SF2622

Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to improve public infrastructure by bringing facilities along public rights-of-way into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. This is focused on enhancing accessibility, particularly in the city of Minneapolis.

Main Provisions

• Funding Allocation: The bill proposes an appropriation of $5,000,000 from state bond proceeds to the Commissioner of Transportation. This funding is designated for a grant to the city of Minneapolis. The grant will be used to construct ADA-accessible facilities, specifically targeting pedestrian curb ramp upgrades.
• Funding Conditions: The appropriation will be available only after the Commissioner of Management and Budget confirms that sufficient resources have been secured from non-state sources to complete the project.

Significant Changes

• Issuance of Bonds: To fund the aforementioned improvements, the Commissioner of Management and Budget is authorized to sell and issue state bonds up to the amount of $5,000,000. This process will adhere to existing guidelines as outlined in Minnesota Statutes sections 16A.631 to 16A.675 and the Minnesota Constitution.

Relevant Terms

• ADA compliance
• Accessibility
• Minneapolis pedestrian curb ramps
• State bonds
• Capital investment