Purpose of the Bill

The bill seeks to provide funds for the replacement of the eastbound Kellogg Boulevard bridge in St. Paul, Minnesota. It authorizes the selling and issuing of state bonds to finance this project.

Main Provisions

• Appropriation of Funds: The bill appropriates money from the bond proceeds account in the state transportation fund. This is designated for use by the commissioner of transportation to provide a grant to the city of St. Paul.

• Project Scope: The funding covers a range of activities necessary for the bridge replacement. This includes the design, right-of-way acquisition, construction, and additional related costs. The project extends to the reconstruction and rehabilitation of portions of Kellogg Boulevard and surrounding streets including Eagle Street and Exchange Street.

• Infrastructure and Utility Work: The project also includes work on bridge structures, infrastructure, retaining walls, bluff stabilization, and temporary shoring. There are allocations for maintenance of traffic, communication systems, utilities, fire and safety systems, inspection facilitation, snowmelt systems, and environmental remediation.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

The bill provides the legal framework for the Minnesota state government to issue bonds specifically for this bridge replacement project. It ensures the necessary financial resources are in place to undertake and complete the project, therefore expanding the state's capital investment initiatives.

Relevant Terms

• Kellogg Boulevard Bridge
• State bonds
• Capital investment
• St. Paul
• Transportation fund
• Infrastructure
• Environmental remediation