StoryHomelessness shelter and tenancy support JPAs with MN DHSJune 11, 2026

Hennepin County Bolsters Homelessness Support with Significant State Partnerships

The Board of Commissioners approved increased joint powers agreements with the Minnesota Department of Human Services to expand shelter and tenancy assistance for vulnerable residents.

Published Sep 5, 2026

Hennepin County Commissioners unanimously approved significant increases to joint powers agreements (JPAs) with the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) on Thursday, June 11, 2026, allocating an additional $3.17 million to expand homelessness shelter and tenancy support services. The move aims to strengthen the safety net for vulnerable residents across the county, facilitating access to safe housing and essential support systems.

The increased funding underscores the county's ongoing commitment to addressing the persistent challenge of homelessness. These JPAs enable Hennepin County to partner directly with the state to fund critical services, including emergency shelter operations, street outreach, intensive case management, and rental assistance programs designed to prevent homelessness and support successful transitions into stable housing.

Investing in these joint power agreements is an investment in our community's well-being and stability. It allows us to provide immediate relief through shelters and long-term solutions through tenancy support, ensuring more residents have a path to a secure home.

Angela Conley, Commissioner, District 4

The additional $3.17 million will directly enhance existing programs, allowing service providers to accommodate more individuals, extend the duration of support, and offer more intensive case management. These services are vital for helping residents navigate complex systems, access benefits, and maintain their housing once secured, reducing the likelihood of repeat homelessness.

Our partnership with the Minnesota DHS is absolutely crucial for tackling homelessness effectively. No single entity can solve this challenge alone, and these agreements ensure we can leverage state resources to meet local needs more comprehensively.

Marion Greene, Commissioner, District 3

Commissioners emphasized that the enhanced agreements reflect a proactive approach to housing insecurity, recognizing that stable housing is fundamental to health, employment, and overall quality of life. The funds are earmarked to directly support the operational costs of shelters and a range of tenancy support services that help individuals not only find housing but also retain it.

Every resident deserves a safe place to call home. By strengthening these partnerships and increasing our investment, we are reaffirming our dedication to protecting our most vulnerable neighbors and working towards a future where homelessness is rare, brief, and non-recurring.

Irene Fernando, Board Chair, District 2

In a related but separate action, the Board also approved a $1.39 million increase for joint powers agreements related to housing services specifically for American Indians grappling with substance use disorders. This additional funding aims to address the unique challenges faced by this community, offering culturally sensitive support and housing solutions alongside the broader homelessness initiatives.

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## title: BOARD AGENDA

---

## Chair: Irene Fernando, District 2

## Vice-Chair: Debbie Goettel, District 5

Members: Jeff Lunde, District 1

## Marion Greene, District 3

## Angela Conley, District 4

## Heather Edelson, District 6

## Kevin Anderson, District 7

## FINAL BOARD AGENDA

## BOARD OF HENNEPIN COUNTY

## COMMISSIONERS

## THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 2026

## 1:30 PM

1.Pledge of Allegiance

2.Approval of Agenda

3.Hennepin Highlights

4.Minutes from Previous Meeting

4.A.May 19, 2026 Meeting Minutes

## BOARDMINUTES-19-May-2026

## Attachments:

5.Referral of Correspondence and Department Communications

## Correspondence

## 5.A.

## 26N-0022

Professional and Personal Service Agmts/Amds of $100,000 or less which have

## been approved by Department Director, Assistant/County Administrator. Report

Number: 26RAA-07

## 26RAA-07

## Attachments:

Page 1 of 8

## Board of Hennepin County

## Commissioners

BOARD AGENDA - FinalJune 11, 2026

## 5.B.

## 26N-0023

County Receivable contracts approved by the County Administrator during the

second quarter of 2026.

Report Number 26RAA - 2nd Qtr Rec.

## 26RAA-2nd Qtr Recv

## Attachments:

## 5.C.

## 26N-0024

Claim/Summons - 1. Devika Ghai - RE: Devika Ghai Property Damage Claim. -

2. Troy K. Scheffler - RE: Notice of Claim Troy K. Scheffler v. Hennepin County.

- 3. Chase Sobania - RE: Chase Sobania Property Damage Claim.

