Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to allocate funds for improving public infrastructure in the city of Trimont, Minnesota. It emphasizes upgrading critical facilities connected to drinking water, wastewater, and sanitary sewer systems to ensure better service and reliability for the residents of Trimont.

Main Provisions

• Funding Allocation: The bill proposes an appropriation of $16,213,000 from the bond proceeds fund specifically for infrastructure enhancements in Trimont.
• Project Scope: The funds will be used for predesigning, designing, constructing, reconstructing, and equipping improvements related to the city's drinking water and wastewater systems. This includes:
  • Replacement and rehabilitation of wastewater ponds.
  • Upgrading sanitary sewer and water mains.
  • Building a new water tower.
  • Rehabilitation of the water treatment plant.
  • Other necessary improvements to replace an existing mechanical wastewater plant.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

This bill involves the authorization to sell and issue state bonds to provide the necessary funds for the infrastructure projects. The process and terms for issuing these bonds are in accordance with Minnesota Statutes sections related to financial management and the Minnesota Constitution.

Relevant Terms

• Capital investment
• Public infrastructure
• Drinking water system
• Wastewater treatment
• Sanitary sewer
• State bonds
• Public Facilities Authority
• Infrastructure improvements
• Trimont, Minnesota