Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to allocate state funding for essential public infrastructure improvements in the city of Trimont, Minnesota. This will be achieved through the issuance of state bonds.

Main Provisions

• Appropriation of Funds: The bill proposes an appropriation of $16,213,000 from the bond proceeds fund. This fund will be used specifically as a grant to the city of Trimont.

• Infrastructure Improvements: The grant is meant for designing, constructing, reconstructing, equipping, and making necessary capital improvements to the city's drinking water, wastewater, and sanitary sewer infrastructure. This includes:

  • Replacement of wastewater ponding systems.
  • Rehabilitation of sanitary sewer and water mains.
  • Construction of a new water tower.
  • Rehabilitation of the water treatment plant.
  • Replacement of the existing mechanical wastewater plant.

• Bond Sale Authorization: To fund these projects, the bill authorizes the sale and issuance of state bonds up to the amount of $16,213,000. This task will be carried out by the commissioner of management and budget in accordance with specified Minnesota statutes and constitutional articles.

Significant Changes

• The bill calls for significant upgrades and replacements to Trimont’s current water and wastewater infrastructure, which imply an improvement from existing conditions. This includes the building of new facilities where old ones are deficient.

Relevant Terms

public infrastructure improvements, city of Trimont, state bonds, drinking water, wastewater, sanitary sewer, water mains, water tower, water treatment plant, mechanical wastewater plant, Public Facilities Authority, bond proceeds fund, commissioner of management and budget.