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HF 5049

Hennepin County; Avivo regional treatment, career, and employment center campus phase 2 funding provided; bonds issued; and money appropriated.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Aisha Gomez and 2 co-sponsors

authorize up to 25 million in state bonds to fund Phase 2 of the Avivo campus in Minneapolis, covering design, construction, remediation, and furnishings.

Authors added Sencer-Mura and Rehrauer
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Bill Summary · HF 5049

Summary of HF 5049 (2025-2026) — Hennepin County; Avivo Phase 2 funding; bonds; appropriation

Purpose and intent

  • The bill proposes capital investment funding for phase 2 of the Avivo regional treatment, career, and employment center campus in Hennepin County (Minneapolis).
  • It authorizes issuing state bonds to finance the appropriation and provides for related expenditures and activities at the Avivo campus.

Key provisions and changes

  1. Appropriation of Bond Proceeds

    • Amount: $25,000,000 is appropriated from the bond proceeds fund.
    • Recipient: Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (the commissioner of employment and economic development) is authorized to grant funds to Hennepin County.
    • Purpose: Phase 2 of the Avivo campus project, including design, site preparation (demolition and environmental remediation as needed), renovation of existing buildings, new construction, and furnishing/equipment for the improvements.

  2. Scope of Phase 2 (Avivo Campus)

    • The project is generally located at the Avivo campus sites on 1825, 1900, 1904, and 1908 Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis.
    • Eligible activities under Phase 2 include:
      • Design work
      • Site preparation (demolition where required)
      • Environmental remediation
      • Renovation of existing buildings
      • New construction on the campus
      • Furnishing and equipping the improvements

  3. Bond Authorization and Sale

    • The state bond proceeds will be issued to fund the appropriation.
    • Bond issuance up to $25,000,000 will be conducted by the Commissioner of Management and Budget.
    • The sale and terms follow applicable Minnesota statutes (Ms. Statutes 16A.631 to 16A.675) and constitutional provisions (Article XI, sections 4 to 7).

  4. Effective Date

    • The section becomes effective the day after final enactment.

Who is affected

  • Hennepin County: Receives a $25 million grant to support Phase 2 development of the Avivo campus, enabling design, construction, renovation, and equipment.
  • Avivo campus users/partners: Individuals seeking treatment, career services, and employment support in the region could benefit from expanded facilities and improved services.
  • State financing mechanism: Authorization to issue up to $25 million in state bonds, impacting state debt issuance and budgetary obligations under the bond proceeds fund.

Timeline and procedural notes

  • The bill’s effective date is the day after enactment.
  • Bond sale would be conducted under established bond laws and constitutional provisions.
  • Action history shows introduction and referral to Capital Investment committee on 2026-04-20.

Observations and implications

  • This is a targeted, one-project appropriation aimed at expanding a regional treatment, workforce development, and employment facility in Minneapolis.
  • The funding relies on the state bond market, adding to debt service obligations in future years. Details on interest rates, debt term, and annual debt service are not provided in this summary and would be determined during the bond issuance process.
  • The measure prioritizes infrastructure-related improvements (design, construction, remediation, furnishings) to support Avivo’s services.

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