Item Description:
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Neg various agmts for FORTIFY contracts for periods between 04/20/26-01/31/27 and total NTE $176,142.37
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Resolution:
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BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Administrator be authorized to negotiate the following agreements during the period April 20, 2026 to January 31, 2027, with a total amount not to exceed $176,142.37;
• PR00008351 with CAPI USA for the installation of a community garden at their Immigration Opportunity Center in Brooklyn Center, not to exceed $62,134.37;
• PR00008346 with Congregations Caring for Creation for the implementation of tabletop heat exercises for local faith groups, not to exceed $25,000.00;
• PR00008344 with The Sanneh Foundation for the installation of an urban agriculture plot on a vacant plot in South Minneapolis, not to exceed $25,000.00;
• PR00008343 with Strong Mind Strong Body Foundation for the installation of a community garden at Ella Baker Elementary School, not to exceed $39,000.00;
• PR00008345 with Zone for Integrated Resources and Alliances with Nature for the installation of a community garden, not to exceed $24,999.00;
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that following review and approval by the County Attorney’s Office, the County Administrator be authorized to sign the agreements on behalf of the county; and that the Controller be authorized to disburse funds as directed.
Background:
The FORTIFY program provides funding to organizations to support tangible projects that build climate resiliency within their communities, contributing to countywide climate targets.
Eligible organizations include:
• Community-based organizations;
• neighborhood associations; and
• non-for-profit organizations.
The county released a request for proposals in January 2026. A total of 37 applications were received. A total of 5 awards were recommended, for a total amount of $176,142.37.
Current Request:
This request is to authorize the County Administrator to negotiate five FORTIFY agreements during the period April 20, 2026 through January 31, 2027, with a total amount not to exceed $176,142.37.
Impact/Outcomes:
The FORTIFY projects support the county’s goals of increasing resilience of the built environment and protecting natural resources, partnering in ways that can be most impactful, and protecting and engaging people, especially vulnerable populations.
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Recommendation from County Administrator: Recommend Approval