HF3933

Purpose

This bill provides funding and authority to improve a specific local intersection in Woodbury. It aims to enhance safety and reduce traffic delays at the intersection where County State Aid Highway 18 (Bailey Road) meet County State Aid Highway 19 (Woodbury Drive).

Main Provisions

• Appropriation for Improvements

  • Allocates 500,000 from the bond proceeds fund to the commissioner of transportation.
  • The money is a grant to Washington County to construct safety and congestion-reduction improvements at the CSAH 18/Bailey Road and CSAH 19/Woodbury Drive intersection in the City of Woodbury.

• Bond Financing

  • Requires the commissioner of management and budget to sell and issue state bonds up to 500,000 to fund this appropriation.
  • Bond issuance must follow Minnesota law (statutes sections 16A.631 to 16A.675) and the Minnesota Constitution (Article XI, sections 4 to 7).

What This Bill Does Not Change (Significant Changes)

• Creates a new, specific funding authorization for a local infrastructure project.
• Establishes the process to finance the project through state bonds and a grant to the county, under existing capital investment and bonding laws.

Project Context and Impact

• Location: Intersection of Washington County CSAH 18 (Bailey Road) and CSAH 19 (Woodbury Drive) in Woodbury.
• Intended Effects: Improve safety at the intersection and reduce vehicle congestion, benefiting drivers and nearby residents.

Administrative Roles Involved

• Grant administration and project oversight: Washington County (with support from the Minnesota Department of Transportation).
• Financing and bond issuance: Minnesota Department of Management and Budget, in coordination with the state Treasurer and compliant with statutes and the constitution.

Relevant Terms

Washington County; CSAH 18; Bailey Road; CSAH 19; Woodbury Drive; City of Woodbury; intersection improvements; safety; congestion; grant; commissioner of transportation; bond proceeds fund; appropriation; grant to Washington County; commissioner of management and budget; bonds; state bonds; 16A.631 to 16A.675; Minnesota Constitution Article XI; capital investment.