HF523

Purpose

Provide funding to support the construction of a new food shelf building in the city of Clearwater. The bill allocates money to help a local nonprofit organization expand its facilities to better serve the community.

Main Provisions

• Creates a one-time appropriation of $330,000.
• Source of funds: General Fund.
• Department administering the grant: Commissioner of Employment and Economic Development.
• Recipient organization: Clearwater Lake Food Shelf, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
• Purpose of the grant: Construction of a new food shelf building in Clearwater.
• Oversight/eligibility: The appropriation is subject to Minnesota law governing appropriations (Minnesota Statutes section 16A.642).

Funding Details

• Fiscal Year: 2026.
• Amount: $330,000.
• Use: A grant from the General Fund to the DEED commissioner, for the Clearwater Lake Food Shelf.
• Status: One-time appropriation.

Availability and Conditions

• Availability: The funds are available until the project is completed or abandoned.
• Legal reference: Subject to Minnesota Statutes section 16A.642, which governs how appropriations are managed.

Administrative and Legal References

• Receiving department: Commissioner of Employment and Economic Development (DEED).
• Grantee: Clearwater Lake Food Shelf (501(c)(3) nonprofit).
• Project location: City of Clearwater.
• Type of project: Construction of a new food shelf building.
• Related terms: capital investment, appropriation, general fund, grant, one-time appropriation.

Significance or Impact

• This bill provides targeted infrastructure funding to support a community food shelf, potentially increasing storage, distribution capacity, and food accessibility in Clearwater.
• It does not appear to change existing law beyond establishing this specific one-time appropriation.

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