SF 2118

as introduced - 89th Legislature (2015 - 2016) Posted on 10/09/2015 01:46pm

A bill for an act
relating to capital investment; authorizing spending to acquire and better
public land and buildings and other improvements of a capital nature with
certain conditions; modifying previous appropriations; providing for the sale,
conveyance, and disposition of state bond-financed property; authorizing the sale
and issuance of state bonds; appropriating money; amending Minnesota Statutes
2014, sections 219.166; 462A.37, subdivision 5, by adding a subdivision; Laws
2012, chapter 293, section 3, subdivision 18; Laws 2013, chapter 136, section
4, as amended; Laws 2014, chapter 294, article 1, sections 4, subdivision 3;
15, subdivision 2; 18, subdivisions 3, 4; 21, subdivisions 10, 16, 18; Laws
2014, chapter 295, section 10, subdivision 12; proposing coding for new law
in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 16A.

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

ARTICLE 1

APPROPRIATIONS

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. Unless otherwise specified in this act, money appropriated in
this act for activities under Minnesota Statutes, sections 16B.307, 84.946, and 135A.046,
should not be used for projects that can be financed within a reasonable time frame under
Minnesota Statutes, section 16B.322 or 16C.144.
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 100,000,000 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 70,000,000 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 Medical School Facility Design new text end

new text begin 8,000,000 new text end

new text begin To predesign and design improved health
science education and clinical research
facilities to meet the needs of the medical
school and the Academic Health Center on
the Twin Cities campus.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end new text begin St. Paul Campus Veterinary Isolation Facility Replacement new text end

new text begin 18,000,000 new text end

new text begin To demolish two obsolete veterinary
isolation laboratories and predesign, design,
construct, furnish, and equip a veterinary
biocontainment facility on the St. Paul
campus, including large and small animal
holding spaces.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end new text begin St. Paul Campus Greenhouse Replacement new text end

new text begin 4,000,000 new text end

new text begin To demolish the existing facility and
predesign, design, construct, furnish, and
equip a greenhouse with four specialized
biome rooms and two flexible project rooms
to support learning and research on the St.
Paul campus.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end new text begin University Share new text end

new text begin Except for the appropriation for HEAPR, 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. 7. 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 115,067,000 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 70,000,000 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 Anoka Technical College new text end

new text begin 2,114,000 new text end

new text begin To design, renovate, furnish, and equip the
automotive and manufacturing technology
training spaces.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end new text begin Century College, White Bear Lake new text end

new text begin 1,325,000 new text end

new text begin To design, renovate, furnish, and equip
existing tiered classrooms to create more
flexible and efficient space.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end new text begin Dakota County Technical College new text end

new text begin 7,733,000 new text end

new text begin To complete design, renovate, furnish,
and equip classroom and lab space for
transportation and emerging technologies
programs.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end new text begin Minnesota West Community and Technical College; Canby and Jackson Campuses new text end

new text begin 3,267,000 new text end

new text begin (a) $2,410,000 of this appropriation is to
design and install a geothermal HVAC
system, and remove and replace associated
mechanical systems, on the Canby campus.
new text end

new text begin (b) $857,000 of this appropriation is to design
and consolidate the power line training
program spaces by demolishing Building
"B" and the current off-campus power line
training space, and construct and equip a
new indoor power line training addition
and exterior truck port on the Jackson main
campus.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 7. new text end new text begin Minnesota State Community and Technical College; Fergus Falls and Wadena Campuses new text end

new text begin 2,373,000 new text end

new text begin (a) $1,635,000 of this appropriation is to
design the renovation of and to renovate,
furnish, and equip existing library space to
create a student services center at the Wadena
campus.
new text end

new text begin (b) $738,000 of this appropriation is to
design the renovation of and to renovate,
furnish, and equip existing space to create a
center for student and workforce success at
the Fergus Falls campus.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 8. new text end new text begin Northland Community and Technical College; East Grand Forks new text end

new text begin 826,000 new text end

new text begin To design, renovate, furnish, and equip
science and radiological technology
laboratories on the East Grand Forks campus.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 9. new text end new text begin South Central College; North Mankato new text end

new text begin 8,600,000 new text end

new text begin To design, renovate, renew, furnish, and
equip laboratory, classroom, and office
space for health care, science, technology,
engineering, and math (STEM), computer,
and agribusiness programs.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 10. new text end new text begin St. Paul College new text end

new text begin 18,829,000 new text end

new text begin To complete the design of and construct,
furnish, and equip the Health and Science
Alliance Center addition, and to renovate,
furnish, and equip existing health and West
Tower spaces.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 11. new text end new text begin Debt Service new text end

new text begin (a) Except as provided in paragraph (b), the
Board of Trustees 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 HEAPR. 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. 12. 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 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 HEAPR under this subdivision,
at the same campus as the project for which
the original appropriation was made and the
debt service requirement under subdivision
18 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 EDUCATION 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 2,000,000 new text end

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

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end new text begin Library Construction Grants new text end

new text begin 2,000,000 new text end

new text begin For library construction grants under
Minnesota Statutes, section 134.45.
new text end

Sec. 5. 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 2,000,000 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 2,000,000 new text end

new text begin For capital asset preservation improvements
and betterments on both campuses of the
Minnesota State Academies, to be spent in
accordance with Minnesota Statutes, section
16B.307.
new text end

