Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to allocate funds for the creation of a regional emergency disaster services center in Roseville, Minnesota. This facility is intended to enhance public safety through improved disaster response and preparedness.

Main Provisions

• Funding Appropriation: The bill proposes to appropriate $4,729,000 from the state's general fund in the fiscal year 2026 to support the project.
• Grant to Nonprofit: The allocated money will be given as a grant to a nonprofit organization located in Roseville. This nonprofit must be recognized under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
• Project Scope: The funds will be used for acquiring property and covering the costs involved in the predesign, design, construction, renovation, furnishing, and equipping of the emergency disaster services center.
• Operational Goals: The center will be responsible for the strategic stockpiling of assets and supplies, supporting multi-agency emergency operations, offering statewide and multistate training opportunities, and addressing various emergency scenarios, including mass casualty events and natural or man-made disasters.
• Funding Conditions: The appropriation will only be released once the commissioner of public safety confirms that at least 67% of the project's total costs are covered by non-state sources.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• The bill introduces a new allocation of state funds specifically designated for disaster preparedness infrastructure in Roseville. This aims to improve coordinated emergency response capabilities on both a state and regional level.

Relevant Terms

regional emergency disaster services, appropriation, public safety, nonprofit organization, strategic stockpiling, mass casualty disaster, natural disaster, man-made disaster, pandemic