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Amend the Joint Powers Agreement A2312020 for the Brooklyn Bridge Alliance for Youth, 01/01/22-12/31/26, increasing the annual dues to $66,125 in 2024, and $76,044 in 2025
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Resolution:
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BE IT RESOLVED, that Amendment 1 to the Joint Powers Agreement A2312020 with the Brooklyn Bridge Alliance for Youth be approved to increase the annual contribution from Hennepin County by 15% in 2024 and by an additional 15% in 2025, from $57,500 to $66,125 in 2024, and to $76,044 in 2025; that following review and approval by the County Attorney's Office, the Chair of the Board be authorized to sign the Amendment on behalf of the county; and that the Controller be authorized to disburse funds as directed.
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Background:
Hennepin County has been a member in the Brooklyn Bridge Alliance for Youth (BBAY) JPA since 2009. The mission of BBAY is to coordinate a system of high quality, accessible, and fully resourced opportunities that lead to an increase in high school graduation rates, pathways to college and careers, and improve youth safety and wellbeing. During the last several years, BBAY has led and contributed to several instrumental efforts to accelerate the success of youth in Brooklyn Center and Brooklyn Park. Initiatives include expanding youth outreach and engagement, establishing the Youth OnBoard program, and establishing the Reimagine Black Youth Mental Health project.
Resolution 22-045 authorized the continuation of the JPA for a five-year term from January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2026 and included annual dues of $57,500 from Hennepin County until 2026, when the dues will increase to $76,044.
On November 15, 2023, the chair of BBAY requested that its members increase member funding by up to an additional fifteen percent (15%) for the years 2024 and 2025, to support increased operating costs. More than two-thirds of BBAY’s Board of Directors voted in favor of the increase.
To effectuate this increase and reflect the intent of the BBAY members, BBAY desires to amend the Agreement by replacing the contribution amounts provided in Article 5, as provided in Amendment 1.
Amendment 1 includes a 15% increase in the county’s annual dues from $57,500 to $66,125 in 2024, and another 15% increase to $76,044 in 2025 to ensure a sustainable budget for BBAY. Member dues have not increased since 2018. Hennepin County and BBAY member cities Brooklyn Center and Brooklyn Park contribute equal amounts. Other BBAY members include North Hennepin Community College, Hennepin Technical College, Anoka Hennepin School District, and Brooklyn Center, Osseo, and Robbinsdale Area Schools.
Current Request:
This request seeks approval for Amendment 1 to the Joint Powers Agreement A2312020 for the Brooklyn Bridge Alliance for Youth, increasing the annual dues to $66,125 in 2024, and to $76,044 in 2025.
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Recommendation from County Administrator: Recommend Approval