DEPARTMENT: Social Services-Housing & Community Resources
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
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Authorization To Execute Contract Amendment With Dakota Woodlands For Emergency Shelter Services For Adults With Disabilities
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Authorize execution of contract amendment with Dakota Woodlands for emergency shelter services for adults with disabilities.
SUMMARY
Dakota County submitted a request in 2021 to the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) to consider, under the authority of Minn. Stat. 256I.05, subd. 11, a cost-neutral transfer from the Housing Support funds to Dakota County to provide emergency shelter beds for people with disabilities experiencing homelessness.
Dakota County has contracted with Dakota Woodlands since 2021 to provide emergency shelter for 22 adults with disabilities using these Cost Neutral Transfer funds.
Shelter services at Dakota Woodlands include the provision of emergency shelter, food, and support services for adults with disabling conditions who are experiencing homelessness; coordination with County staff for referrals, services, and housing search; and entering all households into the Client Track data management system.
By Resolution No. 24-317 (June 25, 2024), the Dakota County Board of Commissioners authorized execution of DHS Intergovernmental Transfer agreement with DHS in an amount of $940,513.78 and acceptance of remaining years' allocation through June 30, 2027, and approved execution of a contract with Dakota Woodlands to provide emergency hotel shelter services from July 1, 2024 through July 30, 2025.
In January 2025, staff conducted a solicitation for the emergency shelter services and Dakota Woodlands was the only proposal received and was selected as the most qualified agency to perform the emergency shelter services (Attachment: Solicitation Summary).
OUTCOMES
How Much?
* 84 adults received shelter and supportive services between May 1, 2024 and May 1, 2025.
* 60 adults enter...
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