SF917 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Otter Trail County youth transitional facility bond issuance and appropriation
Related bill: HF229
AI Generated Summary
Purpose
This bill provides a capital investment to support a youth transitional facility in Otter Tail County by funding a grant and coordinating financing through state bonds.
Key Provisions
Subd.1 Appropriation
- Amount: 1,050,000 from the bond proceeds fund.
- recipient: Commissioner of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) to grant to Otter Tail County.
- Use: To design, construct, and equip a 12-unit multipurpose youth transitional facility in the city of Perham.
- objective: To link comprehensive supportive services in a transitional residential setting for youth.
Subd.2 Bond Sale
- Financing: The money appropriated may be provided through the sale and issuance of state bonds up to 1,050,000.
- Authority: Bonds issued by the Commissioner of Management and Budget.
- Legal framework: In accordance with Minnesota Statutes sections 16A.631 to 16A.675 and Minnesota Constitution article XI sections 4 to 7.
Location and Use
- Location: City of Perham, Otter Tail County.
- Purpose of facility: A multipurpose youth transitional facility designed to provide a transitional residential environment with linked supportive services to help youth transition to independence or higher-level services.
Financing and Legal Authority
- Funding source: Bond proceeds fund.
- Legal authority: Bond issuance is authorized under specified state statutes and constitutional provisions, with DEED acting as the grant recipient and Otter Tail County as the project beneficiary.
Significance and Impact
- What changes: Creates a new capital investment project funded by bonds and administered as a grant to a local government for a specialized youth facility.
- Expected outcomes: A dedicated residential facility (12 units) offering integrated services to support youth in transition.
Implementation Notes
- The bill outlines the financing mechanism and the project scope but does not specify implementation timelines or detailed program operations.
Relevant Terms - Otter Tail County - Perham - 12-unit multipurpose youth transitional facility - comprehensive supportive services - transitional residential setting - grant - Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) - bond proceeds fund - bond sale / sale and issuance of bonds - Commissioner of Management and Budget - Minnesota Statutes 16A.631 to 16A.675 - Minnesota Constitution Article XI sections 4 to 7 - capital investment - appropriation
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 03, 2025 | Senate | Action | Introduction and first reading | ||
| February 03, 2025 | Senate | Action | Referred to | Capital Investment |
Citations
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]Progress through the legislative process
In Committee