SF2184

Purpose

Provide a one-time funding appropriation to support capital improvements at the Magnus Veterans Wellness Clinic in Dayton. The money is intended to help a private foundation (Magnus Veterans Foundation) design, construct, renovate, equip, and furnish upgrades to the clinic, with a focus on reconfiguring and expanding space, improving energy efficiency, and maintaining essential building systems.

Main Provisions

• Onetime appropriation of $900,000 in fiscal year 2026 from the General Fund.
• Source and administration: money goes to the commissioner of veterans affairs to issue a grant to Magnus Veterans Foundation.
• Purpose of the grant: to design, construct, renovate, equip, and furnish capital improvements to the Magnus Veterans Wellness Clinic in Dayton.
• Scope of projects:
  • Major projects to reconfigure, renovate, and expand existing space.
  • Energy efficiency improvements.
  • Major projects to preserve or replace HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems.
  • Other site renovations to support ongoing operations.
• The improvements are aimed at supporting ongoing operations of the clinic.

Financial Details

• Amount: $900,000 (one-time).
• Fiscal year: 2026.
• Fund source: General Fund.
• Recipient: Magnus Veterans Foundation (via the commissioner of veterans affairs).

Timing and Availability

• This is a one-time appropriation.
• Funds are available until the project is completed or abandoned, in accordance with Minnesota Statutes section 16A.642.

Notable Changes to Law

• Creates a new, one-time capital funding stream for a specific veterans clinic project.
• No broad changes to ongoing programs; the appropriation is narrowly targeted to the Magnus Veterans Wellness Clinic in Dayton and subject to the time/availability rules in 16A.642.

Relevant Terms - appropriation - general fund - commissioner of veterans affairs - Magnus Veterans Foundation - Magnus Veterans Wellness Clinic - Dayton - capital improvements - design - construct - renovate - equip - furnish - major projects - reconfigure - energy efficiency improvements - HVAC - plumbing - electrical systems - site renovations - ongoing operations - onetime - available until completed or abandoned - Minnesota Statutes section 16A.642 - fiscal year 2026