Item Description:
title
Amds to two Agmts with local agencies to provide victim advocacy services for cases handled by the Domestic Abuse Service Center in the Hennepin County Attorney's Office, ext end dates to 12/31/24 and incr combined NTE to $378,402
end
Resolution:
body
BE IT RESOLVED, that Amendments to the following Agreements to provide victim advocacy services for cases handled by the Domestic Abuse Service Center (DASC) in the Hennepin County Attorney's Office (HCAO) extending the contract dates through December 31, 2024 and increasing the combined not to exceed amounts to $378,402 be approved:
Amendment 3 to PR00002843 with Asian Women United of MN, increasing the not to exceed amount by $53,464 for a new total not to exceed amount of $189,201
Amendment 4 to PR00002842 with SEWA-AIFW, increasing the not to exceed amount by $53,464 for a new total not to exceed amount of $189,201; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the total combined funding available for the contracts above shall not exceed $378,402; that the department will manage the contract expenditures with this funding allocation; that the Chair of the Board be authorized to sign the Amendments on behalf of the County; and that the Controller be authorized to disburse the funds as directed.
end
Background:
The Domestic Abuse Services Center (DASC) serves as a place where victims can receive multiple services in one centralized location such as advocacy, filing orders for protection, connecting with a prosecution team, and legal consultation and representation from pro-bono attorneys. In addition, DASC provides intervention and prevention services. Asian Women United of MN and SEWA-AIFW provide culturally specific services to provide advocacy, assist with safety planning and filing Orders for Protection, accompany victims to court, help clients navigate the criminal justice system, and referrals to pro-bono attorneys.
recommendation
Recommendation from County Administrator: Recommend Ap...
Click here for full text