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Amd 2 to Agmt A188951 with the University of Minnesota to provide general, professional, research and technical services countywide, ext end date to 06/30/31, incr NTE by $5,000,000 for a new total NTE of $9,500,000
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Resolution:
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BE IT RESOLVED, that Amendment 2 to Agreement A188951 with the University of Minnesota to provide general, professional, research and technical services countywide, extending the agreement period 5 years, from June 30, 2026 to June 30, 2031, and increasing the contract amount by $5,000,000 for a new total not to exceed amount of $9,500,000, be approved; that 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:
Hennepin County and the University of Minnesota have a long rich history of collaboration and a desire to capitalize on the unique position of both institutions to advance shared interests. After years of working through an informal partnership, County and University Leadership formally launched the Hennepin University Partnership (HUP) in 2005 to capture value for both organizations through greater collaboration, shared expertise, applied research, and student engagement on key County priorities. Since that time, over 500 joint collaborations supporting Hennepin County policy and practice have been undertaken by County departments, including projects that advance knowledge, inform policy, and drive innovation to improve outcomes for Hennepin County residents.
The HUP receives oversight and strategic direction from a Leadership Team that includes Commissioner Marion Greene, the County Administrator Jodi Wentland, Assistant County Administrators, as well as leaders from the University.
The HUP Office is jointly funded by Hennepin County and the University of Minnesota, and employs a full-time Director, a full-time staff position, and graduate students. The HUP office serves as f...
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