SF2204

SF2204 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Coon Rapids Dam capital improvements bond issue and appropriation

Related bill: HF1929

AI Generated Summary

This bill proposes an appropriation of $7,084,000 from the bond proceeds fund to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for a grant to the Three Rivers Park District. The funding would be used for design, engineering, and construction improvements to the Coon Rapids Dam, which is located on the Mississippi River. The project aims to enhance the structural integrity, safety, and operational capabilities of the dam.

To fund this appropriation, the bill authorizes the sale and issuance of state bonds in an amount up to $7,084,000. The issuance and sale of these bonds would follow the legal procedures outlined in Minnesota Statutes (Sections 16A.631 to 16A.675) and the Minnesota Constitution (Article XI, Sections 4 to 7).

In summary, this bill seeks to fund improvements to the Coon Rapids Dam through state bonding and direct the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to administer the project via a grant to the Three Rivers Park District.

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF file

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
March 05, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading
March 05, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading
March 05, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Referred to	Capital Investment
March 05, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Referred to	Capital Investment

Citations

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        "Funding for dam improvements and betterments."
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      "summary": "The bill appropriates funds for improvements to the Coon Rapids Dam under section 103G.511.",
      "modified": [
        "Improvement allocation to include design and engineering."
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    "citation": "103G.511",
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    "analysis": {
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    "citation": "Article XI, sections 4 to 7",
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