HF1017 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Brooklyn Park; clean water infrastructure funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

Related bill: SF1185

AI Generated Summary

The bill, H.F. No. 1017, proposes to allocate funds for the improvement of water infrastructure in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. Specifically, it discusses:

  1. Appropriation: $4,500,000 will be given to Brooklyn Park to enhance its water distribution system. This will include:

    • Pre-designing, designing, and constructing new water mains.
    • Acquiring necessary right-of-way and easements.
    • Equipping new water main connections.
    • These improvements will connect various parts of the city, including from east to west under U.S. Highway 169 and from north to south under Trunk Highway 610, which will all support Brooklyn Park’s biotech innovation district.
  2. Bond Sale: In order to fund these projects, the bill authorizes the sale and issuance of state bonds up to the amount of $4,500,000. The bond sale will be managed by the Minnesota Commissioner of Management and Budget and will operate within the existing legal framework as defined by certain sections of the Minnesota Statutes and the Minnesota Constitution.

By enacting these changes, the bill aims to significantly enhance the water infrastructure in Brooklyn Park, supporting urban development and the city's innovative biotech sector.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 16, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toCapital Investment
March 02, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added

Citations

 
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