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SF2863 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Waldorf roadway improvements bond issue and appropriation

Related bill: HF2535

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to allocate funds for infrastructure improvements in the city of Waldorf, Minnesota. This includes enhancements to roads, sewer systems, and city parks to support community development and improve local amenities.

Main Provisions

  • Funding Appropriation: A total of $2,800,000 is allocated from the bond proceeds fund to support these projects.
  • Projects Covered:
    • Installation of clean water, sanitary sewer, and stormwater systems in the School Street West development.
    • Roadway improvements on several streets, including 1st Street, 2nd Street, Middle Avenue, Raymond Avenue, Railway Street, and roads servicing the South End Bar and Grill.
    • Enhancements to the city park and improvements to the parks' parking lot.
  • Project Development Scope: The funds may be used for various phases of the project including property acquisition, predesign, design, construction, reconstruction, furnishing, and equipping the improvements.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

  • The bill facilitates the sale and issuance of state bonds, which are governed by Minnesota Statutes and the state constitution, to finance the allocated appropriations. These measures allow Waldorf to proceed with the civic enhancements without requiring immediate budget reallocation.

Relevant Terms

  • Capital investment
  • State bonds
  • Infrastructure
  • Sanitary sewer
  • Stormwater systems
  • Roadway improvements
  • City park enhancements

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 19, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
March 19, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toCapital Investment

Citations

 
[
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Authorization for bond sale specific to Waldorf projects."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "No changes to existing bond procedures."
      ],
      "summary": "This bill authorizes the issuance of state bonds for funding city projects under sections 16A.631 to 16A.675.",
      "modified": [
        "Updates the specific project list for bond funding."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "16A.631 to 16A.675"
  }
]

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