Chapter 13

13.48(28p)(a) (a) The legislature finds and determines that providing education, programming, and access to arts and culture vastly enriches the lives of the citizens of this state and is a statewide responsibility of statewide dimension. It is therefore in the public interest, and it is the public policy of this state, to assist Eau Claire Confluence Arts, Inc., in the construction of a regional arts center in Eau Claire County.

13.48(28p)(b) (b) The building commission may authorize up to $15,000,000 in general fund supported borrowing to assist Eau Claire Confluence Arts, Inc., in the construction of a regional arts center in Eau Claire County. The state funding commitment shall be in the form of a grant to Eau Claire Confluence Arts, Inc. Before approving any state funding commitment for construction of such a center, the building commission shall determine that Eau Claire Confluence Arts, Inc., has secured additional funding for the project from nonstate revenue sources at least equal to the state’s grant.

13.48(28p)(c) (c) If the building commission authorizes a grant to the Eau Claire Confluence Arts, Inc., under par. (b), and if, for any reason, the center that is constructed with funds from the grant is not used as a regional arts center, the state shall retain an ownership interest in the center equal to the amount of the state’s grant.

13.48(28r) (28r) Wisconsin Agriculture Education Center, Inc.

13.48(28r)(a) (a) The legislature finds and determines that educating the citizens of this state on where our food comes from and its impact on our lives, and that promoting the dairy and agriculture industries of this state is a statewide responsibility of statewide dimension. It is therefore in the public interest, and it is the public policy of this state, to assist the Wisconsin Agriculture Education Center, Inc., in the construction of an agriculture education center in Manitowoc County.

13.48(28r)(b) (b) The building commission may authorize up to $5,000,000 in general fund supported borrowing to assist the Wisconsin Agriculture Education Center, Inc., in the construction of an agriculture education center in Manitowoc County. The state funding commitment shall be in the form of a grant to the Wisconsin Agriculture Education Center, Inc. Before approving any state funding commitment for construction of such a center, the building commission shall determine that the Wisconsin Agriculture Education Center, Inc., has secured additional funding for the project of at least $6,626,800 from nonstate revenue sources.

13.48(28r)(c) (c) If the building commission authorizes a grant to the Wisconsin Agriculture Education Center, Inc., under par. (b), and if, for any reason, the center that is constructed with funds from the grant is not used as an agriculture education center, the state shall retain an ownership interest in the center equal to the amount of the state’s grant.

13.48(29) (29) Simplified policies and procedures for construction projects. Except as otherwise required under s. 16.855 (10m), the building commission may prescribe simplified policies and procedures to be used in lieu of the procedures provided in s. 16.855 for any construction project involving a cost of not more than $300,000, except projects specified in sub. (10) (c). Beginning in fiscal year 2023-24, this amount is $600,000.

13.48(30) (30) Broadband expansion grants.

13.48(30)(a) (a) In this section, “unserved area” has the meaning given in s. 196.504 (1) (c).

13.48(30)(b) (b) The legislature finds and determines that the provision of broadband Internet access is essential to the welfare of the citizens of this state and to economic development in this state, and therefore the provision of broadband Internet access is a government function and a statewide responsibility of statewide dimension. The legislature further determines that sufficient private capital has been and continues to be unavailable to fulfill the need for the development of broadband Internet access in unserved areas in this state. It is therefore in the public interest, and it is the public policy of this state, to assist the public service commission in making broadband expansion grants under s. 196.504 (2) (a) for the purpose of constructing broadband infrastructure in unserved areas of this state.

13.48(30)(c) (c) The building commission may authorize up to $125,000,000 in general fund supported borrowing. The amount is for use under s. 196.504 (2) (a).

13.48(30)(d) (d) If the building commission authorizes borrowing under par. (c), and if, for any reason, a grant funded from the proceeds of such borrowing is not used for the construction of broadband infrastructure, as specified in par. (b), the state shall retain an ownership interest in the project funded from the grant equal to the amount of those proceeds.

13.48(31) (31) Debt increase for construction of a biomedical research and technology incubator and for a cancer research facility at the Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc.