Sec. 6. new text begin PERPICH CENTER FOR ARTS EDUCATION new text end

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin 2,000,000 new text end

new text begin To the commissioner of administration for
capital asset preservation improvements and
betterments at the Perpich Center for Arts
Education, to be spent in accordance with
Minnesota Statutes, section 16B.307.
new text end

Sec. 7. 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 60,345,000 new text end

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

new text begin (b) 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 20,000,000 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. Notwithstanding
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 23,670,000 new text end

new text begin (a) 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 (b) Levee projects, to the extent practical,
shall meet the state standard of three feet
above the 100-year flood elevation.
new text end

new text begin (c) Project priorities shall be determined by
the commissioner as appropriate and based
on need, and to the extent possible, address
needs in the Moorhead and Montevideo areas
first.
new text end

new text begin (d) This appropriation includes money for the
following county, township, and municipal
projects: Ada, Climax, Otter Tail County,
Melrose, Oakport Township, Oslo, and the
Roseau WMA Impoundment.
new text end

new text begin (e) For any project listed in this subdivision
that the commissioner determines is not
ready to proceed or 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 (f) To the extent that the cost of a project
exceeds two percent of the median household
income in a municipality or township
multiplied by the number of households in the
municipality or township, this appropriation
is also for the local share of the project.
new text end

new text begin (g) The Oakport Township project has met
the two percent match requirement and no
additional match is required for the final
phase of the project.
new text end

new text begin (h) Notwithstanding the match requirements
of Minnesota Statutes, section 103F.161, the
Otter Tail County outlet project does not
require a local match.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end new text begin Buildings and Facilities Development new text end

new text begin 3,000,000 new text end

new text begin To predesign a consolidated office in Bemidji,
to design and construct office buildings at
colocated facilities, and to replace buildings
that are in poor condition, outdated, and no
longer support the work of the department.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end new text begin Dam Renovation, Repair, Removal new text end

new text begin 4,575,000 new text end

new text begin (a) To renovate or remove publicly owned
dams. The commissioner shall determine
project priorities as appropriate under
Minnesota Statutes, sections 103G.511 and
103G.515.
new text end

new text begin (b) This appropriation includes funding
for Lanesboro, St. Cloud, Pelican Rapids,
Norway Lake (Pine River), and Canby
impoundment. Notwithstanding the match
requirements in Minnesota Statutes, section
103G.515, the grant to the city of Lanesboro
does not require any nonstate match.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end new text begin Marsh Lake Restoration new text end

new text begin 1,100,000 new text end

new text begin To provide for the nonfederal share of
the federal ecosystem restoration project
at Marsh Lake on the Minnesota River,
including any necessary acquisition of
property.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 7. new text end new text begin Native Prairie Bank Acquisition and Development new text end

new text begin 5,000,000 new text end

new text begin To acquire native prairie bank easements
under Minnesota Statutes, section 84.96, and
to develop and restore prairie bank lands.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 8. new text end new text begin Reforestation and Stand Improvement new text end

new text begin 3,000,000 new text end

new text begin To provide for reforestation and stand
improvement on state forest lands to meet
the reforestation requirements of Minnesota
Statutes, section 89.002, subdivision 2,
including purchasing native seeds and native
seedlings, planting, seeding, site preparation,
and protection on state lands administered
by the commissioner.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 9. 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 84.946. Minnesota Statutes,
section 16A.642, applies from the date of the
original appropriation to the unspent amount
transferred.
new text end

Sec. 8. 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 41,876,000 new text end

new text begin To the commissioner of 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 24,276,000 new text end

new text begin For the solid waste capital assistance grants
program under Minnesota Statutes, section
115A.54, for projects in Polk County, Clay
County, McLeod County, Dodge County, and
at Western Lake Superior Sanitary District.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end new text begin Closed Landfill Construction new text end

new text begin 16,100,000 new text end

new text begin To design and construct remedial systems
and acquire land at landfills throughout the
state in accordance with the closed landfill
program under Minnesota Statutes, sections
115B.39 to 115B.42. The agency must
follow the agency priorities, which includes
construction projects at the waste disposal
engineering (WDE) site in Anoka County,
Carlton site in Carlton County, and the
Brookston site in St. Louis County.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end new text begin Superfund Program new text end

new text begin 1,500,000 new text end

new text begin For the Superfund program under Minnesota
Statutes, section 115B.17, to install a
drinking water treatment system in the city
of Spring Park in Hennepin County and in
the city of Bayport in Washington County.
new text end

Sec. 9. new text begin AGRICULTURE new text end

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin 50,000 new text end

new text begin To the commissioner of administration for
replacement of the windows in the East
Grand Forks potato inspection facility.
new text end

Sec. 10. new text begin BOARD OF WATER AND SOIL RESOURCES new text end

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin 20,000,000 new text end

new text begin (a) To the Board of Water and Soil Resources
to acquire conservation easements from
landowners to preserve, restore, create, and
enhance wetlands and riparian lands, and
restore and enhance rivers and streams, and
associated uplands, in order to protect soil
and water quality, support fish and wildlife
habitat, reduce flood damage, and provide
other public benefits. The provisions of
Minnesota Statutes, section 103F.515, apply
to this program.
new text end

new text begin (b) The board shall give priority to leveraging
federal money by enrolling targeted new
lands or enrolling environmentally sensitive
lands that leverage federal conservation
money.
new text end

new text begin (c) The board is authorized to enter into
new agreements and amend past agreements
with landowners as required by Minnesota
Statutes, section 103F.515, subdivision 5,
to allow for restoration, rehabilitation, and
enhancement. Of this appropriation, up to
five percent may be used for restoration,
rehabilitation, and enhancement.
new text end

