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Amd 1 to Agmt A2311659 with MN Dept of Veterans Affairs to provide direct services to address income needs of homeless veterans, ext end date to 06/30/25 and incr recv by $100,000
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Resolution:
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BE IT RESOLVED, that Amendment 1 to Joint Powers Agreement A2311659 with the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs to provide direct services to address income needs of homeless veterans, extending the end date to June 30, 2025 and increasing the receivable amount by $100,000 for a new total receivable amount of $200,000, be approved; that 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 sponsorship and acceptance of grant funding for the program by Hennepin County Board of Commissioners does not imply a continued commitment by Hennepin County for this program when grant funds are no longer available.
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Background:
The Minnesota State Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) continues to be committed to reducing and eliminating veteran homelessness. Hennepin County has a strong working relationship with MDVA. The intent of this joint powers agreement is to fund a position that will work alongside veteran specific Housing Stability staff to focus on income solutions for veterans experiencing homelessness. Plausible solutions would include MDVA financial assistance programs, SSDI solutions, service-connected disability compensation benefits, non-profit assistance programs and non-service connected pension benefits. The amount of this joint powers agreement is expected to cover the entire cost of the FTE including fringe benefits. Amendment 1 extends the agreement until 2025 and adds an additional $100,000 in funding.
Disparity reduction: This agreement contributes to disparity reduction in the housing and income domains. The intent of the agreement funding focuses on developing individualized solutions for veterans to gain income and move from homelessness to stable housing.
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Recommendation from County Administrator: Recommend Approval