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Work Order PR00007880 under Principal Cooperative Agreement No. 18-0274/A188951 with the University of Minnesota for joint funding of the Hennepin-University Partnership program, 01/01/26-12/31/27, NTE $309,967
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Resolution:
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BE IT RESOLVED, that Work Order PR00007880 under the Principal Cooperative Agreement No. 18-0274/A188951 between Hennepin County and the University of Minnesota for joint funding of the Hennepin-University Partnership program from January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2027 with a total not to exceed amount of $309,967 be approved; that the Chair of the Board be authorized to sign the Work Order on behalf of the County; and that the Controller be authorized to disburse funds as directed.
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Background:
The Hennepin-University Partnership (HUP) was established in 2005 by Hennepin County and the University of Minnesota to catalyze and support mutually-beneficial collaborations. For two decades, HUP has united the research power of the University of Minnesota with the expertise of Hennepin County to eliminate disparities and enrich the lives of County residents through collaborative projects. From housing stability and climate resilience to public health and data integration, HUP serves as a trusted bridge between academic insight and public service innovation, supporting work that turns knowledge into action and seeks to strengthen community outcomes.
The County and University share HUP Office costs on a biennial basis.
Work Orders and Cooperative Agreement Structure
HUP operates under the County's Principal Cooperative Agreement with the University, first adopted in 2010 and renewed in 2018 (A188951), with an extension through June 30, 2026. The Agreement provides a streamlined contracting mechanism for collaborations between County departments and University units. The HUP Office works closely with Hennepin County's Strategic Planning and Initiatives Department to ensure strategic alignment for county...
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