Sec. 11. new text begin MINNESOTA ZOOLOGICAL GARDEN 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 20,000,000 new text end

new text begin To the Minnesota Zoological Garden Board
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 4,000,000 new text end

new text begin For capital asset preservation improvements
and betterments to infrastructure and
exhibits at the Minnesota Zoo, 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 Heart of the Zoo new text end

new text begin 16,000,000 new text end

new text begin To complete the Heart of the Zoo II project,
to renovate the snow monkey exhibit and
surrounding public spaces.
new text end

Sec. 12. 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 22,054,000 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 new text end

new text begin 2,000,000 new text end

new text begin For the capital asset preservation and
replacement account in 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 20,054,000 new text end

new text begin To design and complete repairs and
construction necessary to address water
infiltration, settlement, and deterioration on
the plaza, terrace, and stairs of the State
Capitol Building and the surrounding site.
new text end

Sec. 13. new text begin MINNESOTA AMATEUR SPORTS COMMISSION new text end

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin 4,200,000 new text end

new text begin To the Minnesota Amateur Sports
Commission to complete expansion of the
playing fields at the National Sports Center
in Blaine, including: construction of 12
new athletic fields; demolition of existing
storage buildings; design and construction
of new maintenance facilities; and site
improvements.
new text end

Sec. 14. new text begin MILITARY 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 11,420,000 new text end

new text begin To the adjutant general 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 5,500,000 new text end

new text begin 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. 3. new text end new text begin Owatonna Armory new text end

new text begin 1,420,000 new text end

new text begin To renovate existing space, furnish, and equip
the Owatonna Armory. This appropriation
may also be used to construct an addition for
motor vehicle and equipment storage.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end new text begin West St. Paul Armory new text end

new text begin 4,500,000 new text end

new text begin To complete the construction, furnishing, and
equipping of a new facility or to renovate a
facility in West St. Paul to include design,
mechanical, and life safety improvements.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. 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. 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 PUBLIC SAFETY 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 7,955,000 new text end

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

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end new text begin Railroad and Pipeline Incident Training Facility, Camp Ripley new text end

new text begin 3,100,000 new text end

new text begin To design and construct a joint emergency
railroad and pipeline emergency response
training facility at Camp Ripley, including
the construction of stations and capital
infrastructure needed for mock disaster
training.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end new text begin Marshall - MERIT Center new text end

new text begin 2,500,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Marshall to
design, construct, furnish, and equip the
driver training and road course expansion
of the Minnesota Emergency Response
and Industrial Training (MERIT) Center in
Marshall. This appropriation is not available
until the commissioner of management and
budget determines that at least $3,500,000
is committed to the project from nonstate
sources.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end new text begin Windom - Fire Department new text end

new text begin 2,100,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Windom to
predesign, design, construct, furnish, and
equip a regional emergency services (fire
and ambulance) facility. This appropriation
is not available until the commissioner of
management and budget determines that at
least $1,000,000 is committed to the project
from nonstate sources.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end new text begin Hallock - Fire Hall new text end

new text begin 255,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Hallock to construct,
furnish, and equip a fire hall facility. This
appropriation is not available until the
commissioner of management and budget
determines that at least $70,000 is committed
to the project from nonstate sources.
new text end

Sec. 16. 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 135,622,000 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 Highway Rail Grade Separations new text end

new text begin 64,617,000 new text end

new text begin (a) To construct rail grade separations at
high-priority sites to improve safety at rail
crossings on active crude oil routes.
new text end

new text begin (b) Of this appropriation:
new text end

new text begin (1) $34,500,000 is for a grant to the city
of Moorhead to construct and complete the
grade-separated rail crossing project in the
vicinity of 21st Street South in the city of
Moorhead;
new text end

new text begin (2) $3,770,000 is for a grant to the city of
Willmar to construct grade separations at
U.S. Highway 12 and Minnesota Highway
40 as part of the Willmar Wye project;
new text end

new text begin (3) $14,762,000 is for a grant to the city
of Red Wing to construct and complete
the grade-separated rail crossing project at
Sturgeon Lake Road; and
new text end

new text begin (4) $11,585,000 is for a grant to Anoka
County for environmental analysis, design,
engineering, and construction of a rail
grade crossing separation at Anoka County
State-Aid Highway 78, known as Hanson
Boulevard, in Coon Rapids.
new text end

new text begin (c) The appropriations in this subdivision
are not available until the commissioner of
management and budget determines that an
amount sufficient to complete the project is
committed from nonstate sources.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end new text begin State Quiet Zone Program new text end

new text begin 10,000,000 new text end

new text begin For grants under Minnesota Statutes,
section 219.166. Up to ten percent
of this appropriation may be used for
eligible activities necessary to support the
implementation and delivery of the program.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end new text begin Port Development Assistance new text end

new text begin 10,000,000 new text end

new text begin For grants under Minnesota Statutes, chapter
457A. Any improvements made with the
proceeds of these grants must be publicly
owned.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end new text begin Minneapolis - 10th Avenue Bridge new text end