## D.Ghai-Property-Damage-Claim-6.1.26

## T.K.Scheffler-Claim-6.1.26

## C.Sobania-Property-Damage-Claim-6.8.26

## Attachments:

## Department Communications

## 5.D.

26-0236

Claims Register for the period ending June 12, 2026

## 5.E.

26-0237

Claims Register for the period ending June 19, 2026

## 5.F.

26-0238

Claims Register for the period ending June 26, 2026

## Referred to Administration, Operations and Budget Committee

## 5.G.

26-0217

## 2026 Watershed Board Appointments - Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed

## District Board

## 5.H.

26-0218

Ratification of permits, leases, lease amendments, and related property

agreements approved by the County Administrator, period 01/01/26-03/31/26

## Real Estate Documents Executed by Administrator First Quarter 2026

## Attachments:

## 5.I.

26-0219

Neg Assignment, Assumption and Amd 2 to Agmt A14354, approving transfer of

ownership of property to Bickham Court Limited Partnership, ext term to

12/31/80, incr NTE to $710,000; terminate Agmts A18627 and A15921

Page 2 of 8

## Board of Hennepin County

## Commissioners

BOARD AGENDA - FinalJune 11, 2026

## 5.J.

26-0220

Agmt A2613329, WIOA MOU aligning One-Stop partners around a coordinated

workforce system, clarifying shared accountability, and supporting efficient,

integrated service delivery for job seekers and employers, DOE-12/31/28

## 5.K.

26-0221

Agmt PR00008508 with Willis Towers Watson to provide insurance broker and

related services, forensic accounting and complex claims services for the period

## 08/21/26-08/31/28, NTE $208,955

## 5.L.

26-0222

Adopt revisions to the Hennepin County purchasing rules, including adopting a

Responsible Contractor Policy for contract solicitations for construction and

building maintenance, repair, and remodeling contracts and building services

contracts

## Purchasing Rules

## Attachments:

## 5.M.

26-0215

Transfer Disparity Elimination departments from the General Fund to the Human

Services Fund; Rename the Human Services and Public Health department as

## the Human Services, Public Health, and Disparity Elimination department,

effective January 1, 2027

## Referred to Health Committee

## 5.N.

26-0223

Agmt A2513067 through HRSA for the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Part A

Emergency Relief Project grant, 03/01/26-02/28/27, incr recv by $4,329,742 for

a new total recv of $6,010,733

## Referred to Human Services

## 5.O.

26-0224

Human Services & Public Health resolution, including contracts and

amendments to contracts with provider - 2608

## 5.P.

26-0225

Amd 1 to JPA A2412241 with the Mpls City Attorney’s Office to support early

engagement of high-risk residents, ext end date to 12/31/26

## Referred to Law, Safety and Justice Committee

Page 3 of 8

## Board of Hennepin County

## Commissioners

BOARD AGENDA - FinalJune 11, 2026

## 5.Q.

26-0226

Amds to 7 Agmts with local agencies to provide services to children at risk for

truancy and/or educational neglect, ext end date 06/30/27 and revise total

combined NTE to $2,365,000

## Referred to Public Works Committee

## 5.R.

26-0227

Authorization to acquire right of way by direct purchase or condemnation for

various transportation projects

## Exhibit A ROW BAR

## ROW Acquisition Maps

## Attachments:

## 5.S.

26-0228

Agmt PR00008301 with TKDA for preliminary design, engineering, and

professional services for reconstruction of CSAH 9 (42nd Avenue) in Crystal and

Robbinsdale, CP 2194300, (county cost NTE $1,100,000 Transportation

## Advancement Account - Complete Streets)

## Map of CSAH 9 (42nd Ave) Reconstruction Project CP 2194300

## Attachments:

## 5.T.

26-0229

Agmt PR00008459 with Bolton & Menk Inc. for preliminary design services for

CSAH 101 (Wayzata Boulevard/Central Avenue), CP 2173700, county cost NTE

## $1,400,000 State Aid Municipal

## Map of CSAH 101 Reconstruction CP 2173700

## Attachments:

## 5.U.

26-0230

Amd 2 to Agmt PR00004057 with Bolton and Menk, Inc for final design

engineering and construction support for CSAH 5 (Franklin Avenue)

reconstruction, CP 2172600, (incr NTE $3,460,000 State Aid Regular and ext

period to 06/01/28)

Map CP 2172600 in Minneapolis (1)

