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This bill establishes a new state aid program to compensate the cities of Falcon Heights and St. Paul for costs associated with hosting events at the State Fairgrounds. Starting in 2026, Falcon Heights will receive $75,000 and St. Paul will receive $500,000 annually to help cover public safety services (such as police, fire, and emergency medical response), public works expenses (like traffic management and sanitation), and neighborhood cleanup efforts. The aid amounts will be adjusted annually for inflation, calculated using the implicit price deflator for government consumption prepared by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. The Minnesota Commissioner of Revenue will certify the aid amounts by August 1 each year and make payments on July 20, with the funds appropriated annually from the state's general fund. The calculation of the inflation adjustment will be based on the 12-month rate of change ending March 31 of the previous calendar year, ensuring that the aid amounts keep pace with increasing costs faced by these municipalities.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF3203&ssn=0&y=2025