service Provider Date _______________________________________ _____________________________ Glenn HRA Business Services Office Date 2008-09 CDBG EF Application County of Glenn SECTION 4 LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN This Section Contains: The Tri-County Economic Development Corporation prepares the CEDS for Glenn, Tehama, and Butte Counties. Information regarding the service area, capacity, services, and economic development goals for this organization can be found at www.tricountyedc.org 2008-09 CDBG EF Application County of Glenn APPENDIX A. CERTIFICATION SAMPLES 2008-09 CDBG EF Application County of Glenn CERTIFICATIONS SAMPLES Applicants must complete and attach with the application the following certifications and authorizing documents. Complete the relevant forms and insert them into Section 1, Application Summary Attachments. A. Housing Element Self-Certification No Longer Required with Application. B. Statement of Assurances The form contained is a required form. Return this form with the signature of the chief administrative officer. C. Resolution of the Governing Body The resolution submitted with this application must be a certified copy of the resolution passed by the governing body. It must authorize the submission of the application, approve the application's contents, and authorize its execution. A sample resolution is included and CDBG staff strongly recommends that applicants use the suggested language in the sample form. D. Joint Powers Agreement Program regulations (Section 7060 c) require a Joint Powers Agreement as part of the application if one of the following conditions exists: a. If one application is submitted by two or more jurisdictions; b. If a county is applying on behalf of a city in the same county; or c. If a county applicant is applying on behalf of itself and a city in the same county. The agreement must be on the form provided by the Department. Additional provisions may be added to the Joint Powers Agreement by applicants either by attachments to the agreement or by typing additional provisions or exceptions into the spaces provided on the form. Space has been left between each paragraph for applicants to modify any provisions to fit the applicant's particular situation. The applicant should enter ―Not Applicable‖ if a provision clearly does not apply to the activities proposed. Do not leave any lines blank. If the applicant proposes to create a separate Joint Powers agency, the Department must be consulted regarding the inclusion of legal requirements. 2008-09 CDBG EF Application County of Glenn E. Compliance with OMB Circular A-133 The form contained in Appendix E is the required form. Return this form with the signature of the jurisdictions chief administrative or financial officer. 2008-09 CDBG EF Application County of Glenn STATEMENT OF ASSURANCES (Revised January 15, 2004) The County of Glenn assures and certifies that: 1. It possesses legal authority to apply for the grant and to execute the proposed program. 2 Its governing body has duly adopted or passed as an official act or resolution, motion, or similar action authorizing the filing of the application, including all understandings and assurances contained therein, and directing and authorizing the applicant's chief executive officer or other designee to act in connection with the application and to provide such additional information as may be required. 3. It has or will comply with all citizen participation requirements, which include, at a minimum, the following components: a. Provides for and encourages citizen participation, with particular emphasis on participation by persons of low and moderate income who are residents of slum and blight areas and of areas in which CDBG funds are proposed to be used, and provides for participation of residents in low and moderate income neighborhoods as defined by the local jurisdiction; b. Provides citizens with reasonable and timely access to local meetings, information, and records relating to the grantee's proposed use of funds, as required by CDBG regulations, and relating to the actual use of funds under this title; c. Provides for technical assistance to groups representative of persons of low and moderate income that request such assistance in developing proposals with the level and type of assistance to be determined by the grantee; d. Provides for public hearings to obtain citizen views and to respond to proposals and questions at all stages of the community development program. These include at least the development of needs, the review of proposed activities, and review of program performance, which hearings shall be held after adequate notice, at times and locations convenient to potential or actual beneficiaries, and with accommodation for the handicapped. This shall include one public meeting during the program design, annual performance report preparation, and formal amendments. A public hearing shall be conducted prior to application submittal; e. Solicits and provides for a timely written answer to written complaints and grievances, within 15 working days where practicable; and 2008-09 CDBG EF Application County of Glenn f. Identifies how the needs of non-English speaking residents will be met in the case of public hearings where a significant number of non-English speaking residents can reasonably be expected to participate. 