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Amd 2 to Agmt A199673 with the MN Dept of Human Services accepting grant funding for the Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness, revising contract terms, incr recv by $7,925
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Resolution:
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BE IT RESOLVED, that Amendment 2 to Agreement A199673 with the Minnesota Department of Human Services for grant funding for the Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness, during the period July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2024, increasing the receivable amount by $7,925 for a new total receivable amount of $2,582,925 and revising budget reporting information, be approved; that the Chair of the Board be authorized to sign the amendment on behalf of the county; and the Controller be authorized to accept and disburse funds as directed; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that sponsorship and acceptance of grant funding for this program by the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners does not imply a continued funding commitment by Hennepin County for this program when grant funds are no longer available.
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Background:
Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH) staff in Housing Stability, Healthcare for the Homeless, and Adult Behavioral Health areas of Health and Human Services work with approximately 800 individuals who are experiencing homelessness every year. Grant funds make it possible to provide outreach, housing focused case management, and mental health supportive services, including for persons with serious mental illness (SMI), or with a SMI and co-occurring substance use disorder. Eligible persons are experiencing homelessness, long term homelessness, or at imminent risk of homelessness, including persons who will be homeless upon exit from an institutional setting and have a SMI.
The Hennepin County Board approved Agreement A199673 with the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) for grant funding for the PATH program for the period of July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2021 through Resolution 19-0262 on July 9, 2019. Amendment 1 to this agreement, which extended it through June 30, 2024 and increased it by $1,545,000 to $2,575,000,199 was approved by the Board through Resolution 21-0264 on July 20, 2021.
This action will approve Amendment 2 to Agreement A199673 with DHS, which increases the funding by $7,925 for a new total of $2,582,925 and revises some operational details for budget reporting to DHS.
Disparity Reduction: This funding supports disparity reduction efforts by providing housing stability. Services are culturally competent and based on evidence-based practices and build on existing strengths and the person’s life goals.
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Recommendation from County Administrator: Recommend Approval