SF 1612

as introduced - 88th Legislature (2013 - 2014) Posted on 04/18/2013 08:30am

A bill for an act
relating to capital improvements; authorizing spending to acquire and better
public land and buildings and other improvements of a capital nature with
certain conditions; authorizing the sale of state bonds; modifying previous
appropriations; appropriating money; amending Minnesota Statutes 2012,
sections 16A.641, subdivision 4a; 462A.36, subdivision 1; 462A.37, subdivision
1, by adding subdivisions; Laws 2008, chapter 152, article 2, section 6; Laws
2009, chapter 93, article 1, section 22, as amended; Laws 2011, First Special
Session chapter 12, section 10.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1. new text begin CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATIONS. new text end

new text begin The sums shown in the column under "Appropriations" are appropriated from the
bond proceeds fund, or another named fund, to the state agencies or officials indicated,
to be spent for public purposes. Appropriations of bond proceeds must be spent as
authorized by the Minnesota Constitution, article XI, section 5, paragraph (a), to acquire
and better public land and buildings and other public improvements of a capital nature, or
as authorized by the Minnesota Constitution, article XI, section 5, paragraphs (b) to (j),
or article XIV. Unless otherwise specified, money appropriated in this act for a capital
program or project may be used to pay state agency staff costs that are attributed directly
to the capital program or project in accordance with accounting policies adopted by the
commissioner of management and budget. Unless otherwise specified, the appropriations
in this act are available until the project is completed or abandoned subject to Minnesota
Statutes, section 16A.642.
new text end

new text begin SUMMARY new text end
new text begin University of Minnesota new text end	new text begin $ new text end	new text begin 71,667,000 new text end
new text begin Minnesota State Colleges and Universities new text end		new text begin 89,294,000 new text end
new text begin Minnesota State Academies new text end		new text begin 2,260,000 new text end
new text begin Natural Resources new text end		new text begin 45,490,000 new text end
new text begin Pollution Control Agency new text end		new text begin 4,100,000 new text end
new text begin Zoological Garden new text end		new text begin 10,000,000 new text end
new text begin Administration new text end		new text begin 126,680,000 new text end
new text begin Military Affairs new text end		new text begin 5,000,000 new text end
new text begin Transportation new text end		new text begin 56,330,000 new text end
new text begin Metropolitan Council new text end		new text begin 4,000,000 new text end
new text begin Human Services new text end		new text begin 54,811,000 new text end
new text begin Veterans Affairs new text end		new text begin 57,785,000 new text end
new text begin Corrections new text end		new text begin 48,881,000 new text end
new text begin Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation new text end		new text begin 4,500,000 new text end
new text begin Employment and Economic Development new text end		new text begin 116,500,000 new text end
new text begin Public Facilities Authority new text end		new text begin 45,730,000 new text end
new text begin Housing Finance Agency new text end		new text begin 10,000,000 new text end
new text begin Bond Sale Expenses new text end		new text begin 750,000 new text end
new text begin TOTAL new text end	new text begin $ new text end	new text begin 753,778,000 new text end
new text begin Bond Proceeds Fund (General Fund Debt Service) new text end		new text begin 674,999,000 new text end
new text begin Bond Proceeds Fund (User Financed Debt Service) new text end		new text begin 33,779,000 new text end
new text begin State Transportation Fund new text end		new text begin 45,000,000 new text end

new text begin APPROPRIATIONS new text end

Sec. 2. new text begin UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end new text begin Total Appropriation new text end

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin 71,667,000 new text end

new text begin To the Board of Regents of the University
of Minnesota for the purposes specified in
this section.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end new text begin Higher Education Asset Preservation and Replacement (HEAPR) new text end

new text begin 15,000,000 new text end

new text begin To be spent in accordance with Minnesota
Statutes, section 135A.046.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end new text begin Tate Physics Laboratory Renovation new text end

new text begin 56,667,000 new text end

new text begin To design, construct, restore, furnish, and
equip a major renovation of the Tate Physics
Laboratory Building on the university's
Minneapolis campus.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end new text begin University Share new text end

new text begin Except for Higher Education Asset
Preservation and Replacement (HEAPR)
under subdivision 2, the appropriations in this
section are intended to cover approximately
two-thirds of the cost of each project. The
remaining costs must be paid from university
sources.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end new text begin Unspent Appropriations new text end

new text begin Upon substantial completion of a project
authorized in this section and after written
notice to the commissioner of management
and budget, the Board of Regents must use
any money remaining in the appropriation
for that project for HEAPR under Minnesota
Statutes, section 135A.046. The Board
of Regents must report by February 1 of
each even-numbered year to the chairs of
the house of representatives and senate
committees with jurisdiction over capital
investment and higher education finance, and
to the chairs of the house of representatives
Ways and Means Committee and the senate
Finance Committee, on how the remaining
money has been allocated or spent.
new text end

Sec. 3. new text begin MINNESOTA STATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end new text begin Total Appropriation new text end