13.48(31)(a) (a) The legislature finds and determines that it is in the public interest to promote the public health and welfare and to provide for economic development in this state by ensuring a fundamental and expanding capacity to conduct biomedical research and to create new technologies; by training students in the substance and methodology of biomedical research; and by providing scientific support to individuals and organizations in this state who are engaged in biomedical research and technological innovation. It is therefore the public policy of this state to assist the Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc., in the construction of and installation of equipment at facilities that will be used for biomedical research and the creation of new technologies.

13.48(31)(b) (b) On or after July 1, 2003, the building commission may authorize up to $35,000,000 of general fund supported borrowing to aid in the construction of and installation of equipment at a biomedical research and technology incubator at the Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc. The state funding commitment for the construction of and installation of equipment at the incubator shall be in the form of a grant to the Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc. Before the building commission may award the grant under this paragraph, the Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc., must certify to the building commission that the total funding commitments of the state and nonstate sources will pay for the construction cost of and the cost of installation of equipment at the incubator.

13.48(31)(c) (c) If the building commission awards a grant to the Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc., under this subsection, the Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc., shall provide the state with an option to purchase the biomedical research and technology incubator under the following conditions:

13.48(31)(c)1. 1. The option price shall be the appraised fair market value at the time that the option is exercised, less a credit recognizing the amount of the state’s construction grant. The option shall be subject to any mortgage or other security interest of any private lenders.

13.48(31)(c)2. 2. The option may be exercised only upon the occurrence of any of the following:

13.48(31)(c)2.a. a. Suspension of operation of a program of biomedical research and technology at the Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc., or any successor organization.

13.48(31)(c)2.b. b. Foreclosure of any mortgage on the incubator by a private lender.

13.48(31)(d) (d) If the state does not exercise the option to purchase the biomedical research and technology incubator under par. (c), and if the incubator is sold to any 3rd party, any agreement to sell the incubator shall provide that the state has the right to receive an amount equal to the grants awarded to the Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc., under this subsection from the net proceeds of any such sale after any mortgage on the incubator has been satisfied and all other secured debts have been paid. This right shall be paramount to the right of the Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc., to the proceeds upon such sale.

13.48(31)(e) (e) The legislature finds and determines that cancer is the leading cause of death of the citizens of this state and that research into the causes, prevention, and cures of cancer is of vital importance to the health and well-being of all citizens of this state and is a statewide responsibility of statewide dimension. It is therefore in the public interest, and it is the public policy of this state, to assist the Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc., in the construction of a cancer research facility in Milwaukee County.

13.48(31)(f) (f) The building commission may authorize up to $10,000,000 in general fund supported borrowing to assist the Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc., in the construction of a cancer research facility in Milwaukee County. The state funding commitment shall be in the form of a grant to the Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc. Before approving any state funding commitment for the construction of the cancer research facility, the building commission shall determine that the Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc., has secured additional funding for the project of at least $8500000 from nonstate revenue sources.

13.48(31)(g) (g) If the building commission authorizes a grant to the Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc., under par. (f), and if, for any reason, the space that is constructed with funds from the grant is not used for cancer research, the state shall retain an ownership interest in the constructed space equal to the amount of the state’s grant.

13.48(32) (32) Debt increase for construction of a dental clinic and education facility at Marquette University.

13.48(32)(a) (a) The legislature finds and determines that it is in the public interest to promote the health and well-being of residents of this state by ensuring the availability of a sufficient number of dentists to meet the needs of residents of this state; it is in the public interest, advantage and welfare to ensure the continued availability of dental education in this state; and Marquette University operates the only dental school in this state. It is, therefore, the public policy of this state to assist private institutions in this state, including Marquette University, in the construction of facilities that will be used to provide dental education.

13.48(32)(b) (b) The building commission may authorize up to $25,000,000 of general fund supported borrowing to aid in the construction of a dental clinic and education facility at Marquette University. The state funding commitment for the construction of the facility shall be in the form of a construction grant to Marquette University. Before approving any state funding commitment for such a facility and before awarding the construction grant to Marquette University, the building commission shall determine that all of the following conditions have been met:

13.48(32)(b)1. 1. Marquette University has secured additional funding commitments of at least $25,000,000 from nonstate revenue sources, the nonstate revenue sources are reasonable and available and the total funding commitments of the state and the nonstate sources will permit Marquette University to enter into contracts for the construction of the dental clinic and education facility.