4. Its CDBG Program has been developed so as to primarily benefit targeted income persons and households, and each activity in the program meets one of the three national objectives: benefit to low and moderate income persons, elimination of slums and blight, or meets an urgent community need certified by the grantee as such. 5. It consents to assume the responsibilities for environmental review and decision- making in order to ensure compliance with NEPA by following the procedures for "recipients" of block grant funds as set forth in 24 CFR, Part 58, entitled "Environmental Review Procedures for Title I Community Development Block Grant Programs." Also included in this requirement is compliance with Executive Order 11988 relating to the evaluation of flood hazards, and Section 102(a) of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 (Public Law 93-234) regarding purchase of flood insurance, and the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (16 USC 470) and implementing regulations (36 CFR 800.8). 6. It consents to assume the role of either "Lead Agency" as defined by Section 21067 of the California Public Resources Code, or if another agency is or will be designated "Lead Agency," it consents to assume the role of "Responsible Agency" as defined by Section 21069 of the California Public Resources Code, in order to ensure compliance with CEQA. 7. It has resolved any audit findings or performance problems for prior CDBG grants awarded by the State. 8. It certifies that there is no plan, ordinance, or other measure in effect which directly limits, by number, the building permits that may be issued for residential construction or the buildable lots which may be developed for residential purposes; or if such a plan, ordinance, or measure is in effect, it will either be rescinded before receiving funds, or it need not be rescinded because: a. It imposes a moratorium on residential construction, to protect the health and safety, for a specified period of time which will end when the public health and safety is no longer jeopardized; or b. It creates agricultural preserves under Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 51200) of Part 2 of Division 1 of Title 5 of the Government Code; or c. It was adopted pursuant to a specific requirement of a State or multi-State board, agency, department, or commission; or 2008-09 CDBG EF Application County of Glenn d. The applicant has a housing element which the Department of Housing and Community Development has found to be adequate, unless a final order has been issued by a court in which the court determined that it is not in compliance with Article 10.6 of Chapter 3 of Division 1 of Title 7 of the Government Code; or e. The use of the funds applied for in this application is restricted for housing for the targeted income group. 9. It will comply with the regulations, policies, guidelines, and requirements of OMB Circular Numbers A-87, A-133, A-122, and 24 CFR Part 85, where appropriate, and the State CDBG regulations. 10. It shall comply with the following regarding nondiscrimination: a. Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Public Law 88-352). b. Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (Public Law 90-284) as amended; and will administer all programs and activities related to housing and community development in a manner affirmatively furthering fair housing. c. Section 109 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended. d. Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, as amended. e. Executive Order 11246, as amended by Executive Orders 11375 and 12086. f. Executive Order 11063, as amended by Executive Order 12259. g. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Public Law 93-112), as amended, and implementing regulations. h. The Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (Public Law 94-135). i. The prospective contractor's signature affixed hereon and dated shall constitute a certification under the penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the bidder has, unless exempted, complied with the nondiscrimination program requirements of Government Code Section 12990 and Title 2, California Code of Regulations, Section 8103. 11. It will comply with the Federal Relocation Act (42 U.S.C. 4601 et seq.) and will certify that it is following a residential anti-displacement and relocation plan. 2008-09 CDBG EF Application County of Glenn 12. It will comply with the following regarding labor standards: a. Section 110 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended. b. Section 1720 et seq. of the California Labor Code regarding public works labor standards. c. Davis-Bacon Act as amended (46 U.S.C. 276a) regarding prevailing wage rates. d. Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (40 USC 327-333) regarding overtime compensation. e. Anti-Kickback Act of 1934 (18 USC 874) prohibiting "kickbacks" of wages in federally assisted construction activities. 13. It will comply with the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968 (42 USC 4151) and implementing regulations (24 CFR Part 40-41). 14. It will enforce standards of conduct that govern the performance of its officers, employees, and agents engaged in the administration of contracts funded in whole or in part by the CDBG Program (Section 7120(d) of the State regulations). 15. It will comply with the Hatch Act (5 USC 1501 et seq.) regarding political activity of employees. 16. It will comply with the Lead-Based Paint Regulations (24 CFR Part 35) which prohibits the use of lead-based paint on projects funded by the program. 