Memorandum
Date: April 15, 2025
To: The Honorable Lake County Board of Supervisors
From: Jessica Pyska, District 5 Supervisor
Subject: 10:00 A.M. - Presentation on the North Coast Opportunities Building Up Individuals and Local Development (BUILD) Program
Executive Summary:
North Coast Opportunities will present on the BUILD (Building Up Individuals and Local Development) Program, a workforce development and hands-on construction training initiative that supports local residents through a paid, four-month "earn-and-learn" model.
The presentation will include:
? A brief history of North Coast Opportunities (NCO) and the Community Wellness Department, presented by, Justin Gaddy, Director of Community Wellness
? Derek Fiedler, Project Manager for the BUILD Program, will share program updates, participant success stories, and future goals for Clearlake and Lake County
? Overview of the BUILD Program's recent progress and impact
? Participant success stories and measurable outcomes
? Review of the current ARPA-funded budget.
If not budgeted, fill in the blanks below only:
Estimated Cost: ________ Amount Budgeted: ________ Additional Requested: ________ Future Annual Cost: ________
Purchasing Considerations (check all that apply): ? Not applicable
? Fully Article X.- and/or Consultant Selection Policy-Compliant (describe process undertaken in "Executive Summary")
? Section 2-38 Exemption from Competitive Bidding (rationale in "Executive Summary," attach documentation, as needed)
? For Technology Purchases: Vetted and Supported by the Technology Governance Committee ("Yes," if checked)
? Other (Please describe in Executive Summary)
Consistency with Vision 2028 (check all that apply): ? Not applicable
? Well-being of Residents ? Public Safety ? Disaster Prevention, Preparedness, Recovery
? Economic Development ? Infrastructure ? County Workforce
? Community Collaboration ? Business Process Efficiency ? Clear Lake
Recommended Action: Pre...
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