Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to allocate funding for cultural upgrades at the Battle Creek Recreation Center in Ramsey County, Minnesota. The aim is to enhance the facility to better accommodate cultural diversity in its offerings and infrastructure.

Main Provisions

• Funding Allocation: The bill proposes to appropriate $500,000 for the fiscal year 2026.
• Source of Funding: The funds will come from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
• Recipient and Usage: The grant will go to the Board of Directors of the Minnesota Humanities Center, intended for use by Ramsey County. The funds will specifically be used to improve fields at the Battle Creek Recreation Center to better support and reflect the area’s cultural diversity.

Significant Changes

This bill introduces targeted financial support for recreational facilities to ensure they reflect and support cultural diversity within the community, although it does not amend existing laws but rather provides specific appropriations.

Relevant Terms

• Cultural upgrades
• Arts and cultural heritage fund
• Battle Creek Recreation Center
• Minnesota Humanities Center
• Ramsey County
• Cultural diversity