Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to allocate funds for the replacement and rehabilitation of the Randolph Avenue Bridge in the city of St. Paul, Minnesota. The bill aims to improve the bridge infrastructure to ensure safe and efficient transportation in the area.

Main Provisions

• Appropriation of Funds: The bill proposes the allocation of $3,500,000 from the bond proceeds account of the state transportation fund. This money is intended for a grant to the city of St. Paul. The funds will be used for various phases of the project, including the design, right-of-way acquisition, construction, and rehabilitation associated with the replacement of Bridge No. 7272 over the Union Pacific Railroad. It also includes public infrastructure improvements along Randolph Avenue through its intersection with CSAH 37 Shepard Road.

• Comprehensive Project Scope: The funding covers several aspects such as internal staff costs, engineering and inspection, railroad permitting and development costs, stock modifications, retaining walls, slope stabilization, and traffic management. Additionally, the scope includes improvements to sidewalks, street lighting, signals, and utilities like sewer and water systems.

• Bond Sale Authorization: To finance the grant and project, the bill authorizes the sale and issuance of state bonds not exceeding $3,500,000. The sale and issuance of these bonds are governed by applicable Minnesota Statutes and the state constitution.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

This bill introduces a new allocation of funds specifically for the Randolph Avenue Bridge project and authorizes the state management to issue bonds for this purpose.

Relevant Terms

• Capital investment
• Bond proceeds
• State transportation fund
• Infrastructure rehabilitation
• Right-of-way acquisition
• Railroad permitting
• Public infrastructure improvements