SF5155

Purpose

This bill redirects and extends funding from a prior state investment to improve a railroad crossing in Hennepin County. It authorizes grants to the county and two nearby cities to work on safety upgrades at Town Line Road in Medina and Independence.

Main Provisions

• Reforms the existing appropriation from Laws 2023 (chapter 71, article 1, section 10, subdivision 9) to cover design, engineering, and construction of railroad crossing safety improvements at Town Line Road in Medina and Independence.
• Allows one or more grants to be made to Hennepin County, the city of Medina, the city of Independence, or a combination of these entities to carry out the project.
• Extends the availability of this appropriation through December 31, 2029, meaning funds can be used up to that date.
• Includes a clause that overrides a standard statutory expiration (Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes section 16A.642).

Changes to Existing Law

• Updates the prior appropriation (the 2023 funding) to permit funding to be used for design, engineering, and construction of the crossing improvements and to extend the deadline for using the funds.

Funding and Timing

• Availability period extended to December 31, 2029.
• Notwithstanding 16A.642, the funds may be used through the extended date.

Eligible Recipients and Project Scope

• Eligible recipients: Hennepin County, the city of Medina, the city of Independence, or a combination thereof.
• Project scope: design, engineering, and construction of railroad crossing safety improvements at Town Line Road in Medina and Independence.

Implementation Notes

• Focuses on improving a railroad crossing to enhance safety at Town Line Road, serving Medina and Independence in Hennepin County.

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Relevant Terms capital investment; appropriation; grants; Hennepin County; Medina; Independence; Town Line Road; railroad crossing; safety improvements; design; engineering; construction; 16A.642; December 31, 2029; Laws 2023 chapter 71 article 1 section 10 subdivision 9.