Item Description:
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Amd 2 to Agmt PR00005858 with RS Eden to provide residential treatment programming, outpatient treatment programming, and supportive housing for Community Corrections clients, revising 2026 budget line items, with no other change to contract terms
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Resolution:
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BE IT RESOLVED, that Amendment 2 to Agreement PR00005858 with RS Eden for residential chemical dependency treatment services during the period June 1, 2023, through December 31, 2026, with revised budget line items for 2026 and no change in the contract not to exceed amount, be approved; that the Chair of the Board be authorized to sign the Agreement on behalf of the County; and the Controller be authorized to disburse funds as directed.
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Background:
In 2024, the Hennepin County Board approved Resolution 24-0159, authorizing an agreement with RS Eden to provide residential and/or non-residential therapeutic supervision and counseling services/ programming, supportive services, and housing case management for clients served by the Department of Community Corrections and Rehabilitation (DOCCR) who transition back into the community from treatment or incarceration. These services address the needs of this specialized population requiring integrated treatment for both substance use and sexual health concerns. The clients served under this agreement include adult men and women who were previously ineligible for chemical dependency treatment due to criminal history involving certain sex offenses, typically Level 3 designations.
RS Eden develops and operates affordable, safe, and supportive housing throughout the Twin Cities that serve youth, single adults and families. RS Eden’s programs offer recovery-focused opportunities for residents to achieve their goals, increase their skills and income, stabilize housing and positively integrate and reconnect with community.
This proposed amendment seeks to authorize a budget adjustment within the existing contract. Specifically, the adjustment shifts funds from fringe benefit expenses to direct salary for RS Eden’s mental health professional, representing a 14% increase. The provider has lowered benefit cost by transitioning from a group health plan to an Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA), requiring this budget adjustment. This will strengthen RS Eden’s ability to retain and attract staff, enabling them to meet the unique treatment needs of this specialized population.
The contract terms of Agreement PR00005858 mandate formal authorization for any budget shift exceeding 10%. As a result, this item is before the Board for consideration.
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Recommendation from County Administrator: Recommend Approval