Subdivision 1. Grants. The commission may make matching grants to political subdivisions of the state to develop new soccer fields for amateur athletics. In awarding grants, the commission shall give priority to proposals from multiple applicants. To the extent possible, over time, the commission shall disperse grants equally among the state's congressional districts.
Subd. 2. Matching criteria. Each grant for soccer field development 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. The first $20,000 of a grant must be matched equally by the recipient. The portion of a grant that is more than $20,000 but not more than $75,000 must be matched by the recipient at a rate double the amount of that portion of the grant. The portion of a grant that is more than $75,000 must be matched by the recipient at a rate of three times the amount of that portion of the grant.
1Sp2001 c 10 art 2 s 71
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.