1.1 A bill for an act
1.2 relating to capital investment; appropriating money for The Black Gate.
1.3 BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
1.4 Section 1. APPROPRIATION; THE BLACK GATE.
1.5 $3,000,000 in fiscal year 2024 is appropriated from the general fund to the commissioner
1.6 of employment and economic development for a grant to The Black Gate for entitlement,
1.7 construction, fixtures, furnishing, and equipment of a new facility in St. Paul. The Black
1.8 Gate will create a multi-family artist residence, studio space, and community archive and
1.9 library to preserve and make accessible the works of Black artists. This appropriation is not
1.10 available until the commissioner of management and budget determines that the funds to
1.11 complete the project as planned are accessible to The Black Gate. This is a onetime
1.12 appropriation and is available until June 30, 2026.
