Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to enhance public safety through the establishment of a regional emergency disaster services center in Roseville, Minnesota. The proposed center would improve readiness and response capabilities for various emergencies like natural disasters, pandemics, and other crises.

Main Provisions

1. Funding Appropriation:

   • The bill allocates $4,729,000 from the state’s general fund for the 2026 fiscal year to support a nonprofit organization in creating the emergency disaster services center.

2. Project Scope:

   • Funds are designated for acquiring property and undertaking the predesign, design, construction, renovation, furnishing, and equipping of the center in Ramsey County.

3. Center Functions:

   • The center will focus on strategic stockpiling of emergency supplies, facilitating multi-agency emergency operations, offering training for statewide and multistate emergency responses, and addressing needs during mass casualty incidents and other emergencies.

4. Funding Conditions:

   • The state funds will be released only after 67% of the total project costs have been secured from non-state sources.
   • The funds will remain available until the project is completed or abandoned, in accordance with Minnesota Statutes section 16A.642.

Significant Changes

The bill does not amend existing laws but introduces a significant state-funded investment to improve emergency preparedness and response infrastructure, enhancing regional capabilities for dealing with large-scale emergencies.

Relevant Terms

• Public Safety
• Emergency Disaster Services Center
• Roseville
• Ramsey County
• Multi-agency Emergency Operations
• Strategic Stockpiling
• Mass Casualty Disasters
• Nonprofit Organization
• General Fund Appropriation