Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to allocate funds for the Mississippi River Learning Center project in St. Paul, Minnesota. The bill also provides authorization for the sale and issuance of state bonds to raise this funding.

Main Provisions

• Funding Allocation: The bill proposes an appropriation of $10,000,000 from the bond proceeds fund. This amount is designated for the Metropolitan Council, which will grant the funds to the City of St. Paul.
• Project Details: The funds will be used to construct, furnish, and equip marina buildings and make surrounding site improvements at Crosby Farm Regional Park. The improvements include site preparation, creating trails, providing vehicular access, and establishing marina amenities.
• Additional Funding: This appropriation is supplemental to a previous appropriation made in 2023.

Significant Changes

• Bond Authorization: The bill authorizes the state's commissioner of management and budget to sell and issue bonds up to the amount of $10,000,000 to finance the project.

Relevant Terms

Mississippi River Learning Center, St. Paul, Metropolitan Council, Crosby Farm Regional Park, site improvements, bond proceeds, state bonds, marina amenities.