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin 89,294,000 new text end

new text begin To the Board of Trustees of the Minnesota
State Colleges and Universities for the
purposes specified in this section.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end new text begin Higher Education Asset Preservation and Replacement (HEAPR) new text end

new text begin 35,000,000 new text end

new text begin To be spent in accordance with Minnesota
Statutes, section 135A.046.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end new text begin Central Lakes College - Staples new text end

new text begin 3,440,000 new text end

new text begin To design, reconfigure, renovate, furnish,
and equip the main campus to improve
overall space utilization, efficiency, and
sustainability of academic programs.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end new text begin Metropolitan State University new text end

new text begin 32,516,000 new text end

new text begin To complete design of and to construct,
furnish, and equip a new science building
with related laboratories, classrooms, and
related space.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end new text begin Minnesota State Community and Technical College - Moorhead new text end

new text begin 5,210,000 new text end

new text begin To design, construct, furnish, and equip new
laboratory space at the Moorhead campus
for two large technical labs focused on the
diesel technology program, and to design,
renovate, furnish, and equip space vacated
by the school's old diesel program.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end new text begin Rochester Community and Technical College new text end

new text begin 900,000 new text end

new text begin To design the renovation of classroom space
in Plaza and Memorial Halls.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 7. new text end new text begin Winona State University new text end

new text begin 5,828,000 new text end

new text begin To design, renovate, remodel, furnish, and
equip classrooms to introduce advanced
teaching and evaluation techniques for
teachers and school personnel.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 8. new text end new text begin Systemwide Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Initiatives new text end

new text begin 2,700,000 new text end

new text begin To design, renovate, furnish, and equip
science laboratories and classrooms at
one or more of the following campuses:
Century College, Minnesota State University
Moorhead, and the Northeast Higher
Education campuses of Itasca Community
College and Mesabi Range Community and
Technical College, Eveleth.
new text end

new text begin Campuses may use internal and nonstate
money to increase the size of the projects.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 9. new text end new text begin Systemwide Energy Occupations Initiative new text end

new text begin 3,700,000 new text end

new text begin To design, construct, furnish, and equip
classroom space at multiple system campuses
to provide the training and education needed
for graduates to work in electrical utilities,
energy industries, and alternative energy
fields.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 10. new text end new text begin Debt Service new text end

new text begin (a) Except as provided in paragraph (b), the
board shall pay the debt service on one-third
of the principal amount of state bonds sold to
finance projects authorized by this section.
After each sale of general obligation bonds,
the commissioner of management and budget
shall notify the board of the amounts assessed
for each year for the life of the bonds.
new text end

new text begin (b) The board need not pay debt service
on bonds sold to finance higher education
asset preservation and replacement. Where a
nonstate match is required, the debt service is
due on a principal amount equal to one-third
of the total project cost, less the match
committed before the bonds are sold.
new text end

new text begin (c) The commissioner of management and
budget shall reduce the board's assessment
each year by one-third of the net income
from investment of general obligation bond
proceeds in proportion to the amount of
principal and interest otherwise required to
be paid by the board. The board shall pay its
resulting net assessment to the commissioner
of management and budget by December
1 each year. If the board fails to make
a payment when due, the commissioner
of management and budget shall reduce
allotments for appropriations from the
general fund otherwise available to the board
and apply the amount of the reduction to
cover the missed debt service payment. The
commissioner of management and budget
shall credit the payments received from the
board to the bond debt service account in
the state bond fund each December 1 before
money is transferred from the general fund
under Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.641,
subdivision 10.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 11. new text end new text begin Unspent Appropriations new text end

new text begin (a) Upon substantial completion of a project
authorized in this section and after written
notice to the commissioner of management
and budget, the board must use any money
remaining in the appropriation for that
project for higher asset preservation and
replacement (HEAPR) under Minnesota
Statutes, section 135A.046. The Board
of Trustees must report by February 1 of
each even-numbered year to the chairs of
the house of representatives and senate
committees with jurisdiction over capital
investment and higher education finance, and
to the chairs of the house of representatives
Ways and Means Committee and the senate
Finance Committee, on how the remaining
money has been allocated or spent.
new text end

new text begin (b) The unspent portion of an appropriation
for a project in this section that is complete
is available for higher education asset
preservation and replacement under this
subdivision, at the same campus as the
project for which the original appropriation
was made and the debt service requirement
under subdivision 10 is reduced accordingly.
Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.642, applies
from the date of the original appropriation to
the unspent amount transferred.
new text end

Sec. 4. new text begin MINNESOTA STATE ACADEMIES new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end new text begin Total Appropriation new text end

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin 2,260,000 new text end

new text begin To the commissioner of administration for
the purposes specified in this section.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end new text begin Asset Preservation new text end

new text begin 1,000,000 new text end

new text begin To the commissioner of administration for
asset preservation on both campuses of the
academies, to be spent in accordance with
Minnesota Statutes, section 16B.307.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end new text begin New Student Dormitory new text end

new text begin 810,000 new text end

new text begin To complete design work on a new student
dormitory on the Faribault campus.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end new text begin Frechette Hall, Scout Cabin, and Laundry Building Demolition new text end

new text begin 450,000 new text end

new text begin To complete design, perform hazardous
materials abatement, and to demolish
Frechette Hall, the scout cabin, and the old
laundry building on the Minnesota State
Academy for the Deaf campus, dispose of
any hazardous materials, and fill the site.
new text end

Sec. 5. new text begin NATURAL RESOURCES new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end new text begin Total Appropriation new text end

