SF1788

This bill, Minnesota Senate File No. 1788, proposes an appropriation of $20 million from bond proceeds to the Metropolitan Council for grants to cities in the metropolitan area. The funds will be used for capital improvements in municipal wastewater collection systems to reduce inflow and infiltration into the Metropolitan Council’s sanitary sewer disposal system.

Key provisions include: - Grants can cover up to 50% of the cost for inflow and infiltration mitigation. - Cities eligible for grants must either: - Be identified by the Metropolitan Council as contributors of excessive inflow and infiltration, or - Have a measured flow rate within 20% of their allowable inflow and infiltration limits. - Cities must submit applications detailing eligible capital costs and a timeline for mitigation construction, following guidelines set by the Metropolitan Council. - To fund the appropriation, the Commissioner of Management and Budget is authorized to sell and issue state bonds up to $20 million.

This bill aims to enhance wastewater infrastructure by reducing excess inflow and infiltration, ultimately improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the metropolitan sewer disposal system.