Purpose

This bill would provide state funding to upgrade Wrenshall’s water and street infrastructure. It authorizes a grant to the city funded by state bonds to replace aging and failing systems and rebuild streets.

Main Provisions

• Appropriation: $1,650,000 is allocated from the bond proceeds fund to the Public Facilities Authority to grant to the city of Wrenshall. The grant covers design, engineering, construction, and equipment for replacing aging municipal infrastructure.
• Scope of projects: The funding supports phased improvements to water distribution systems, storm sewer system infrastructure, and city street reconstruction.
• Bond issuance: The bill directs the commissioner of management and budget to sell and issue state bonds up to $1,650,000 under existing bond laws and constitutional authority.

How the Funds Would Be Used

• The Public Facilities Authority would administer the grant to Wrenshall for planning and execution of the water, storm sewer, and street projects.
• Projects are intended to replace aging and failing infrastructure and improve overall public works in the city.

Significance and Changes to Law

• Creates a new appropriation and bonding authority specifically for Wrenshall’s water, storm sewer, and street improvements.
• Allocates funds from the bond proceeds fund and uses standard bond issuance processes under referenced Minnesota statutes and constitutional provisions.

Potential Impacts

• Upgraded water distribution and storm sewer systems, reducing maintenance issues and potential failures.
• Rebuilt or improved streets, potentially enhancing safety and transportation.

Administration

• The grant is issued to Wrenshall through the Public Facilities Authority, with responsibilities for design, engineering, construction, and equipment.

Relevant Terms - Public Facilities Authority - grant - Wrenshall - water distribution systems - storm sewer system infrastructure - street reconstruction - bond proceeds fund - bond sale / selling and issuing bonds - Commissioner of Management and Budget - Minnesota Statutes sections 16A.631 to 16A.675 - Minnesota Constitution Article XI