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Amd 6 to Agmt A178204 with Better Futures Minnesota f/k/a Network for Better Futures, to provide lawn care, snow removal and salt/sanding services for maintenance of state of Minnesota tax-forfeit properties administered by Hennepin County, 01/01/26-12/31/26
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Resolution:
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BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chair of the Board and County Administrator be authorized to utilize the set-aside contracting authority under Minn. Stat. ? 383B.145, Subd. 5 for Amendment 6 to Agreement A178204 with Better Futures Minnesota, to provide lawn care, snow removal, and salt/sanding services for maintenance of Hennepin County's inventory of state of Minnesota tax-forfeit properties, extending the contract period January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026, be approved, that 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:
Better Futures Minnesota ("BFM") is a Minnesota nonprofit corporation and social enterprise that, since 2008, has provided employment to hundreds men who are chronically unemployed or formerly incarcerated, while generating revenues to support its mission, utilizing four fundamental components: jobs, housing, health, and coaching supports. Since 2010, providing services under another contract with Land Information and Tax Services ("LITS"), BFM Enterprise Division has enrolled more than 1,000 participants in its workforce development services, employing more than 500 at-risk men to provide lawn services and snow removal.
BFM reports that their participant recidivism rate in 2024 was 7%, compared to the national rate of 38% for individuals that return to prison within their first year of being released. BFM participants are given the opportunities to transform into engaged citizens in their communities, who can pay their taxes and child-support payments. BFM has calculated a social return on investment of $2.12.
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