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SF2599 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

City of New Prague centralized public safety center bond issuance and appropriation

Related bill: HF1881

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to allocate funds for the development of a centralized public safety center in the city of New Prague, Minnesota. This center will consolidate fire, police, and ambulance services to enhance response capabilities for the city and nearby areas.

Main Provisions

  • Funding Allocation: The bill proposes an appropriation of $11,500,000 from the bond proceeds fund. This money is designated for expanding and upgrading the existing fire hall to create the new public safety center.
  • Nonstate Contributions: The appropriation is contingent upon a matching commitment of at least $11,500,000 from nonstate sources, ensuring a shared investment in the project.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

  • The bill authorizes the sale and issuance of state bonds to raise the necessary $11,500,000. This financial operation is governed by existing Minnesota Statutes and the state constitution, ensuring compliance with financial regulations.

Relevant Terms

  • Capital investment
  • State bonds
  • Public safety center
  • New Prague
  • Fire hall expansion
  • Nonstate funding

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 16, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
March 16, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toCapital Investment

Citations

 
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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "The bill specifies bond issuance rules in context of funding public safety infrastructure."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "None noted."
      ],
      "summary": "This section of the bill pertains to the management and sale of state bonds as governed by existing statutes 16A.631 to 16A.675.",
      "modified": [
        "Includes direction for bond sales relative to new appropriation requirements."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "16A.631 to 16A.675"
  }
]

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