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SF3476 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Cologne wastewater treatment facility improvements bond issue and appropriation

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to provide financial support for upgrading the wastewater treatment facility in the city of Cologne, Minnesota. This will be accomplished through an appropriation of funds and the issuance of state bonds.

Main Provisions

  • Funding Allocation: The bill appropriates $10,000,000 from the bond proceeds fund to the Public Facilities Authority. This grant will be given to the city of Cologne to cover expenses related to improving the current wastewater treatment facility.
  • Facility Improvements: The enhancements to the facility will include designing, permitting, engineering, constructing, and equipping the facility with a new pretreatment system, aeration basins, a new clarifier, filters, an additional biosolids storage tank, and necessary repairs.
  • Bond Sale Authorization: The bill authorizes the commissioner of management and budget to sell and issue state bonds up to $10,000,000 to provide the necessary funds for these improvements.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

This legislation does not propose any changes to existing laws but authorizes the issuance of state bonds in alignment with existing Minnesota Statutes and the Minnesota Constitution to fund the specified infrastructure project.

Relevant Terms

  • Wastewater treatment facility
  • State bonds
  • Public Facilities Authority
  • Infrastructure
  • Environmental engineering

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
April 30, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
April 30, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
April 30, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toCapital Investment

Citations

 
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