Item Description:
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Amd 1 JPA A2412550 with the MN DHS to increase a cost neutral transfer (direct allocation) grant by $3,112,399 from the Housing Support fund for emergency shelter and tenancy supports for people with disabling conditions experiencing homelessness, 07/01/25-06/30/26, for a new recv NTE of $6,181,278
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Resolution:
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BE IT RESOLVED, that Amendment 1 to Joint Powers Agreement A2412550 with the Minnesota Department of Human Services receiving a cost neutral transfer (direct allocation) grant increase from the Housing Support fund for emergency shelter and tenancy supports for people with disabling conditions experiencing homelessness, during the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, in the receivable amount of $3,112,399 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 the funds as directed; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that sponsorship and acceptance of grant funding for this program by the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners does not imply a continuing funding commitment by Hennepin County for this program when grant funds are no longer available.
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Background:
Under the authority of Minnesota Statutes, section 256I.05, Subd.1a, paragraph b, Hennepin County's Human Services and Public Health (HSPH) requested a cost-neutral transfer of funds from MN Department of Human Services’ (DHS) Housing Support fund (formerly known as Group Residential Housing) to provide emergency shelter and tenancy supports for people with disabling conditions experiencing homelessness.
The original agreement with DHS for this funding (A2512550) was approved by the Board on October 1, 2024 (Board Resolution 24-0387), for an original annual allocation of $3,068,878.
This agreement and receivable funding will support emergency shelter at the Salvation Army Harbor Light Center (contract HS00000229), housing tenancy supports and services for families who have exited homelessness, provided by Avivo (contract HS00001657) and Peoples Development Services (HS00001656), and will support medical respite shelter at the Catholic Charities Endeavors facility (contract HS00001012).
Current Request:
To approve Amd 1, JPA A2412550 with DHS for a Housing Support Fund cost neutral transfer grant of $3,112,399 for the term of 07/1/2025 - 6/30/2026 for a new recv NTE of $6,181,278.
Disparity Reduction:
This request reduces disparities in the housing and healthcare domains by supporting programs to safely shelter and care for people experiencing homelessness and complex health conditions, as well as to provide supportive housing for families who have experienced homelessness. A majority of the recipients of these services are people of color who are disproportionately impacted by homelessness and health conditions.
recommendation
Recommendation from County Administrator: Recommend Approval