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HF2637 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Ramsey; clean water infrastructure funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

Related bill: SF1467

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to allocate funds for improving the water infrastructure in the city of Ramsey, Minnesota. This includes the construction of a new water treatment facility.

Main Provisions

  • Funding Appropriation: The bill specifies an appropriation of $6,800,000 from the bond proceeds fund. These funds are earmarked for the Public Facilities Authority.
  • Use of Funds: The money will be used to grant the city of Ramsey the necessary resources to build a new water treatment plant. Additionally, it will cover the costs of improving the trunk water main systems.
  • Infrastructure Improvements: The main improvements focus on the removal of manganese and iron from the city’s water supply, addressing concerns over water quality and safety.

Bond Sale Authorization

  • The bill authorizes the commissioner of management and budget to sell and issue state bonds to generate the $6,800,000 required. This is to follow the procedures outlined in Minnesota Statutes sections 16A.631 to 16A.675 and the Minnesota Constitution.

Significant Changes

  • This bill introduces a specific financial commitment from the state for the enhancement of water treatment infrastructure in Ramsey, addressing specific issues related to water contamination by manganese and iron.

Relevant Terms

  • Capital investment
  • Clean water infrastructure
  • Water treatment plant
  • Trunk water main
  • Manganese and iron removal
  • Bond proceeds fund
  • State bonds

Bill text versions

Past committee meetings

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 23, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toCapital Investment
March 23, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toCapital Investment

Citations

 
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