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Authorize withdrawal from Joint Powers Agmt A166677 between Hennepin County, the City of Minneapolis, and Minneapolis School District No. 1, for Youth Curfew/Truancy Services, effective January 1, 2026
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Resolution:
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BE IT RESOLVED, that the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners withdraws Hennepin County from the Joint Powers Agreement A166677 between Hennepin County, the City of Minneapolis, and Minneapolis School District No. 1, for Youth Curfew/Truancy Services, effective January 1, 2026; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Hennepin County Commissioners directs the County Administrator to take all steps necessary to make the County's withdrawal effective pursuant to the terms of the Joint Powers Agreement A166677 for Youth Curfew/Truancy Services.
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Background:
In 2017, Hennepin County entered into a Joint Powers Agreement for Youth Curfew/Truancy Services, A166677 ("JPA"), with the City of Minneapolis and Minneapolis School District No. 1, to provide curfew, truancy and low-level offense services for the operation of a Hennepin County Juvenile Supervision Center, later known as the Youth Connection Center ("YCC"). Each party to the JPA committed to provide contributions to the successful operation of the YCC and establish a partnership for the management of youth curfew and truancy services.
Since opening in 2018, the YCC, operated by community provider The Link, has provided voluntary services and supervision for youth who come into contact with law enforcement. A Joint Powers Board, made up of the three members of the JPA, has provided management oversight. In 2024, citing budgetary constraints, Minneapolis School District No. 1 withdrew from the JPA.
Changing Needs and New Model
In response to post-pandemic changes in use of the YCC by law enforcement, as well changing needs of youth, Hennepin County staff held a series of community listening sessions and led discussions amongst stakeholders about...
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