| | | | | | | | Board Action Request
18-0515
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| | | | | | | | Item Description:
Agmt PR00000580 with Division of Indian Work for advocacy services, 01/01/19-12/31/19, NTE $42,422 |
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| | | | | | | | Resolution:
BE IT RESOLVED, that Agreement PR00000580 with the Division of Indian Work to provide advocacy services in the Domestic Abuse Service Center during the period January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019, with a not to exceed amount of $42,422 be approved; that the Chair of the Board be authorized to sign the Agreement on behalf of the county; and that the Controller be authorized to disburse the funds as directed. |
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| | | | | | | | Background:
The Domestic Abuse Service Center (DASC) provides centrally located services to victims of domestic abuse and harassment. The contractor will provide culturally specific advocacy to the Native American communities. For victims who come to DASC, staff from this vendor will provide advocacy at Order for Protection hearings and criminal hearings as appropriate. In addition, they provide information, referrals, safety planning, financial planning, coordination with other community agencies and information about the criminal justice system.
This contract is before the board as the Division of Indian Work has other contracts with Hennepin County in which the total exceeds $50,000.
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| | | | | | | | | Recommendation from County Administrator: Recommend Approval | |
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