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin 45,490,000 new text end

new text begin To the commissioner of natural resources for
the purposes specified in this section.
new text end

new text begin The appropriations in this section are
subject to the requirements of the natural
resources capital improvement program
under Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.12,
unless this section or the statutes referred
to in this section provide more specific
standards, criteria, or priorities for projects
than Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.12.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end new text begin Natural Resources Asset Preservation new text end

new text begin 23,490,000 new text end

new text begin For the renovation of state-owned facilities
and recreational assets operated by the
commissioner of natural resources, to be
spent in accordance with Minnesota Statutes,
section 84.946. The commissioner may
use this appropriation to replace buildings
if, considering the embedded energy in the
building, that is the most energy-efficient and
carbon-reducing method of renovation.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end new text begin Flood Hazard Mitigation new text end

new text begin 15,000,000 new text end

new text begin For the state share of flood hazard
mitigation grants for publicly owned capital
improvements to prevent or alleviate flood
damage under Minnesota Statutes, section
103F.161.
new text end

new text begin The commissioner shall determine project
priorities based on need and, to the extent
possible, address needs in the Moorhead area
first.
new text end

new text begin For any project under this subdivision that
does not expend all the money allocated to it,
the commissioner may allocate that project's
money to a project on the commissioner's
priority list.
new text end

new text begin To the extent that the cost of a project
exceeds two percent of the median household
income in the municipality multiplied by the
number of households in the municipality,
this appropriation is also for the local share
of the project.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end new text begin State Forest Land Restoration new text end

new text begin 3,000,000 new text end

new text begin To increase reforestation activities to meet
the reforestation requirements of Minnesota
Statutes, section 89.002, subdivision 2,
including planting, seeding, site preparation,
and timber stand improvement.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end new text begin State Parks and Trails Development new text end

new text begin 4,000,000 new text end

new text begin For design, development, construction, and
renovation of buildings and recreational
infrastructure in state parks and state trails.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end new text begin Unspent Appropriations new text end

new text begin The unspent portion of an appropriation for
a project in this section that is complete,
other than an appropriation for flood
hazard mitigation, upon written notice
to the commissioner of management and
budget, is available for asset preservation
under Minnesota Statutes, section 84.946.
Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.642, applies
from the date of the original appropriation
to the unspent amount transferred for asset
preservation.
new text end

Sec. 6. new text begin POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end new text begin Total Appropriation new text end

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin 4,100,000 new text end

new text begin To the Pollution Control Agency for the
purposes specified in this section.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end new text begin Capital Assistance Program new text end

new text begin 3,100,000 new text end

new text begin For the solid waste capital assistance grants
to local governments for the construction of
solid waste resource recovery facilities under
Minnesota Statutes, section 115A.54.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end new text begin Storm Water Program new text end

new text begin 1,000,000 new text end

new text begin For grants to cities for removal of sediments
from constructed storm water ponds under
Minnesota Statutes, section 115A.0716.
Eligible municipalities may apply for grant
assistance of up to $250,000 per pond, and
the grants must require a 50 percent match
from nonstate funding sources. Preference
will be given to projects that: are currently
listed on the clean water project priority list
under Minnesota Rules, part 7077.0113;
alleviate a threat of flooding to residential
properties and business; and provide direct
water quality benefits to an impaired water,
or where the municipality has implemented
measures to reduce the future accumulation
of contaminants that resulted in increased
costs for the removal of the sediments.
new text end

Sec. 7. new text begin MINNESOTA ZOOLOGICAL GARDEN new text end

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin 10,000,000 new text end

new text begin To the Minnesota Zoological Garden Board
for capital asset preservation improvements
and betterments to infrastructure to be spent
in accordance with Minnesota Statutes,
section 16B.307, and to improve exhibits
including the design, construction, and
renovation of the snow monkey exhibit and
completing the renovation of Discovery Bay.
new text end

Sec. 8. new text begin ADMINISTRATION new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end new text begin Total Appropriation new text end

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin 126,680,000 new text end

new text begin To the commissioner of administration for
the purposes specified in this section.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end new text begin Capital Asset Preservation and Replacement Account (CAPRA) new text end

new text begin 2,000,000 new text end

new text begin To be spent in accordance with Minnesota
Statutes, section 16A.632.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end new text begin Capitol Restoration new text end

new text begin 109,000,000 new text end

new text begin This appropriation may be used for one or
more of the following purposes:
new text end

new text begin (1) To complete the design of, and to
construct, repair, improve, renovate, restore,
furnish, and equip the State Capitol Building
and grounds; including but not limited
to exterior stone repairs and window
replacement; asbestos and hazardous
materials abatement; mechanical, electrical,
plumbing, and security systems replacement;
general construction, including but not
limited to demolition, site improvements, life
safety improvements, accessibility, security,
and telecommunications; roof replacement;
and finish work.
new text end

new text begin (2) To predesign, design, conduct hazardous
materials abatement, construct, repair,
renovate, remodel, furnish, and equip
the State Office Building, Administration
Building, Centennial Office Building, 321
Grove Street Buildings, and other properties
located on the Capitol campus as determined
by the commissioner to meet temporary and
permanent office, storage, parking, and other
space needs occasioned by and in furtherance
of an efficient restoration of the State Capitol
Building and for the efficient and effective
function of the tenants currently located in
the State Capitol Building.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end new text begin Parking Facilities new text end

new text begin 15,680,000 new text end

new text begin To design, construct, furnish, and equip one
or more parking facilities in the Capitol
complex to accommodate up to 680 parking
stalls. The bond debt will be user-financed
from parking fees collected and deposited
into the state parking account under
Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.643.
new text end

Sec. 9. new text begin MILITARY AFFAIRS new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end new text begin Asset Preservation new text end

