DEPARTMENT: Social Services
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
TITLE
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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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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Authorize application of a grant proposal to the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) for Community Living Infrastructure (CLI) grant, and if awarded, authorize acceptance of grant funds and execution of grant agreement for Dakota County and on behalf of the Metro Area Housing Coordinating Board (MAHCB), execution of contracts for services, and amendment to the 2025 Social Services Budget.
SUMMARY
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. The housing package included grant funding aimed at developing and supporting CLI throughout the State. 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.
By Resolution No. 21-261 (May 18, 2021), the County Board approved the two renewal applications to 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 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 Metr...
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