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JPA PR00005672 with Wright County to temporarily board Hennepin County inmates at the Wright County Jail, 01/01/24-12/31/26, NTE $560,000
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BE IT RESOLVED, that Joint Powers Agreement PR00005672 with Wright County, Minnesota with a not to exceed amount of $560,000, to temporarily board Hennepin County inmates at the Wright County Jail during the period from January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2026, be approved, that the Chair of the Board be authorized to sign the Joint Powers Agreement on behalf of the County; and that the Controller be authorized to disburse funds as directed.
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Background:
It is the responsibility of Hennepin County to ensure that inmates in our custody are kept safe and secure. Contingency plans have been developed so that Hennepin County can continue to meet its responsibilities to the inmates in our custody. However, activation of this Joint Power Agreement (JPA) may be required to support any all-hazard event including a national security emergency, major fire or flood, catastrophic natural disaster, manmade (including terrorism) disaster, or technological disasters by rendering Hennepin County buildings or surrounding area unsafe, temporarily unusable, or inaccessible. The JPA may also be activated when portions of the Hennepin County Jail are closed for maintenance and repairs.
Wright County will provide secure custody, care, and safekeeping of Hennepin County's inmates in the Wright County Jail. This includes providing the same level of medical care and services provided to Wright County inmates.
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Recommendation from County Administrator: Recommend Approval