SF2004

This bill, S.F. No. 2004, proposes an appropriation of $1,058,200 from the general fund in fiscal year 2026 for capital improvements at the Great Lakes Aquarium in Duluth, Minnesota. The funds would be granted to the Lake Superior Center Authority via the Commissioner of Employment and Economic Development. The appropriation is intended for major upgrades, including:

• Repairs or replacement of mechanical, electrical, and water treatment systems
  
• Utility system upgrades
  
• Life safety improvements
  
• Exterior enhancements, including work on the building envelope, parking, and grounds
  

This funding is a one-time appropriation and remains available until the project is either completed or abandoned, following Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.642.