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2025 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets
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Resolution:
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WHEREAS, the Administration, Operations and Budget Committee of the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners has conducted a series of public meetings for the purpose of hearing public testimony and reviewing the County Administrator's proposed 2025 budget for the departments of the county;
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners adopt a final net tax levy of $1,045,829,900 and budget of $3,009,766,876 for 2025; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the 2025 Operating and Capital Budgets as proposed by the County Administrator on September 12, 2024 be amended as follows:
1. That the 2025 revenue and expenditure budgets, and authorized FTEs, for various departments, as identified in Attachment 1, be increased in order to incorporate grants that were approved after the publication of the 2025 Proposed Budget;
2. That consistent with the requirements of the Amended Minnesota Opioids State- Subdivision Memorandum of Agreement (“State-Subdivision Agreement”), the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners authorizes the expenditure of $9,800,661 of Opioid Settlement Funds for the following strategies, as delineated in the State-Subdivision Agreement, for December 31, 2022, through December 31, 2025;
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Cat. |
Category Description |
Authorized |
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A |
Treat Opioid Use Disorder |
$1,320,656 |
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B |
Support People in Treatment and Recovery |
1,890,680 |
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C |
Connections to Care |
363,166 |
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D |
Address the Needs of Criminal Justice-Involved Persons |
478,000 |
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E |
Address the Needs of Perinatal Population, Caregivers, and Families |
835,167 |
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G |
Prevent Misuse of Opioids |
1,125,846 |
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H |
Harm Reduction |
825,625 |
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I |
First Responders |
12,500 |
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J |
Leadership, Planning and Coordination |
161,250 |
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K |
Training |
125,000 |
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L |
Research |
310,500 |
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M |
Post-mortem |
810,000 |
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Administrative Costs NTE 10% |
1,542,271 |
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Total: |
$9,800,661 |
3. That all ARPA-SLFRF allocations made by the County Board/the County Board’s delegated authority are deemed to expire on 12/31/2024 to the extent that those amounts are not reported as expenses or expenditures or for the purchase of capital assets in the audited 2021-2024 Hennepin County Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports;
4. That the Communications 2025 property tax revenue and expenditure budget be increased by $131,814 and 1.0 FTE for a Principal Communications Specialist; and the Disparity Reduction Administration 2025 property tax revenue and expenditure budget be reduced by $131,814 and 1.0 FTE;
5. That the Human Services and Public Health 2025 property tax revenue and expenditure budget be decreased by $155,000, and that the Workforce Development 2025 property tax revenue and expenditure budget be increased by $155,000, for the NorthPoint Health and Wellness Center contract (Contract number HS00001004);
6. That the Debt Retirement 2025 revenue budget be amended to reduce Use of Restricted Fund Balance by $6,386,200 and to increase Other Intergovernmental Revenue by
$6,386,200 in order to accept funding from Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc., for the purpose of making debt service payments in 2025 for outpatient clinic and specialty center related bonds;
7. That the Resident Services Administration 2025 budget be increased by 5.0 FTEs to build and maintain a proprietary Computer Aided Mass Appraisal system;
8. That that Local Affordable Housing Aid (Fund 24) 2025 revenue budget be increased by
$9,000,000, using restricted fund balance; that an interfund revenue transfer in the amount of $9,000,000 to the Housing and Economic Development department (Fund 10) be authorized as expenditures are incurred; and that the Housing and Economic Development 2025 revenue and expenditure budget be increased by $9,000,000 for the Repair + Grow one-time assistance to local non-profit affordable housing owner- developers;
9. That the Local Affordable Housing Aid (Fund 24) 2025 revenue budget be increased by
$556,615, using restricted fund balance; that an interfund revenue transfer be authorized for $5,500,000 from the Local Affordable Housing Aid (Fund 24) to the Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (Fund 37) as expenditures are incurred, for single resident occupancy agreements;
10. That the Hennepin Health 2025 revenue and expenditure budget be increased by
$22,678,453 for additional medical care and services related to the Prepaid Medical Assistance Program;
11. That the Human Services and Public Health 2025 revenue and expenditure budget be increased by $110,000 for additional support for the Greater Minneapolis Crisis Nursery;
