Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to allocate funds for the water tower improvements in the city of East Grand Forks, Minnesota. It supports the city's infrastructure by enhancing its water storage facility.

Main Provisions

• Funding Allocation: The bill proposes an appropriation of $600,000 from the state's bond proceeds fund.
• Intended Use: The funds will be granted to the city of East Grand Forks through the Public Facilities Authority for both preliminary engineering work and the construction of improvements to the south water tower.
• Bond Issuance: The bill authorizes the state's commissioner of management and budget to sell and issue bonds amounting to $600,000 to finance the project.

Significant Changes

• The appropriation for this project is exempt from the usual requirements outlined in Minnesota Statutes section 16A.86 subdivision 4. This may streamline the process, allowing quicker access to funds.

Relevant Terms

• Bond proceeds fund
• Public Facilities Authority
• State bonds
• Infrastructure improvement
• Water tower construction and engineering
• East Grand Forks