State of Minnesota's Capital Investment Committee Hearing: Funding Request for 2024

🏢The Department of Natural Resources manages thousands of buildings and infrastructure across the state, and a majority of the buildings are in need of repair and maintenance.

♿️Comprehensive accessibility improvements will be made to state parks and recreation areas, including trails, campgrounds, and facilities, to ensure equal access for all visitors.

💦Funding will be allocated for flood hazard mitigation projects to address the increasing risks of flooding and protect communities and natural resources.

🏞️The development of parks and trails will be supported through grants to local governments, promoting outdoor recreation opportunities and preserving Minnesota's natural heritage.

💰The funding request will supplement existing funding sources, such as the Statewide Capital Conservation Account and lottery proceeds, to meet the ongoing needs of infrastructure maintenance and improvement.

Who owns the buildings on DNR properties?

—The buildings on DNR properties are owned by the State of Minnesota.

What is the focus of the funding request for 2024?

—The funding request focuses on maintaining and improving essential natural resources infrastructure, including asset preservation, accessibility improvements, flood hazard mitigation, and parks and trails development.

What is the goal of the comprehensive accessibility improvements?

—The goal of the accessibility improvements is to ensure equal access to state parks and recreation areas for visitors of all abilities.

What is the purpose of the flood hazard mitigation projects?

—The flood hazard mitigation projects aim to address the increasing risks of flooding and protect communities and natural resources from the impacts of floods.

How will the funding support parks and trails development?

—The funding will provide grants to local governments for the acquisition and development of parks and trails, promoting outdoor recreation opportunities and preserving Minnesota's natural heritage.

00:02The Capital Investment Committee hearing for March begins.

02:19The Department of Natural Resources presents an overview of their capital assets and the need for infrastructure preservation and improvement.

06:32A systematic approach is taken to maximize efficiency in completing capital improvement projects across Minnesota.

10:06The focus is on comprehensive accessibility improvements, ensuring equal access to the outdoors for all visitors.

13:08Funding is requested for flood hazard mitigation projects to protect communities and natural resources from the impacts of floods.