Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to allocate funds for the creation of a new facility that will serve as a community hub. This hub will focus on providing resources for housing, workforce development, and community services.

Main Provisions

• Funding Allocation: The bill appropriates $5 million from Minnesota's general fund for this project.
• Grant Assignment: The funds will be provided as a grant to Youthprise, an organization tasked with managing the development of the facility.
• Facility Development: The funds will be used for predesign, design, construction, renovation, furnishing, and equipping of a property located at 340 Cedar Street in St. Paul.
• Service Offerings: The new hub will host a housing cooperative, nonprofit organization programming, workforce development initiatives, community wellness services, community gatherings, and other resources.

Significant Changes

The bill introduces the development of a centralized hub in St. Paul aimed at supporting youth and community development. This involves constructing new facilities and establishing diverse support programs.

Relevant Terms

• Capital investment
• Youth housing
• Workforce development
• Community services
• Nonprofit organization
• General fund
• Youthprise
• St. Paul