This bill appropriates $2,000,000 from the general fund for fiscal year 2027 to support Turning Point Inc., a nonprofit organization, in the establishment of a 32-bed residential facility named "Ms. Bea's" in the metropolitan area of Minnesota. The funds will be used for various purposes including predesign, design, construction, renovation, furnishing, and equipping the facility. The appropriation covers essential upgrades to mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and life safety systems, as well as the construction of necessary spaces such as bedrooms, a commercial kitchen, and community areas. Additionally, it includes provisions for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and site improvements for future expansion.
The bill specifies that this appropriation is a one-time allocation and will remain available until the project is either completed or abandoned, in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.642. The effective date of this section is set for the day following its final enactment.