SF3540 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Hermantown water, sewer and utility improvements bond issue and appropriation
Related bill: HF3309
AI Generated Summary
Purpose of the Bill
The purpose of this bill is to allocate funding for the improvement of water, sewer, and utility infrastructure in the city of Hermantown, Minnesota. The bill focuses specifically on rehabilitating and replacing outdated and failing infrastructure in the city’s southwest corner.
Main Provisions
Funding Allocation: The bill proposes a total appropriation of $10,000,000. This funding will come from the bond proceeds fund and be managed by the Public Facilities Authority. The funds will be used for the predesign, design, construction, and equipping necessary for infrastructure improvements.
Infrastructure Improvements: The specified improvements include drinking water systems, sanitary sewers, storm sewers, and other utility infrastructure. This aims to update systems that are aging and no longer function efficiently.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- Authorization of State Bonds: The bill authorizes the sale and issuance of state bonds to raise the $10,000,000 required for the project. This sale will be conducted by the commissioner of management and budget in accordance with existing statutes and constitutional guidelines.
Relevant Terms
- Capital investment
- Hermantown
- Public Facilities Authority
- Bond proceeds
- Infrastructure improvements
- Water and sewer systems
- State bonds
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| May 19, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Capital Investment |
Citations
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