Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to allocate funds for improving transportation infrastructure along a specific section of Trunk Highway 210 in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. This involves enhancements aimed at increasing both safety and mobility along the highway.

Main Provisions

• Funding Appropriation: The bill appropriates $5,400,000 from the bond proceeds account in the trunk highway fund. This money is designated for various activities including environmental analysis, pre-design, design, right-of-way acquisition, and construction of the improvements.
• Project Review Process: Prior to using the allocated funds, the commissioner of transportation is required to submit a comprehensive project report to the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners. This report must include the purpose, route location, proposed design, and a cost estimate for the project.
• The Otter Tail County Board has 90 days to review and either approve or disapprove the proposed project in writing. If disapproved, the commissioner can modify the project as per the county’s recommendations or decide not to proceed.

Bond Sale Authorization

The bill authorizes the sale and issuance of state bonds up to the amount of $5,400,000. The commissioner of management and budget is responsible for managing this process in accordance with relevant Minnesota statutes and constitutional requirements.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

This bill involves the use of state bonds to finance highway improvements, which requires adherence to specific legal stipulations regarding bond issuance under Minnesota statutes and the state constitution. This appropriates new funding specifically for improvements on Trunk Highway 210.

Relevant Terms

• Transportation infrastructure
• Trunk Highway 210
• Otter Tail County
• State bonds
• Highway improvements
• Right-of-way acquisition
• Safety and mobility improvements