Item Description:
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Nine Agmts with local government agencies to provide work crews from the Sentencing to Service Program, various contract dates, total recv $1,027,481.76
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Resolution:
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BE IT RESOLVED, that the following Agreements to provide work crews from the Sentencing to Service Program be approved:
• A2513162 with City of Bloomington in the receivable amount of $129,055.68 during January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2027;
• A2513149 with City of Brooklyn Park in the receivable amount of $34,745.76 during January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026;
• A2513150 with the City of Brooklyn Park in the receivable amount of $21,509.28 during January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026;
• A2513151 with the City of Golden Valley in the receivable amount of $215,092.80 during January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2027;
• A2513176 with the City of Mound in the receivable amount of $12,409.20 during January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026;
• A2513152 with the City of New Hope in the receivable amount of $98,446.32 during January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2027;
• A2513153 with the City of Richfield in the receivable amount of $172,074.24 during January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2027;
• A2513164 with the City of Robbinsdale in the receivable amount of $172,074.24 during January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2027;
• A2513179 with Three Rivers Park District in the receivable amount of $172,074.24 during January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026; and
that the Chair of the Board be authorized to sign the agreements on behalf of the County; and the Controller be authorized to disburse funds as directed.
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Background:
Sentencing to Service (STS) is a community work service program managed by the Department of Community Corrections and Rehabilitation (DOCCR). Clients may be court ordered to participate in STS as part of their sentence, a condition of pretrial diversion or in lieu of paying traffic fines. For several years, DOCCR has enhanced the STS Program to provide participants with opportunities to develop marketable skills, such as landscaping and hands-on trades.
Hennepin County, through DOCCR, has partnered with a variety of local agencies to fund work opportunities for STS participants. The participants serve on work crews that provide labor supporting the operations of partner agencies. The number of work days and assigned crews varies depending on the specific needs and capacity of each agency.
This board action request aligns with Hennepin County disparity elimination efforts by providing an alternative to paying traffic fines and an opportunity to learn marketable skills for justice involved populations who are disproportionally people of color.
The following provides a brief description of the services to be provided under each of the Agreements.
A2513162 with City of Bloomington - ($129,055.68)
For the period 1/1/2026 - 12/31/2027, STS program participants will provide park maintenance services, based on the terms specified in the Agreement. STS crews will provide services at a rate of $413.64 per crew day.
A2513149 with City of Brooklyn Park - ($34,745.76)
For the period 1/1/2026 - 12/31/2026, STS program participants will provide park landscape maintenance, based on the terms specified in the Agreement. STS crews will provide services at a rate of $413.64 per crew day.
A2513150 with the City of Brooklyn Park - ($21,509.28)
For the period 1/1/2026 - 12/31/2026, STS program participants will provide landscape maintenance services on city streets, based on the terms specified in the Agreement. STS crews will provide services at a rate of $413.64 per crew day.
A2513151 with the City of Golden Valley - ($215,092.80)
For the period 1/1/2026 - 12/31/2027, STS program participants will provide forestry and general landscape services, based on the terms specified in the Agreement. STS crews will provide services at a rate of $413.64 per crew day.
A2513176 with the City of Mound - ($12,409.20)
For the period 1/1/2026 - 12/31/2026, STS program participants will provide general landscape services, based on the terms specified in the Agreement. STS crews will provide services at a rate of $413.64 per crew day.
A2513152 with the City of New Hope - ($98,446.32)
For the period 1/1/2026 - 12/31/2027, STS program will provide forestry and park maintenance services, based on the terms specified in the Agreement. STS crews will provide services at a rate of $413.64 per crew day.
A2513153 with the City of Richfield - ($172,074.24)
For the period 1/1/2026 - 12/31/2027, STS program participants will provide forestry and park maintenance, based on the terms specified in the Agreement. STS crews will provide services at a rate of $413.64 per crew day.
A2513164 City of Robbinsdale - ($172,074.24)
For the period 1/1/2026 - 12/31/2027, STS program participates will provide forestry and park maintenance, based on the terms specified in the Agreement. STS crews will provide services at a rate of $413.64 per crew day.
A2513179 Three Rivers Park District - ($172,074.24)
For the period 1/1/2026 - 12/31/2026, STS program participates will provide forestry and park maintenance, based on the terms specified in the Agreement. The County will be paid at the rate of $413.64 per crew day.
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Recommendation from County Administrator: Recommend Approval