HF1555

Purpose

Provide funding for accessibility and rehabilitation improvements to the GitchiGami State Trail, supporting enhancements along the trail and at a related site.

Main Provisions

• Appropriation of $1,500,000 from the bond proceeds fund to the commissioner of natural resources for accessibility and rehabilitation improvements to the GitchiGami State Trail under Minnesota law.
• Specific improvements include work at Flood Bay State Wayside and additional projects along the trail between Gooseberry Falls State Park and Split Rock Lighthouse State Park.
• Authorization to issue and sell bonds up to $1,500,000 to fund the appropriation, with bond terms governed by state law and the state constitution.

Funding Details

• Source of funds: bond proceeds fund.
• Recipient: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (commissioner of natural resources) for project implementation.
• Compliance: Uses processes and authorities described in Minnesota Statutes sections 16A.631 to 16A.675 and Minnesota Constitution Article XI, sections 4 to 7.

Implementation and Oversight

• The bond sale and issuance are to be carried out by the commissioner of management and budget in accordance with applicable statutes and constitutional provisions.

Significant Changes or Effects

• Establishes a new capital investment funding stream specifically for GitchiGami State Trail accessibility and rehabilitation projects, financed through state bonds.
• Expands improvements along a defined segment of the GitchiGami State Trail and related facilities.

Relevant Terms - GitchiGami State Trail - accessibility and rehabilitation improvements - Flood Bay State Wayside - Gooseberry Falls State Park - Split Rock Lighthouse State Park - bond proceeds fund - bond sale / issuing bonds - commissioner of natural resources - commissioner of management and budget - Minnesota Statutes 85.015, subd. 21 - Minnesota Statutes 16A.631–16A.675 - Minnesota Constitution Article XI, sections 4–7