Purpose

• The bill would provide funding from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund in fiscal year 2027 to support the rehabilitation of the Salisbury Bridge in Meeker County.
• The money would go to the governing board of the Minnesota Historical Society to award one or more grants to Kingston Township, Forest City Township, or both.

Main Provisions

• Amount: $1,650,000 to be appropriated in FY 2027.
• Source: Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
• Recipient/ administration: Grants administered by the governing board of the Minnesota Historical Society.
• Eligible recipients: Kingston Township, Forest City Township, or both.
• Purpose of funds: To plan and complete the rehabilitation of the Salisbury Bridge in Meeker County.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• Establishes a targeted, one-time appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund for a specific bridge project.
• Allocates control of the grants to the Minnesota Historical Society and designates two possible township recipients.

Fiscal Impact and Implementation

• One-time appropriation of $1,650,000 in fiscal year 2027.
• Funds are dedicated for planning and completing the Salisbury Bridge rehabilitation.
• Implementation relies on grants distributed by the Minnesota Historical Society to the eligible townships.

Notes

• The excerpt does not specify an effective date beyond fiscal year 2027 or any ongoing funding beyond this appropriation.

Relevant Terms - Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund - Minnesota Historical Society - Salisbury Bridge - Meeker County - Kingston Township - Forest City Township - Grants - Plan and complete rehabilitation - Fiscal year 2027 - 1,650,000 - Governing board