Saint Ann's Residence funding provided, and money appropriated.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Pete Johnson

Provides a one-time $5,000,000 General Fund grant to DEED to design, construct, and equip Saint Ann's Residence renovation in Duluth, available until project completion.

Introduction and first reading, referred to Capital Investment

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Purpose and intent

HF 2958 is a capital investment bill that appropriates state funds to support the renovation, repair, and modernization of Saint Ann's Residence, an assisted living facility located in Duluth, Minnesota.

The bill designates a one-time appropriation with the aim of enabling Saint Ann's Residence to complete design, construction, and equipment for the facility’s renovation/repair project.

Key provisions and changes

Appropriation: The bill appropriates $5,000,000 from the State General Fund.

Recipient: The appropriation is to be granted to the Commissioner of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) to administer the grant to Saint Ann's Residence.

Purpose of the grant: To design, construct, and equip the renovation and repair of Saint Ann's Residence’s assisted living facility.

Timing and duration:

The appropriation is for fiscal year 2026.
It is a onetime funding amount and remains available until the project is completed or abandoned.

statutory condition: The availability of funds is subject to Minnesota statutes regarding appropriations and the “as completed or abandoned” availability rule under MN Stat. § 16A.642.

Who/what is affected

Saint Ann's Residence (assisted living facility in Duluth) will receive funding to support its renovation/repair project.

Saint Ann's Residence residents and staff may benefit from improved facilities and services as a result of the renovation.

The Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) administers the grant and oversees the project’s use of funds.

General fund taxpayers provide the funding, given the appropriation comes from the State General Fund.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Introduction date: The bill was introduced and referred to the Capital Investment committee on April 1, 2025.

Status: HF 2958 is a capital investment bill proposing a one-time appropriation; it does not create ongoing annual funding.

Availability: Funds are available until the project is completed or abandoned, in line with Minnesota’s general appropriation rules (MN Stat. § 16A.642).

Notes

The bill explicitly indicates the appropriation is “one-time” and tied to the completion of the project or its abandonment, emphasizing project-based funding rather than ongoing operational support.

There is a co-sponsor listed: Pete Johnson.

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