DEPARTMENT: Physical Development Administration
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
TITLE
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Authorization To Execute License Agreement Between Dakota County And Nexus Family Healing For Space Located At Aspen House
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RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, in 2022, Dakota County acquired a 5,787-square-foot property to be used as a youth shelter for up to 12 individuals per night, now referred to as the Aspen House; and
WHEREAS, Community Services solicited for the provision of shelter services in 2022 and 2024 with Nexus Family Healing selected as the vendor for the periods of October 2022 through December 2024 and January 2025 through December 2026; and
WHEREAS, Community Services staff has again contracted with Nexus Family Healing to manage the operation of the shelter for the period of January 2027 through December 2028; and
WHEREAS, for Nexus Family Healing to operate in a County-owned facility, a license agreement for use of that space is required; and
WHEREAS, the Dakota County Board of Commissioners must approve all leases and licenses for space use; and
WHEREAS, the Aspen House will be used entirely by Nexus Family Healing to provide services; and
WHEREAS, Nexus Family Healing will manage all aspects of youth care in addition to most of the day-to-day operations, including maintenance and utilities; and
WHEREAS, Dakota County will retain management of three key items, including property insurance through Risk Management, the parking lot access agreement with the neighboring church through Facilities Management, and life/safety requirements through Facilities Management; and
WHEREAS, staff from Facilities Management, Community Services, and Nexus Family Healing have agreed to license terms for their space; and
WHEREAS, the license terms provide for a 90-day notice of termination to align with the term of the contract for services; and
WHEREAS, the County Board finds that the license is consistent with the County’s interest in cooperating with Nexus Family Healing to provide space in the Dakota County Aspen House.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the County Manager, or delegate, to execute a license agreement with Nexus Family Healing for use of approximately 5,787 square feet of space in the Aspen House for the period of January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2028, at the following rates, subject to approval by the County Attorney’s Office as to form:
January 1, through December 31, 2027, $5,280 per year or $440 per month
January 1, through December 31, 2028, $5,280 per year or $440 per month
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BACKGROUND
This license agreement aligns with the terms of the Community Services contract with Nexus Family Healing for operation of the Aspen House youth shelter.
RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends authorization for the County Manager, or delegate, to execute a license agreement with Nexus Family Healing for approximately 5,787 square feet of space located in the Dakota County Aspen House.
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FINANCIAL AND STAFFING IMPACTS
Nexus Family Healing will manage and pay for the operations, cleaning, maintenance, and utilities. Because Nexus Family Healing provides these services or reimburses the County for actual expenses, the rental rate is below market rate. The rent amount covers the County’s costs for property insurance, life/safety system maintenance, and the parking access agreement. The revenue and expenses are included in the 2026 Adopted Budget and the 2027 County Manager’s Recommended Budget. It is anticipated that similar amounts will be included in subsequent years. There are no additional Facilities Management staffing impacts with this License Agreement continuation.
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Funding Source |
2026 Adopted Budget |
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Nexus Family Healing Revenue |
$5,280 |
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Funding Source |
2027 County Manager’s Recommended Budget |
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Nexus Family Healing Revenue |
$5,280 |
PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION
None.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment: Draft License Agreement
CONTACTS
Department Director: Erin Stwora
Author: Eddie Buell