Purpose

This bill authorizes state investment in Silver Bay’s water system and enables the sale of state bonds to fund it. It targets improving water pressure and the reliability of the local water distribution network.

Main Provisions

• Subdivision 1 – Appropriation:

  • An amount of 1,070,000 is appropriated from the bond proceeds fund to the Public Facilities Authority (PFA).
  • The PFA is to grant this money to the city of Silver Bay for:
  • predesign and design,
  • construction, and
  • equipping the rehabilitation and replacement of pressure reducing valve stations and related water distribution infrastructure.
  • Purpose: address water pressure safety and infrastructure issues that could disrupt ongoing operations.

• Subdivision 2 – Bond Sale:

  • The state must sell and issue bonds in an amount up to 1,070,000 to fund the appropriation.
  • Bond sale terms and effects must follow Minnesota Statutes sections 16A.631 to 16A.675 and the Minnesota Constitution, Article XI, sections 4 to 7.

What this Changes or Establishes

• Creates a targeted capital investment for Silver Bay’s water infrastructure.
• Establishes a grant to the city via the Public Facilities Authority to cover design, construction, and equipment costs for upgrading pressure reducing valve stations and associated water distribution infrastructure.
• Authorizes a bond issuance to fund the grant, using standard state bond and appropriations procedures.
• References existing statutory and constitutional authority governing state bond issuance.

Implementation Details and Impacts

• Beneficiary: City of Silver Bay.
• Implementing agency: Public Facilities Authority (as the grant administrator).
• Infrastructure focus: pressure reducing valve stations and related water distribution infrastructure to improve water pressure safety and prevent operational issues.

Significance

• Directly funds a municipal water infrastructure improvement project.
• Uses bond proceeds to support critical water system reliability and safety.

Legal References Mentioned

• Minnesota Statutes 16A.631 to 16A.675
• Minnesota Constitution Article XI, sections 4 to 7

Relevant Terms - Silver Bay - water infrastructure - pressure reducing valve stations - water distribution system - water pressure safety - ongoing operations - appropriation - bond proceeds fund - Public Facilities Authority - grant - predesign - design - construct - equip - rehabilitation - replacement - bond sale - 1,070,000 - Minnesota Statutes 16A.631 to 16A.675 - Minnesota Constitution Article XI (sections 4–7)