SF5013
City of Rice Lake sewer and water infrastructure appropriation and bond issuance authorization
Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026)
Related bill: HF4710
AI Generated Summary
Purpose
To provide funding for improvements to Rice Lake’s sewer and water systems. The bill appropriates money from the bond proceeds fund to the Public Facilities Authority so it can grant funds to the city of Rice Lake to design and build specified water and sewer projects. The goals are to supply safe drinking water, support local development, and prepare for upcoming road reconstruction.
Main Provisions
Subdivision 1 – Appropriation
- Amount: $3,800,000 is appropriated from the bond proceeds fund.
- Use: Grants to the city of Rice Lake for design and construction of capital projects related to water and sewer infrastructure.
- Projects funded: 1) Extension of water infrastructure along Martin Road between Stavenger Road and Howard Gnesen Road. 2) Extension of sewer and water infrastructure along a new frontage road between Martin Road and West Calvary Road. 3) Extension of sewer infrastructure near the intersection of Martin Road and Rice Lake Road.
- Purpose alignment: Provide safe drinking water, support area development, and prepare for anticipated road reconstruction.
Subdivision 2 – Bond Sale
- Action: The commissioner of management and budget must sell and issue up to $3,800,000 in state bonds.
- Authority: Bonds issued under the terms and effects of Minnesota Statutes sections 16A.631 to 16A.675 and Minnesota Constitution Article XI, sections 4 to 7.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- Establishes a new appropriation and bonding authority specifically for Rice Lake’s sewer and water infrastructure projects.
- Uses the Public Facilities Authority to administer grants to the city of Rice Lake for the described projects.
- Funds are sourced from the bond proceeds fund, with debt to be issued under existing Minnesota bond statutes and constitutional provisions.
Key Entities and Terms Involved
- Public Facilities Authority (PFA)
- City of Rice Lake
- Sewer and water infrastructure
- Safe drinking water
- Grants
- Design and construction
- Frontage road
- Martin Road, Stavenger Road, Howard Gnesen Road, West Calvary Road, Rice Lake Road
- Bond proceeds fund
- Bond sale (up to $3,800,000)
- Minnesota Statutes 16A.631 to 16A.675
- Minnesota Constitution Article XI (sections 4 to 7)
Relevant Terms - appropriation - bond proceeds fund - grants - infrastructure - water extension - sewer extension - design and construction - capital projects - Public Facilities Authority - Rice Lake - road reconstruction - bond sale - state bonds - Martin Road - Stavenger Road - Howard Gnesen Road - West Calvary Road - Rice Lake Road - Minnesota Statutes 16A.631 to 16A.675 - Minnesota Constitution Article XI
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 09, 2026 | Senate | Action | Introduction and first reading | ||
| April 09, 2026 | Senate | Action | Referred to | Capital Investment |
Citations
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