SF3950 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
City of Middle River well and well pump house bond issue and appropriation
Related bill: HF3673
AI Generated Summary
Purpose
This bill would provide capital investment funding to improve drinking water in the city of Middle River. It appropriates money to the Public Facilities Authority so the city can design, construct, and equip a new well and well pump house and related infrastructure to deliver safe, clean drinking water to residents.
Main Provisions
- Subdivision 1 – Appropriation: Allocates $988,000 from the bond proceeds fund to the Public Facilities Authority for a grant to the city of Middle River. The grant is to design, construct, and equip a new well and well pump house and related infrastructure to provide safe drinking water.
- Subdivision 2 – Bond sale: Requires the commissioner of management and budget to sell and issue state bonds up to $988,000 to fund the appropriation. Bond issuance would follow the terms and effects described in Minnesota Statutes sections 16A.631 to 16A.675 and in the Minnesota Constitution article XI sections 4 to 7.
- Section 1: The above provisions apply as stated, funding the Middle River water project through bond proceeds.
Significance / Changes to Existing Law
- Adds a new capital investment appropriation and a corresponding authorization to issue bonds to fund a specific municipal water infrastructure project (Middle River well and pump house).
- Uses existing state financing frameworks (bond proceeds fund, Public Facilities Authority, statutory bonding provisions, and constitutional authority) to support this project.
- No broader changes to law; the bill creates funding and bond-issuance authority for this particular project.
Practical Impact
- The city of Middle River would receive a grant funded by state bonds to advance a recommended water infrastructure project, aiming to improve water safety for residents.
Relevant Terms - capital investment - appropriation - grant - city of Middle River - well - well pump house - safe drinking water - Public Facilities Authority - bond proceeds fund - bond sale - sell and issue bonds - Minnesota Statutes sections 16A.631 to 16A.675 - Minnesota Constitution article XI sections 4 to 7 - design, construct, equip - infrastructure
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 26, 2026 | Senate | Action | Introduction and first reading | ||
| February 26, 2026 | Senate | Action | Referred to | Capital Investment |
Citations
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]Progress through the legislative process
In Committee