File #: 24-0354    Version: 1
Type: Resolution Status: Approved
File created: 8/5/2024 In control: Board of Hennepin County Commissioners
On agenda: 8/20/2024 Final action: 9/17/2024
Title: JPA PR00006215 with Dakota County to temporarily board Hennepin County inmates at the Dakota County Jail, 01/01/24-12/31/26, NTE $560,000

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JPA PR00006215 with Dakota County to temporarily board Hennepin County inmates at the Dakota County Jail, 01/01/24-12/31/26, NTE $560,000

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Resolution:

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BE IT RESOLVED, that Joint Powers Agreement PR00006215 with Dakota County, Minnesota, to temporarily board Hennepin County inmates at the Dakota County Jail during the period of January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2026, with a not to exceed amount of $560,000, 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 these 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, or when jail counts exceed capacity.

Dakota County will provide secure custody, care, and safekeeping of Hennepin County's inmates in their county jail. This includes providing the same level of medical care and services provided to their inmates.

 

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Recommendation from County Administrator: Recommend Approval