12. That the Human Services and Public Health 2025 revenue and expenditure budget be increased by $50,000 for a violence prevention - restorative justice/intensive mentoring pilot program;
13. That the Human Services and Public Health 2025 revenue and expenditure budget be increased by $270,180 and 2.0 FTE for the embedded social worker program;
14. That the Human Services and Public Health 2025 revenue and expenditure budget increased by $7,000,000 for Youth Behavioral Health Crisis Stabilization Center operations;
15. That the Office of Budget and Finance 2025 revenue and expenditure budget be increased by $125,000 and 1.0 FTE to provide payroll services for the Municipal Building Commission;
16. That the General County Purposes - Youth Activities 2025 revenue and expenditure budget be increased by $150,000 for expanded swim lessons grants;
17. That the 2025 revenue and expenditure capital budget for the Safety and Asset Management 2019-2023 TSCA (CP 2183300) be increased by $130,000, funded with
$65,000 from the City of Eden Prairie and $65,000 from the City of Minnetonka; and that the total project budget be increased by $130,000 from $37,818,877 to $37,948,877;
18. That the 2025 revenue and expenditure capital budget authority for the Cost Participation and Partnerships 2019-2023 TSCA (CP 2183500) increase by $85,000 to be financed with
$42,500 by the City of Mound and $42,500 by Three Rivers Park District; and that the total project budget be increased by $85,000 from $13,523,098 to $13,608,098;
19. That the County Administrator be authorized to negotiate Amendment 2 to Agreement PW 33-67-22 with the Met Council to reduce county cost participation in the Metro Transit B Line BRT Additional Scope (CP 2193300) by $1,698,835.42; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Administrator be authorized to negotiate Amendment 1 to Agreement PW 51-67-23 with the Met Council to increase county cost participation in the E Line BRT Additional Scope (CP 2202300) by $1,698,835.42; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that $1,698,835.42 of 2025 revenue and expenditure capital budget authority, funded with wheelage tax, be transferred from Metro Transit B Line BRT Additional Scope (CP 2193300) to E Line BRT Additional Scope (CP 2202300); and that the total project budgets for CP 2193300 and CP 2202300 be adjusted accordingly;
20. That the Youth Behavioral Health Crisis Stabilization Center (1010890) capital project be deleted from 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program, and that the 2025 revenue and expenditure capital budget authority be reduced by $500,000;
21. That the Hennepin County and Hennepin Healthcare System Behavioral Health Care Facility (1011346) be identified as a project in the 2025 Capital Budget, and that the 2025 revenue and expenditure authority be increased by $15,000,000 in general obligation bonds for the initial planning and design of a new behavioral health care facility in downtown Minneapolis;
22. That the Sheriff’s Administrative Space Office Study (CP 1011011) be identified as a project in the 2025 Capital Budget, funded with $100,000 from the Facility Services & HED Revenue Suspense Account (CP 0039997);
23. That the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners requests the Minnesota Department of Transportation to transfer $3 million from the county’s state aid municipal construction account to the county’s state aid regular construction account for expenditure on construction projects located across the county;
24. That the County Administration - Intergovernmental Relations 2025 budgeted property tax and expenditure budget be increased by $419,623, and 2.0 FTEs for health-related legislative efforts; and that the Contingency department 2025 budgeted property tax and expenditure budget be decreased by $419,623;
25. That the Libraries department 2025 budgeted property tax and expenditure budget be increased by $277,000 for the Let’s Read program; and that the Contingency department 2025 budgeted property tax and expenditure budget be decreased by $277,000;
26. That the Dues and Contributions division of the General County Purposes department 2025 budgeted property tax and expenditure budget be increased by $40,000; and that the Contingency department 2025 budgeted property tax and expenditure budget be decreased by $40,000;
27. That the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office 2025 budgeted property tax and expenditure budget be increased by $138,500 and 1.0 FTE for an Administrative Assistant, Principal; and that the Contingency department 2025 budgeted property tax and expenditure budget be decreased by $138,500;
28. That the Board of Commissioners - Clerk’s Office department 2025 budgeted property tax and expenditure budget be increased by $225,000, and 2.0 FTEs for administrative positions; and that the Contingency department 2025 budgeted property tax and expenditure budget be decreased by $225,000;
29. That the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office department 2025 budgeted property tax and expenditure budget be increased by $250,000 for the purchase of DNA Testing Equipment; and that the Contingency department 2025 budgeted property tax and expenditure budget be decreased by $250,000;
30. That the Public Works Administration 2025 revenue and expenditure budget be increased by $300,000, funded by wheelage tax revenue, for the purposes of providing a grant to Our Streets, contingent upon Our Streets being awarded a federal grant from the Federal Highway Administration for the Twin Cities Boulevard initiative in the Interstate 94 Corridor;
31. That the department of Compliance be established with a 2025 budgeted property tax and expenditure budget of $200,000 and 1.0 FTE; and that the Contingency 2025 budgeted property tax revenue and expenditure budget be decreased;