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin 5,000,000 new text end

new text begin To the adjutant general for asset preservation
improvements and betterments of a capital
nature at military affairs facilities statewide,
to be spent in accordance with Minnesota
Statutes, section 16B.307, including life
safety improvements, correcting code
deficiencies, and federal Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance activities.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end new text begin Unspent Appropriations new text end

new text begin The unspent portion of an appropriation for
a project under this section that has been
completed may be used for any other purpose
permitted under Minnesota Statutes, section
16B.307.
new text end

Sec. 10. new text begin TRANSPORTATION new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end new text begin Total Appropriation new text end

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin 56,330,000 new text end

new text begin To the commissioner of transportation for the
purposes specified in this section.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end new text begin Local Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation new text end

new text begin 20,000,000 new text end

new text begin From the bond proceeds account in the state
transportation fund to match federal money
and to replace or rehabilitate local deficient
bridges as provided in Minnesota Statutes,
section 174.50. To the extent practicable,
the commissioner shall expend the funds as
provided under Minnesota Statutes, section
174.50, subdivisions 6c and 7, paragraph (c).
new text end

new text begin Political subdivisions may use grants made
under this subdivision to construct or
reconstruct bridges, including but not limited
to:
new text end

new text begin (1) matching federal aid grants to construct
or reconstruct key bridges;
new text end

new text begin (2) paying the costs of preliminary
engineering and environmental studies
authorized under Minnesota Statutes, section
174.50, subdivision 6a;
new text end

new text begin (3) paying the costs to abandon an existing
bridge that is deficient and in need of
replacement, but where no replacement will
be made; and
new text end

new text begin (4) paying the costs to construct a road
or street to facilitate the abandonment
of an existing bridge determined by
the commissioner to be deficient if the
commissioner determines that construction
of the road or street is more economical than
replacement of the existing bridge.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end new text begin Local Road Improvement Fund Grants new text end

new text begin 25,000,000 new text end

new text begin From the bond proceeds account in the state
transportation fund as provided in Minnesota
Statutes, section 174.50, for construction and
reconstruction of local roads with statewide
or regional significance under Minnesota
Statutes, section 174.52, subdivision 4, or
for grants to counties to assist in paying the
costs of road safety capital improvement
projects on county state-aid highways
under Minnesota Statutes, section 174.52,
subdivision 4a.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end new text begin Greater Minnesota Transit new text end

new text begin 1,600,000 new text end

new text begin For capital assistance for publicly owned
greater Minnesota transit systems to be used
to design, construct, and equip transit capital
facilities under Minnesota Statutes, section
174.24, subdivision 3c.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end new text begin Iron Range Regional Airport new text end

new text begin 5,000,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the Chisholm-Hibbing Airport
Authority to construct, furnish, and equip
improvements and betterments of a capital
nature at the Iron Range Regional Airport
terminal, as that project is described for
purposes of grant funding received from
the Federal Aviation Administration. This
appropriation is not available until the
commissioner has determined that at least
an equal amount has been committed to the
project from nonstate sources.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end new text begin Winona - Louisa Street Extension new text end

new text begin 4,730,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Winona to design
and construct an extension of Louisa Street
from Bruski Drive to Sugar Load View
Road. The project includes the construction
of a bituminous bicycle and pedestrian
path to connect Winona Middle School and
Minnesota State Southeast State Technical
College. This appropriation is not available
until at least an equal amount has been
committed to the project from nonstate
sources.
new text end

Sec. 11. new text begin METROPOLITAN COUNCIL new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end new text begin Total Appropriation new text end

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin 4,000,000 new text end

new text begin To the Metropolitan Council for the purposes
specified in this section.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end new text begin Metropolitan Cities Inflow and Infiltration Grants new text end

new text begin 4,000,000 new text end

new text begin For grants to cities within the metropolitan
area, as defined in Minnesota Statutes,
section 473.121, subdivision 2, for capital
improvements in municipal wastewater
collection systems to reduce the amount of
inflow and infiltration to the Metropolitan
Council's metropolitan sanitary sewer
disposal system. To be eligible for a grant, a
city must be identified by the Metropolitan
Council as a contributor of excessive
inflow or infiltration. Grants from this
appropriation are for up to 50 percent of the
cost to mitigate inflow and infiltration in
the publicly owned municipal wastewater
collection systems. The council must
award grants based on applications from
eligible cities that identify eligible capital
costs and include a timeline for inflow and
infiltration mitigation construction, pursuant
to guidelines established by the council.
new text end

Sec. 12. new text begin HUMAN SERVICES new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end new text begin Total Appropriation new text end

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin 54,811,000 new text end

new text begin To the commissioner of administration for
the purposes specified in this section.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end new text begin Minnesota Security Hospital - St. Peter new text end

new text begin 46,812,000 new text end

new text begin To provide project management and
administration for phase I, and to construct,
furnish, and equip phase I of a two-phase
project to remodel existing, and to develop
new, residential, program, activity, and
ancillary facilities for the Minnesota Security
Hospital on the upper campus of the St.
Peter Regional Treatment Center. This
appropriation includes funding to design
phase II of the project. Upon substantial
completion of the first phase, any unspent
portion of this appropriation is available for
the second phase.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end new text begin Maplewood - Harriet Tubman Center new text end

new text begin 650,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Maplewood to
complete renovation of and equip Harriet
Tubman Center East to be used as a regional
safety service center for domestic violence
shelter, legal services, youth programs,
mental and chemical health services, and
community education.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end new text begin Minnesota Sex Offender Program - St. Peter new text end

