SF5164
Newport water treatment improvements bond issue and appropriation
Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026)
AI Generated Summary
Purpose
This bill provides funding for Newport’s water system improvements. It would authorize a grant-funded project to predesign, design, construct, and equip a new municipal well to improve water treatment and supply for the city.
Main Provisions
- Appropriation: The bill would appropriate 2,000,000 from the bond proceeds fund to the Public Facilities Authority. This money is for a grant to the city of Newport to support the well-related project (predesign, design, construction, and equipment).
- Bond Authorization: It would authorize the sale and issuance of state bonds up to 2,000,000 to fund the appropriation. The bonds would be issued under the usual state processes and constitutional/statutory requirements (Minnesota statutes 16A.631 to 16A.675 and Constitution article XI).
How the Bill Works
- The Public Facilities Authority would administer the grant to Newport for building a new municipal well as part of improving the city’s water treatment capabilities.
- The Commissioner of Management and Budget would manage the bond sale and ensure the funds are raised in compliance with state law.
Significant Changes
- Creates a new capital investment allocation of 2,000,000 to Newport for a water system project (new municipal well).
- Establishes authority to issue up to 2,000,000 in bonds specifically to fund this Newport project.
- Ties the funding and bond issuance to existing Minnesota law governing bond proceeds and public facilities finance.
Impact Predictions (simplified)
- Newport would receive a grant to support the development of a new municipal well, contributing to better water treatment and reliability.
- State bonds would be issued to fund the project, placing debt under the usual state oversight and statutory framework.
Notes on Terms in the Bill
- Public Facilities Authority (PFA)
- bond proceeds fund
- grant
- Newport
- predesign
- design
- construct
- equip
- municipal well
- water treatment improvements
Relevant Terms
- Newport
- water treatment improvements
- municipal well
- grant
- Public Facilities Authority
- bond proceeds fund
- appropriation
- predesign
- design
- construct
- equip
- bond sale
- bonds
- Minnesota statutes 16A.631 to 16A.675
- Minnesota Constitution Article XI
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 16, 2026 | Senate | Action | Introduction and first reading | ||
| April 16, 2026 | Senate | Action | Referred to | Capital Investment |
Citations
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]Progress through the legislative process
In Committee