Sponsor: Public Health
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Joint Powers Agreement with Hennepin County, Minnesota Department of Health, Minnesota Department of Human Services and the City of Minneapolis for HIV Prevention Projects.
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Recommendation
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1. Approve the Joint Powers Agreement for HIV Prevention Projects with the following entities for the period upon execution:
a. Hennepin County - 525 Portland Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55415.
b. Minnesota Department of Health - 625 Robert Street, North, Saint Paul, MN 55164.
c. Minnesota Department of Human Services - 540 Cedar Street, Saint Paul, MN 55415.
d. City of Minneapolis - 505 South 4th Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55415.
2. Authorize the Chair and Chief Clerk to execute the Joint Powers Agreement.
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Background and Rationale
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Hennepin County is the grant recipient of the Ryan White Program Part A while the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) is the grant recipient of the Ryan White Program Part B. The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is the grant recipient of Minnesota’s Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Comprehensive HIV Prevention Projects for Health Departments. In collaboration with Ramsey County and the city of Minneapolis, two governmental entities that partner with the Ryan White Program Part A grant recipient in implementing the Ryan White Program in the Minneapolis - St. Paul 13-county transitional grant area.
The HIV epidemic is centered in the Twin Cities Metropolitan area where 84% of people living with HIV reside. The continued collaboration among Hennepin County, Ramsey County, the city of Minneapolis, MDH, and DHS ensures integration of HIV prevention and care, community planning, and coordination of public funds to be administered statewide.
The new Ryan White Intergovernmental Agreement will update the framework established in 2016 for intergovernmental coordination of a strong public health approach to HIV prevention and care in Minnesota to comply with changes in federal guidelines. This agreement assures that the Minnesota Council for HIV/AIDS Care and Prevention continues to fulfill both the Ryan White Program federal legislative and CDC HIV prevention grant requirements for community involvement in planning for a comprehensive system of HIV prevention and care in Minnesota.
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County Goals (Check those advanced by Action)
☒ Well-being ☐ Prosperity ☐ Opportunity ☐ Accountability
Racial Equity Impact
The continued collaboration with Hennepin County, the city of Minneapolis, MDH, and DHS will ensure HIV prevention and care and coordination of public funds can be administered throughout the Minneapolis - St. Paul 13-county transitional grant area. HIV disproportionately impacts racial and ethnic minorities, with Ramsey County as the most diverse county, Ramsey County communities are greatly impacted. With this collaboration Ramsey County residents directly impacted by HIV will have access to resources and care and have input in ensuring coordination of services and funds are equitable.
Community Participation Level and Impact
Community participation is an integral element to the success of the JPA between the above-mentioned entities. The Ryan White Program directly impacts the care and resources HIV-positive patients receive to maximize health. The input from communities directly impacted by HIV will influence how funds are allocated and how planning for a comprehensive system can be adjusted to achieve the greatest community health benefit. To facilitate community participation the Minnesota Council for HIV/AIDS Care and Prevention will complete community needs assessments and establish methods to obtain community input on needs and priorities.
☒ Inform ☒ Consult ☒ Involve ☒ Collaborate ☐ Empower
Fiscal Impact
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Last Previous Action
On March 1, 2016, the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners approved the Intergovernmental Cooperative Agreement with the state of Minnesota and its Department of Health and its Department of Human Services, the County of Hennepin and city of Minneapolis to implement the requirements of the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act of 2009 (Resolution B2016-055).
Attachments
1. Joint Powers Agreement