new text begin 4,349,000 new text end

new text begin To predesign and design construction
and renovation of the Bartlett, Sunrise,
Tomlinson, and Green Acres buildings
on the lower campus of the St. Peter
Regional Treatment Center for residential,
program, and administrative operations for
the Minnesota Sex Offender Program. This
appropriation includes money to remodel,
construct, furnish, and equip the first phase
of a two-phase project to develop additional
bed and program capacity in the Green Acres
building. Upon completion of the predesign
and design for construction and renovation
of the Bartlett, Sunrise, and Tomlinson
buildings, and the substantial completion of
the first phase of the Green Acres project,
any unspent portion of this appropriation is
available for construction and renovation of
the identified buildings.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end new text begin Asset Preservation new text end

new text begin 3,000,000 new text end

new text begin For asset preservation improvements and
betterments of a capital nature at Department
of Human Services facilities statewide, to be
spent in accordance with Minnesota Statutes,
section 16B.307.
new text end

Sec. 13. new text begin VETERANS AFFAIRS new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end new text begin Total Appropriation new text end

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin 57,785,000 new text end

new text begin To the commissioner of administration
for the purposes specified in this section.
The commissioner must seek to maximize
available federal funds and allocate money
appropriated in this section so as to maximize
the use of all available federal funding.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end new text begin Asset Preservation new text end

new text begin 3,300,000 new text end

new text begin For asset preservation improvements and
betterments of a capital nature at veterans
homes and cemeteries statewide, to be spent
in accordance with Minnesota Statutes,
section 16B.307.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end new text begin Minneapolis Veterans Home Building 17 South new text end

new text begin 54,100,000 new text end

new text begin To complete the design of, perform hazardous
materials abatement for, and demolish the
south wing of Building 17 and adjoining
buildings, and design, reconstruct, and
furnish the new south wing of Building 17
and adjoining buildings as a new skilled
nursing building, construct a new distribution
and service tunnel to serve buildings 6, 17
north, and 19, and the future 17 south, and
design, construct, and equip a network and
server room, including installation of new
fiber optic lines.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end new text begin Veterans Homes Resident Lift System new text end

new text begin 385,000 new text end

new text begin To purchase and install fixed asset ceiling
lifts in resident rooms.
new text end

Sec. 14. new text begin CORRECTIONS new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end new text begin Total Appropriation new text end

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin 48,881,000 new text end

new text begin To the commissioner of administration for
the purposes specified in this section.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end new text begin Asset Preservation new text end

new text begin 10,000,000 new text end

new text begin For improvements and betterments of a
capital nature at Minnesota correctional
facilities statewide, in accordance with
Minnesota Statutes, section 16B.307.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end new text begin Minnesota Correctional Facility - Shakopee new text end

new text begin 5,187,000 new text end

new text begin To design, construct, and equip a fence of
decorative iron pickets and masonry piers
that will provide essential components
of effective and reliable escape detection
and intrusion, including but not limited
to installation of a fence protection alarm
system, additional lighting and security
cameras, and renovations of existing facilities
required to accommodate the technology and
functionality of the new system.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end new text begin Minnesota Correctional Facility - St. Cloud new text end

new text begin 31,694,000 new text end

new text begin To design, construct, furnish, and equip
a new health services unit, intake unit,
secure vehicle sally port, loading dock, and
warehouse; to repurpose existing spaces
including relocating laundry, state property
storage and distribution, and food service
dry goods storage to spaces vacated by the
existing loading dock and warehouse and
intake functions; to extend and modify the
existing internal corridor to connect the new
and repurposed spaces; to construct a new
security control station to manage offender
movement through the corridor system; and
to provide required upgrades to the existing
facility infrastructure, including mechanical,
electrical, and security systems.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end new text begin Northeast Regional Corrections Center new text end

new text begin 2,000,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to Arrowhead Regional
Corrections to design, construct, renovate,
furnish, and equip the Northeast Regional
Corrections Center. This appropriation is not
available until at least an equal amount has
been committed to the project from nonstate
sources.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end new text begin Unspent Appropriations new text end

new text begin The unspent portion of an appropriation for
a project in this section that is complete,
upon written notice to the commissioner of
management and budget, is available for
asset preservation under Minnesota Statutes,
section 16B.307, at the same correctional
facility as the project for which the original
appropriation was made. Minnesota Statutes,
section 16A.642, applies from the date of the
original appropriation to the unspent amount
transferred.
new text end

Sec. 15. new text begin IRON RANGE RESOURCES AND REHABILITATION new text end

new text begin new text end

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin 4,500,000 new text end

new text begin To the commissioner of Iron Range
resources and rehabilitation to predesign,
design, renovate, construct, furnish, and
equip an event center in the Giants Ridge
Recreation Area, as defined by Minnesota
Statutes, section 298.22, subdivision 7,
paragraph (c). The center will provide for a
multiuse, year-round attraction supporting
statewide tourism and local events. Use of
this appropriation is contingent upon the
commissioner providing matching funds for
the project.
new text end

Sec. 16. new text begin EMPLOYMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end new text begin Total Appropriation new text end

