Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to improve the water treatment facility in the city of International Falls, Minnesota. Its goal is to ensure the facility can continue to operate efficiently and safely by addressing critical infrastructure needs.

Main Provisions

• The bill proposes an appropriation of $4,800,000. This sum will be drawn from bond proceeds and allocated to the Public Facilities Authority.
• These funds will be used as a grant for the city of International Falls specifically for the water treatment facility.
• The grant will cover costs for construction, renovation, furnishing, and equipping the facility.
• The facility improvements will include expansion, rehabilitation, replacement of aging infrastructure, security upgrades, and other site improvements necessary for day-to-day operations.

Significant Changes

• The bill includes the authorization for the sale and issuance of state bonds up to the amount of $4,800,000 to finance these improvements.
• This involves the commissioner of management and budget being directed to sell bonds under existing Minnesota statutes and constitutional provisions, ensuring the project is funded.

Relevant Terms

• Capital investment
• Water treatment facility
• Infrastructure rehabilitation
• Bond proceeds
• Public Facilities Authority
• State bonds