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Agmt A2613553, a Joint Powers Agreement with the MN Dept of Veteran Affairs for mutual cooperation and to accept funding for services for veterans experiencing homelessness, 07/01/26- 06/30/27, $110,234 (recv). Continue 1 grant-funded FTE
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BE IT RESOLVED, that the Joint Powers Agreement A2613553 with Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs to provide direct services to address income needs of homeless veterans, during the period of July 1, 2026 Through June 30, 2027, in an amount not to exceed $110,234 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.
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Background:
The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) continues to be committed to reducing and eliminating Veteran Homelessness. Hennepin County has a strong working relationship with MDVA. The intent of this position is to continue a commitment of 1.0FTE, 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.
Disparity reduction: This action supports the county’s disparity reduction efforts by providing assistance and services for veterans and families experiencing homelessness. Most often these are members of groups disparately impacted by homelessness and housing instability
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Recommendation from County Administrator: Recommend Approval