SF3183

Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of the bill is to invest in water infrastructure improvements in the city of Mendota, Minnesota. It aims to provide funding for necessary upgrades to the city's water system, ensuring improved water supply and pressure management for residents.

Main Provisions

• Funding Allocation: The bill allocates $5,207,000 to the Public Facilities Authority. This funding will be used as a grant to acquire property and easements, as well as for the pre-design, design, and construction of a new water main looping and pressure reduction system in Mendota.
• Bond Issuance: To finance this project, the state will issue bonds. This involves the sale and issuance of state bonds up to the amount of $5,207,000 as stipulated by relevant Minnesota statutes and the state constitution.

Significant Changes

The bill introduces a specific financial mechanism through bond issuance that will fund the infrastructure project in Mendota. This action represents a direct state investment into the city's utilities, seeking to address current water system challenges by establishing an effective water infrastructure plan.

Relevant Terms

• Capital investment
• Water infrastructure
• State bonds
• Public Facilities Authority
• Property easements
• Water main looping
• Pressure reduction system