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HF674 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

South Haven; water and sewer infrastructure and street reconstruction improvements funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

Related bill: SF531

AI Generated Summary

Purpose

Provide funding to improve water, sewer, and street infrastructure in the city of South Haven and authorize the state to sell bonds to pay for the project.

Main Provisions

  • Appropriation: $3,500,000 is appropriated from the bond proceeds fund to the Public Facilities Authority (PFA) to grant to the city of South Haven. The funds are for designing, constructing, and equipping municipal infrastructure, including water distribution, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and street reconstruction.
  • Bond Sale: The commissioner of management and budget shall sell and issue state bonds up to $3,500,000 to finance the appropriation. The bonding is authorized under Minnesota law (Statutes sections 16A.631 to 16A.675) and the Minnesota Constitution (Article XI, sections 4 to 7).

Financial, Administrative, and Implementation Details

  • Source of funds: Bond proceeds fund.
  • Implementing agency: Public Facilities Authority receives the appropriation to administer the grant to the city.
  • Use of funds: Design, construction, and equipping of water distribution, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and street improvements for South Haven.
  • Bonding framework: Bonds issued under applicable state statutes and constitutional provisions, with oversight by the commissioner of management and budget.

Significance and Expected Impact

  • Creates a dedicated state contribution to a local infrastructure project in South Haven.
  • Provides a blueprint for funding future water, sewer, and street projects through bond financing.
  • Expands the role of the Public Facilities Authority in supporting municipal infrastructure improvements.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

  • Establishes a new appropriated amount (3.5 million) and authorizes issuance of bonds specifically for the South Haven project, directing funds through the Public Facilities Authority for a local grant and tying the financing to existing bonding statutes and constitutional provisions.

Relevant Terms

  • Water distribution system
  • Sanitary sewer system
  • Storm sewer system
  • Municipal infrastructure
  • City of South Haven
  • Public Facilities Authority (PFA)
  • Grant
  • Design, construct, and equip
  • Streets reconstruction
  • Bond proceeds fund
  • Bond sale / bonds
  • Minnesota Statutes 16A.631 to 16A.675
  • Minnesota Constitution Article XI, sections 4 to 7

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 13, 2025HouseActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toCapital Investment

Citations

 
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    "analysis": {
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      "summary": "This bill authorizes the sale and issuance of state bonds up to 3,500,000 for a grant to the city of South Haven for water infrastructure and street reconstruction, in accordance with Minnesota Statutes sections 16A.631 to 16A.675.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "Minnesota Statutes sections 16A.631 to 16A.675",
    "subdivision": ""
  }
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Progress through the legislative process

17%
In Committee

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