HF2345 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Cold Spring; wastewater treatment facility improvements funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
Related bill: SF991
AI Generated Summary
Purpose of the Bill
The purpose of this bill is to provide financial support for improving the wastewater treatment facility in the city of Cold Spring, Minnesota. The bill seeks to ensure that necessary upgrades and infrastructure enhancements are funded through state resources.
Main Provisions
Appropriation of Funds: The bill appropriates $29,861,000 from the bond proceeds fund specifically for the purpose of upgrading and equipping the Cold Spring wastewater treatment facility.
Wastewater Treatment Improvements: The planned improvements include replacing the existing filter process with a more advanced biological nutrient removal activated sludge process. This is intended to make the treatment facility more efficient and environmentally friendly.
Biosolids Infrastructure Enhancements: The bill also focuses on enhancing the treatment and management of biosolids, which are the organic materials resulting from the wastewater treatment process.
Significant Changes
- Issuance of State Bonds: The bill authorizes the Minnesota commissioner of management and budget to issue state bonds to secure the appropriated funds. The issuance of these bonds will follow specific guidelines as outlined in the Minnesota Statutes and Constitution.
Relevant Terms
wastewater treatment, Cold Spring, biological nutrient removal, sludge process, biosolids treatment, bond proceeds fund, state bonds, Minnesota Legislature, capital investment.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 12, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Capital Investment |
Citations
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