The bill proposes an appropriation of $8,856,000 from the bond proceeds fund to the commissioner of employment and economic development for the purpose of funding a community engagement center in Duluth, Minnesota. This center is intended to support individuals experiencing homelessness and will include facilities such as a commercial kitchen, warming center space, health service facilities, classrooms, and hygiene facilities. The Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Duluth is authorized to manage the center and may enter into lease or management agreements for its operation.
To finance this appropriation, the bill authorizes the commissioner of management and budget to sell and issue state bonds up to the amount of $8,856,000, following the procedures outlined in Minnesota Statutes. The effective date of this section will be the day after the bill is enacted.