Purpose of the Bill

This bill intends to amend the financial responsibilities of the State Agricultural Society concerning events held on the fairgrounds. It aims to require the Society to financially support the cities of St. Paul and Falcon Heights for specific costs they incur due to these events.

Main Provisions

• Reimbursement of Expenses: The bill mandates the State Agricultural Society to compensate the cities of St. Paul and Falcon Heights. This includes expenses they face while supporting events on the fairgrounds.

• Types of Costs Covered: The expenses to be reimbursed include those related to:

  • Public safety, including police, fire, and emergency medical services.
  • Traffic management.
  • Sanitation services.
  • Neighborhood cleanup and restoration following events.

• Use of Society Money: Money received by the State Agricultural Society will be used not only for organizing fairs and exhibitions but also for reimbursing the aforementioned expenses to the cities.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• The existing law is being modified to explicitly include the requirement for the State Agricultural Society to reimburse cities for event-related expenses. This alters the previous financial obligations where such reimbursements were not mandated.

Relevant Terms

State Agricultural Society, St. Paul, Falcon Heights, fairgrounds events, public safety, traffic management, sanitation, neighborhood cleanup, reimbursement.