DEPARTMENT: Social Services
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
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Authorization To Apply For Minnesota Department Of Human Services Community Living Infrastructure Grant Funds For Dakota County And Regional Metro Counties, Accept Grant Funds, Execute Grant Agreement, Execute Contracts With Vendors, And Amend 2025 Social Services Budget
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RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, in 2017, the Minnesota Legislature added language to the Minnesota Housing Support Act (Chapter 256I) to increase opportunities for Minnesotans with disabilities to live in the community; and
WHEREAS, the housing package included grant funding aimed at developing and supporting Community Living Infrastructure (CLI) throughout the State; and
WHEREAS, the funding covers initiatives in three categories: 1) Outreach services to connect homeless individuals to housing, medical supports, employment and community resources; 2) Housing Resource Specialist services to assist individuals with obtaining required documentation so they can access housing; and 3) Administration and monitoring of the Housing Support program in order to monitor quality of services, increase efficiencies and build capacity to expand; and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 21-261 (May 18, 2021), the County Board approved the two renewal applications to the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) for the grant period of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2023, in the amount of $310,580 for Dakota County and $379,415 for the Metro Area Housing Coordinating Board (MAHCB) and the two contracts were executed with Ally Supportive Services, LLC for street outreach services and with Mental Health Resources (MHR) on behalf of MAHCB for administration of the Housing Support Program in the Regional Metro Counties; and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 23-280 (June 20, 2023), the County Board authorized an amendment to the current Dakota County grant agreement by adding CLI grant funds to Dakota County in the amount of $231,966 for a total not to exceed amount of $542,546 and extending the term of the grant agreement to June 30, 2025; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends authorization to apply for CLI grant funds from DHS on behalf of Dakota County and MAHCB, and if received, accept grant funds from DHS on behalf of Dakota County and MAHCB, execute grant agreements, execute contracts, and amend the 2025 Social Services Budget in a combined amount up to $870,000 for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the submission of the Community Living Infrastructure grant application to the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) on behalf of Dakota County, and if awarded, authorizes the Community Services Director to accept Community Living Infrastructure grant funds and execute the grant agreement for Dakota County in an amount up to $400,000 for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the submission of the Community Living Infrastructure grant application to DHS, and if awarded, authorizes the Community Services Director to accept Community Living Infrastructure grant funds and execute the grant agreement on behalf of the Metro Area Housing Coordinating Board in an amount up to $470,000 for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027; 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, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Community Services Director to contract with selected vendors in a not to exceed combined total contracts amount of up to $870,000 for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027, subject to approval by the County Attorney’s Office as to form; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Community Services Director is hereby authorized to amend said contracts, consistent with the amount budgeted, to alter the contracts amount and the contracts term up to one year after initial expiration date, consistent with County contracting policies, subject to approval by the County Attorney’s Office as to form; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the contracts shall contain a provision that allows the County to immediately terminate the contracts in the event sufficient funds from county, state, or federal sources are not appropriated at a level sufficient to allow payment of the amounts due; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the 2025 Social Services Budget is hereby amended as follows:
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Revenue |
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DHS CLI Grant |
$870,000 |
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Total Revenue |
$870,000 |
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Expense |
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DHS CLI Expense |
$870,000 |
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Total Expense |
$870,000 |
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