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SF 4983

City of Jordan SCALE regional public safety training facility burn structure and system upgrades appropriation and bond issuance authorization

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Eric Pratt

Provides state funding and bonds to upgrade the SCALE regional public safety training facility in Jordan, focusing on burn structure improvements and related system upgrades.

Referred to Capital Investment
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Bill Summary · SF 4983

Summary: SF 4983 (2025-2026) – City of Jordan SCALE regional public safety training facility burn structure and system upgrades appropriation and bond issuance authorization

Overview

  • Jurisdiction: Minnesota
  • Session: 2025-2026
  • Title: City of Jordan SCALE regional public safety training facility burn structure and system upgrades appropriation and bond issuance authorization
  • Introduced / First Reading: April 7, 2026
  • Referral: Capital Investment
  • Sponsor: Co-sponsor Eric Pratt

SF 4983 appears to propose state financial support for the City of Jordan to enhance a SCALE (South Central Area Law Enforcement) regional public safety training facility, specifically focusing on burn structure improvements and related system upgrades. The bill also contemplates approval for bond issuance to fund these projects.

Purpose and Intent

  • To provide state funding assistance for the development and upgrading of a regional public safety training facility located in or serving Jordan, Minnesota.
  • The focus is on burn structure improvements and system upgrades essential to training activities for burn vermits and associated safety exercises, enabling enhanced training capabilities for local and regional public safety personnel.
  • By financing through appropriation and bond authorization, the bill aims to support capital infrastructure that expands or modernizes training resources.

Key Provisions and Changes Proposed

  • Appropriation: Authorization of state dollars dedicated to the SCALE regional public safety training facility improvements, specifically burn structure work and supporting system upgrades (e.g., ventilation, safety, staging, utilities, or related facilities).
  • Bond Issuance Authorization: Authorization for the issuance of state or possibly state-backed bonds to fund the eligible construction/renovation costs associated with the burn structure and upgrades. This would enable upfront capital deployment with anticipated future debt service payments funded through state appropriations or dedicated revenue streams.
  • Project Scope (as described):
    • Upgrades to a burn structure used for live-fire or controlled burn training exercises.
    • Associated system upgrades necessary to meet current safety, compliance, and training needs (e.g., fire safety systems, mechanical/electrical infrastructure, control systems, and related facility enhancements).
  • Regional Scope: Emphasizes SCALE region, indicating multi-jurisdictional or neighboring city/public safety agencies participate in the facility’s use, aligning with regional training objectives and resource sharing.

Who Would Be Affected

  • City of Jordan: Primary beneficiary through capital improvements to its public safety training facility.
  • Public Safety Agencies (regional): Law enforcement, fire, and EMS agencies that participate in SCALE regional training would gain access to upgraded burn training facilities and enhanced safety systems.
  • State/Taxpayers: The state would carry the debt service obligations associated with bonds or funding mechanisms; taxpayers may be affected through debt service costs and budget allocations.
  • Contractors/On-site Personnel: Construction-related employment and vendors engaged in the project.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

  • Legislative Path: Referred to the Capital Investment committee, indicating it will be reviewed for capital projects, project cost estimates, bonding authority, and related fiscal impact.
  • Timeline: As a 2025-2026 bill introduced in April 2026, passage would require committee hearings, approval by the broader legislature, and, if necessary, gubernatorial approval. Bond issuance would typically follow a separate appropriation authorization, with debt service planning aligned to the biennial budget cycle.
  • Fiscal Implications: The bill would outline total project costs, the split between state appropriations and bond financing, terms of the bonds, eligibility, and any required local cost-sharing or match.

Additional Notes

  • The bill’s description emphasizes improvements to a burn structure and related systems, signaling a modernization effort to meet current training standards and safety regulations.
  • Without the full fiscal note or exact dollar amounts, the precise cost, financing terms, and repayment schedule remain to be determined through the committee process.

If you’d like, I can search for the bill’s fiscal note or provide a comparative summary with related SCALE facility initiatives in Minnesota.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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