Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to enhance public safety and related services during events hosted by the Minnesota State Agricultural Society by creating a dedicated funding source.

Main Provisions

• Creation of a Public Safety Account: The bill establishes a "State Agricultural Society public safety account" within the agricultural fund. This account is designated to support the provision of public safety services during events like fairs and other public gatherings.

• Use of Funds: Funds in the public safety account are appropriated for grants to Falcon Heights and St. Paul. These grants are intended to help cover costs associated with:

  1. Providing police, fire, and emergency medical services.
  2. Managing traffic and ensuring proper sanitation.
  3. Supporting neighborhood cleanup and restoration after events.

• Implementation of an Admission Surcharge: The bill institutes a 30-cent surcharge on each admission ticket sold by the State Agricultural Society. The revenue from this surcharge is directed towards the newly established public safety account.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• The bill introduces a new section to the Minnesota Statutes (chapter 37) to formalize the creation of the public safety account and the imposition of the ticket surcharge.

• By establishing this account, the bill provides a structured funding mechanism specifically for public safety and community maintenance related to State Agricultural Society events.

Relevant Terms

state agricultural society, public safety account, surcharge, admission ticket, grants, Falcon Heights, St. Paul, police services, fire services, emergency medical services, traffic management, sanitation, neighborhood cleanup, Minnesota statutes chapter 37, agricultural fund.