HF1347

This bill proposes an appropriation of $20 million from bond proceeds to the Metropolitan Council for grants to metropolitan area cities in Minnesota. The grants will fund capital improvements in municipal wastewater collection systems aimed at reducing inflow and infiltration into the Metropolitan Council's sanitary sewer system. Grants will cover up to 50% of eligible mitigation costs for cities identified as contributing excessive inflow and infiltration or those with flow rates within 20% of allowable limits. The bill also authorizes the commissioner of management and budget to issue state bonds up to $20 million to fund this appropriation.