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Amd 3 to Agmt A2211212 Joint Powers Agreement with the City of Bloomington to continue the Restorative Court program, ext end date to 12/31/29, incr recv by $398,587 for a new total recv of $939,619
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Resolution:
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BE IT RESOLVED, that Amendment 3 to Joint Powers Agreement A2211212 with the City of Bloomington to continue the Restorative Court program, extending the end date to December 31, 2029, and increasing the receivable by $398,587 for a new total receivable amount of $939,619, be approved; that the Chair of the Board be authorized to sign the Amendment on behalf of the County; and that the Controller be authorized to accept and disburse funds as directed.
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Background:
The Human Services and Public Health Department (HSPHD) has a well-established and successful Restorative Court in the City of Minneapolis and has expanded to include other cities. The City of Bloomington worked with HSPHD to launch a Restorative Court that began June 1, 2022. This amendment extends the agreement through December 31, 2029, and sets receivable limits from the City of Bloomington to fund two Senior Social Worker positions for a receivable amount of $398,587 for Calendar Years 2027-2028, with Calendar Year 2029 funding to be determined.
The Restorative Court employs a holistic justice model to restore individuals to good health and reduce further justice involvement. The mental health social worker provides triage, assessment, and connection to services and supports that address the participant’s mental health, substance use, and social determinants of health. Participation is voluntary, and may result in a favorable outcome, including reducing or resolving charges, in addition to enhanced stability and functioning for the individual. Recent outcomes of the Bloomington restorative court model reflect that 394 residents were engaged in 2024 and 473 residents engaged in 2025, with 2026 metrics continuing to improve. Data shows substantial engagement across key need areas, including legal support, public assistance, housing resources, substance use and mental health treatment These results underscore the program’s role in helping participants navigate essential behavioral health supports and engage more effectively with the court process.
This request supports the county’s identified priorities and goals for the disparity elimination 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.
This request funds services that are: core services
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Recommendation from County Administrator: Recommend Approval