13.48(32)(b)2. 2. The dental clinic and education facility will not be used for the purpose of devotional activities, religious worship or sectarian instruction.

13.48(32)(b)3. 3. No religious instruction shall be required as a condition for admission to, or graduation from, the Marquette University School of Dentistry.

13.48(32)(c) (c) If the building commission authorizes a construction grant to Marquette University under par. (b), Marquette University shall provide the state with an option to purchase the dental clinic and education facility under the following conditions:

13.48(32)(c)1. 1. The option price shall be the appraised fair market value at the time that the option is exercised, less a credit recognizing the amount of the state’s construction grant. The option shall be subject to any mortgage or other security interest of any private lenders.

13.48(32)(c)2. 2. The option may be exercised only upon the occurrence of any of the following:

13.48(32)(c)2.a. a. Suspension of operation of a program of dental education at Marquette University or any successor organization.

13.48(32)(c)2.b. b. Foreclosure of the mortgage by a private lender.

13.48(32)(d) (d) If the state does not exercise the option to purchase the dental clinic and education facility, and if the facility is sold to any 3rd party, any agreement to sell the facility shall provide that the state has the right to receive an amount equal to the construction grant under par. (b) from the net proceeds of any such sale after the mortgage has been satisfied and all other secured debts have been paid. This right shall be paramount to the right of Marquette University to the proceeds upon such sale.

13.48(32c) (32c) Marquette University School of Dentistry upgrades.

13.48(32c)(a) (a) The legislature finds and determines that improving the experiences and training of Marquette University School of Dentistry dental students, increasing the chances of continuing the supply of dentists throughout this state in future years, and improving access to oral health care statewide, particularly for Wisconsin’s underserved populations via the Marquette University School of Dentistry’s Main Campus Clinic and its affiliated statewide clinics, is a statewide responsibility of statewide dimension. It is therefore in the public interest, and it is the public policy of this state, to assist Marquette University in carrying out construction and equipment upgrades to the Marquette University School of Dentistry’s main campus clinic and classrooms, affiliated clinics and classrooms statewide, and patient experience center.

13.48(32c)(b) (b) From the appropriation under s. 20.867 (3) (x), the building commission may authorize a grant to Marquette University of up to $10,750,000 to assist the Marquette University School of Dentistry in carrying out construction and equipment upgrades to its main campus clinic and classrooms, affiliated clinics and classrooms statewide, and patient experience center. Before approving any state funding commitment for the construction and equipment upgrades under this paragraph, the building commission shall determine that Marquette University has secured additional funding for the project of at least $17,250,000 from nonstate revenue sources.

13.48(32c)(c) (c) If the building commission authorizes a grant to Marquette University under par. (b), and if, for any reason, a facility receiving construction or equipment upgrades, or both, with funds from the grant is not used for dentistry purposes, the state shall retain an ownership interest in the facility equal to the amount of the state’s grant.

13.48(33e) (33e) La Crosse Center.

13.48(33e)(a) (a) The legislature finds and determines that the meetings and conventions and the sports and entertainment industries are of vital importance in creating jobs and contributing to economic development and tourism in this state and are statewide responsibilities of statewide dimension. It is therefore in the public interest, and it is the public policy of this state, to assist the city of La Crosse in the remodeling and expansion of the La Crosse Center.

13.48(33e)(b) (b) The building commission may authorize up to $5,000,000 in general fund supported borrowing to assist the city of La Crosse in the remodeling and expansion of the La Crosse Center. The state funding commitment shall be in the form of a grant to the city of La Crosse. Before approving any state funding commitment for the remodeling and expansion of the La Crosse Center, the building commission shall determine that the city of La Crosse has secured additional funding for the project of at least $42,000,000 from nonstate revenue sources.

