DEPARTMENT: Social Services-Housing & Community Resources
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
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Authorization To Submit Application For Minnesota Department Of Human Services Grant For Development Of Family Resource Center/One-Stop Shop, Accept Grant Funds, Execute Grant Agreement, And Amend 2024 Social Services Budget
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RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, county staff and community partners have been exploring the potential to develop Family Resource Centers/One-Stop Shops in Dakota County; and
WHEREAS, these centers would offer a range of services and supports to meet children's and families’ needs in community settings, with the goal of promoting family well-being and preventing involvement in child protection and other crisis services; and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 24-212 (April 23, 2024), the Dakota County Board of Commissioners authorized submission of a grant application to the Sauer Family Foundation for an implementation grant to support the county and community partners in implementing Family Resource Centers in Dakota County; and
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) recently posted a request for proposals for grants to fund Community Resource Centers and Kinship Navigator Programs, models that are closely aligned with the Dakota County One Stop Shop concept; and
WHEREAS, this DHS grant opportunity will allow the county to apply for elements not funded by the Sauer grant and to ensure there are have multiple funding sources supporting this work; and
WHEREAS, the DHS grant funding is for up to three years with potential expansion to five years; and
WHEREAS, the grant application due date is May 31, 2024; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends authorization to submit an application to DHS for the Development of Family Resource Center/One-Stop Shop in the amount up to $1,092,000 for the period of August 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027, accept grant funds, execute the grant agreement and amend the 2024 Social Services Budget; and
WHEREAS, the county plans to serve as the fiscal agent of this grant and community partners will lead the implementation of Family Resource Centers/One-Stop Shops in Dakota County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Community Services Director to submit a grant proposal to the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) for the development of the Family Resource Center/One-Stop Shop; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That, if awarded the grant, the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Community Services Director to accept the grant funds in an amount not to exceed $1,092,000 and execute the grant agreement for the period of August 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027, subject to approval by the County Attorney’s Office as to form; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That unless the grant program requirements change, the Community Services Director is hereby authorized to amend the grant to extend the grant term up to two years after initial expiration date, accept additional grant funds, and continue grant-funded full-time equivalents, consistent with County contracting policies, and inclusion of grant funds in future yearly Recommended and Approved Budgets, subject to approval by the County Attorney’s Office as to form; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, The 2024 Social Services Budget is hereby amended as follows:
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Expense |
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Program Expense |
$1,092,000 |
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Total Expense |
$1,092,000 |
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Revenue |
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DHS Grant Funds |
$1,092,000 |
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Total Revenue |
$1,092,000 |
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