Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to fund improvements to the wastewater treatment facility in the city of Grand Marais, Minnesota. These improvements are necessary due to aging and failing infrastructure, which poses risks to the community.

Main Provisions

• Funding: A total of $5,000,000 is to be appropriated from the bond proceeds fund. This money will be provided as a grant to the city of Grand Marais.
• Usage of Funds: The funds are intended to be used for designing, constructing, and equipping improvements of a capital nature to the existing wastewater treatment facility.
• Authority: The Public Facilities Authority will manage the grant to ensure proper allocation and usage of the funds.

Significant Changes

• Bond Sale Authorization: The bill authorizes the sale and issuance of state bonds to gather the funds needed for the project. Specifically, the commissioner of management and budget is tasked with selling and issuing bonds up to the amount of $5,000,000.

Relevant Terms

• Wastewater treatment
• Grand Marais
• Bond proceeds
• Infrastructure improvement
• Public Facilities Authority