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HF835 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Sturgeon Lake; city hall and fire station funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

Related bill: SF1620

AI Generated Summary

The legislative bill, H.F. No., authored by Dotseth, proposes the allocation of funds for the construction of a new city hall and fire station in Sturgeon Lake, Minnesota. It involves the appropriation of $3,500,000 from the state's bond proceeds fund. This funding will cover the expenses necessary for acquiring land, as well as the predesign, design, construction, furnishing, and equipping of the municipal building. Notably, the city is not required to match this state funding with their own financial contributions.

To facilitate this appropriation, the bill authorizes the sale and issuance of state bonds, directing the Commissioner of Management and Budget to manage the bond sale. This process is to comply with specific sections of Minnesota Statutes and the Minnesota Constitution regarding state bonds.

In summary, the bill seeks to financially support the establishment of a new city hall and fire station in Sturgeon Lake through state funding and bond sales, without requiring additional financial contributions from the city.

Bill text versions

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DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 16, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toCapital Investment

Citations

 
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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "This bill makes an appropriation for city infrastructure without requiring a nonstate match."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "N/A"
      ],
      "summary": "Refers to the procedures governing the issuance of state bonds.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarifies terms for bond issuance."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "16A.631"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Specific authorization for the bond sale related to the city project."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "N/A"
      ],
      "summary": "Part of the legal framework for the sale and terms of state bonds.",
      "modified": [
        "Included detailed application for this project's funding execution."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "16A.675"
  }
]

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