new text begin 31,875,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Minneapolis to
design, repair, and rehabilitate the bridge over
the Mississippi River that is aligned on the
east side of the river with 10th Avenue, also
designated as Route 328, on the municipal
state-aid system. This appropriation is
not available until the commissioner of
management and budget determines that at
least $10,625,000 is committed to the project
from nonstate sources.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end new text begin St. Paul - Kellogg-Third Street Bridge Design new text end

new text begin 7,100,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of St. Paul for
predesign, design, and right-of-way
acquisition associated with the reconstruction
of the Kellogg-Third Street bridge that aligns
with municipal state-aid street No. 158, in
the city of St. Paul. This appropriation does
not require a nonstate match.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 7. new text end new text begin Roseau County - Transportation Center new text end

new text begin 3,900,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to Roseau County to construct,
furnish, and equip a multipurpose
transportation facility adjacent to an existing
transportation facility in Roseau. This
appropriation is not available until the
commissioner of management and budget
determines that at least an equal amount is
committed from nonstate sources.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 8. new text end new text begin Ramsey County - Grade Separation Design new text end

new text begin 1,000,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the Ramsey County Regional
Railroad Authority for environmental
analysis and design of rail grade separation
of Union Pacific and Burlington Northern
Santa Fe track between Westminster Junction
and Division Street/Hoffman Interlocking in
St. Paul. This appropriation is not available
until at least $500,000 is committed from
nonstate sources.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 9. new text end new text begin St. James - Sanitary Sewer and Highway 4 Reconstruction new text end

new text begin 7,130,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of St. James for
engineering, right-of-way acquisition,
and reconstruction of streets, sidewalks,
storm water and sanitary sewer, water
mains, lighting, utilities, and other
capital improvements of publicly owned
infrastructure required for the reconstruction
of marked Trunk Highway 4 in the city of St.
James. This appropriation does not require
local match.
new text end

Sec. 17. 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 29,500,000 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 Regional Parks and Trails Capital Improvements new text end

new text begin 5,000,000 new text end

new text begin For the cost of improvements and betterments
of a capital nature and acquisition by the
council and local government units of
regional recreational open-space lands in
accordance with the council's policy plan
as provided in Minnesota Statutes, section
473.147. This appropriation must not be
used to purchase easements.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end new text begin Metropolitan Municipalities Inflow and Infiltration Grants new text end

new text begin 5,000,000 new text end

new text begin For grants to municipalities 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. 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. To be eligible for a grant,
a municipality must be identified by the
council as a contributor of excessive inflow
and infiltration in the metropolitan disposal
system or have a measured flow rate within 20
percent of its allowable council-determined
inflow and infiltration limits. The council
must award grants based on applications from
municipalities 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

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end new text begin Hennepin County - Penn Avenue North new text end

new text begin 5,000,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to Hennepin County for design,
engineering, and construction of public
infrastructure improvements to Penn Avenue
North from West Broadway to Lowry
Avenue and from Dowling to 44th Avenue in
the city of Minneapolis to be completed in
advance of or in coordination with the C-Line
arterial bus rapid transit improvements.
This appropriation is not available until the
commissioner of management and budget
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 St. Paul - Como Zoo new text end

new text begin 14,500,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of St. Paul to predesign,
design, and construct the renovation of the
seals and sea lions exhibit at the Como
Zoo. This appropriation is not available
until the commissioner of management and
budget determines that at least $1,100,000
is committed to the project from nonstate
sources.
new text end

Sec. 18. 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 34,292,000 new text end

new text begin To the commissioner of administration, or
another named agency, for the purposes
specified in this section.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end new text begin Minnesota Sex Offender Program - Less Restrictive Alternatives new text end

new text begin 10,782,000 new text end

new text begin To predesign, design, construct, furnish,
and equip two new community-based
residential treatment facilities for the
Minnesota sex offender program as less
restrictive alternatives to the program's
existing secure facilities. This appropriation
includes funding for land purchase, design
fees, construction administration, project
management, construction costs, and
furniture, fixtures, and equipment.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end new text begin Early Childhood Learning and Child Protection Facilities new text end

new text begin 5,000,000 new text end

new text begin To the commissioner of human services for
grants under Minnesota Statutes, section
256E.37, to construct and rehabilitate early
childhood learning and child protection
facilities.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end new text begin Asset Preservation new text end

new text begin 3,010,000 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

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end new text begin St. Paul - Dorothy Day Connection Center new text end

new text begin 12,000,000 new text end

new text begin To the commissioner of human services for
a grant to the city of St. Paul to predesign,
design, construct, furnish, and equip a
connection center to serve as an integrated
one-stop delivery system connecting persons
at risk of becoming homeless, and persons
working to move up and out of homelessness,
to services that improve their health, income,
housing stability, and well-being. This
appropriation may be used to acquire property
for these purposes. This appropriation is
not available until the commissioner of
management and budget 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 Duluth - Homeless Youth Housing and Services new text end

new text begin 3,500,000 new text end

new text begin To the commissioner of human services for
a grant to the city of Duluth to predesign,
design, construct, furnish, and equip a
publicly owned building or portion of a
building to provide transitional housing and
community services for youth at risk of or
experiencing homelessness, to be located
within the city of Duluth. This appropriation
is not available until the commissioner of
management and budget determines that at
least $4,100,000 is committed to the project
from nonstate sources.
new text end

