Hennepin County Board 09.15.2026

The Hennepin County Board meeting held on September 15, 2026, included several procurement and budget-related discussions. Key procurement actions included awarding a contract to Concrete Idea Inc. for accessibility improvements along various county roads and authorizing county administration to negotiate a legal services agreement with Messerly and Kramer, PA. The board also approved amendments to 16 labor agreements concerning health insurance premium distributions for 2027 and established the 2027 health plan and premium rates for the county's self-insured health care program. Additionally, the board discussed significant investments in food security initiatives, including grants totaling $845,000 to food security organizations and a requested $4 million budget allocation for 2027 to support food security efforts. The meeting also recognized workforce development programs with $22.6 million in contract spending supporting community providers. Motions related to these procurement and budget items were unanimously approved by the board.