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SF1334 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Metropolitan Center for Independent Living appropriation

Related bill: HF1037

AI Generated Summary

Purpose

Provide funding from the state to support a major upgrade to the Metropolitan Center for Independent Living in St. Paul. The goal is to expand the center so it can better help people with disabilities through independent living supports, vocational services, case management, and other important programs across the seven-county metro area.

Main Provisions

  • Amount: A one-time appropriation of 4,750,000 dollars in fiscal year 2026.
  • Source: From the workforce development fund.
  • Administration: Granted to the commissioner of employment and economic development (DEED).
  • Recipient and use: A grant to the Metropolitan Center for Independent Living to acquire land and to predesign, design, construct, furnish, and equip the renovation and expansion of its existing facility on Robert Street in St. Paul.
  • Services expected: The renovated facility will provide a broad range of independent living supports, vocational services, case management, and other essential services for persons with disabilities in the seven-county metropolitan area.
  • Project status: This is a one-time appropriation and remains available until the project is completed or abandoned.

Funding Details and Oversight

  • Fund source: Workforce development fund.
  • Administration: DEED grants the funds to the Metropolitan Center for Independent Living.
  • Project controls: The appropriation is subject to Minnesota Statutes section 16A.642, which governs how the project is managed and reported.

Timeline and Availability

  • Type of funding: One-time appropriation.
  • Availability window: Funds are available until the project is completed or abandoned.

Significance and Impact

  • Target beneficiaries: Persons with disabilities in the seven-county Minneapolis–Saint Paul metropolitan area.
  • Expected outcomes: Expanded capacity for independent living services, enhanced vocational and case management support, and improved facilities to deliver these services.

Notable Scope

  • The bill focuses on capital investment for a physical expansion and upgrade of a specific nonprofit facility rather than ongoing program funding.

Relevant Terms - Metropolitan Center for Independent Living - workforce development fund - commissioner of employment and economic development (DEED) - grant - acquire land - predesign - design - construct - furnish - equip - renovation - expansion - Robert Street - St. Paul - seven-county metropolitan area - independent living - vocational services - case management - services for persons with disabilities - one-time appropriation - Minnesota Statutes section 16A.642

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 13, 2025SenateActionIntroduction and first reading
February 13, 2025SenateActionReferred toCapital Investment

Citations

 
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Progress through the legislative process

17%
In Committee

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