Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to allocate funds for improving clean water and sanitary sewer systems in the city of Palisade, Minnesota. It aims to ensure the city has modern and efficient water and wastewater infrastructure.

Main Provisions

• Appropriation of Funds: The bill appropriates $12,189,000 from the bond proceeds fund to the Public Facilities Authority. These funds are designated as a grant to the city of Palisade.
• Infrastructure Improvements: The funds will be used to predesign, design, construct, furnish, and equip various improvements. This includes building a new water treatment plant, rehabilitating existing municipal wells, adding a new well, replacing valves, and upgrading hydrants and the water storage tank.
• Wastewater Infrastructure: It also covers improvements to the wastewater treatment facilities and the sanitary collection system.

Significant Changes

• State Bonds Issuance: The bill authorizes the commissioner of management and budget to sell and issue state bonds up to the amount of $12,189,000 to finance these improvements.

Relevant Terms

• Capital investment
• Clean water infrastructure
• Wastewater infrastructure
• State bonds
• Public Facilities Authority
• Water treatment plant
• Sanitary sewer systems