17. It is not, nor will it employ, award contracts to, or otherwise engage the services of any contractor while that contractor (or its principals) is presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation from the covered transaction, in any proposal submitted in connection with the CDBG program under the provisions of 24 CFR part 24. 18. It will give HUD, the Comptroller General, the State Department of Housing and Community Development, or any of their authorized representatives access to and the right to examine all records, books, papers, or documents related to the grant. 19. It will not attempt to recover any capital costs of public improvements assisted in whole or in part with CDBG funds by assessing properties owned and occupied by targeted income persons unless: a. CDBG funds are used to pay the proportion of such assessment that relates to non-CDBG funding or 2008-09 CDBG EF Application County of Glenn b. for the purposes of assessing properties owned and occupied by targeted income persons who are not of the lowest targeted income group, it does not have sufficient CDBG funds to comply with the provisions of a. above. 20. It will adopt and enforce policies a. prohibiting the use of excessive force by its law enforcement agencies against individuals engaged in non-violent civil rights demonstrations and b. enforcing applicable State and local law against physically barring entrance to or exit from a facility or location which is the subject of such non-violent civil rights demonstration within its jurisdiction. The certification is made under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California. CERTIFYING OFFICIAL: ______________________________________________ Chair, Glenn County Board of Supervisors Signature Date 2008-09 CDBG EF Application County of Glenn COUNTY OF GLENN STATE OF CALIFORNIA RESOLUTION NO. 2008-______ *** A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN APPLICATION AND CONTRACT EXECUTION FOR FUNDING FROM THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ALLOCATION OF THE STATE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A GRANT AGREEMENT AND ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS GRANT. BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Glenn as follows: SECTION 1: The Board of Supervisors has reviewed and hereby approves an application for up to: Microenterprise Assistance: $ 249,750 General Administration: $ 22,500 Activity Delivery: $ 27,750 TOTAL: $ 300,000 SECTION 2: If the grant application is approved, local leverage for the Microenterprise Assistance grant application is to be provided through Tri-County Economic Development Corporation microenterprise loans. SECTION 3: The Glenn County Human Resource Agency Director or designee is hereby authorized and directed to act on the County's behalf in all matters pertaining to this application. SECTION 4: If the application is approved, the Glenn County Human Resource Agency Director or designee is authorized to enter into and sign the grant agreement and any amendments thereto with the State of California for the purposes of this grant. PASSED AND ADOPTED at a meeting of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Glenn held on December 16, 2008, by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Signature: ______________________________________ Print Name: CHAIRMAN, Board of Supervisors, Glenn County, California ATTEST: Signature: _____________________________________ Print Name: David Shoemaker COUNTY CLERK-RECORDER and ex officio clerk, Board of Supervisors, Glenn County, California APPROVED AS TO FORM: Approved by Program Manager _____ Approved by Divisional Deputy _____ ______________________________ Thomas Agin, County Counsel Approved for Internal Process _____ Glenn County, California COMPLIANCE WITH OMB CIRCULAR A-133 Office of Management and Budgets (OMB) Circular A-133 is issued pursuant to the Single Audit Act of 1984, P.L. 98-502, and the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996, P.L. 104-156. It sets forth the standards for obtaining consistency and uniformity among Federal agencies for the audit of states, local governments, and non-profit organizations expending Federal awards. Cities and counties not exempted from the requirements of OMB Circular A-133 must submit their audits to the State Controller. Non-profit organizations not exempted must submit their audits to the California Department of Housing and Community Development. Pursuant to the requirements of OMB Circular A-133, please check the appropriate box(s) and certify at the bottom of the page: The County of Glenn has expended more than $300,000 in Federal funds in fiscal year 2004/2005 and is required to conduct a single audit or program specific audit for this year in accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular A-133. The audit has been completed and has been submitted to the appropriate control agency. The audit has not been completed. It is anticipated that the audit will be completed and submitted to the appropriate control agency by: ___________ (date). The County of Glenn has expended less than $300,000 in federal funds in fiscal year 2004/2005 and is exempt from the requirements of OMB Circular A-133. Non-Federal entities that expend less than $300,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, but records must be available for review or audit by appropriate officials of the Federal agency, pass-through entity, and the General Accounting Office. I certify on behalf of the County of Glenn that the above is a true and accurate statement. Kim Gaghagen, Director, Glenn County Human Resource Agency _____________________________ ______________________________ (Signature) (Date signed)