Hallie Q. Brown Community Center in St. Paul capital improvements bond issue and appropriation

This bill appropriates $5 million from state bond proceeds to fund capital improvements at St. Paul's Hallie Q. Brown Community Center. The funds will cover predesign, construction, renovation, and equipment for program spaces, ADA accessibility upgrades, energy efficiency, and replacement of aging mechanical systems, while preserving the center's historic character. The city of St. Paul will receive the grant through the commissioner of employment and economic development. The state will issue up to $5 million in bonds to finance this appropriation, as authorized under Minnesota bonding laws. The project directly affects the community center's operations and users in St. Paul.