Sec. 19. 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 5,011,000 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 4,361,000 new text end

new text begin For asset preservation improvements and
betterments of a capital nature at the veterans
homes 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 Bridge new text end

new text begin 650,000 new text end

new text begin (a) For predesign and design, including
environmental assessment, for the
rehabilitation of the bridge located over
Minnehaha Creek linking South Minnehaha
Drive and the Minneapolis Veterans Home.
new text end

new text begin (b) The commissioner of transportation
may provide technical services to assist
the Department of Administration and the
Department of Veterans Affairs in overseeing
the project.
new text end

Sec. 20. 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 62,600,000 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 asset preservation improvements and
betterments of a capital nature at Minnesota
correctional facilities 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 Minnesota Correctional Facility - St. Cloud new text end

new text begin 32,600,000 new text end

new text begin (a) $18,500,000 of this appropriation is to
construct and equip a new intake unit and
a loading dock with a secure connection to
a new central warehouse at the Minnesota
Correctional Facility - St. Cloud.
new text end

new text begin (b) $14,100,000 of this appropriation is to
remove and replace deteriorated mortar with
new mortar on the granite perimeter wall
surrounding the Minnesota Correctional
Facility - St. Cloud.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end new text begin Minnesota Correctional Facility - Lino Lakes new text end

new text begin 4,000,000 new text end

new text begin To design, renovate, and equip an existing
vacant building into an offender living unit
that will add at least 60 beds. The renovation
includes removal of hazardous materials,
upgrades to comply with current building
codes, and construction of functional living
and program space.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end new text begin Minnesota Correctional Facility - Rush City new text end

new text begin 14,800,000 new text end

new text begin To design, construct, and equip a chemical
dependency and sex offender treatment
building at the Rush City Correctional
Facility.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end new text begin Northeast Regional Corrections Center new text end

new text begin 1,200,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the Arrowhead Regional
Corrections Joint Powers Board to demolish
an existing facility and to design, construct,
furnish, and equip a replacement food
processing facility on the campus of the
Northeast Regional Corrections Center, to
meet health, safety, and security standards
required for compliance with Minnesota
Rules, chapter 2911. Nonstate contributions
to improvements at the center made before
or after the enactment of this subdivision are
considered to be sufficient match, and no
further nonstate match is required.
new text end

Sec. 21. 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 23,280,000 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 Innovative Business Development Public Infrastructure Grants new text end

new text begin 2,000,000 new text end

new text begin For grants under Minnesota Statutes, section
116J.435.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end new text begin Transportation Economic Development new text end

new text begin 10,000,000 new text end

new text begin For grants under Minnesota Statutes, section
116J.436.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end new text begin Hallock - Community Pool new text end

new text begin 360,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Hallock to replace
the community pool in the city of Hallock.
This appropriation is not available until the
commissioner of management and budget has
determined that at least $90,000 is committed
to the project from nonstate sources.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end new text begin Litchfield - Power Generation Improvements new text end

new text begin 5,000,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Litchfield to
design and construct electrical generation
improvements in the city of Litchfield
to expand the current standby capacity,
including replacement of two old generators.
This appropriation is not available until the
commissioner of management and budget
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 Red Wing - River Town Renaissance new text end

new text begin 4,480,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Red Wing to
complete removal and replacement of 250
lineal feet of the harbor retaining wall; to
design, construct, furnish, and equip the
renovation of the historic T.B. Sheldon
Performing Arts Theater; and to design
and construct transient riverboat docking
facilities, levee wall extension, and levee
promenade improvements at Levee Park.
This appropriation is not available until the
commissioner of management and budget
determines that an amount sufficient to
complete the project is committed from
nonstate sources.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 7. new text end new text begin St. Paul - Minnesota Humanities Center new text end

new text begin 1,440,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of St. Paul to make
capital improvements for building envelope,
foundation, and structural integrity, and for
mechanical systems upgrades, including
heating, ventilation, and cooling at the
Minnesota Humanities Center.
new text end

Sec. 22. 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 22,067,000 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 Wastewater Infrastructure Funding Program new text end

new text begin 21,667,000 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. 3. new text end new text begin Hallock - Sanitary Sewer new text end

new text begin 400,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Hallock to remove
and replace portions of the sanitary sewer
system. This appropriation is not available
until the commissioner of management and
budget determines that at least $200,000
is committed to the project from nonstate
sources.
new text end

Sec. 23. 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 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 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. 24. new text begin MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY 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 36,900,000 new text end

new text begin To the Minnesota Historical Society for the
purposes specified in this section.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end new text begin Historic Fort Snelling new text end

new text begin 34,400,000 new text end

new text begin To predesign, design, renovate, construct,
furnish, and equip facilities to support visitor
services and history programs at Historic
Fort Snelling.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end new text begin Historic Sites Asset Preservation new text end

new text begin 2,500,000 new text end

new text begin For capital improvements and betterments
at state historic sites, buildings, landscaping
at historic buildings, exhibits, markers, and
monuments, to be spent in accordance with
Minnesota Statutes, section 16B.307. The
society shall determine project priorities as
appropriate based on need.
new text end

Sec. 25. new text begin BOND SALE EXPENSES new text end

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin 768,000 new text end

new text begin To the commissioner of management
and budget for bond sale expenses under
Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.641,
subdivision 8.
new text end

Sec. 26. new text begin BOND SALE AUTHORIZATION.
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 $769,007,000 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

Sec. 27. 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, 2017, no more
than $1,321,695,000 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. 28. new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE.
new text end

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

ARTICLE 2

MISCELLANEOUS

Section 1.

