Owatonna regional public safety facility bond issue and appropriation

This bill appropriates $1.5 million in state bond funds to help the city of Owatonna plan a new public safety facility. The funds will cover predesign and design work for a building housing Owatonna's fire and police departments, serving as Steele County's emergency operations center, and providing regional training for first responders. The state will sell $1.5 million in bonds to finance this planning phase, following Minnesota's bond issuance procedures. The project directly affects Owatonna city officials, Steele County emergency management, and regional fire/law enforcement personnel who will use the facility. The bill authorizes the initial planning funding but does not cover construction costs.