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin 116,500,000 new text end

new text begin To the commissioner of employment and
economic development for the purposes
specified in this section.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end new text begin Bloomington - Old Cedar Avenue Bridge new text end

new text begin 7,000,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Bloomington for
environmental analysis and review, and to
design, renovate, and restore, or to replace,
the Old Cedar Avenue Bridge for bicycle
commuters and recreational users.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end new text begin Duluth - Norshore Theater new text end

new text begin 4,950,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Duluth to design
and renovate the Norshore Theater including
a skywalk connection, elevator renovation,
a remodeled public entrance, and street and
sidewalk improvements. This appropriation
is not available until the commissioner has
determined that at least an equal amount has
been committed to the project from nonstate
sources.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end new text begin Duluth - Wade Stadium new text end

new text begin 200,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Duluth for planning
and design related to renovation of the Wade
Stadium baseball park. This appropriation
is not available until the commissioner has
determined that at least an equal amount has
been committed to the project from nonstate
sources.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end new text begin Hennepin County - St. David's Center For Child and Family Development new text end

new text begin 3,750,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to Hennepin County to acquire
and predesign, design, construct, furnish,
and equip the expansion and renovation of
the St. David's Center for Child and Family
Development, subject to Minnesota Statutes,
section 16A.695. The center must be used
to promote the public welfare by providing
early childhood education and respite care,
children's mental health services, pediatric
rehabilitative therapies for children with
special needs, support services for persons
with disabilities, foster care placement, and
other interventions for children who are
at risk for poor developmental outcomes
or maltreatment. This appropriation is
not available until the commissioner has
determined that at least an equal amount has
been expended or dedicated from nonstate
resources.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end new text begin Mankato - Minnesota State Mankato Arena Improvements and Events Center Auditorium/Convention new text end

new text begin 14,500,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Mankato to design,
construct, improve, furnish, and equip
the Minnesota State Mankato Arena and
to design, expand, furnish, and equip the
adjacent Events Center Auditorium. This
appropriation is not available until the
commissioner has determined that at least
an equal amount has been committed to the
project from nonstate sources.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 7. new text end new text begin Minneapolis - Nicollet Mall new text end

new text begin 20,000,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Minneapolis
to predesign, design, and reconstruct
Nicollet Mall and its adjacent and related
infrastructure in downtown Minneapolis.
This appropriation is not available until the
commissioner has determined that at least
an equal amount has been committed from
nonstate sources.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 8. new text end new text begin Minneapolis - Sculpture Garden new text end

new text begin 7,000,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Minneapolis
to preserve and renovate the Sculpture
Garden, including a new HVAC system and
mechanical plant in the Cowles Conservatory,
increased Americans with Disabilities Act
accessibility, new irrigation and drainage
systems, and repair or replacement of lighting
and security, stairways, sidewalks, walkways,
and retaining walls. This appropriation is
not available until the commissioner has
determined that at least an equal amount has
been committed to the project from nonstate
sources.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 9. new text end new text begin Rochester - Mayo Civic Center Complex new text end

new text begin 35,000,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Rochester to design,
construct, furnish, and equip the renovation
and expansion of the Mayo Civic Center
Complex and for related infrastructure,
including but not limited to skyway access,
lighting, parking, and landscaping. This
appropriation is not available until the
commissioner has determined that at least
an equal amount has been committed to the
project from nonstate sources.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 10. new text end new text begin St. Cloud - River's Edge Convention Center new text end

new text begin 10,100,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of St. Cloud to
predesign, design, construct, furnish, and
equip an expansion of the River's Edge
Convention Center, including a parking
facility and pedestrian skyway connection.
This appropriation is not available until the
commissioner of management and budget
has determined that at least $10,100,000 has
been committed to the project from nonstate
sources. Amounts expended by the city of St.
Cloud for project costs since July 1, 2010,
shall count toward the matching requirement.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 11. new text end new text begin St. Paul - Minnesota Children's Museum new text end

new text begin 14,000,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of St. Paul to design,
construct, furnish, and equip an expansion
and renovation of the Minnesota Children's
Museum, subject to Minnesota Statutes,
section 16A.695. The expansion and exhibit
upgrades should incorporate the latest
research on early learning, allow for new
state-of-the-art education facilities, and
increase the visitor capacity of galleries and
programming areas. This appropriation is
not available until the commissioner has
determined that at least an equal amount has
been committed from nonstate sources.
new text end

Sec. 17. new text begin PUBLIC FACILITIES AUTHORITY new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end new text begin Total Appropriation new text end

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin 45,730,000 new text end

new text begin To the Public Facilities Authority for the
purposes specified in this section.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end new text begin State Match For Federal Grants new text end

new text begin 8,000,000 new text end

new text begin To match federal grants for the clean water
revolving fund under Minnesota Statutes,
section 446A.07, and the drinking water
revolving fund under Minnesota Statutes,
section 446A.081.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end new text begin Wastewater Infrastructure Funding Program new text end

new text begin 20,000,000 new text end

new text begin For grants to eligible municipalities under the
wastewater infrastructure funding program
under Minnesota Statutes, section 446A.072.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end new text begin Big Lake Area Sanitary District new text end

new text begin 4,500,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the Big Lake Area Sanitary
District to construct a pressure sewer system
and force main to convey sewage to the
Western Lake Superior Sanitary District
connection in the city of Cloquet. This
appropriation is not available until at least
an equal amount has been committed to the
project from nonstate sources.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end new text begin Clara City - Street and Utility Project new text end

new text begin 775,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Clara City to
design, improve, and reconstruct local road
to a nine-ton capacity with curb and gutter
and to replace or extend existing water
main, sanitary, and storm sewers. This
appropriation is not available until at least
an equal amount has been committed to the
project from nonstate sources.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end new text begin Fosston - Second Street Road Improvement new text end

