Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to enhance public safety and manage public works associated with events held by the State Agricultural Society by creating a dedicated fund to support these efforts.

Main Provisions

• Creation of a Public Safety Account: The bill establishes a public safety account within the agricultural fund. This account will be used to finance public safety services and related public works for events organized by the State Agricultural Society.

• Use of Funds: The money in this account, including any interest earned, will be appropriated to offer grants to the cities of Falcon Heights and St. Paul. These funds are designated for:

  1. Public safety services, including police, fire, and emergency medical responses.
  2. Public works expenses, like traffic management and sanitation.
  3. Neighborhood cleanup and restoration efforts following events.

• Surcharge on Admission Tickets: A supplementary fee of 30 cents will be added to each admission ticket for events hosted by the State Agricultural Society. This surcharge is collected to fund the public safety account.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• The bill introduces a new statute under Minnesota law (chapter 37), establishing a specific funding mechanism for public safety and public works related to agricultural society events. This change allows for a systematic allocation of resources to ensure the safety and cleanliness of the host cities during such events.

Relevant Terms

state agricultural society, public safety account, public safety services, emergency medical responses, traffic management, sanitation, neighborhood cleanup, Falcon Heights, St. Paul, admission ticket surcharge, agricultural fund.