Purpose

The bill proposes to provide state funding to help renovate a historic local sports site. Specifically, it appropriates money from the arts and cultural heritage fund to support improvements to the Washington Ball Field and its grandstand in Detroit Lakes.

Main Provisions

• Amount: 1,400,000 dollars in fiscal year 2026.
• Source: arts and cultural heritage fund.
• Administration: funds go to the commissioner of administration.
• Use: a grant to the City of Detroit Lakes to renovate the historic Washington Ball Field and grandstand.

What this bill changes in law

• Creates a new appropriation (Section 1) for the renovation of the Washington Ball Field and grandstand.
• Establishes a specific funding amount (1.4 million dollars) to be provided in fiscal year 2026.
• Specifies that the funds come from the arts and cultural heritage fund and are awarded as a grant to the City of Detroit Lakes through the commissioner of administration.

Implementation and Oversight (Notes)

• The text does not specify conditions, reporting requirements, or matching funds beyond the stated appropriation.
• No other programs or provisions are altered beyond creating this targeted grant for the Detroit Lakes project.

Effective Date

• The appropriation is for fiscal year 2026.

Significance

• Supports preservation and improvement of a historic community facility (Washington Ball Field and grandstand).
• Uses state arts and cultural heritage resources to fund local historic preservation and recreation infrastructure.

Relevant Terms - arts and cultural heritage fund - appropriation - commissioner of administration - grant - City of Detroit Lakes - Washington Ball Field and Grandstand - historic - renovation - fiscal year 2026