new text begin 400,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Fosston to
improve Second Street to allow for future
development. This work would include
removal of approximately seven blocks
of old street, sewer and water lines, and
replacement of sewer and water lines and
street construction, to a nine-ton capacity.
This appropriation is not available until at
least an equal amount has been committed to
the project from nonstate sources.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 7. new text end new text begin Maple Plain - Street and Utility Project new text end

new text begin 930,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Maple Plain for
the design, removal, and reconstruction of
two city streets including the replacement
of aging sewer and water lines. This
appropriation is not available until at least
an equal amount has been committed to the
project from nonstate sources.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 8. new text end new text begin Rainy Lake and Crane Lake Sanitary Sewer Projects new text end

new text begin 8,375,000 new text end

new text begin For grants to Koochiching County, Crane
Lake Sanitary District, or the Voyageurs
National Park Clean Water Joint Powers
Board to acquire land for, and to predesign,
design, and construct new sanitary sewer
collection systems in Koochiching and St.
Louis County. The systems shall address
the sanitary sewer needs and projects in
the communities surrounding Voyageurs
National Park. This appropriation is
not available until the commissioner of
management and budget determines that at
least an equal amount has been committed to
the projects from nonstate sources.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 9. new text end new text begin Truman - Storm Water Project new text end

new text begin 1,250,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Truman to design,
construct, and install new storm water lines
to two areas of the city that experience
flooding with heavy rain. This appropriation
is not available until at least an equal amount
has been committed to the project from
nonstate sources.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 10. new text end new text begin Virginia - Infrastructure Extension new text end

new text begin 1,500,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Virginia for the
design and construction for extending public
water, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer
infrastructure to a new industrial park, and
the site development of that park. This
appropriation is not available until at least
an equal amount has been committed to the
project from nonstate sources.
new text end

Sec. 18. new text begin MINNESOTA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY new text end

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin 10,000,000 new text end

new text begin To the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency
for transfer to the housing development
fund to finance the costs of rehabilitation to
preserve public housing under Minnesota
Statutes, section 462A.202, subdivision
3a. For purposes of this section, "public
housing" means housing for low-income
persons and households financed by the
federal government and owned and operated
by the public housing authorities and
agencies formed by cities and counties.
Public housing authorities receiving a
public housing assessment and composite
score of 80 or above are eligible to receive
funding. Priority must be given to proposals
that maximize federal or local resources
to finance the capital costs. The priority
in Minnesota Statutes, section 462A.202,
subdivision 3a, for projects to increase
the supply of affordable housing and the
restrictions of Minnesota Statutes, section
462A.202, subdivision 7, do not apply to this
appropriation.
new text end

Sec. 19. new text begin BOND SALE EXPENSES new text end

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin 750,000 new text end

new text begin $750,000 is from the bond proceeds fund to
the commissioner of management and budget
for bond sale expenses under Minnesota
Statutes, section 16A.641, subdivision 8.
new text end

Sec. 20. new text begin BOND SALE SCHEDULE.
new text end

new text begin The commissioner of management and budget shall schedule the sale of state general
obligation bonds so that, during the biennium ending June 30, 2015, no more than $.......
will need to be transferred from the general fund to the state bond fund to pay principal
and interest due and to become due on outstanding state general obligation bonds. During
the biennium, before each sale of state general obligation bonds, the commissioner of
management and budget shall calculate the amount of debt service payments needed on
bonds previously issued and shall estimate the amount of debt service payments that will
be needed on the bonds scheduled to be sold. The commissioner shall adjust the amount
of bonds scheduled to be sold so as to remain within the limit set by this section. The
amount needed to make the debt service payments is appropriated from the general fund
as provided in Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.641.
new text end

Sec. 21. new text begin BOND SALE AUTHORIZATION.
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Bond proceeds fund. new text end

new text begin To provide the money appropriated in this act
from the bond proceeds fund, the commissioner of management and budget shall sell and
issue bonds of the state in an amount up to $708,778,000 in the manner, upon the terms,
and with the effect prescribed by Minnesota Statutes, sections 16A.631 to 16A.675, and
by the Minnesota Constitution, article XI, sections 4 to 7.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Transportation fund. new text end

new text begin To provide the money appropriated in this act from
the state transportation fund, the commissioner of management and budget shall sell and
issue bonds of the state in an amount up to $45,000,000 in the manner, upon the terms, and
with the effect prescribed by Minnesota Statutes, sections 16A.631 to 16A.675, and by
the Minnesota Constitution, article XI, sections 4 to 7. The proceeds of the bonds, except
accrued interest and any premium received on the sale of the bonds, must be credited to
a bond proceeds account in the state transportation fund.
new text end

Sec. 22.

Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 16A.641, subdivision 4a, is amended to read:

Subd. 4a.

Negotiated sales; deleted text begin temporary deleted text end authority.

Notwithstanding the public
sale requirements of subdivision 4 and section 16A.66, subdivision 2, deleted text begin from June 1,
2009, until June 30, 2013, deleted text end the commissioner may sell bonds, including refunding bonds,
at negotiated sale.

Sec. 23.

Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 462A.36, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

Subdivision 1.

Definitions.

(a) For purposes of this section the following terms have
the meanings given them in this subdivision.

