SF2254

Purpose

This bill would provide capital investment funding to support the YMCA of the North in St. Paul. It aims to create a Child and Family Wellbeing Center of Excellence in the Hamline-Midway neighborhood by funding design, construction, furnishings, and equipment.

Main Provisions

• A one-time appropriation of $4,500,000 in fiscal year 2026 from Minnesota’s general fund.
• Money goes to the commissioner of employment and economic development to grant the YMCA of the North.
• The grant is for designing, constructing, furnishing, and equipping a Child and Family Wellbeing Center of Excellence.
• Location: Hamline-Midway neighborhood, St. Paul.
• The appropriation is one-time and remains available until the project is completed or abandoned, under Minnesota law (section 16A.642).

Financial Details

• Amount: $4,500,000
• Source: General Fund
• Recipient: YMCA of the North (via a state grant)
• Fiscal year: 2026

Timeline and Availability

• One-time funding.
• Funds remain available until the project is completed or abandoned.

Administrative Details and Oversight

• Administered by the commissioner of employment and economic development.
• Subject to Minnesota Statutes 16A.642, which governs how the appropriation can be used and carried out.

Local Impact

• Supports the creation or enhancement of a community-focused center aimed at child and family wellbeing in the St. Paul area, potentially affecting local services and opportunities in the Hamline-Midway neighborhood.

Relevant Terms

capital investment; appropriation; general fund; commissioner of employment and economic development; YMCA of the North; Child and Family Wellbeing Center of Excellence; Hamline-Midway; St. Paul; design; construct; furnish; equip; grant; one-time appropriation; fiscal year 2026; available until completion or abandonment; Minnesota Statutes 16A.642