SF5036

Purpose

This bill provides funding and authority for upgrading or replacing Carlton County’s solid waste transfer station. It uses state bond proceeds to support a grant to Carlton County, administered through the Pollution Control Agency, as part of Minnesota’s capital investment program.

Main Provisions

• Subdivision 1 — Appropriation: $5,000,000 is appropriated from the bond proceeds fund for a grant to the Pollution Control Agency, which will pass the funds through to Carlton County to upgrade or replace its solid waste management transfer station.
• Subdivision 2 — Bond Sale: The Commissioner of Management and Budget must sell and issue state bonds up to $5,000,000 to fund the appropriation, under the terms of Minnesota law (statutes 16A.631 to 16A.675) and the Minnesota Constitution (Article XI, sections 4 to 7).

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• Creates a new appropriation of $5,000,000 from the bond proceeds fund for Carlton County’s transfer station project.
• Authorizes the issuance and sale of up to $5,000,000 in state bonds to finance this appropriation, utilizing existing bonding statutes and constitutional provisions.

Relevant Terms Carlton County Transfer Station; solid waste management transfer station; Pollution Control Agency; grant; bond proceeds fund; bonds; bond sale; state bonds; Minnesota Statutes 16A.631 to 16A.675; Minnesota Constitution Article XI sections 4 to 7; capital investment; appropriation