(b) "Debt service" means the amount payable in any fiscal year of principal,
premium, if any, and interest on nonprofit housing bonds and the fees, charges, and
expenses related to the bonds.

(c) "Internal Revenue Code" means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.

(d) "Nonprofit housing bonds" means bonds issued by the agency under chapter
462A that are "qualified 501(c)(3) bonds" (within the meaning of Section 145(a) of the
Internal Revenue Code) new text begin , finance qualified residential rental projects within the meaning of
Section 142(d) of the Internal Revenue Code, new text end or are not "private activity bonds" (within
the meaning of Section 141(a) of the Internal Revenue Code), for the purpose of financing
or refinancing affordable housing authorized under this chapter.

(e) "Permanent supportive housing" means housing that is not time-limited and
provides or coordinates with linkages to services necessary for residents to maintain
housing stability and maximize opportunities for education and employment.

Sec. 24.

Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 462A.37, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

Subdivision 1.

Definitions.

(a) For purposes of this section, the following terms
have the meanings given.

(b) "Abandoned property" has the meaning given in section 117.025, subdivision 5.

(c) "Community land trust" means an entity that meets the requirements of section
462A.31, subdivisions 1 and 2.

(d) "Debt service" means the amount payable in any fiscal year of principal,
premium, if any, and interest on housing infrastructure bonds and the fees, charges, and
expenses related to the bonds.

(e) "Foreclosed property" means residential property where foreclosure proceedings
have been initiated or have been completed and title transferred or where title is transferred
in lieu of foreclosure.

(f) "Housing infrastructure bonds" means bonds issued by the agency under this
chapter that are qualified 501(c)(3) bonds, within the meaning of Section 145(a) of the
Internal Revenue Code, new text begin finance-qualified residential rental projects within the meaning of
Section 142(d) of the Internal Revenue Code, new text end or are tax-exempt bonds that are not private
activity bonds, within the meaning of Section 141(a) of the Internal Revenue Code, for the
purpose of financing or refinancing affordable housing authorized under this chapter.

(g) "Internal Revenue Code" means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.

(h) "Supportive housing" means housing that is not time-limited and provides or
coordinates with linkages to services necessary for residents to maintain housing stability
and maximize opportunities for education and employment.

Sec. 25.

Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 462A.37, is amended by adding a
subdivision to read:

new text begin Subd. 2a. new text end

new text begin Additional authorization. new text end

new text begin In addition to the amount authorized in
subdivision 2, the agency may issue up to $30,000,000 of housing infrastructure bonds in
one or more series to which the payments made under this section may be pledged.
new text end

Sec. 26.

Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 462A.37, is amended by adding a
subdivision to read:

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Additional appropriation. new text end

new text begin (a) The agency must certify annually to the
commissioner of management and budget the actual amount of annual debt service on
each series of bonds issued under subdivision 2a.
new text end

new text begin (b) Each July 15, beginning in 2014 and through 2033, if any housing infrastructure
bonds issued under subdivision 2a remain outstanding, the commissioner of management
and budget must transfer to the housing infrastructure bond account established under
section 462A.21, subdivision 32, the amount certified under paragraph (a), not to exceed
$2,200,000 annually. The amounts necessary to make the transfers are appropriated from
the general fund to the commissioner of management and budget.
new text end

new text begin (c) The agency may pledge to the payment of the housing infrastructure bonds the
payments to be made by the state under this section.
new text end

Sec. 27.

Laws 2008, chapter 152, article 2, section 6, is amended to read:

Sec. 6. DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE

$

1,860,000

Bond Sale Expenses

This appropriation is to the commissioner
of finance for bond sale expenses under
Minnesota Statutes, sections 16A.641,
subdivision 8, and 167.50, subdivision 4.

Of this amount, $60,000 is from the bond
proceeds account in the state transportation
fund. new text begin The appropriation in this subdivision
cancels as specified under Minnesota
Statutes, section 16A.642, except that the
commissioner of management and budget
shall count the start of authorization for
issuance of state bonds as the first day of
the fiscal year during which the bonds are
to be issued, as specified under Laws 2008,
chapter 152, article 2, section 3, subdivision
2, paragraph (a), clause (1), (2), (3), or (4),
respectively, as amended in Laws 2010,
chapter 189, section 53, and not as the date
of enactment of this section.
new text end

Sec. 28.

Laws 2009, chapter 93, article 1, section 22, the effective date, as amended by
Laws 2011, First Special Session chapter 12, section 38, is amended to read:

EFFECTIVE DATE.

This section is effective the day following final enactment
deleted text begin and expires July 1, 2013 deleted text end .

Sec. 29.

Laws 2011, First Special Session chapter 12, section 10, is amended to read:

Sec. 10. ENTERPRISE TECHNOLOGY

$

5,659,000

To the commissioner of administration
to predesign, design, construct, renovate,
furnish, and equip certain existing state data
center facilities deleted text begin and decommission certain
other existing state data center deleted text end new text begin for the purpose
of decommissioning and repurposing or for
maximizing capacity and utilization of such
new text end facilities.

Sec. 30. new text begin CAPITOL RESTORATION; COLLECTION OF RENT.
new text end

new text begin Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section 16B.24, subdivision 5, paragraph (d),
the commissioner of administration shall not collect rent to recover bond interest costs or
building depreciation costs for any appropriations utilized for the restoration of the State
Capitol campus, between calendar years 2012 and 2017.
new text end

Sec. 31. new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE.
new text end

new text begin Except as otherwise provided, this act is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end