Purpose of the Bill

The bill is intended to improve the water infrastructure in East Grand Forks, Minnesota by funding upgrades to the city's south water tower.

Main Provisions

• Funding Allocation: The bill allocates $600,000 from the bond proceeds fund to the Public Facilities Authority. This money is designated for a grant that will cover the preliminary engineering and construction improvements for the water tower.
• Bond Issuance: The bill authorizes the commissioner of management and budget to sell and issue state bonds up to the amount of $600,000 to finance the improvements.

Significant Changes

• The appropriation made by this bill is exempt from certain requirements outlined in Minnesota Statutes section 16A.86 subdivision 4, suggesting a streamlined process for this specific project in East Grand Forks.

Relevant Terms

• Capital investment
• Water tower improvements
• East Grand Forks
• Public Facilities Authority
• State bonds
• Bond proceeds fund