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HF2612 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Otter Tail County; funding provided for construction of improvements along Trunk Highway 210, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

Related bill: SF2654

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of the bill is to improve transportation infrastructure in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, by funding enhancements along Trunk Highway 210. It aims to enhance safety and mobility for drivers and communities between Aurdal Township and Nidaros Township.

Main Provisions

  • Funding Allocation: The bill allocates $5,400,000 from the bond proceeds account in the trunk highway fund. These funds are designated for various stages of project development including environmental analysis, predesign, design, right-of-way acquisition, and construction activities.
  • Project Oversight: It mandates the use of consultants to assist in carrying out these activities and includes provisions for compensating landowners affected by the right-of-way acquisitions.
  • Spending Conditions: The commissioner of transportation is permitted to utilize up to 17% of the funds for project delivery processes.

Significant Changes

  • Local Review Requirement: Before spending the allocated funds, the commissioner must present the project's final layout and report to the Otter Tail County Board of Commissioners. This report must include details about the project's purpose, route, location, and design, as well as a cost estimate that includes the county's expected contribution.
  • Approval Process: The Otter Tail County Board has 90 days to approve or disapprove the project. If disapproved, modifications requested by the county may be made by the commissioner to proceed with the project.

Bond Issuance

  • Bond Sale Authorization: This bill authorizes the sale and issuance of state bonds up to the amount of $5,400,000 to fund the project. The process will adhere to the terms outlined in Minnesota Statutes and the Minnesota Constitution, with proceeds deposited into the trunk highway fund, excluding any accrued interest or premium from the bond sales.

Relevant Terms

  • Transportation infrastructure
  • Trunk Highway 210
  • Otter Tail County
  • Bond issuance
  • Right-of-way acquisition
  • Project delivery
  • Environmental analysis
  • Predesign and design

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 19, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toTransportation Finance and Policy

Citations

 
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        "The provision for issuing bonds specifically for Trunk Highway 210 improvements."
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      "summary": "This bill authorizes the sale and issuance of state bonds for highway improvements, referencing the process prescribed by Minnesota Statutes sections 167.50 to 167.52.",
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    "citation": "167.50 to 167.52"
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