HF835

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.