Minnesota 2023-2024 Regular Session

Minnesota House Bill HF997

Introduced
1/30/23  

Caption

Minneapolis Emergency Operations Center and Fire Training Facility expansion funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

Impact

The approval of HF997 would facilitate the issuance of state bonds, which in turn would provide the necessary financial resources for the expansion project. This financial mechanism is critical for local governments, enabling significant infrastructure improvements without immediate impacts on municipal budgets. This funding approach can also foster job creation in construction and support local economies during the implementation of such projects.

Summary

House File 997 (HF997) proposes the appropriation of $1,700,000 from bond proceeds for the expansion of the Minneapolis Emergency Operations Center and Fire Training Facility. The funding is intended to support comprehensive project phases including predesign, design, engineering, and construction. The initiative emphasizes the importance of enhancing public safety infrastructure to ensure the city is better equipped to handle emergencies and provide training for fire services staff.

Contention

Notable points of contention could arise about the allocation of state resources and the prioritization of funding for metropolitan areas versus rural regions. Given that public safety and emergency services are critical statewide, discussions may center on whether similar funding opportunities should be available to enhance facilities in other localities outside Minneapolis. The bill may also spark debates regarding the extent to which state funds should contribute to local projects, specifically when considering the city’s capacity to fund these projects independently.

Companion Bills

MN SF2475

Similar To Minneapolis Emergency Operations Center and Fire Training Facility expansion bond issue and appropriation

Previously Filed As

MN SF2475

Minneapolis Emergency Operations Center and Fire Training Facility expansion bond issue and appropriation

MN HF996

Minneapolis; Central City Storm Tunnel expansion funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

MN HF3877

Rogers; public safety training facility and emergency operations center funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

MN HF318

Rogers; public safety training facility and emergency operations center funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

MN HF383

Minneapolis; water distribution facility funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

MN HF3314

Minneapolis; MacPhail Center for Music funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

MN HF2953

Minneapolis Convention Center capital improvement funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

MN HF65

Brooklyn Park; fire station and emergency operations center funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

MN HF4208

Brooklyn Park; fire station and regional emergency operations center funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

MN HF3551

East Metro Public Safety Training Facility expansion and improvement funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.