new text begin [16A.967] LEWIS AND CLARK APPROPRIATION BONDS.
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Definitions. new text end

new text begin (a) The definitions in this subdivision apply to this
section.
new text end

new text begin (b) "Appropriation bond" or "bond" means a bond, note, or other similar instrument
of the state payable during a biennium from one or more of the following sources:
new text end

new text begin (1) money appropriated by law from the general fund in any biennium for debt
service due with respect to obligations described in subdivision 3, paragraph (b);
new text end

new text begin (2) proceeds of the sale of obligations described in subdivision 3, paragraph (b);
new text end

new text begin (3) payments received for that purpose under agreements and ancillary arrangements
described in subdivision 3, paragraph (c); and
new text end

new text begin (4) investment earnings on amounts in clauses (1) to (3).
new text end

new text begin (c) "Debt service" means the amount payable in any biennium of principal, premium,
if any, and interest on appropriation bonds.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Authorization to issue appropriation bonds. new text end

new text begin (a) Subject to the
limitations of this subdivision, the commissioner may sell and issue appropriation bonds
of the state under this section for public purposes as provided by law, including, in
particular, the financing of all or a portion of the land acquisition, design, engineering and
construction of facilities and infrastructure necessary for the completion of the Lewis and
Clark Regional Water System project. Grants provided to implement this section do
not require a nonstate match, but grant agreements entered into under this section must
provide for reimbursement to the state from any federal money provided for the project,
consistent with the Lewis and Clark Regional Water System, Inc. agreement.
new text end

new text begin (b) The bond proceeds are not available until the commissioner determines: (1) that
the construction and administration for work done on the project will comply with all
federal requirements and regulations associated with the Lewis and Clark Rural System
Act of 2000; and (2) the cooperative agreement between the United States Department
of the Interior. Proceeds of the appropriation bonds must be credited to a special
appropriation Lewis and Clark bond proceeds fund in the state treasury. All income from
investment of the bond proceeds, as estimated by the commissioner, is appropriated to the
commissioner for the payment of principal and interest on the appropriation bonds.
new text end

new text begin (c) Appropriation bonds may be sold and issued in amounts that, in the opinion of
the commissioner, are necessary to provide sufficient money, not to exceed $48,000,000
net of costs of issuance, for the purposes as provided under paragraph (a), and pay debt
service including capitalized interest, costs of issuance, costs of credit enhancement, or
make payments under other agreements entered into under paragraph (e).
new text end

new text begin (d) Appropriation bonds may be issued in one or more issues or series on the terms and
conditions the commissioner determines to be in the best interests of the state, but the term
on any series of appropriation bonds may not exceed 25 years. The appropriation bonds of
each issue and series thereof shall be dated and bear interest, and may be includable in or
excludable from the gross income of the owners for federal income tax purposes.
new text end

new text begin (e) At the time of, or in anticipation of, issuing the appropriation bonds, and at any
time thereafter, so long as the appropriation bonds are outstanding, the commissioner may
enter into agreements and ancillary arrangements relating to the appropriation bonds,
including but not limited to trust indentures, grant agreements, lease or use agreements,
operating agreements, management agreements, liquidity facilities, remarketing or
dealer agreements, letter of credit agreements, insurance policies, guaranty agreements,
reimbursement agreements, indexing agreements, or interest exchange agreements. Any
payments made or received according to the agreement or ancillary arrangement shall be
made from or deposited as provided in the agreement or ancillary arrangement. The
determination of the commissioner included in an interest exchange agreement that the
agreement relates to an appropriation bond shall be conclusive.
new text end

new text begin (f) The commissioner may enter into written agreements or contracts relating to the
continuing disclosure of information necessary to comply with, or facilitate the issuance
of appropriation bonds in accordance with federal securities laws, rules, and regulations,
including Securities and Exchange Commission rules and regulations in Code of Federal
Regulations, title 17, section 240.15c 2-12. An agreement may be in the form of covenants
with purchasers and holders of appropriation bonds set forth in the order or resolution
authorizing the issuance of the appropriation bonds, or a separate document authorized
by the order or resolution.
new text end

new text begin (g) The appropriation bonds are not subject to chapter 16C.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Form; procedure. new text end

new text begin (a) Appropriation bonds may be issued in the form
of bonds, notes, or other similar instruments, and in the manner provided in section
16A.672. In the event that any provision of section 16A.672 conflicts with this section,
this section shall control.
new text end

new text begin (b) Every appropriation bond shall include a conspicuous statement of the limitation
established in subdivision 6.
new text end

new text begin (c) Appropriation bonds may be sold at either public or private sale upon such terms
as the commissioner shall determine are not inconsistent with this section and may be sold
at any price or percentage of par value. Any bid received may be rejected.
new text end

new text begin (d) Appropriation bonds must bear interest at a fixed or variable rate.
new text end

new text begin (e) Notwithstanding any other law, appropriation bonds issued under this section
shall be fully negotiable.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Refunding bonds. new text end

