Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of the bill is to allocate state funds towards the renovation and expansion of the Hallie Q. Brown Community Center, located in St. Paul, Minnesota. The bill also provides for the sale and issuance of state bonds to finance these improvements.

Main Provisions

• The bill proposes an appropriation of $5,000,000 from the bond proceeds fund.
• These funds will be used for a grant to the City of St. Paul.
• The grant's objective is to support the predesign, design, construction, renovation, furnishing, and equipping of the Hallie Q. Brown Community Center.
• Specific improvements are to include:
  • Expansion and renovation of program and community spaces.
  • Enhancements for accessibility to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
  • Energy efficiency upgrades.
  • Major renovations or replacements of mechanical, HVAC systems, and structural components necessary for the center’s operations.
• The improvements should aim, as much as possible, to maintain the facility’s historic and cultural significance.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• The bill introduces the authorization for the sale of state bonds to provide the necessary funding for these projects.
• The bonds, not exceeding the amount of $5,000,000, will be sold and issued under the guidance and terms established by relevant Minnesota statutes and constitutional provisions.

Relevant Terms

capital investment, bond proceeds fund, community center renovation, Americans with Disabilities Act, HVAC system, energy efficiency, historic preservation, Minnesota statutes, state bonds, cultural significance.