## Attachments:

Page 4 of 8

## Board of Hennepin County

## Commissioners

BOARD AGENDA - FinalJune 11, 2026

## 5.V.

26-0231

Amd 2 to Agmt PR00005142 with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. for

professional services for CSAH 52 (Nicollet Avenue) reconstruction, CP

2120800, incr NTE to $2.75M ($2.55M State Aid Regular, $0.2M Transportation

## Advancement Account - Preservation)

Map_Nicollet_Ave_CP_2120800_Richfield (1)

## Attachments:

## 5.W.

26-0232

Neg Agmt PW 18-49-26 with Eden Prairie and PW 19-82-26 with Twin Cities &

Western Railroad Co for Bridge No. 27502 replacement, CP 2181300 (est recv

$35,000)

## Map of CSAH 4 Bridge Replacement CP 2181300

## Attachments:

## 5.X.

26-0233

Neg and execute six Healthy Tree Canopy grant agmts, 08/01/26-07/31/27, total

## NTE $138,025

## Tree Planting Prioritization Map

## Attachments:

6.Commendations

7.Commissioner Communications/Updates

8.Claims Register

## 8.A.

26-0212

Claims Register for the period ending May 22, 2026

## 8.B.

26-0213

Claims Register for the period ending May 29, 2026

## 8.C.

26-0214

Claims Register for the period ending June 5, 2026

9.Consent

## 9.A.

26-0192

## Submission of HC Consortium HOME-ARP Allocation Plan and substantial

amendment to the 2021 HUD Annual Action Plan; neg 1 HOME-ARP award

Agmt, 05/12/26-05/12/81, NTE $1,000,000

Page 5 of 8

## Board of Hennepin County

## Commissioners

BOARD AGENDA - FinalJune 11, 2026

## 9.B.

26-0193

Neg Amd 1 to Agmt A2613452 with Tasks Unlimited Lodges, add three

properties, amend and restate related documents, ext end date to 12/31/36, incr

NTE to $588,000

## 9.C.

26-0194

## Neg Agmts with Microsoft Corporation for Microsoft volume licensing,

## 01/01/27-12/31/29; Agmt M57026 with Insight Public Sector, Inc. for the

purchase of Microsoft products and services, 06/11/26-02/20/30, NTE

$42,000,000

## 9.D.

26-0195

Authorize the County Assessor to consider impact of conservation easements

on property values

## 9.E.

26-0196

Resolution Directing Exploration of a Metro County Public Impact Summit in

Partnership with the University of Minnesota Humphrey School of Public Affairs -

offered by Commissioners Edelson and Anderson

## 9.F.

26-0197

Amd 3 to Agmt A2412166 with MN Dept of Human Services for Ryan White

Program Part B HIV/AIDS services, ext end date to 06/30/27, incr recv by

$2,000,000 for a new total recv amt of $8,202,927; supp appr $1,000,000

## 9.G.

26-0198

## Amd 6 to Agmt PR00004056 with Change Healthcare Technologies, LLC,

Hennepin Health’s vendor of evidence-based clinical criteria, incr NTE by

$71,750 for new total NTE of $2,568,024

## 9.H.

26-0199

Human Services & Public Health resolution, including contracts and

amendments to contracts with provider - 2607

## HSPH Board Report 2607 5-29-26

## Attachments:

## 9.I.

26-0200

## Acceptance of the 2025 Special Gift Fund Annual Report

## SGF 2025 Annual Report

## Attachments:

Page 6 of 8

## Board of Hennepin County

## Commissioners

BOARD AGENDA - FinalJune 11, 2026

## 9.J.

26-0201

Amd 2 to JPA A2412550 with the MN Dept of Human Services for the provision

of emergency shelter and tenancy supports for people with disabling conditions

who are experiencing homelessness, ext end date to 06/30/27, incr recv by

$3,169,507.79 for a new total recv of $9,350,785.79

## 9.K.

26-0202

Amd 2 to JPA A2412551 with the MN Dept of Human Services for the provision

of housing services for American Indians with severe substance use disorders

who are experiencing homelessness, ext end date to 06/30/27, incr recv by

$1,385,848.93 for a new total recv of $4,098,425.93

## 9.L.

26-0203

Agmt A2613462 with the MN Dept of Human Services to receive Federal

Financial Participation funding for administration of NEMT, 07/01/26-12/31/27,

$6,000,000 (recv)

