Item Description:
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Agmt PR00007835 with Summit Academy OIC to provide Supplemental Nutrition & Assistance Program Employment and Training (SNAP E&T), 10/01/25-09/31/26, NTE $173,680
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Resolution:
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BE IT RESOLVED, that Agreement PR00007835 with Summit Academy OIC to provide Supplemental Nutrition & Assistance Program Employment and Training (SNAP E&T) services to Hennepin County residents during the period October 1, 2025 through September 31, 2026, with an amount not to exceed $173,680, be approved; and following review and
approval by the County Attorney’s Office, the Chair of the Board be authorized to sign the Agreement on behalf of the county; and that the Controller be authorized to disperse funds as directed; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the acceptance of grant funding for this program by 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:
Summit Academy OIC was awarded a contract (HS00001173) in 2022 through Workforce Development and HSPHD to provide SNAP E&T programming. The previous contract expired due to a delay in securing approval of our local plan. The dates of this new contract align with the period covered under our DCYF approved local area plan which was approved by the U.S.D.A. on September 25, 2025.
The SNAP 50/50 program helps people who get food benefits (SNAP) build job skills, increase education levels, obtain credentials, and secure employment. It reimburses half the cost to local programs that offer training, education, and support services. Hennepin County serves as an intermediary between the organizations providing services and the State, helping manage funding, reporting, and compliance.
Summit Academy OIC, Inc. anticipates serving 80 individuals over this 12-month period.
Hennepin County acts as an intermediary for SNAP Employment and Training 50% reimbursement. Nonprofit organizations, such as Summit Academy OIC, can submit 50% reimbursement for non-federal funds that are accrued for the training costs of eligible persons who receive SNAP benefits.
Current Request: Authorize a new contract agreement (PR00007835) with an NTE of $173,680 with Summit Academy OIC to provide continued SNAP E&T 50/50 programming with contract dates from October 1, 2025, to September 31, 2026.
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Recommendation from County Administrator: Recommend Approval