Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center capital improvement funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

HF 441 appropriates $7 million from state bond proceeds to fund capital improvements at the Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center (DECC). The funds will cover specific projects including elevator and escalator upgrades, energy efficiency measures, ADA compliance work (like seat replacements and flooring in Symphony Hall), fire door replacements, and parking lot repairs. The bill authorizes the state to issue up to $7 million in bonds to cover these costs under Minnesota’s bond laws. This directly affects the DECC Authority, which will use the funds for facility renovations and maintenance.