Subdivision 1. Grants. The commission may make matching grants to political subdivisions of the state:
(1) to acquire and better public land and buildings and other public improvements of a capital nature to be used for community facilities and related infrastructure primarily for amateur athletics;
(2) to renovate existing facilities used primarily for amateur athletics;
(3) to support recreational programs for children and adolescents; and
(4) to support special events involving amateur athletics.
Subd. 2. Geographic dispersal. To the extent possible, over time, the commission shall disperse grants equally among the state's congressional districts and award one-half of all grants to communities or institutions outside the metropolitan area as defined in section 473.121, subdivision 2.
Subd. 3. Maximum grants and matching contributions. Each grant under this section must be matched by recipient communities or institutions in accordance with this subdivision. A matching contribution may include an in-kind contribution of land, access roadways and access roadway improvements, and necessary utility services, landscaping, and parking. A grant for new facilities may not exceed $100,000 and must be matched by the recipient at a rate of four times the amount of the grant. A grant for renovation of existing facilities may not exceed $50,000 and must be matched equally by the recipient. A grant for recreational programs may not exceed $20,000 and must be matched equally by the recipient. A grant for a special event or program may not exceed $100,000 and must be matched equally by the recipient.
1999 c 250 art 1 s 91
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapter 240A — Amateur Sports Commission
Section 240A.01 — Definitions.
Section 240A.02 — Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission.
Section 240A.03 — General Powers Of Commission.
Section 240A.04 — Promotion And Development Of Amateur Sports.
Section 240A.05 — Sanction Of Certain Events.
Section 240A.06 — State Amateur Athletic Games.
Section 240A.07 — Cooperation Required.
Section 240A.085 — James Metzen Mighty Ducks Ice Center Development Act.
Section 240A.09 — Plan Development; Criteria.
Section 240A.11 — General Obligation Special Tax Bonds For Ice Centers.
Section 240A.12 — Grants For Athletic Facilities And Programs.
Section 240A.13 — Soccer Field Development.
Section 240A.20 — Promoting Construction And Renovation Of Public Skate Parks Throughout The State.