13.48(33e)(c) (c) If the building commission authorizes a grant to the city of La Crosse under par. (b), and if, for any reason, the space that is remodeled and expanded with funds from the grant is not used for meetings and conventions or sports and entertainment, the state shall retain an ownership interest in the remodeled and expanded space equal to the amount of the state’s grant.

13.48(33m) (33m) St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care, Inc.; Bucyrus Campus.

13.48(33m)(a) (a) The legislature finds and determines that the improvement of the health and well-being of residents of all ages of this state and the promotion of community and economic development are statewide responsibilities of statewide dimension. The legislature further finds and determines that St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care, Inc., provides vital intergenerational care at its Bucyrus Campus in the city of Milwaukee that includes services for individuals suffering from Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, services for individuals with mental and physical disabilities, services for minority and economically disadvantaged children and their families, and services that encourage entrepreneurship and business development. It is therefore in the public interest, and it is the public policy of this state, to assist St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care, Inc., in the completion of its Bucyrus Campus.

13.48(33m)(b) (b) The building commission may authorize up to $5,000,000 in general fund supported borrowing to assist St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care, Inc., in the completion of its Bucyrus Campus. The state funding commitment shall be in the form of a grant to St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care, Inc. Before approving any state funding commitment for completion of the Bucyrus Campus, the building commission shall determine that St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care, Inc., has secured additional funding for the project of at least $20,268,200 from nonstate revenue sources.

13.48(33m)(c) (c) If the building commission authorizes a grant to St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care, Inc., under par. (b), and if, for any reason, the Bucyrus Campus is not used for the provision of intergenerational care, the state shall retain an ownership interest in the Bucyrus Campus equal to the amount of the state’s grant.

13.48(33s) (33s) Brown County innovation center.

13.48(33s)(a) (a) The legislature finds and determines that meeting manufacturing workforce needs and supporting innovation and entrepreneurship in the manufacturing industry in this state are of vital importance in expanding the manufacturing industry in this state, creating jobs, and improving the municipal, regional, and state economies and are statewide responsibilities of statewide dimension. It is therefore in the public interest, and it is the public policy of this state, to assist Brown County in the construction of a science, technology, engineering, and mathematics innovation center located on or adjacent to the University of Wisconsin - Green Bay campus.

13.48(33s)(b) (b) The building commission may authorize up to $5,000,000 in general fund supported borrowing to assist Brown County in the construction of a science, technology, engineering, and mathematics innovation center located on or adjacent to the University of Wisconsin - Green Bay campus. The state funding commitment shall be in the form of a grant to Brown County. Before approving any state funding commitment for the construction of the innovation center, the building commission shall determine that Brown County has secured additional funding for the project of at least $10,000,000 from nonstate revenue sources.

13.48(33s)(c) (c) If the building commission authorizes a grant to Brown County under par. (b), and if, for any reason, the center that is constructed with funds from the grant is not used as a science, technology, engineering, and mathematics innovation center, the state shall retain an ownership interest in the center equal to the amount of the state’s grant.

13.48(34) (34) Debt increase for the construction of a youth activities center by the Milwaukee Police Athletic League.

13.48(34)(a) (a) The legislature finds and determines that preventing youth from engaging in delinquent behavior, encouraging positive moral development in youth and providing youth with opportunities for positive interaction with the police are statewide responsibilities of statewide dimension. The legislature also finds and determines that the youth of the city of Milwaukee are disproportionately represented in the state’s juvenile correctional system and that, because those youth are so disproportionately represented, the state has a specific concern in preventing those youth from engaging in delinquent behavior, encouraging positive moral development in those youth and providing those youth with opportunities for positive interaction with the police. In addition, the legislature finds and determines that the Milwaukee Police Athletic League prevents that delinquent behavior, encourages that positive moral development and provides those opportunities for positive interaction through the recreational, educational, social and cultural activities that it provides for the youth of the greater Milwaukee community. The legislature, therefore, finds and determines that assisting the Milwaukee Police Athletic League in the construction of a youth activities center at which the Milwaukee Police Athletic League will provide recreational, educational, social and cultural activities for the youth of the greater Milwaukee community under the supervision of volunteer police officers of the city of Milwaukee will have a direct and immediate effect on that specific statewide concern and on those state responsibilities of statewide dimension.

