SF3504

Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to allocate funds and authorize the issuance of state bonds for the reconstruction of 210th Avenue in Pope County, Minnesota. This infrastructure project is intended to improve transportation connectivity and road safety.

Main Provisions

• Funding Allocation: The bill provides an appropriation of $5,000,000 from the bond proceeds account within the state transportation fund. This funding is designated for transportation-related infrastructure improvements.
• Recipient Designation: The money will be used to issue grants to the city of Glenwood, Glenwood Township, Leven Township, or a combination of these entities. These grants will be used for the acquisition of permanent easements, right-of-way, predesign, design, construction, and reconstruction activities related to 210th Avenue.
• Route Details: The reconstruction project will focus on the segment of 210th Avenue between marked Trunk Highway 28 and Pope County State-Aid Highway 28.
• Bond Issuance: The commissioner of management and budget is authorized to sell and issue state bonds to generate the necessary funds. This process must adhere to the terms and conditions outlined in the relevant Minnesota Statutes and the state Constitution.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• The bill authorizes the allocation of state bond proceeds specifically for a local infrastructure project in Pope County, aligning with existing legal frameworks for state-supported transportation funding.

Relevant Terms

bond issuance, transportation fund, reconstruction, infrastructure, Pope County, easement acquisition, highway improvement, state bonds, Trunk Highway 28, State-Aid Highway 28.