Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to amend a previous appropriation related to transportation infrastructure. Specifically, it focuses on the expansion and reconstruction of important roadway and bridge structures in the city of Savage, Minnesota.

Main Provisions

• The bill amends an earlier legislative act from 2023 to clarify and extend funding for the city of Savage.
• It authorizes the predesign and design phases for the expansion of Quentin Avenue.
• It includes the reconstruction of two railroad bridges that pass over Quentin Avenue within a specified area (approximately 600 feet south to 600 feet north of the bridges).
• The funding for these projects comes from bond proceeds as allocated in the state transportation fund.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• The bill amends the expiration of the bond sale authorization and extends the availability of appropriated bond proceeds until December 31, 2029. This extension allows the city of Savage more time to use these funds for the specified projects.

Relevant Terms

capital investment, road improvement, bridge reconstruction, city of Savage, Quentin Avenue, bond proceeds, transportation infrastructure