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Re-allocate $69,725 in State Fiscal Year 2026 Youth at Work funding from Lutheran Social Service to Brooklyn Park Economic Development Authority (Brooklynk)
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Resolution:
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BE IT RESOLVED, that $69,725 in SFY26 Youth at Work funds allocated to Lutheran Social Service (LSS) be re-allocated to Brooklyn Park Economic Development Authority (Brooklynk) for the provision of services for the Youth at Work Program to eligible participants; that following review and approval by the County Attorney's Office, the Chair of the Board be authorized to sign the Agreement on behalf of the county; and that the Controller be authorized to disburse funds as directed.
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Background:
Under Resolution 25-0119, Hennepin County is authorized to receive funds from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) during the period of January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2029 for the provision of services under WIOA Adult, Youth, Dislocated Worker, State Dislocated Worker, Minnesota Youth Program, and other appropriated funds received from the state government, including Youth at Work Competitive Grant funds (Master Grant Contract Agreement #HENNEPIN2025M).
The Youth at Work Competitive Grant, as authorized in Minnesota Statute 116L.562, provides workforce development and training opportunities to economically disadvantaged or at-risk youth ages 14-24. The Youth at Work Competitive Grant is administered by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Hennepin County was awarded $300,000 in Youth at Work Competitive grant funds to support these activities during State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2026 and 2027.
Amendment 1 to Principal Agreement #HS00001645 with Brooklyn Park Economic Development Authority and Amendment 1 to Contract #HS00001999 with Lutheran Social Services allowed these organizations to accept Youth at Work Competitive Grant funds in order to carry out the required services under Minnesota Statut...
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