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Amd 2 to Agmt A2312011 with DHS for Opioid Response Services for the HCH Program, allowing for adjustments to budget line items and attachment name, no change to term or amt
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Resolution:
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BE IT RESOLVED, that amendment 2 to Agreement A2312011 with the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) for Opioid Response Services for the Health Care for the Homeless (HCH) program, allowing for adjustments to budget line items within the agreement funding periods and attachment name, with no changes to the term or amount 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 accept and disburse funds as directed; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that sponsorship and acceptance of grant funding for this program by the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners does not imply a continued funding commitment by Hennepin County for this program if grant funds become no longer available; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that acceptance of this award in no way reflects acceptance of terms or conditions that are legally unenforceable against Hennepin County.
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Background:
Through resolution 23-0449 and 25-0070 the Board accepted $2,845,934 receivable from DHS for the HCH program. This funding was for the provision of Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) services to all persons experiencing homelessness and opioid addiction with specific outreach and retention services for American Indians experiencing homelessness and opioid addiction. Through resolution 23-0449 the Board approved the addition of 4 full time equivalent (FTE) positions. Through resolution 25-0070 the Board approved extending the agreement end date through September 29, 2027.
Grant funding makes it possible for HCH staff to continue to work within the mobile outreach program's on-demand treatment system, meaning patients can receive services at multiple walk-in clinics without an appointme...
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