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MN HF902

MN HF902
Aitkin County Fairgrounds; capital improvements funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.


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Introduced
02/17/2025
In Committee
02/17/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

94th Legislature 2025-2026

Bill Summary

A bill for an act relating to capital investment; appropriating money for capital improvements to the Aitkin County Fairgrounds; authorizing the sale and issuance of state bonds.

AI Summary

This bill provides $450,000 in state bonding funds to Aitkin County for comprehensive fairgrounds improvements. Specifically, the funds will be used to upgrade the fairgrounds' electrical system, improve drainage infrastructure, extend Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessible walking paths, develop ADA-compliant parking areas, and enhance water and sewer systems. To finance these improvements, the commissioner of management and budget is authorized to sell and issue state bonds up to $450,000, following standard state bonding procedures outlined in Minnesota Statutes and the state constitution. The bill aims to modernize and improve accessibility at the Aitkin County Fairgrounds, with the funding and project becoming effective immediately upon final legislative enactment. This type of targeted capital improvement grant is a common method for state legislatures to support local infrastructure and community facilities.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduction and first reading, referred to Capital Investment (on 02/17/2025)

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