SF848 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Lafayette water treatment plant improvements bond issue and appropriation
Related bill: HF448
AI Generated Summary
Purpose
To fund municipal water quality improvements in Lafayette by providing a grant for a reverse osmosis system at the city’s existing water treatment plant. The goal is to reduce high chloride levels in wastewater and prevent disinfection by-products violations in drinking water.
Main Provisions
- Appropriation of 1,893,000 from the bond proceeds fund to the Public Facilities Authority to grant to the City of Lafayette for the project.
- The project involves constructing and equipping a reverse osmosis system and related improvements at the current water treatment plant.
- Bond authority: The state will issue bonds up to 1,893,000 to finance the appropriation, under the applicable state laws and constitution.
Financial Details
- Source of funds: bond proceeds fund.
- Use of funds: grant to Lafayette for project costs related to the reverse osmosis system and associated improvements.
- Debt mechanism: sale and issuance of state bonds up to the specified amount, with terms defined by Minnesota law and the state constitution.
Beneficiary and Project Scope
- Beneficiary: City of Lafayette.
- Project scope: Construction and equipment of a reverse osmosis system at the existing water treatment plant; improvements to address chloride in wastewater and improve drinking water quality.
Significance and Impact
- Aims to improve drinking water quality by reducing disinfection by-product risks and addressing high chloride levels.
- Uses state debt financing to support a local water infrastructure project, aligning with capital investment goals.
Related Legal References and Changes
- References Minnesota Statutes: sections 16A631 to 16A675.
- References Minnesota Constitution: article XI sections 4 to 7.
- No explicit changes to existing statutes beyond authorizing this appropriation and bond issuance.
Timeline
- Not specified in the text.
Relevant Terms - bond proceeds fund - Public Facilities Authority - grant - City of Lafayette - reverse osmosis system - water treatment plant - chloride - disinfection by-products - drinking water - bond sale - commissioner of management and budget - Minnesota Statutes sections 16A631 to 16A675 - Minnesota Constitution article XI
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 30, 2025 | Senate | Action | Introduction and first reading | ||
| January 30, 2025 | Senate | Action | Referred to | Capital Investment |
Citations
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]Progress through the legislative process
In Committee