Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to allocate funds for a community center in the city of St. Paul, Minnesota. The center aims to support various programs for the community, including education and health services.

Main Provisions

• Funding Allocation: The bill proposes the appropriation of $3,000,000 from the state's general fund.
• Grant Recipient: The grant will be awarded to the Progressive Center for Education and Economic Development (PROCEED), a nonprofit organization.
• Project Description: The funds will be used to design, construct, furnish, and equip a new community center on the east side of St. Paul.
• Programs Supported: The community center will host youth afterschool programs, college preparation activities, and a health clinic.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• The bill introduces a new, one-time state funding allocation to be available until the community center project is completed or abandoned, consistent with legislative rules around project funding timelines in Minnesota.

Relevant Terms

community center, grant, appropriation, nonprofit, youth programs, college preparation, health clinic, St. Paul, PROCEED, construction, capital investment