Purpose

• This bill provides a one-time funding appropriation to support the creation of a new 32-bed residential facility in the metropolitan area, to be known as Ms. Beas. The project is funded through a grant from the General Fund to the Commissioner of Employment and Economic Development and awarded to Turning Point Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The goal is to predesign, design, construct, renovate, furnish, and equip the facility and related spaces to serve residents and support related programs.

Main Provisions

• Funding amount: $2,000,000 in fiscal year 2027 from the General Fund to the Commissioner of Employment and Economic Development.
• Recipient: Turning Point Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
• Purpose of funds: Provide a grant to predesign, design, construct, renovate, furnish, and equip a 32-bed residential facility in the metropolitan area (as defined by statute) called Ms. Beas.
• Facility components and spaces: The project includes major work to preserve or replace mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and life-safety systems; renovation and construction of space for bedrooms; a commercial kitchen; indoor recreation spaces; bathrooms; a workforce development and resource room; and community common areas.
• Compliance and improvements: Site improvements and upgrades to achieve compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• Expansion readiness: Work is planned to prepare the space for potential future expansion.
• Administration and focus: The appropriation is directed to support capital investment and facility development.

Timelines and Availability

• Nature of appropriation: One-time (non-recurring) appropriation.
• Availability: Funds remain available until the project is completed or abandoned.
• Governing rule: Subject to Minnesota Statutes section 16A.642, governing onetime appropriations.

Administrative and Legal Context

• Agency involvement: Administration and grant distribution through the Commissioner of Employment and Economic Development.
• Statutory references: Metropolitan area definition (Minnesota Statutes section 473.121, subdivision 2) and onetime appropriation rules (Minnesota Statutes section 16A.642).
• Facility purpose alignment: The project aims to provide housing and associated facilities that support residents, workforce development, and related community resources within the defined metropolitan area.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• Creates a new, one-time capital investment appropriation of $2,000,000 for Turning Point Inc. to develop the Ms. Beas facility.
• Establishes a grant mechanism from the General Fund to support design, construction, and related improvements for a new 32-bed residential facility.
• Introduces specific facility components and ADA-related upgrades as part of this project, with funds designated for future expansion readiness.
• Requires compliance with applicable statutory limits for one-time appropriations (16A.642).

Relevant Terms - Turning Point Inc. - Ms. Beas - 32-bed residential facility - metropolitan area (Minn. Stat. 473.121, subd. 2) - general fund - Department of Employment and Economic Development - grant - preddesign, design, construct, renovate, furnish, equip - mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC - life safety systems - bedrooms - commercial kitchen - indoor recreation - workforce development and resource room - community common areas - ADA / Americans with Disabilities Act - site improvements - future expansion - one-time appropriation - Minnesota Statutes section 16A.642