Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to provide financial support to the cities of Falcon Heights and St. Paul, Minnesota. This funding is intended to help cover costs related to public safety and other municipal services associated with events held at the State Fairgrounds.

Main Provisions

• Aid Payments: The commissioner of revenue is responsible for providing aid payments to Falcon Heights and St. Paul to offset expenses incurred from events at the State Fairgrounds.
• Specific Allocations: For 2026, Falcon Heights will receive $75,000, and St. Paul will receive $500,000. These funds cover costs for public safety (including police, fire, and emergency medical services), traffic management, sanitation, and neighborhood cleanup.
• Annual Inflation Adjustment: From 2027 onward, the amounts will be adjusted for inflation using a specific economic measure, ensuring that the funds keep pace with rising costs.
• Certification and Payment Timing: The commissioner of revenue will certify the amounts by August 1 each year, with payments made annually on July 20.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• This bill introduces a new section into Minnesota Statutes, chapter 477A, establishing the framework for these specific aid payments. It includes an automatic inflation adjustment mechanism to ensure that future payments remain sufficient relative to economic conditions.

Relevant Terms

state fairgrounds, public safety, municipal services aid, Falcon Heights, St. Paul, inflation adjustment, commissioner of revenue, certification, appropriation, general fund