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Hennepin County board approves wellness contract amendment for sheriff’s employees and routine budget reconciliations
Summary
The board approved a consent amendment to a Wellness That Fits, LLC contract increasing the not‑to‑exceed by $450,000 (new total just under $907,000), accepted 13 budget reconciliation adjustments to close 2025 financials, and established an annual 'Heart of Hennepin' awards program.
During its May 19 meeting the Hennepin County Board approved several consent and progress items, including an amendment to a contract providing mental health and wellness services to Sheriff's Office employees, annual budget reconciliation adjustments and a new county awards program.
On consent, the board considered item 10I, an amendment to the agreement with Wellness That Fits, LLC to extend services through 05/31/2028 and increase the not‑to‑exceed amount by $450,000 for a new total "just under $907,000." Chair Irene Fernando moved the item and Commissioner Lundy seconded; the board discussed funding controls and then approved the amendment by voice vote.
Rick Bzuzewski, finance director for the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office, told the board the amendment consolidated existing agreements and was sized to allow for fluctuations in spend related to critical incidents. He said the amendment "is not a request for supplemental budget appropriations" and that "any unspent dollars would not be going to another agreement." The board voted to carry the consent agenda item.
On progress item 12A, Joe Matthews, the county chief financial officer, described 13 adjustments to reconcile and close the 2025 financials. Those adjustments included higher enrollment revenues in Hennepin Health; fee and accounting reconciliations for Department of Revenue sales tax administration; corrections to internal service funds (fleet, benefits, employee health plan); contingency transfers for Adult Representation Services and compliance; and capital project transfers reallocating funds from a completed courtroom reconfiguration to IT connectivity for fiber installation. The board approved 12A by voice vote.
The board also approved 12B to establish an annual Heart of Hennepin service awards program, with an R1 amendment to clarify that multiple awards and neighborhood organizations would be eligible.
No roll‑call tallies were recorded in the transcript for these items; the record indicates motions were moved, seconded and carried by voice vote. The meeting adjourned following adoption of the published agenda and proclamations.
