Bill > SF2618

This bill establishes a new state-level grant program administered by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency to help counties address environmental and blight issues on tax-forfeited or tax-foreclosed properties. Counties can apply for grants to remediate contamination, conduct testing and monitoring, and correct blighted conditions on publicly owned properties. To be considered for a grant, counties must submit detailed applications that include property descriptions, evidence of contamination or environmental concerns, documentation of blight, a proposed remediation plan, estimated costs, and information about any existing expenditures. When awarding grants, the agency will consider factors such as the county's financial ability to implement the plan, previously spent funds, and ensuring geographic equity across the state. The bill appropriates funding for this program in fiscal years 2026 and 2027, though the specific dollar amounts are not specified in the provided text. The goal is to support local governments in cleaning up and improving properties that have come into public ownership through tax forfeiture or foreclosure, with an emphasis on protecting public health and the environment.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF2618&ssn=0&y=2025