32. That the Hennepin County Administrator is authorized to negotiate an agreement with the Healthcare Reparations Cooperative LLC to provide consultation services to Hennepin County Human Services, including but not limited to research, report and advice on health equity for Hennepin County residents and on potential place-based strategies to improve disparate community health outcomes, during the period of 1/1/2025 through 12/31/2025 in an amount not to exceed $250,000; that following review and approval of the County Attorney’s Office, the Chair of the Board is authorized to sign the agreement on behalf of the County and the Controller is authorized to disburse funds as directed;
33. That the Dues and Contributions division of the General County Purposes department 2025 budgeted property tax and expenditure budget be decreased by $154,500; and that the Contingency department 2025 budgeted property tax and expenditure budget be increased by $154,500; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that $77,250 be designated in contingency for the purpose of 2025 membership dues for the Greater MSP Partnership;
34. That the Housing and Economic Development department 2025 revenue and expenditure budget be increased by $100,000 and that a fund transfer from the Housing and Redevelopment Authority Fund 32 be authorized; and that these funds be utilized to explore current and future opportunities to collaborate with relevant state and local agencies and more actively participate in the assessment, development, accessibility, and marketing of destinations in Hennepin County as a way to serve residents, equitably grow
the county’s visitor economy, attract workers and business investment, and cultivate our diverse communities’ unique assets, arts and cultural offerings, amenities, recreational, and business opportunities;
35. That the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners directs the County Administrator to replace any equipment, clothing, or materials which utilize the previous Minnesota State Seal; to prioritize public-facing items in Q1, and providing quarterly updates until all items have been replaced; authorizing a NTE of $250,000; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that any proposed updates to the County Attorney and Sheriff logos prohibits usage of individual names; that any proposed updates must include financial analysis conducted by County Administration; and any proposals must prevail at a County Board meeting;
36. That Hennepin County create multilingual informational materials (brochures, flyers, website content) that outline available benefits and services for immigrants. In addition, opportunities for community Engagement events by organizing regular meet-and-greet events to help new residents connect with each other and with community leaders, including commissioners; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, Hennepin County will establish a system for continual feedback from new residents to adapt services and support based on their evolving needs. Expecting outcomes and improved integration and adjustment for new residents, leading to enhanced community cohesion. In conclusion, the new position will increase utilization of county services by immigrants, thereby fostering a greater understanding of and participation in local governance;
37. That the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners directs the County Administrator to develop a labor study of the future state of law enforcement personnel within Hennepin County, centered around the following criteria;
• Study should be targeted at the 5 and 10 year points in time in the future
• Focus should be on labor availability of licensed law enforcement officers at these time increments
• Projected retirement and withdrawal from the field should be applied, along with expected entry of new licensed law enforcement into the field
• Based on projections, calculations of cost per unit of labor based on current cost factors should be applied to provide a projected labor cost at the same time increments; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the span of the study should include all law enforcement agencies within Hennepin County, including Hennepin County Sheriff Office, police among municipalities, park, transit and university, at every data point; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the labor study should be presented to the Law, Safety & Justice Committee of the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners upon completion; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the results of this study will be used and shared externally, so all within Hennepin County have clear view of the future, and can work collaboratively to positively affect future decisions with informed decisions today;
38. That the County Administrator be authorized to negotiate an Agreement with Cities United to deliver the 2025 Hennepin County Safe Communities Summit, that after review and approval by the County Attorney’s Office, 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; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Administrator be authorized to negotiate and sign all other necessary agreements with vendors needed to conduct the Summit, including but not limited to space rental; that after review and approval by the County Attorney’s Office, the County Administrator be authorized to sign those Agreements on behalf of the County; and that the Controller be authorized to disburse funds as directed;
