SF 1941

as introduced - 87th Legislature (2011 - 2012) Posted on 06/19/2012 03:04pm

A bill for an act
relating to capital investment; appropriating money for repair and restoration
improvements of the State Capitol; authorizing the sale and issuance of state
bonds.

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

Section 1. new text begin STATE CAPITOL RESTORATION.
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new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Appropriation. new text end

new text begin (a) $145,000,000 is appropriated from the bond
proceeds fund to the commissioner of administration to design the repair and restoration
of the State Capitol building, including preparation of design guidelines and a historic
structures report, to conduct hazardous materials abatement, and to begin restoration
of and improvements to the State Capitol building. The restoration and improvements
include but are not limited to:
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new text begin (1) preparation of new and existing mechanical spaces;
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new text begin (2) repairs to the exterior stone;
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new text begin (3) roof and window replacement;
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new text begin (4) elevator, restroom, accessibility, fire protection, and other code and life-safety
improvements;
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new text begin (5) mechanical, electrical, plumbing, telecommunications, security, and other
improvements; and
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new text begin (6) finishes and fixtures in east wing of the State Capitol building. Construction
work must be sequenced to maintain occupancy in the house of representatives and senate
chambers during regular legislative sessions through May 31, 2014. Up to $20,000,000
of this appropriation may be used to predesign, design, perform hazardous materials
abatement, renovate and remodel, and furnish and equip state facilities to meet space
needs as needed to facilitate the restoration of the State Capitol building.
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new text begin (b) $1,000,000 is appropriated from the general fund to the commissioner of
administration for relocation of state tenants as required to facilitate the restoration of
the State Capitol building.
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new text begin (c) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the commissioner of administration
may enter into consultant and construction contracts on the State Capitol restoration and
repair project with a term of up to ten years. Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section
16B.31, subdivision 2, the commissioner of administration may proceed with the State
Capitol restoration and repair project before obtaining an appropriation to complete the
entire project.
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new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Bond sale. new text end

new text begin To provide the money appropriated in this section from the
bond proceeds fund, the commissioner of management and budget shall sell and issue
bonds of the state in an amount up to $145,000,000 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.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
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