13.48(34)(b) (b) The building commission may authorize up to $1,000,000 in general fund supported borrowing to aid in the construction of a youth activities center by the Milwaukee Police Athletic League at the northeast corner of N. 24th Street and Burleigh Street in the city of Milwaukee. The state funding commitment for the construction of the center shall be in the form of a grant to the Milwaukee Police Athletic League. Before approving any state funding commitment for the center, the building commission shall determine that the Milwaukee Police Athletic League has secured additional funding at least equal to $4,074,000 from nonstate donations for the purpose of constructing the youth activities center.

13.48(34)(c) (c) If the building commission authorizes a grant to the Milwaukee Police Athletic League under par. (b) and if, for any reason, the facility that is constructed with funds from the grant is not used as a youth activities center, the state shall retain an ownership interest in the facility equal to the amount of the state’s grant.

13.48(35) (35) HR Academy, Inc., youth and family center.

13.48(35)(ah) (ah) The legislature finds and determines that deterring delinquent behavior, building strong families, and creating viable communities are statewide responsibilities of statewide dimension. The legislature finds and determines also that community centers, where youth and families may gather, deter delinquent behavior by permitting youth to gather at locations that are supervised by adults, strengthen families by offering programs and activities that increase parenting and other life skills, and increase the viability of communities by providing accessible and safe meeting places. In addition, the legislature finds and determines that HR Academy, Inc., has the expertise and commitment to successfully operate a community center in the city of Milwaukee. The legislature, therefore, finds and determines that assisting HR Academy, Inc., in the construction of a youth and family center in the city of Milwaukee will deter delinquent behavior, build strong families, and create viable communities and will have a direct and immediate effect on these state responsibilities of statewide dimension.

13.48(35)(am) (am) The building commission may authorize up to $1,500,000 in general fund supported borrowing to aid in the construction of a youth and family center to be open to the public and operated by HR Academy, Inc., in the city of Milwaukee. The state funding commitment under this paragraph shall be in the form of a grant to HR Academy, Inc. Before any such state funding commitment is made, the secretary of administration shall determine that HR Academy, Inc., has secured additional funding at least equal to $3,500,000 from nonstate donations for the purpose of constructing a youth and family center, that no part of the youth and family center will be used for the purpose of devotional activities, religious worship, or sectarian instruction, and that HR Academy, Inc., owns interests in real estate that are adequate for the siting and operation of the center.

13.48(35)(b) (b) If the building commission authorizes a grant to HR Academy, Inc., under par. (am), HR Academy, Inc., shall enter into a land use restriction agreement limiting the use of the facilities funded by the grant to a youth and family center. The land use restriction agreement shall provide that, if for any reason the facility that is constructed with funds from the grant is not operated as a youth and family center that is open to the public or if it is used for the purpose of devotional activities, religious worship, or sectarian instruction, the state, at the option of the secretary of administration, may pursue any legal remedies available including requiring specific performance of the covenants contained in the agreement.

13.48(36) (36) Hmong cultural center.

13.48(36)(a) (a) The legislature finds and determines that a significant number of Hmong people are citizens of this state, that the Hmong people have a proud heritage that needs to be recognized and preserved, and that the Hmong people have experienced difficulties assimilating in this state. The legislature finds that supporting the Hmong people in their efforts to recognize their heritage and to realize the full advantages of citizenship in this state is a statewide responsibility of statewide dimension. Because it will better ensure that the heritage of the Hmong people is preserved and will better enable the Hmong people to realize the full advantages of citizenship in this state, the legislature finds that it will have a direct and immediate effect on a matter of statewide concern for the state to facilitate the purchase or construction and operation of a Hmong cultural center.

