Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to secure funding for infrastructure improvements aimed at enhancing water quality within the Middle Fork Crow River Watershed, particularly in addressing problematic hydrogen sulfide levels in the city of New London's water supply.

Main Provisions

• Appropriation of Funds: The bill proposes an appropriation of $2,200,000 from the bond proceeds fund. This funding is intended as a grant to the Middle Fork Crow River Watershed District.
• Infrastructure Improvements: The funds will be used to design, engineer, construct, and equip necessary water infrastructure and associated public utilities. The primary goal is to mitigate hydrogen sulfide levels which are affecting the water quality in the city of New London.
• Issuance of State Bonds: To finance the project, the bill authorizes the sale and issuance of state bonds. These bonds, amounting to $2,200,000, will be managed by the commissioner of management and budget according to specified state statutes and constitutional provisions.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• The bill introduces a specific investment into the water infrastructure of the Middle Fork Crow River Watershed, focusing on an environmental issue that hadn't previously been targeted. It specifies the role of state bonds in funding these capital improvements.

Relevant Terms

• Capital investment
• Public Facilities Authority
• State bonds
• Water infrastructure
• Hydrogen sulfide
• Middle Fork Crow River Watershed
• City of New London