SB 3107 — General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to the City of Indianola for parks and recreation safety
Status and timeline
- Introduced: February 20, 2025
- Legislative actions: Referred to Appropriations on February 20, 2025; Died In Committee on February 26, 2025
- Current status: Died in Committee (did not advance to floor consideration)
Overview
SB 3107 would authorize a General Fund appropriation for Fiscal Year 2026 to the City of Indianola specifically for parks and recreation safety. The bill is an appropriations measure tied to the city’s parks and recreation sector, with the primary aim of enhancing safety within those city-managed facilities and programs.
Purpose and intent
- Primary purpose: Provide state General Fund resources for FY2026 to support safety improvements and initiatives in Indianola’s parks and recreation system.
- Intent: To bolster safety-related enhancements in public parks and related recreation facilities, potentially improving security, maintenance, and user experience for residents and visitors.
Key provisions (as described by the bill’s title and status)
- Content likely to be included (based on the bill’s title): A targeted appropriation from the General Fund to the City of Indianola for use in parks and recreation safety during FY2026.
- Eligible uses: Specific eligible uses (e.g., safety improvements, security enhancements, lighting, surveillance, staffing, safety programs) would normally be defined in the enacted appropriations language. The summary available does not provide the exact eligible activities or constraints.
- Relationship to broader budget: This is a targeted FY2026 appropriation as part of the state budget process; if enacted, it would become part of the city’s funding for safety-related park and recreation initiatives.
Fiscal impact and implementation notes
- Dollar amount: Not provided in the available summary. The exact appropriation amount and any conditions would be specified in the enacted version of the bill or accompanying appropriations language.
- Implementation: If enacted, Minnesota or state budget officials (depending on the state) would disburse funds to the City of Indianola for approved safety projects or programs in parks and recreation.
Affected parties
- City of Indianola and its parks and recreation department
- Residents and users of Indianola parks and recreation facilities
- Local safety and public safety partners who would implement or benefit from safety improvements
Notes
- The bill did not progress beyond the committee stage, ending its active consideration for the session. If similar measures are introduced in the future, they would follow the standard appropriations process, including committee review, potential amendments, and floor votes.