39. That the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners hereby directs the County Administrator to develop and implement a youth focused animation and anime strategy to engage and expand youth engagement with Hennepin County, to create a contest aimed at empowering young and other resident to highlight their skills and creativity, and to empower youth creativity while educating them and the wider community about the county’s resources, through the medium of animation; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this animation will be utilized as an educational tool to engage other youth and community members, fostering a sense of pride and connection to Hennepin County. The goal of this contest is to increase knowledge of county functions and services among participants and viewers and foster community engagement and pride in local governance; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this contest would encourage collaborate with local schools, community centers, and art organizations to promote the contest and provide resources. In addition, promoting mentorship by partnering with local animators or educators experienced in animation production; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that there would be planning to organize workshops prior to the contest to teach participants about animation techniques and provide insights into county operations; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, Hennepin County will offer incentives to contestants, including scholarships, internships, or other rewards, for winning animations to encourage participation and skill development. Then later, display the winning animations on county websites, social media platforms, and during community events to maximize reach and impact;
40. That the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners directs the County Administrator to assemble a collaborative workgroup comprised of members from Hennepin County and HHS to find efficiencies and opportunities for shared services and infrastructure that will reduce cost and maximize revenue and find efficiencies; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners directs the County Administrator to consult with the HHS Chief Executive Officer and to develop a plan based on the workgroup recommendations and submit such plan and recommendations to the County Board no later than August 1, 2025; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that in order to give effect to the above resolving clauses, the Hennepin County Administrator is authorized to identify and engage consultant(s) as needed to review and analyze ongoing operations and finances at HHS and to provide expert advice and recommendations to the County Board and County Administration;
41. That the Disparity Reduction and Public Works lines of business be authorized to develop, design and implement Cultural Corridors along the proposed route in each Blue Line Extension city (Crystal, Brooklyn Park, Robbinsdale, and Minneapolis) with the help of community stakeholders and the Metropolitan Council’s Blue Line Extension project;BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that consistent with the provisions of GASB 54, the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners commits the fund balance related to unexpended 2024 revenues as follows:
Unexpended Human Services Fund property tax, charges for services, and license and permits revenues are committed to the Human Services Fund for the provision of human services and public health programs and services, and
Unexpended Capital Projects Fund property taxes, rentals and building and land sales revenues are committed to the Capital Projects Fund for capital projects; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that pursuant to M.S. 373.40, the 2025 Capital Budget and the 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program, as recommended by the County Administrator and the Capital Budgeting Task Force, as amended herein; including adjustments related to the Administrator's 2025 budget and those relating to transfers as herein authorized, including those shown in Schedule V, be approved; that the Board declares its official intent to use proceeds of tax-exempt bonds to reimburse itself for expenditures made for capital improvement projects, in an amount up to the principal amounts set forth in the Capital Improvement Program for the projects described herein; and
That this declaration is made solely for purposes of establishing compliance with the requirements of Section 1.150-2 of the Treasury Regulations and does not bind the County to make any expenditure, incur any indebtedness, or proceed with the capital improvement projects; provided that bonding amounts and other revenues may be adjusted pending availability of federal, state and other funding for certain projects, including adjustment of prior year appropriations as appropriate; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners hereby adopts the 2025 Proposed Operating and Capital Budget as amended for Hennepin County with Schedules I through VIII incorporated and on file with the Clerk to the Board, as follows:
I. Appropriates to the funds and departments the amounts and position complements;
II. Approves and appropriates the 2025 capital improvement project budgets and approves the 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program;
III. Adopts the budget and estimated revenues by fund;
IV. Certifies the amounts to be derived from current property taxes;
V. Approves the interfund transfers;
VI. Approves fee schedule changes for Departmental Fees;
VII. Authorizes continuation of county policy specifying a county contribution toward health plan premium for eligible “early” retirees and limits participation as described in the Schedule;
VIII. Approves the 2025 contingency budget
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