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Isanti County approves multiple HHS contract renewals, vouchers and SNAP enforcement agreement
Summary
The board approved five HHS items at once, including contract renewals for guardianship and conservatorship providers, vocational services with Faze Industries, HHS payments/vouchers totaling $387,025.05, and a contract with the county attorney to investigate SNAP/MFIP fraud (attorney $90/hr; clerical $45/hr). Staff said the adult mental health initiative is grant‑funded and that Isanti County serves as fiscal host for Region 7E.
County staff provided an overview of the Region 7E Adult Mental Health Initiative, explaining the statutory basis (Minnesota Comprehensive Adult Mental Health Act) and the initiative’s role in planning, funding and contracting for adult behavioral‑health services across cooperating counties. Staff said the initiative funds a local planner position hosted by Isanti County and that contract awards are generally annual to align with DHS grant cycles.
Staff asked the board to approve five HHS items as a single block. The board approved the consolidated motion by voice/roll call.
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