Sponsor: County Manager's Office
Title
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Abolish the Enterprise and Administrative Services Department Ordinance
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Recommendation
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1. Abolish the Enterprise and Administrative Services Department.
2. Rescind Ordinance Resolution B2021-242.
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Background and Rationale
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The Enterprise and Administrative Services (EAS) department was established in 2021 to support the Information and Public Records (IPR) Service Team. EAS provided various levels of support to IPR, including administrative support, contract and enterprise services, and project management. EAS aligned IPR and countywide functions that supported the county’s goals and strategic priorities including effective and efficient operations, strong Residents First service models, and accountability in all business operations and practices.
On December 16, 2025, the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners approved the 2026-2027 operating budget and as part of the budget, the functions of the department were phased out. Enterprise services, including navigator services and service centers, began to operate under the Financial Assistance Services department by the end of 2025. This action reflected a broader organizational realignment to decentralize project support, streamline administrative services to avoid duplication of county-responsible services, and to support operational needs.
The Ramsey County Home Rule Charter section 5.01.A.1 requires that certain acts of the Ramsey County Board shall be by ordinance, including: “Establish, structure, merge or abolish any county department, office, agenda, board or commissions, except as provided for in this charter.”
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County Goals (Check those advanced by Action)
☐ Well-being ☐ Prosperity ☐ Opportunity ☒ Accountability
Racial Equity Impact
There is no specific racial equity impact associated with the proposed action.
Community Participation Level and Impact
On September 22, 2025 and on December 11, 2025, the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners held two public hearings to receive testimonies regarding the approved 2026-2027 operating budget. On November 3, 2026, the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners also held a public hearing to receive testimonies regarding the abolishment of the Enterprise and Administrative Services Department.
☒ Inform ☐ Consult ☐ Involve ☐ Collaborate ☐ Empower
Fiscal Impact
There is no fiscal impact associated with this board action.
Last Previous Action
On November 3, 2026, the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners waived the second reading and held the public hearing for the abolishment of the Enterprise and Administrative Services Department ordinance (Resolution B2026-141).
On October 13, 2026, the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners waived the first reading and set the public hearing date for the abolishment of the Enterprise and Administrative Services Department ordinance (Resolution B2026-134).
On December 16, 2025, the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners approved the Ramsey County 2026-2027 operating budget (Resolution B2025-246).
On November 2, 2021, the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners approved the Proposed Enterprise and Administrative Services Department Ordinance (Ordinance Resolution B2021-242).
Attachments
1. Proposed Ordinance
2. Proposed Schedule of Events
3. Ordinance Resolution B2021-242