Purpose - This bill authorizes a funding package to support Becker’s water infrastructure by providing money for land acquisition, upfront design work, and related facilities, and it authorizes the sale of state bonds to pay for it.

Key Provisions - Subdivision 1 – Appropriation: - An appropriation of $1,000,000 is dedicated from the bond proceeds fund to the Public Facilities Authority (PFA). - The money is for a grant to the city of Becker to assist with acquisition of land and the predesign of a new municipal water treatment facility. - The appropriation also covers money for the construction of well pump facilities and related infrastructure. - Subdivision 2 – Bond Sale: - The commissioner of management and budget must sell and issue bonds up to $1,000,000 to fund the appropriation. - Bond terms and procedures follow Minnesota law (Minnesota Statutes sections 16A.631 to 16A.675) and the Minnesota Constitution (Article XI, sections 4 to 7).

Funding and Bonding Details - Funding Source: Bond proceeds fund. - Recipient/Use: Public Facilities Authority provides a grant to Becker for land acquisition, predesign of a new water treatment facility, and construction-related water infrastructure (including well pumps). - Bond Mechanics: Bond issuance up to $1,000,000 under existing bonding statutes and constitutional provisions.

Implementation and Authorities - Responsible Parties: Public Facilities Authority receives the appropriation; the Commissioner of Management and Budget handles the bond sale and issuance. - Process: Bonds will be issued and sold in accordance with established Minnesota statutes and constitutional provisions to raise the funds for the grant and associated work.

Legal Framework and Changes - Nature of Change: The bill does not change existing law; it uses established bonding statutes to appropriate and fund a grant for Becker’s water project. - Scope: Focused on Becker’s water treatment facility improvements, land acquisition, predesign, and related infrastructure, funded by bonds.

Relevant Terms - bond proceeds fund - Public Facilities Authority - grant to the city of Becker - acquisition of land - predesign - municipal water treatment facility - well pump facilities - related infrastructure - bond sale - Minnesota Statutes 16A.631 to 16A.675 - Minnesota Constitution Article XI sections 4 to 7