HF3626

Purpose

The bill authorizes state funding to improve a segment of Old Shakopee Road in Bloomington, Minnesota. It aims to address safety, accessibility, and stormwater management issues along the road.

Project Scope and Location

• Location: Old Shakopee Road from Aldrich Avenue to 2nd Avenue, on Hennepin County StateAid Highway 1.
• Projects include design and construction of capital improvements and may involve property and easement acquisition.

Funding and Financing

• Appropriation: $4,480,000 is set aside from the bond proceeds fund.
• Use: The money will be provided as grants to the City of Bloomington, Hennepin County, or both, for the described works.
• Bonding: The state must sell and issue bonds up to $4,480,000 to pay for this appropriation.

Eligible Improvements and Features

• Replacement and rehabilitation of curbs and sidewalks.
• Bike lanes and pedestrian infrastructure for nonmotorized transportation.
• Traffic calming measures.
• ADA-compliant accessibility upgrades.
• Utility upgrades.
• Stormwater management infrastructure.

Implementation and Administration

• The grants will be distributed through the Department of Transportation to the City of Bloomington, Hennepin County, or both for project design and construction.
• Funding and bonds must follow Minnesota law, specifically:
  • Minnesota Statutes sections 16A.631 to 16A.675
  • Minnesota Constitution Article XI, sections 4 to 7

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• Establishes a new capital investment appropriation dedicated to Old Shakopee Road improvements in Bloomington.
• Authorizes a new bond sale of up to $4.48 million to fund this specific project, to be used for grants to local government entities (city and/or county).

Relevant Terms - Old Shakopee Road - Aldrich Avenue - 2nd Avenue - Bloomington - Hennepin County - Hennepin County StateAid Highway 1 - City of Bloomington - Grant - Acquire property and easements - Design and construct - Capital improvements - Curbs - Sidewalks - Bike lane - Pedestrian infrastructure - Nonmotorized transportation - ADA compliance - Traffic calming - Utility upgrades - Stormwater management infrastructure - Bond proceeds fund - Bond sale - State bonds - Minnesota Statutes 16A.631 to 16A.675 - Minnesota Constitution Article XI, sections 4 to 7

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