HF972 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Duluth; Lakewood water treatment plant capital improvements funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

Related bill: SF834

AI Generated Summary

This bill, authored by Kozlowski, Zeleznikar, and Johnson P., proposes a financial allocation for improvements at the Lakewood water treatment plant in Duluth, Minnesota. It involves the appropriation of $21,208,000 from the bond proceeds fund, which will be managed by the Public Facilities Authority. The funding will be directed towards designing and constructing enhancements at the water treatment plant, such as fixing the granular infiltration system, repairing the roof, and upgrading both water reservoirs and pump stations to support ongoing operations.

To facilitate this investment, the bill authorizes the sale and issuance of state bonds up to the amount of $21,208,000. The sale and terms of these bonds will be governed by relevant sections of Minnesota Statutes and the Minnesota Constitution.

In summary, this bill focuses on financially supporting essential upgrades to the Lakewood water treatment plant in Duluth, ensuring it continues to function effectively and efficiently, financed through state-issued bonds.

Bill text versions

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

Citations

 
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