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Negotiate Amd to Agmt PR00006948 with V3 Sports, ext term to 12/31/26, incr NTE by $125,000 for a new total NTE of $250,000
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Resolution:
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BE IT RESOLVED, that the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners authorizes the County Administrator to negotiate an Amendment to Agreement PR00006948 with V3 Sports, extending the contract term by one year through December 31, 2026, and increasing the not to exceed amount by $125,000 for a new total not to exceed amount of $250,000; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Administrator be authorized to approve amendments during the contract period; that following review and approval by the County Attorney's Office, the County Administrator be authorized to sign the agreement; and that the Controller be authorized to disburse funds as directed.
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Background:
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), drowning rates are more than five times higher for Black youth than for white youth. In 2024, the Hennepin County Board passed Resolution 24-0531 to approve the County Administrator to negotiate and authorize a one-year contract directly with V3 Sports to support swimming lessons, water safety education, and lifeguard training in North Minneapolis and surrounding communities. V3 Sports is uniquely positioned to deliver these services due to its location, facilities, and established partnerships. The facility includes a 25-yard pool and is expanding to include a 50-meter Olympic trials pool, further increasing its capacity to serve North Minneapolis and surrounding communities. No other organization has the facilities to serve this population in this way.
Given V3 Sports’ reach and established infrastructure for supporting youth water safety and reducing disparities, their contract term should be extended through 2027, as well as authorized for additional funds of $125,000 to continue supporting these efforts.
With this funding, V3 Sports agrees to host water safety festivals, offer Red Cross certification trainings and continuing education for lifeguards, and provide adaptive lifeguard training to increase water safety for youth with disabilities. The grant will continue to be administered through the HCYAG program and overseen by the Grants Management and Administration Department, ensuring that administrative oversight typically provided by the local government partner for HCYAG grants is provided by the County. V3 Sports will continue to be subject to all HCYAG grant terms and conditions as outlined in the grant agreement.
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Recommendation from County Administrator: Recommend Approval