Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to provide state funding for the construction of a regional public safety facility in the city of Winona, Minnesota. The facility is intended to enhance public safety services in the region by integrating various emergency response functions.

Main Provisions

• Funding Allocation: The bill proposes that $36,500,000 be allocated from the bond proceeds fund. This money will be used to purchase land, and to predesign, design, construct, furnish, and equip the new regional public safety center.
• Facility Use: The proposed facility will house multiple public safety agencies such as police, fire, and sheriff departments, and may also serve local ambulance services.
• Issuance of Bonds: To finance the project, the bill authorizes the sale and issuance of state bonds up to the amount of $36,500,000.

Significant Changes

• This bill facilitates a large capital investment for Winona, which will result in a single location for multiple emergency services, potentially improving coordination and response times in emergencies.

Relevant Terms

capital investment, public safety facility, state bonds, Winona, police, fire, sheriff, ambulance services, Minnesota legislature.