DEPARTMENT: Community Corrections
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
TITLE
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Authorization To Execute A Joint Powers Agreement With City Of Eagan For Sentence To Service Program
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Authorize execution of a joint powers agreements (JPA) with the City of Eagan for Sentence to Service (STS) program.
SUMMARY
The Sentence to Service (STS) program is for lower-risk adults receiving probation services as an alternative to being ordered to jail. The STS program is used as a way for clients to pay back the community for the crimes they have committed, and it is also used as a response to their non-compliance to court-ordered conditions.
Joint powers agreements (JPA)s with several public entities are required for the purchase of work crew services through the STS program.
Staff recommends authorization to execute a JPA with the City of Eagan for the purchase of STS work crew days at a rate of $481.00 per day for five or more workers per crew, and $240.50 per day for work crews with less than five workers, in an amount not to exceed $1,443 for the period of the agreement effective date through December 31, 2026. (Attachment: Joint Powers Agreement).
OUTCOMES
How much: The Dakota County STS program had 422 clients referred in 2025 and 163 clients served in 2026 year to date.
How Many: In 2025, 92% of clients successfully completed STS term. In 2026, year to date, 91% of Community Corrections’ clients have successfully completed their STS term.
Is Anyone Better Off: The STS program provides probationers an opportunity to give back to the community. The community benefits from the work performed in our parks, cities, roadways, and various community-based non-profit organizations. STS is performed in lieu of incarceration; this saves on the cost of housing probationers in jail while they are given the benefit of remaining in the community.
RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends authorization to execute a JPA with the City of Eagan for STS program for the period of the agreement effective date through December 31, 2026.
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EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS
The total revenue the County will receive from this JPA is $1,443 for STS program, which is included in the 2026 Community Corrections Budget.
Program 21300239 Adult Work Crew
|
Fund |
Department |
Funding Source |
2026 Amended Budget |
2026 Available Budget |
|
General Fund |
Community Corrections |
From Dakota County Highway |
4,810 |
4,810 |
|
General Fund |
Community Corrections |
From Dakota County Parks |
14,430 |
14,430 |
|
General Fund |
Community Corrections |
From Cities |
37,037 |
27,898 |
|
Total |
None |
None |
56,277 |
47,138 |
☐ None ☒ Current budget ☐ Other
☐ Amendment Requested ☐ New FTE(s) requested
RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, the Sentence to Service (STS) program is for lower-risk adults receiving probation services as an alternative to being ordered to jail; and
WHEREAS, the STS program is used as a way for clients to pay back the community for the crimes they have committed, and it is also used as a response to their non-compliance to court-ordered conditions; and
WHEREAS, joint powers agreements (JPA)s with several public entities are required for the purchase of work crew services through the STS program; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends authorization to execute a JPA with the City of Eagan for the purchase of STS work crew days at a rate of $481.00 per day for five or more workers per crew, and $240.50 per day for work crews with less than five workers, in an amount not to exceed $1,443 for the period of the agreement effective date through December 31, 2026.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes an Assistant County Manager, Community Services, to execute a joint powers agreement with the City of Eagan for Sentence to Service (STS) program, in the amount of $1,443 for the period of the agreement effective date through December 31, 2026, subject to approval by the County Attorney’s Office as to form.
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PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION
None.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment: Joint Powers Agreement.
BOARD GOALS
☒ Thriving People ☐ A Healthy Environment with Quality Natural Resources
☐ A Successful Place for Business and Jobs ☐ Excellence in Public Service
CONTACTS
Department Head: Suwana Kirkland
Author: Danielle McNamara