DEPARTMENT: Central Operations Administration
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
TITLE
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Authorization To Execute Agreement Between Criminal Justice Network Joint Powers Organization And Dakota County For Finance And Human Resources Services
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RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, Dakota County has provided the Criminal Justice Network (CJN) with finance and human resources services since it became a separate joint powers organization in 2022; and
WHEREAS, CJN wishes to continue these services in the future beyond the current agreement end date of December 31, 2026; and
WHEREAS, a new agreement for these services has been agreed upon to provide the services detailed in the agreement for the period of January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2029; and
WHEREAS, new and updated fees for these services are included in the agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Deputy County Manager to execute the agreement between the Criminal Justice Network joint powers organization and the County of Dakota for finance and human resources services for the period of January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2029, subject to the approval of the County Attorney’s Office as to form.
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BACKGROUND
Dakota County has provided certain finance and human resources functions to the Criminal Justice Network (CJN) since it became a separate joint powers organization in 2022. The current contract for these services expires on December 31, 2026.
CJN wishes to continue these services for an additional three-year period to run from January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2029. County staff have reviewed the contracts and have agreed to continue to provide these services. Examples of some of the work performed by county staff include payroll, quarterly budget meetings, accounts payable, accounts receivable, benefits administration and access to the employee assistance program.
The County Attorney’s Office and legal counsel representing CJN have negotiated the draft contract to the satisfaction of both parties.
RECOMMENDATION
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The Deputy County Manager recommends that the County Board approve the agreement between the Criminal Justice Network joint powers organization and the County of Dakota for finance and human resources services for the period of January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2029.
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FINANCIAL AND STAFFING IMPACTS
The new agreement increases the fee for finance administration and management from $0 to $9,000 per year. The fees for human resources services are increased from $5 per employee per month for benefits administration to $10 per employee per month. In addition, the fee for access to the county wellness program is increased from $56 per year to $58 per year. All revenue received from this agreement is assigned to the General Fund.
PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION
22-420; 10/04/22
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment: Finance HR Agreement CJN 2027-2029
CONTACTS
Department Director: David McKnight
Author: David McKnight