HF1160

Purpose

This bill would provide a one-time funding grant from Minnesota’s general fund to support Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities. The money would be used for the design and construction of a new women and children’s family shelter and transitional housing, as well as capital improvements at the men’s campus in St. Paul.

Main Provisions

• Source and recipient: An appropriation from the general fund to the commissioner of employment and economic development for a grant to Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities (a 501(c)(3) nonprofit).
• Projects funded:
  • Design and construction of a new women and children’s family shelter and transitional housing at 376 Western Avenue, St. Paul.
  • Capital improvements at the men’s campus at 435 University Avenue East, St. Paul.
• Timing: Fiscal year 2026.
• Nature of funding: One-time appropriation.
• Availability: The money remains available until the project is completed or abandoned, following Minnesota Statutes section 16A.642.
• Administration: The grant is administered as part of the agency’s capital investment funding process.

Changes to Existing Law

• The bill creates a new one-time appropriation from the general fund for specific Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities projects. It does not establish ongoing funding or broad statutory changes beyond this targeted appropriation. The appropriation is subject to Minnesota Statutes section 16A.642.

Significance / Expected Impact

• Expands shelter and housing capacity for women, children, and men in St. Paul.
• Supports planned construction and improvements for the Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities campus.

Relevant Terms general fund appropriation grant Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities design and construction women and children's family shelter transitional housing 376 Western Avenue St. Paul capital improvements men’s campus 435 University Avenue East Minnesota Statutes section 16A.642 commissioner of employment and economic development fiscal year 2026 one-time appropriation available until completed or abandoned