1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to economic development; appropriating money for a grant to the East 
1.3 	Side Area Business Association.
1.4 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.5 	Section 1. APPROPRIATION.
 1.6 	$100,000 in fiscal year 2014 is appropriated from the general fund to the 
1.7 	commissioner of employment and economic development for a grant to the St. Paul 
1.8 	East Side Area Business Association (ESABA). Grant money may be used to develop 
1.9 	and support a business assessment recommendation for business growth in St. Paul's east 
1.10 	side, with a distinct focus towards small businesses and minority-owned businesses. The 
1.11 	business assessment must be used to identify critical resources, systems, and facilities 
1.12 	required for business growth and continuity of existing businesses. The ESABA shall 
1.13 	report its findings to the legislative committees with jurisdiction over the Department of 
1.14 	Employment and Economic Development by January 15, 2014.