SF1644

This bill, S.F. No. 1644, pertains to capital investment and seeks to appropriate $8.6 million for the reconstruction of the Hennepin Avenue Suspension Bridge and its approach bridges in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Key Provisions:

1. Appropriation:

   • $8.6 million is allocated from the state transportation fund to the Minnesota Department of Transportation for a grant to Hennepin County.
   • Funds can be used for:
     • Design and engineering
     • Construction engineering
     • Reconstruction of three bridges
     • Roadway approach work, including:
     • Right-of-way acquisition
     • Design
     • Construction engineering

2. Bond Sale Authorization:

   • The Minnesota Commissioner of Management and Budget is authorized to sell and issue state bonds worth $8.6 million to finance the project.
   • Proceeds from the bond sale will be deposited in the bond proceeds account of the state transportation fund.

This bill facilitates Phase 2 of the bridge’s reconstruction, ensuring the preservation of this iconic and historic infrastructure in Minneapolis.