SF2460

Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to allocate funds for improving wastewater treatment facilities in the city of Jordan, Minnesota. These improvements aim to enhance the city's water infrastructure and ensure efficient wastewater management.

Main Provisions

• Funding Allocation: The bill appropriates $6,250,000 from the bond proceeds fund to the Public Facilities Authority. This funding is designated for a grant to the city of Jordan.
• Wastewater Treatment Improvements: The allocated funds will be used to design, construct, and equip various improvements at the wastewater treatment facility in Jordan. Specific upgrades include:
  • Replacing a lift station and its associated pumps and piping.
  • Replacing the final clarifier.
  • Rehabilitating and replacing wastewater pretreatment infrastructure.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

This bill authorizes the sale and issuance of state bonds to provide funding for these improvements. This process is regulated under the Minnesota Statutes sections 16A.631 to 16A.675 and the Minnesota Constitution article XI, sections 4 to 7. This bond sale represents a financial commitment and investment by the state in local infrastructure.

Relevant Terms

• Wastewater treatment
• City of Jordan
• Public Facilities Authority
• Bond proceeds fund
• State bonds
• Infrastructure improvement
• Lift station
• Clarifier
• Pretreatment rehabilitation