Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to allocate funds for critical infrastructure improvements in the city of Long Lake, Minnesota. It is designed specifically to address the need for updating the city's aging and failing sanitary sewer, water main, and storm sewer systems.

Main Provisions

• Funding Allocation: The bill proposes to appropriate $11,700,000 from the bond proceeds fund to the Public Facilities Authority. This funding is intended for a grant to the city of Long Lake.
• Infrastructure Improvements: The funds will be used for the pre-design, design, construction, reconstruction, and equipping necessary for the repair and replacement of essential sanitary sewer, water main, and storm sewer systems. Additionally, it includes associated street reconstruction efforts on and near Grand Avenue.

Significant Changes

• Bond Issuance: The bill authorizes the commissioner of management and budget to sell and issue state bonds up to the amount of $11,700,000. This financial mechanism will provide the necessary funding as outlined under the existing Minnesota statutes and constitutional guidelines.

Relevant Terms

• Capital investment
• Sanitary sewer
• Water main
• Storm sewer
• Infrastructure improvements
• Bond proceeds fund
• State bonds
• Public Facilities Authority