13.48(36)(c) (c)

13.48(36)(c)1. 1. The building commission may authorize up to $250,000 in general fund supported borrowing to make a grant to an organization designated by the secretary of administration that represents the cultural interests of Hmong people for purchase or construction of a Hmong cultural center in La Crosse County. Before awarding the grant, the organization shall submit to the building commission and the commission shall review and approve an initial budget and business plan for the operation of the center that is acceptable to the commission. As a condition of receiving the grant, the organization must enter into an agreement with the secretary guaranteeing that the center will be operated to serve the nonsectarian cultural interests of the Hmong people.

13.48(36)(c)2. 2. If, for any reason, the facility that is purchased or constructed with funds from the grant under subd. 1. is not used as a Hmong cultural center in La Crosse County, or the center is not operated to serve the nonsectarian cultural interests of the Hmong people, the state shall retain an ownership interest in the facility equal to the amount of the state’s grant.

13.48(36p) (36p) Bond Health Center.

13.48(36p)(a) (a) The legislature finds and determines that improving the health of the citizens of this state and increasing access to health care in this state is a statewide responsibility of statewide dimension. In addition, the legislature finds and determines that the Bond Health Center in the city of Oconto plays a vital role in improving the health of the citizens of this state and is a quality health care facility. The legislature, therefore, finds and determines that assisting the Bond Health Center in the city of Oconto in expanding a health care facility will have a direct and immediate effect on this state responsibility of statewide dimension.

13.48(36p)(b) (b) The building commission may authorize up to $1,000,000 in general fund supported borrowing to make a grant to the Bond Health Center in the city of Oconto for construction costs related to hospital expansion. Before approving any state funding commitment for construction costs relating to the hospital expansion and before awarding the grant, the building commission shall determine that the Bond Health Center has secured all necessary additional funding commitments from nonstate revenue sources for the expansion.

13.48(36p)(c) (c) If, for any reason, the facility that is expanded with funds from the grant under par. (b) is not used as a hospital, the state shall retain an ownership interest in the facility equal to the amount of the state’s grant.

13.48(37) (37) Children’s research institute.

13.48(37)(a) (a) The legislature finds and determines that there is a critical need for pediatric research to be conducted in the Milwaukee metropolitan area at a unified site and that state support for the construction of a children’s research institute at a location that permits interconnection with functionally related facilities of the Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc., will contribute to the advancement of public health in this state. The legislature further finds that pediatric research is a statewide responsibility of statewide dimension. Because it will better ensure that this important responsibility is undertaken in the manner that is most advantageous to the people of this state, the legislature finds that it will have a direct and immediate effect on a matter of statewide concern for the state to facilitate the construction and operation of a children’s research institute.

13.48(37)(b) (b) The building commission may authorize up to $10,000,000 in general fund supported borrowing to make a grant to the Children’s Hospital and Health System for construction of a children’s research institute in the city of Wauwatosa. Before approving any state funding commitment for the construction of the institute and before awarding the grant, the building commission shall determine that the Children’s Hospital and Health System has secured additional funding commitments of at least $30,000,000 from nonstate revenue sources for construction of the institute.

13.48(37)(c) (c) If, for any reason, the facility that is constructed with funds from the grant under par. (b) is not used as a children’s research institute in the city of Wauwatosa, or the institute is not operated to conduct pediatric research, the state shall retain an ownership interest in the facility equal to the amount of the state’s grant.

13.48(37m) (37m) Children’s Hospital and Health System dental clinic expansion.

13.48(37m)(a) (a) The legislature finds and determines that reducing wait times and improving accessibility of dental care at the dental clinic of Children’s Hospital and Health System, Inc., will improve health outcomes for children in this state, and reducing the burden on urgent care and emergency services at Children’s Hospital and Health System, Inc., and improving economic development in the state by increasing the capacity of the pediatric dental residency program at the dental clinic at Children’s Hospital and Health System, Inc., main Milwaukee campus, are a statewide responsibility of statewide dimension. It is therefore in the public interest, and it is the public policy of this state, to assist Children’s Hospital and Health System, Inc., in carrying out the expansion of its dental clinic at its main Milwaukee campus.

