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Amd 2 to Agmt A2211522 with the National Health Care for the Homeless Council for the Healthcare for the Homeless Program, ext end date to 12/31/25, no change in NTE
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Resolution:
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BE IT RESOLVED, that Amendment 2 to Agreement A2211522 with the National Health Care for the Homeless Council for the Healthcare for the Homeless Program for an extension in the funding period, during the period January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2025 with no change in not to exceed amount; 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 acceptance of grant funding for the program by the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners does not imply a continued funding commitment by Hennepin County for this program when grant funds are no longer available.
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Background:
Through Board Resolution 23-0011 and 24-0489 Hennepin County Public Health accepted $589,833 in receivable from the National Health Care for the Homeless Council for the Health Care for the Homeless (HCH) Program. This amendment is extending the funding period from June 30, 2025 to December 31, 2025.
Hennepin County HCH's medical respite program was formally established in 2005 and was embedded within the Salvation Army Harbor Light shelter. In June 2022, HCH opened a new free-standing medical respite facility located within the Catholic Charities-owned building, Endeavors. At Endeavors, there are 30 respite beds, and the building is also home to over 100 permanent supportive housing units, transitional beds for Veterans, administrative office space for Catholic Charities staff, and a street-front clinic operated by the HCH team.
This request reduces disparities in the health domain by expanding the type and level services for respite clients. This funding will also allow for service delivery models to be implemented and assessed to i...
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