SF917

Purpose

This bill provides a capital investment to support a youth transitional facility in Otter Tail County by funding a grant and coordinating financing through state bonds.

Key Provisions

• Subd.1 Appropriation

  • Amount: 1,050,000 from the bond proceeds fund.
  • recipient: Commissioner of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) to grant to Otter Tail County.
  • Use: To design, construct, and equip a 12-unit multipurpose youth transitional facility in the city of Perham.
  • objective: To link comprehensive supportive services in a transitional residential setting for youth.

• Subd.2 Bond Sale

  • Financing: The money appropriated may be provided through the sale and issuance of state bonds up to 1,050,000.
  • Authority: Bonds issued by the Commissioner of Management and Budget.
  • Legal framework: In accordance with Minnesota Statutes sections 16A.631 to 16A.675 and Minnesota Constitution article XI sections 4 to 7.

Location and Use

• Location: City of Perham, Otter Tail County.
• Purpose of facility: A multipurpose youth transitional facility designed to provide a transitional residential environment with linked supportive services to help youth transition to independence or higher-level services.

Financing and Legal Authority

• Funding source: Bond proceeds fund.
• Legal authority: Bond issuance is authorized under specified state statutes and constitutional provisions, with DEED acting as the grant recipient and Otter Tail County as the project beneficiary.

Significance and Impact

• What changes: Creates a new capital investment project funded by bonds and administered as a grant to a local government for a specialized youth facility.
• Expected outcomes: A dedicated residential facility (12 units) offering integrated services to support youth in transition.

Implementation Notes

• The bill outlines the financing mechanism and the project scope but does not specify implementation timelines or detailed program operations.

Relevant Terms - Otter Tail County - Perham - 12-unit multipurpose youth transitional facility - comprehensive supportive services - transitional residential setting - grant - Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) - bond proceeds fund - bond sale / sale and issuance of bonds - Commissioner of Management and Budget - Minnesota Statutes 16A.631 to 16A.675 - Minnesota Constitution Article XI sections 4 to 7 - capital investment - appropriation