new text begin The commissioner may issue appropriation bonds
for the purpose of refunding any appropriation bonds then outstanding, including the
payment of any redemption premiums on the bonds, any interest accrued or to accrue to
the redemption date, and costs related to the issuance and sale of the refunding bonds. The
proceeds of any refunding bonds may, in the discretion of the commissioner, be applied
to the purchase or payment at maturity of the appropriation bonds to be refunded, to the
redemption of the outstanding appropriation bonds on any redemption date, or to pay
interest on the refunding bonds and may, pending application, be placed in escrow to be
applied to the purchase, payment, retirement, or redemption. Any escrowed proceeds,
pending such use, may be invested and reinvested in obligations that are authorized
investments under section 11A.24. The income earned or realized on the investment may
also be applied to the payment of the appropriation bonds to be refunded or interest or
premiums on the refunded appropriation bonds, or to pay interest on the refunding bonds.
After the terms of the escrow have been fully satisfied, any balance of the proceeds and
any investment income may be returned to the general fund or, if applicable, the special
appropriation Lewis and Clark bond proceeds fund for use in any lawful manner. All
refunding bonds issued under this subdivision must be prepared, executed, delivered, and
secured by appropriations in the same manner as the appropriation bonds to be refunded.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Appropriation bonds as legal investments. new text end

new text begin Any of the following entities
may legally invest any sinking funds, money, or other funds belonging to them or under
their control in any appropriation bonds issued under this section:
new text end

new text begin (1) the state, the investment board, public officers, municipal corporations, political
subdivisions, and public bodies;
new text end

new text begin (2) banks and bankers, savings and loan associations, credit unions, trust companies,
savings banks and institutions, investment companies, insurance companies, insurance
associations, and other persons carrying on a banking or insurance business; and
new text end

new text begin (3) personal representatives, guardians, trustees, and other fiduciaries.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end

new text begin No full faith and credit; state not required to make appropriations. new text end

new text begin The
appropriation bonds are not public debt of the state, and the full faith, credit, and taxing
powers of the state are not pledged to the payment of the appropriation bonds or to any
payment that the state agrees to make under this section. Appropriation bonds shall not be
obligations paid directly, in whole or in part, from a tax of statewide application on any
class of property, income, transaction, or privilege. Appropriation bonds shall be payable
in each fiscal year only from amounts that the legislature may appropriate for debt service
for any fiscal year, provided that nothing in this section shall be construed to require the
state to appropriate money sufficient to make debt service payments with respect to the
appropriation bonds in any fiscal year. Appropriation bonds shall be canceled and shall
no longer be outstanding on the earlier of (1) the first day of a fiscal year for which the
legislature shall not have appropriated amounts sufficient for debt service, or (2) the date
of final payment of the principal of and interest on the appropriation bonds.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 7. new text end

new text begin Appropriation of proceeds. new text end

new text begin The proceeds of appropriation bonds and
interest credited to the special appropriation Lewis and Clark bond proceeds fund are
appropriated to the commissioner for payment of capital expenses for the purposes
provided by subdivision 2, paragraph (a), debt service on the bonds including capitalized
interest, nonsalary costs of issuance of the bonds, costs of credit enhancement of the bonds
and payments under any agreements entered into under subdivision 2, paragraph (e),
each as permitted by state and federal law, and such proceeds may be granted, loaned, or
otherwise provided for the public purposes provided by subdivision 2, paragraph (a).
new text end

new text begin Subd. 8. new text end

new text begin Appropriation for debt service and other purposes. new text end

new text begin An amount, up to
$3,300,000, needed to pay principal and interest on appropriation bonds issued under this
section is appropriated each fiscal year from the general fund to the commissioner, subject
to repeal, unallotment under section 16A.152, or cancellation, otherwise pursuant to
subdivision 6, for deposit into the bond payments account established for such purpose
in the special Lewis and Clark appropriation bond proceeds fund. The appropriation is
available beginning in fiscal year 2017 and through fiscal year 2038.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 9. new text end

new text begin Waiver of immunity. new text end

new text begin The waiver of immunity by the state provided for
by section 3.751, subdivision 1, shall be applicable to the appropriation bonds and any
ancillary contracts to which the commissioner is a party.
new text end

Sec. 2.

Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 219.166, is amended to read:

219.166 ESTABLISHMENT OF QUIET ZONES.

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Eligible applicants. new text end

A county, statutory or home rule charter city,
or town may apply to the Federal Railroad Administration for the establishment of a
"quiet zone" new text begin at a public highway-rail grade crossing new text end in which the sounding of horns,
whistles, or other audible warnings by locomotives is regulated or prohibited. All quiet
zones, regulations, and ordinances adopted under this section must conform to federal law
and the regulations of the Federal Railroad Administration under deleted text begin United States deleted text end Code new text begin of
Federal Regulations new text end , title 49, deleted text begin section 20153 deleted text end new text begin parts 222 and 229 new text end .

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Purpose of program. new text end

new text begin A public highway-rail grade crossing quiet
zone program is established for the purpose of improving and rehabilitating railroad
rights-of-way and other public and private rail facilities, including necessary safety-related
capital improvements at public highway-rail grade crossings where quiet zones are
established.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Creation of account. new text end

new text begin A public highway-rail grade crossing quiet zone
account is established in the bond proceeds fund. Money in the account may only be used
for capital costs associated with the establishment of a quiet zone at a public highway-rail
grade crossing.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Eligible applicants for state assistance. new text end

new text begin Counties, statutory or home
rule charter cities, or towns that are responsible for traffic control or law enforcement
at a public highway-rail grade crossing qualify as eligible applicants to the Federal
Railroad Administration (FRA) for the establishment of a quiet zone may apply to the
commissioner for financial assistance for establishment of a quiet zone.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Grants. new text end

