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JPA Agmt A2412241 with the Minneapolis City Attorney’s Office to support early engagement of high-risk residents, 04/22/24-12/31/25
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Resolution:
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BE IT RESOLVED, that Joint Powers Agreement A2412241 will establish agreement between the City of Minneapolis City Attorney’s Office and the Human Services and Public Health Department (HSPHD) during the period of April 22, 2024 through December 31, 2025, be approved; and that the Chair of the Board be authorized to sign the Joint Powers Agreement on behalf of the County.
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Background:
In 2024, through Amendment #19 of the adopted 2024 Hennepin County budget, the board added 2 FTES to work in collaboration with the City of Minneapolis. Costs associated with this work will be 60% covered by partner cities and 40% covered by state funding.
This program aims to build off the success of the Downtown Improvement District which served over 250 unique residents between January and March 2024 and made approximately 150 referrals and connections to behavioral health supports.
Hennepin County Social Workers will engage residents, complete assessments, and offer support and connections to community-based services. The goal of the program is to expand timely access to care for vulnerable and marginalized populations and prevent criminal justice system involvement. The integration of social workers into emergency response reduces unnecessary law enforcement contacts and raises quality of life for individuals through increasing ongoing stability in their community.
This request supports the county’s identified priorities and goals for the disparity reduction Health domain by focusing on achieving health equity where every person feels they have the opportunity to attain their highest health potential, and no one is disadvantaged from achieving this potential because of social position or other socially determined circumstances.
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Recommendation from County Administrator: Recommend Approval