Purpose of the Bill

The bill primarily focuses on extending the availability of funds for various park and trail projects in Minnesota. It aims to allow additional time for the completion of these projects by extending the deadline for when the allocated funds can be used.

Main Provisions

• Cannon Valley Trail, Goodhue County: The bill extends the deadline for the grant allocated to the Cannon Valley Trail project, allowing it to be used until June 30, 2027. This funding was originally provided under fiscal year 2023.

• Beaver Island Trail, Stearns County: Similar to the Cannon Valley Trail, the funding availability for the Beaver Island Trail is extended to June 30, 2027, from its original fiscal year 2023 appropriation.

• Bluffs Traverse Trail, City of Winona: This provision extends the funding deadline for the Bluffs Traverse Trail project to June 30, 2027, preserving the grant from the 2023 fiscal year.

• Jay C. Hormel Nature Center, City of Austin: The appropriation for this project under fiscal year 2024 is extended, allowing the funding to remain available until June 30, 2027.

• Spirit Mountain Recreation Area, City of Duluth: The bill extends the funding availability for this project until June 30, 2027, from its original fiscal year 2023 financial allocation.

• Waabizheshikana Marten Trail, City of Duluth: This trail project’s funding is extended, with the availability now lasting until June 30, 2027, based on its fiscal year 2024 allocation.

Significant Changes

The significant change introduced by this bill is the extension of the deadlines for the use of grants provided by the parks and trails fund. These extensions allow the respective regions to fully utilize the appropriations beyond their original expiration dates, ensuring the projects can be completed as planned.

Relevant Terms

• Appropriation
• Parks and Trails Fund
• Extension
• Grant
• Fiscal Year
• Deadlines
• Goodhue County
• Stearns County
• City of Winona
• City of Austin
• City of Duluth