Item Description:
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Amd 2 to Agmt PR00004918 with Tree Trust to provide training and education in forestry maintenance to participants of the DOCCR Productive Day program, incr NTE by $52,825, no change to contract dates
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Resolution:
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BE IT RESOLVED, that Amendment 2 to Agreement PR00004918 with Tree Trust to provide education and training in forestry maintenance, through the Department of Community Corrections and Rehabilitation (DOCCR) Productive Day program, increasing the not to exceed amount by $52,825 for a new total not to exceed amount of $101,405 with no change in the contract period of January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2024; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the department will manage the contract expenditures with this funding allocation; that the Chair of the Board be authorized to sign the agreements on behalf of the County; and the Controller be authorized to disburse funds as directed.
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Background:
The Productive Day program provides clients with skills and training to secure meaningful employment. For some clients, this means on-the-job training and classroom experience offered through DOCCR’s training pathways.
This agreement with Tree Trust, provides forestry maintenance training to DOCCR Productive Day Program participants. Training will take place in person, in a classroom and in field settings. Tree Trust has extensive experience in training and preparing participants for employment within the community.
This board action request aligns with Hennepin County’s disparity reduction efforts by providing the opportunity to gain marketable job skills to justice involved individuals, a population that is overrepresented by people of color.
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Recommendation from County Administrator: Recommend Approval