## 9.M.

26-0204

JPA A2613478 with the City of Minneapolis for victim advocacy services to be

performed by a 1.0 FTE position in the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office,

## Domestic Abuse Service Center, 07/01/26-06/30/29, $250,000 (recv)

## 9.N.

26-0205

Amd 1 to Agmt PR00006169 with Steps for Change LLC to provide residential

sexual health treatment services for Community Corrections clients, ext end date

to 12/31/27, incr NTE by $100,000 for a new total NTE of $600,000

## 9.O.

26-0206

Neg Agmt PW 29-40-26 with MnDOT and Stantec to perform an architectural

history survey of CSAH 5 in Saint Louis Park (CP 2168000) (est county cost

## $9,402 State Aid Regular)

## Map of Minnetonka Blvd Phase II Reconstruction CP 2168000

Financial CP 2168000 survey

## Attachments:

## 9.P.

26-0207

Agmt PW 21-40-26 with MnDOT to accept LBRP grant funds for the Bridge No.

27542 replacement along CSAH 1 in Eden Prairie (CP 2181200); adjust budget;

(county recv $742,794.26 State Grants)

Map of Bridge 27542 Replacement along CSAH 1

## Attachments:

Page 7 of 8

## Board of Hennepin County

## Commissioners

BOARD AGENDA - FinalJune 11, 2026

## 9.Q.

26-0208

Neg Amd 2 to Agmt PR00005488 with Met Council and HCRRA for Blue Line

Extension Project, ext end date to 06/30/27; no increase to the NTE

## 9.R.

26-0209

Agmt PR00008437 with the City of Eden Prairie for an organics drop-off grant,

## 06/15/26-06/15/28, NTE $2,470

## 9.S.

26-0210

Neg various agmts for aquatic invasive species prevention projects, various

periods, total combined NTE $132,086

## 9.T.

26-0216

Directing County Administrator to identify and retain a consultant to assist with

recruiting and vetting candidates for reconstituted Hennepin Healthcare System

board; and to engage the County’s consultant for finalizing a long-term capital

planning strategy for county-owned real estate leased to Hennepin Healthcare

System.

10.Non-Consent

11.Progressed

## 11.A.

26-0191

Establish Annual Heart of Hennepin Service Award - offered by Commissioner

## Edelson

12.Old Business

13.Immediate Approvals

## 13.A.

26-0234

Establish closed labor meetings on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, and Tuesday,

August 18, 2026, at 10:00AM to discuss matters related to labor strategies

## 13.B.

26-0235

## Submission of 2026 Hennepin County Local Performance Measurement data to

the Office of the State Auditor and declaration of participation in the Local

Performance Measurement program for the 2026 budget year.

## 2026 HC Performance Measurements Report

## Attachments:

Page 8 of 8

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Other Topics from This Document

  • Microsoft volume licensing agreements NTE $42,000,000

  • Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Parts A and B funding increases

  • Transfer of Disparity Elimination departments; renaming Human Services, Public Health and Disparity Elimination dept

  • Hennepin Healthcare System board reconstitution consultant and capital planning strategy

  • Purchasing rules revisions including Responsible Contractor Policy

  • HOME-ARP Allocation Plan and HUD Annual Action Plan amendment

  • Housing services for American Indians with substance use disorders

  • Blue Line Extension Project agreement extension

  • CSAH road reconstruction projects (CSAH 9, 101, 5, 52) design contracts

  • Bridge replacements (No. 27502 Eden Prairie, No. 27542 CSAH 1)

  • Right of way acquisition by purchase or condemnation

  • Healthy Tree Canopy grants

  • Aquatic invasive species prevention projects

  • Truancy/educational neglect services contract amendments

  • Metro County Public Impact Summit with U of M Humphrey School

  • Annual Heart of Hennepin Service Award

  • Watershed board appointments - Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek

  • Insurance broker services agreement with Willis Towers Watson

  • Victim advocacy services JPA with City of Minneapolis

  • Conservation easements impact on property values

  • Claims/summons against county (Ghai, Scheffler, Sobania)

  • Closed labor strategy meetings

  • 2026 Local Performance Measurement data submission

  • Bickham Court Limited Partnership property transfer

  • WIOA One-Stop workforce MOU

  • Non-emergency medical transportation federal funding

  • Organics drop-off grant with Eden Prairie

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