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SF3427 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Duluth community engagement center bond issue and appropriation

Related bill: HF3125

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

This bill aims to allocate funds for the development of a community engagement center in Duluth, Minnesota. The center is designed to support and serve people experiencing homelessness by providing essential services and facilities.

Main Provisions

  • Funding Appropriation: The bill appropriates $8,856,000 from the bond proceeds fund to the commissioner of employment and economic development. This funding is designated for a grant to the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Duluth, Minnesota.

  • Use of Funds: The allocated money will be used to predesign, design, construct, furnish, and equip the community engagement center. The center will include a commercial kitchen, a warming center space, indoor and outdoor areas for guests, health service facilities, classrooms, offices, as well as laundry and hygiene facilities.

  • Operation Agreement: The authority responsible for the project may enter into a lease or management agreement for the operation of the program, aligning with Minnesota Statutes section 16A.695.

Significant Changes

  • Bond Sale Authorization: The bill authorizes the commissioner of management and budget to sell and issue up to $8,856,000 in state bonds to fund this project. This action complies with specific Minnesota Statutes and the state constitution, ensuring the financial mechanism is in place for the proposed development.

Relevant Terms

community engagement center, Duluth, homelessness services, bond proceeds fund, Housing and Redevelopment Authority, commercial kitchen, warming center, health service facilities, laundry facilities, bond sale, lease agreement.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
April 23, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
April 23, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
April 23, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toCapital Investment

Citations

 
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