Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to allocate funding for public infrastructure improvements in the city of Tonka Bay, Minnesota. This allocation will support necessary upgrades and replacements of outdated and failing municipal systems.

Main Provisions

• Appropriation of Funds: The bill proposes an appropriation of $5,700,000 from the bond proceeds fund for the city of Tonka Bay. These funds will be used as a grant awarded by the Public Facilities Authority.
• Infrastructure Improvements: The appropriation is intended for the design, construction, and equipping necessary for the replacement of water distribution systems, storm sewer, and sanitary sewer infrastructure. Additionally, it covers the reconstruction of streets specifically in the Lakeview and Wildhurst neighborhoods.
• Bond Sale: To fund these improvements, the commissioner of management and budget is authorized to sell and issue state bonds up to the amount of $5,700,000.

Significant Changes

This bill proposes the issuance of state bonds, which are financial instruments used by the state to raise funds for public projects. The issuing of bonds represents a commitment that was not previously in effect for this specific cause (infrastructure improvements in Tonka Bay), and therefore constitutes a significant financial undertaking by the state.

Relevant Terms

• Capital investment
• Public infrastructure
• Bond proceeds fund
• Public Facilities Authority
• Water distribution
• Storm sewer
• Sanitary sewer
• State bonds