SF2450
City of Champlin Elm Creek Greenway Trail Corridor new segment bond issuance and appropriation
Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026)
Related bill: HF2041
AI Generated Summary
Purpose
The purpose of this bill is to allocate funds for the development of a new segment of the Elm Creek Greenway Trail Corridor in the city of Champlin, Minnesota, connecting Mississippi Crossings to the Elm Creek Park Reserve.
Main Provisions
- Funding Appropriation: The bill proposes that $500,000 be appropriated from the state's bond proceeds fund. This money will be used by the Metropolitan Council to provide a grant to the City of Champlin.
- Acquisition and Predesign: The funds will be used specifically for property and easement acquisition as well as the predesign phase of the trail's development.
- Existing Appropriation: The funding is an addition to a previous appropriation provided in Laws 2023.
Significant Changes
- Bond Sale Authorization: The bill authorizes the sale and issuance of state bonds up to the amount required for the project. The implementation of the bond sale will follow the guidelines outlined in Minnesota Statutes sections concerning public debt and the Minnesota Constitution's articles regarding state finances.
Relevant Terms
- Capital investment
- Elm Creek Greenway Trail Corridor
- Bond proceeds fund
- Metropolitan Council
- Property acquisition
- Easement acquisition
- Predesign
- Bond sale
- State bonds
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 13, 2025 | Senate | Action | Introduction and first reading | ||
| March 13, 2025 | Senate | Action | Referred to | Capital Investment | |
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Progress through the legislative process
In Committee
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