Weld County commissioners on Wednesday approved Contract ID 9889, the county's Employment First plan for Federal Fiscal Year 2025'2026, following a staff presentation and a unanimous voice vote. Jamie Ulrich, Department of Human Services, presented the request.

Ulrich told the board she was "requesting approval to submit our annual plan, which is required by Colorado Department of Human Services that outlines the participants in the employment first program." The plan, she said, "also outlines the activities that they're required to engage in in order to meet the goals to assist them with full time employment."

The plan matters because the Colorado Department of Human Services requires local agencies to submit an annual Employment First plan describing participants and the activities aimed at moving participants toward full-time employment.

Ulrich made the presentation with no follow-up questions from commissioners. Commissioner Lynette Peppler moved to approve Contract ID 9889; Commissioner Scott James seconded the motion. After the aye vote, the chair announced, "Contract ID 9889 is approved." The board record earlier in the meeting showed three commissioners present for the session.

The approval authorizes the Weld County Department of Human Services to submit the county's Employment First plan for the stated federal fiscal year. The plan itself was not discussed in detail at the meeting beyond the summary provided by Ulrich; no amendments, conditions, or follow-up assignments were recorded.

The hearing record lists the action as a formal approval; there were no public comments or requests for additional information during the item.