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Amd 7 to Agmt CM00000534 with Better Futures Minnesota for routine exterior property inspections of Hennepin County tax-forfeit properties, 01/01/27-12/31/27
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Resolution:
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BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chair of the Board and County Administrator be authorized to utilize the set-aside contracting authority under Minn. Stat. § 383B.145, Subd. 5 to approve Amendment 7 to Agreement CM00000534, with Better Futures Minnesota for routine exterior property inspections, and the boarding and securing of Hennepin County tax-forfeit properties, o extending end date through December 31, 2027, be approved; that the Chair of the Board be authorized to sign the Agreement on behalf of the county; and that the Controller be authorized to disburse funds as directed.
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Background:
Land Information and Tax Services seeks to continue contracting with Better Futures Minnesota for routine inspections and boarding and securing services of Hennepin tax-forfeit properties. Better Futures completes exterior inspections both during and outside Hennepin County’s normal business hours, including weekends. In addition, boarding and securing services are provided. This contract was directly negotiated as permitted under the set-aside statute (Minn. Stat. § 383B.145, Subd. 5) and not derived from a competitive bid. To date, $393,560.72 has been expended from the contract.
Better Futures Minnesota is a Minnesota nonprofit corporation and social enterprise that since 2008 has provided employment to hundreds of men who are chronically unemployed or formerly incarcerated, while generating revenues to support its mission, utilizing four fundamental components: jobs, housing, health, and coaching supports.
This board action request aligns with Hennepin County disparity reduction efforts by supporting employment and income opportunities for individuals who are chronically unemployed and/or who are returning to the community from the corrections system.
This request funds services that are: both mandated and core services
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Recommendation from County Administrator: Recommend Approval