Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to allocate funds and authorize the issuance of state bonds to finance a new city hall and public safety facility in the city of Mendota Heights, Minnesota.

Main Provisions

• Appropriation of Funds: The bill allocates $1,760,000 for the design stages of a new facility in Mendota Heights, intended to house both the city hall and a public safety facility for the police department.
• Bond Issuance: To fund this project, the bill authorizes the state to sell and issue bonds totaling up to $1,760,000. This is managed by the commissioner of management and budget, in compliance with specific state statutes and constitutional provisions.

Significant Changes

• The bill provides financial resources specifically for the planning and design phases of a combined city hall and public safety facility, setting the stage for its future construction.
• It establishes a mechanism for funding through state bond sales, enabling the city to proceed with these initial stages without needing to rely immediately on alternative funding sources.

Relevant Terms

• Capital investment
• Mendota Heights
• Public safety facility
• City hall
• State bonds
• Appropriation