SF1927

SF1927 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

City of Saint Paul blighted property redevelopment bond issuance and appropriation

Related bill: HF1308

AI Generated Summary

This bill (S.F. No. 1927) proposes allocating $18 million from state bond proceeds to fund the redevelopment of blighted property in the Midway area of St. Paul, Minnesota. The funds would be used for improvements to streets and public infrastructure, including transit facilities, sidewalks, utilities, sewer and stormwater systems, landscaping, lighting, parking facilities, and other site enhancements. The redevelopment is focused on areas that suffered damage during civil unrest in May 2020. Additionally, the city of St. Paul is required to enter into a lease or management agreement for any parking facility developed with these funds. The bill also authorizes the sale and issuance of bonds by the state to cover the appropriated amount.

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF file

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
February 26, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading
February 26, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Referred to	Capital Investment

Citations

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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Includes operation requirements for parking facilities under city redevelopment projects."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill mentions requirements for management agreements related to operating parking facilities, referring to section 16A.695.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "16A.695"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Authorizes issuance and management of state bonds for redevelopment."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill references bond sale procedures as prescribed by sections 16A.631 to 16A.675.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "16A.631 to 16A.675"
  }
]