Bill > HF4480

This bill appropriates $1,550,000 from the bond proceeds fund to the Minnesota Department of Transportation to provide a grant to the Minnesota Commercial Railway Company. The grant will fund the demolition of the existing railroad bridge over Rice Creek in the city of New Brighton and the construction of a replacement bridge. The grant is contingent on the railway company obtaining approval from Ramsey County and the Rice Creek Watershed District, removing certain structures from the Rice Creek streambed, and entering into an agreement with Ramsey County regarding access, maintenance, and trail repairs. The bill also authorizes the Commissioner of Management and Budget to sell and issue bonds to provide the appropriated funds.