Item Description:
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Amd 2 to Agmt PR00002599 with Minnesota State Colleges and Universities on behalf of Hennepin Technical College, ext end date to 12/31/25 and incr NTE by $8,800
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Resolution:
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BE IT RESOLVED, that Amendment 2 to Agreement PR00002599 with Minnesota State Colleges & Universities, on behalf of Hennepin Technical College extending the contract period through December 31, 2025 and increasing the not to exceed amount by $8,800 for a new total not to exceed amount of $42,800 be approved; that the Chair of the Board be authorized to sign the agreement on behalf of the County; and the Controller be authorized to disburse funds as directed.
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Background:
Adult Corrections Facility (ACF) residents are required to be engaged in productive activity while incarcerated. These activities serve in both educational and employment capacities. One such employment opportunity available to ACF residents is as a Resident Kitchen Worker program. Program participants work in the ACF kitchen, preparing meals for residents. The ACF kitchen serves approximately 23,000 meals per month. To reduce the risk of food borne illness and employee injury, residents assigned to work in the ACF kitchen must be trained in food safety, hygiene, and proper use of utensils. This training is provided by Hennepin Technical College through their Food Safety Training Program. This training has been well received by resident workers, the instructor, and kitchen staff.
This board action request aligns with Hennepin County disparity reduction efforts by providing the opportunity to gain marketable job skills to individuals involved in the criminal legal system, a population that is overrepresented by people of color.
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Recommendation from County Administrator: Recommend Approval