HF3530

Purpose

• To provide Beltrami County with full state reimbursement (100%) for eligible disaster-related costs from a severe storm, eliminating the usual local cost-share requirement.

Main Provisions

• Notwithstanding the standard local cost-share of 25% under Minnesota Statutes section 12B.35, Beltrami County is eligible for 100% reimbursement of eligible costs incurred due to the identified severe storm event.
• Reimbursement is made by the commissioner of public safety.
• Eligibility and payment are contingent on the county's application and other requirements set forth in Minnesota Statutes chapter 12B.

Scope and Conditions

• Applies specifically to the severe storm event identified in Emergency Executive Order 2506.
• The 100% reimbursement applies only to costs that are considered eligible under state disaster assistance rules.
• The provision is limited to this event and this county; it relies on the standard application process and statutory requirements.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• Creates an exception to the usual 25% local cost-share for this disaster, shifting all eligible costs for Beltrami County to be reimbursed by the state.
• Temporarily alters cost-sharing for a particular disaster event rather than making a broad change to disaster relief requirements.

Implications

• Beltrami County would face no local out-of-pocket share for eligible costs related to this storm event; the state would cover 100% of those costs, subject to the usual eligibility rules and application process.

Relevant Terms Beltrami County; disaster relief; state disaster assistance; local share; cost-share; 25 percent applicant share; Minnesota Statutes section 12B.35; commissioner of public safety; eligible costs; severe storm event; Emergency Executive Order 2506; Minnesota Statutes chapter 12B; reimbursement; apply/application; not withstanding.