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JPA A2512918 with the MN Dept of Veterans Affairs to provide 1.0 FTE Senior Veteran’s Social Worker to address the need of income solutions for veterans, 07/01/25-06/30/26, $100,000 (recv)
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Resolution:
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BE IT RESOLVED, that Joint Powers Agreement A2512918 with State of Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs to provide direct services to address income needs of homeless veterans, during the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, with the receivable amount of $100,000 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 funding for the program by Hennepin county Board of Commissioners does not imply a continued commitment by Hennepin County for this program when 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 to achieve this goal. The intent of this position is to commit a 1.0 FTE, that will work alongside veteran specific, Housing Stability staff. This position would specifically be focused 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 JPA is expected to cover the entire cost of the FTE including fringe benefits. It is fully expected that this agreement is renewed each fiscal year.
Disparity reduction: This request reduces disparities in the housing and income domains by providing assistance and services for people experiencing homelessness. Most often these are people who are members of groups disparately impacted by homelessness and housing instability.
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Recommendation from County Administrator: Recommend Approval