SF3932

Purpose

• The bill would change disaster relief rules so Beltrami County does not have to pay a local share for state disaster assistance. It would require the state to cover 100% of eligible disaster-related costs for that county, for the specified severe storm event.

Main Provisions

• Section 1: Notwithstanding the usual 25% applicant share required under Minnesota Statutes section 12B.35, Beltrami County would be reimbursed by the state for 100% of eligible costs incurred due to the severe storm event identified in Emergency Executive Order 2506, upon application and subject to the other requirements under Minnesota Statutes chapter 12B.
• The reimbursement would be made by the commissioner of public safety.
• The provision applies specifically to Beltrami County and the designated storm event.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• Eliminates the local cost-share (the 25% applicant share) for Beltrami County for state disaster assistance related to the identified storm event.
• Shifts the financial burden from the county to the state for eligible costs, pending the normal application and eligibility processes in Chapter 12B.

Implementation Notes

• The county must apply and meet other requirements under Chapter 12B.
• Eligible costs are determined under the existing state disaster assistance framework.

Relevant Terms - Beltrami County - local share / cost-share - state disaster assistance - 100 percent reimbursement - 25 percent applicant share - Minnesota Statutes section 12B.35 - Minnesota Statutes chapter 12B - Emergency Executive Order 2506 - commissioner of public safety - eligible costs - severe storm event