13.48(37m)(b) (b) From the appropriation under s. 20.867 (3) (x), the building commission may authorize a grant to Children’s Hospital and Health System, Inc., of up to $4,789,000 to assist Children’s Hospital and Health System, Inc., to expand the dental clinic at its main Milwaukee campus. Before approving any state funding commitment for the expansion of the dental clinic, the building commission shall determine that Children’s Hospital and Health System, Inc., has secured additional funding for the project of at least $4,789,000 from nonstate revenue sources.

13.48(37m)(c) (c) If the building commission authorizes a grant to Children’s Hospital and Health System, Inc., under par. (b), and if, for any reason, the money received for expansion of the dental clinic at its main Milwaukee campus from funds from the grant is not used for dentistry purposes, the state shall retain an ownership interest in the clinic equal to the amount of the state’s grant.

13.48(38) (38) Civil War exhibit at the Kenosha Public Museums.

13.48(38)(a) (a) The legislature finds and determines that the Civil War was an event of unequaled importance in the historical development of the United States; that Wisconsin citizens fought bravely and valiantly in assisting the Union to achieve victory in the Civil War; and that the study of the Civil War will deepen our understanding and appreciation of the history of the United States and of Wisconsin. It is therefore in the public interest, and it is the public policy of this state, to assist the Kenosha Public Museums in the construction of facilities that will be used for a Civil War exhibit.

13.48(38)(b) (b) The building commission may authorize up to $500,000 in general fund supported borrowing to aid in the construction of a Civil War exhibit as part of the Kenosha Public Museums in the city of Kenosha. The state funding commitment shall be in the form of a grant to the Kenosha Public Museums. Before approving any such state funding commitment and before awarding the construction grant, the building commission shall determine that the Kenosha Public Museums has secured additional funding at least equal to $2,000,000 from nonstate donations for the purpose of constructing a Civil War exhibit.

13.48(38)(c) (c) If the building commission authorizes a grant to the Kenosha Public Museums under par. (b) and if, for any reason, the facility that is constructed with funds from the grant is not used as a Civil War exhibit, the state shall retain an ownership interest in the facility equal to the amount of the state’s grant.

13.48(39) (39) AIDS Network, Inc.

13.48(39)(a) (a) The legislature finds and determines that providing comprehensive care and prevention services for individuals with human immunodeficiency virus or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome and related illnesses, including core and support services facilitating the enhanced well-being and quality of life of affected individuals, is necessary for preserving public health in Wisconsin. It is therefore in the public interest, and it is the public policy of this state, to assist the AIDS Network, Inc., in the construction and renovation of facilities and purchase of equipment for providing such care and prevention services.

13.48(39)(b) (b) The building commission may authorize up to $300,000 in general fund supported borrowing to aid in the construction and renovation of facilities and purchase of equipment for the AIDS Network, Inc. The state funding commitment shall be in the form of a grant to the AIDS Network, Inc. Before approving any state funding commitment under this paragraph, the building commission shall determine that the AIDS Network, Inc., has secured additional cash or goods from nonstate persons for the project.

13.48(39)(c) (c) If the building commission authorizes a grant to the AIDS Network, Inc., under par. (b) and if, for any reason, the facility that is constructed or renovated with funds from the grant, or the equipment that is purchased, is not used for providing comprehensive care and prevention services for individuals with human immunodeficiency virus or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome and related illnesses, the state shall retain an ownership interest in the facility and equipment equal to the amount of the state’s grant.

13.48(39c) (39c) Grand Opera House in Oshkosh.

13.48(39c)(a) (a) The legislature finds and determines that public support for the performing and cultural arts contributes to the education, enjoyment, and quality of life of Wisconsin residents. It is therefore in the public interest, and it is the public policy of this state, to assist the city of Oshkosh in the repair and restoration of the Grand Opera House.

13.48(39c)(b) (b) The building commission may authorize up to $500,000 in general fund supported borrowing to aid in the repair and restoration of the Grand Opera House in Oshkosh. The state funding commitment shall be in the form of a grant to the city of Oshkosh. Before approving any state funding commitment under this paragraph, the building commission shall determine that the city of Oshkosh has secured at least $1,000,000 in additional funding from nonstate donations for the project.