HF1454 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Lamberton; water infrastructure replacement and street reconstruction funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
Related bill: SF148
AI Generated Summary
- Purpose
This bill provides state funding to help repair and upgrade water and street infrastructure in the city of Lamberton. The goal is to replace aging or failing municipal systems and improve overall water service and street conditions.
Main Provisions
Subdivision 1 – Appropriation:
- Amount: 1,950,000 is appropriated from the bond proceeds fund.
- Recipient and purpose: The Public Facilities Authority will use the money as a grant to the City of Lamberton to design, construct, and equip improvements to the city’s water source and related infrastructure, and to replace aging municipal systems.
- What will be funded: New wells, water piping, and the water distribution system; upgrades to the sanitary sewer system and storm sewer system; and reconstruction of city streets.
Subdivision 2 – Bond Sale:
- Authority to issue bonds: The commissioner of management and budget shall sell and issue up to 1,950,000 in state bonds to fund the appropriation.
- Compliance: Bonding must follow the terms and effects established by Minnesota Statutes sections 16A.631 to 16A.675 and by the Minnesota Constitution article XI sections 4 to 7.
Project Scope and Components
Water system improvements:
- Source water improvements
- New wells
- Water piping
- Water distribution system
Wastewater and drainage:
- Sanitary sewer system upgrades
- Storm sewer system upgrades
Streets:
- Reconstruction of city streets
Funding Details and Financing
Funding source: Bond proceeds fund
Mechanism: Grant to the City of Lamberton administered by the Public Facilities Authority
Financing method: State bonds (up to 1.95 million) issued under existing bonding laws and Minnesota Constitution provisions
Relationship to Existing Law
The bill does not overrule existing law but adds a new appropriation and debt authority specifically for Lamberton’s water and street projects, to be carried out under the standard state bonding rules.
Relevant Terms - Public Facilities Authority - bond proceeds fund - grant - City of Lamberton - source water improvements - new wells - water piping - water distribution system - sanitary sewer system - storm sewer system - reconstruction of city streets - bond sale / bonds - commissioner of management and budget - Minnesota Statutes sections 16A.631 to 16A.675 - Minnesota Constitution article XI sections 4 to 7
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 24, 2025 | House | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Capital Investment |
Citations
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