Bill > SF1788

This bill appropriates $20 million from state bond proceeds to the Metropolitan Council to provide grants to metropolitan area cities for reducing inflow and infiltration in municipal wastewater collection systems. Inflow and infiltration refers to excess groundwater and stormwater that enter sewer systems, which can cause infrastructure strain and potential overflows. Cities must be identified by the council as contributors of excessive inflow and infiltration or have flow rates close to allowable limits to qualify for grants. The grants will cover up to 50 percent of eligible capital improvement costs, and cities must submit applications that detail specific capital costs and a timeline for mitigation construction. The commissioner of management and budget is authorized to sell and issue state bonds up to $20 million to fund these grants, following standard state bonding procedures. The bill becomes effective immediately after its final enactment, enabling metropolitan cities to apply for and receive these infrastructure improvement funds to enhance their wastewater collection systems.

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