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MN SF3765

MN SF3765
City of Ely water infrastructure improvements appropriation and bond issuance authorization


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Introduced
02/23/2026
In Committee
02/23/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

94th Legislature 2025-2026

Bill Summary

A bill for an act relating to capital investment; appropriating money for water infrastructure improvements in the city of Ely; authorizing the sale and issuance of state bonds.

AI Summary

This bill appropriates $3,919,000 from the bond proceeds fund to the Public Facilities Authority, which will then provide a grant to the city of Ely for significant upgrades and replacements to its water infrastructure. These improvements include replacing the raw water intake and pump house on Burntside Lake, rehabilitating and replacing water mains throughout the city, installing new pumps and automated control systems, replacing deteriorated bridge crossings, and undertaking major projects at the Ely water treatment plant such as roof replacement, HVAC upgrades, and the installation of solar energy infrastructure. To fund this appropriation, the commissioner of management and budget is authorized to sell and issue state bonds up to the same amount, following established state laws and constitutional provisions for bond sales.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to Capital Investment (on 02/23/2026)

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