new text begin The commissioner may approve grants for financial assistance to
eligible applicants for capital costs associated with the establishment of a quiet zone at a
public highway-rail grade crossing. Qualifying capital costs include, but are not limited to,
the installation of grade crossing active warning devices and other traffic control devices
and associated roadwork necessary to meet the FRA criteria for approval of the quiet zone.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end

new text begin Criteria for grant award. new text end

new text begin The commissioner shall consider the following
criteria to evaluate applications for a grant award for a quiet zone project:
new text end

new text begin (1) the number of residents that will benefit from the establishment of the quiet
zone through a reduction in train horn noise;
new text end

new text begin (2) the number of existing grade crossings that will be closed, thereby improving
public safety;
new text end

new text begin (3) evidence that the project meets FRA qualifications and requirements for a
quiet zone, without the need for additional annual review by FRA per federal quiet zone
regulations;
new text end

new text begin (4) nonstate financial participation as a percentage of total project cost; and
new text end

new text begin (5) the amount of state financial participation per resident benefiting from the project.
new text end

Sec. 3.

Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 462A.37, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:

new text begin Subd. 2b. new text end

new text begin Additional authorization. new text end

new text begin In addition to the amount authorized in
subdivisions 2 and 2a, the agency may issue up to $40,000,000 of housing infrastructure
bonds in one or more series to which the payments made under this section may be pledged.
new text end

Sec. 4.

Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 462A.37, subdivision 5, is amended to read:

Subd. 5.

Additional appropriation.

(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.

(b) Each July 15, beginning in 2015 and through 2037, 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 33, the amount certified under paragraph (a), not to exceed
$6,400,000 annually. The amounts necessary to make the transfers are appropriated from
the general fund to the commissioner of management and budget.

new text begin (c) Each July 15, beginning in 2017 and through 2038, if any housing infrastructure
bonds issued under subdivision 2b remain outstanding, the commissioner of management
and budget must transfer to the housing infrastructure bond account established under
section 462A.21, subdivision 33, the amount certified under paragraph (a), not to exceed
$3,200,000 annually. The amounts necessary to make the transfers are appropriated from
the general fund to the commissioner of management and budget.
new text end

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

Sec. 5.

Laws 2012, chapter 293, section 3, subdivision 18, is amended to read:

Subd. 18. Southwest Minnesota State University, Marshall

Science Lab Renovation

500,000

new text begin (a) new text end To complete design for renovation of the
Science and Math building and classroom
spaces and an addition to the Plant Science
building.

new text begin (b) Having abandoned the project specified
in paragraph (a), the unspent portion of
this appropriation is available for higher
education asset preservation and replacement
on the campus of Southwest Minnesota
State University, Marshall, and the debt
service requirement under subdivision 20 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. 6.

Laws 2013, chapter 136, section 4, as amended by Laws 2014, chapter 294,
article 2, section 19, is amended to read:

Sec. 4. VETERANS AFFAIRS

$

18,935,000

(a) Of this amount, up to $1,750,000 is to
the commissioner of administration to: (1)
construct a new distribution and service
tunnel to serve Buildings 17 north and 18
and the future Building 17 south; and (2)
construct steam and electrical connections,
related infrastructure, site work, a canopy
with vestibule, and required modifications
to Building 18 drop-off and entry. This
appropriation is not available until the
commissioner of management and budget has
determined that at least $5,000,000 has been
committed from federal sources. Any unused
funds may be used under paragraph (b).

(b) The remainder of this amount is to the
commissioner of administration to complete
the design of, perform hazardous materials
abatement for, and demolish the south wing
of Building 17 and adjoining buildings;
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, 19, and the future 17 south;
and design, construct, and equip a network
and server room, including installation of
new fiber optic lines. This appropriation
is not available until the commissioner of
management and budget has determined that
the funds to complete this work have been
committed from federal sources.

new text begin (c) The unexpended balance from the
appropriation in Laws 2012, chapter 293,
section 19, subdivision 3, to predesign and
design for demolition of the south wing of
Building 17 and adjoining facilities, and
designing the south wing of Building 17 as
a new skilled nursing building, is added to
this appropriation.
new text end

Sec. 7.

Laws 2014, chapter 294, article 1, section 4, subdivision 3, is amended to read:

Subd. 3. Library Construction Grants

2,000,000

(a) For library construction grants under
Minnesota Statutes, section 134.45.

(b) $570,000 of this appropriation is for a
grant to the city of Jackson to predesign,
design, construct, furnish, and equip the
renovation and expansion of the city library.
This appropriation is not available until the
commissioner of management and budget
determines that at least an equal amount has
been committed to the project from nonstate
sources.

(c) $257,000 of this appropriation is for a
grant to the city of Perham to predesign,
design, construct, furnish, and equip
the renovation of the city library. This
appropriation is not available until the
commissioner of management and budget
determines that at least an equal amount has
been committed to the project from nonstate
sources.

(d) $50,000 of this appropriation is new text begin from the
general fund and is new text end for a grant to the city of
Bagley for capital improvements to the city's
library. This appropriation is not available
until the commissioner of management and
budget determines that at least an equal
amount has been committed to the project
from nonstate sources.

Sec. 8.

Laws 2014, chapter 294, article 1, section 15, subdivision 2, is amended to read:

Subd. 2. Cottage Grove - HERO Center

1,460,000

For a grant to the city of Cottage Grove
to predesign and design a Health and
Emergency Response Occupations (HERO)
Center deleted text begin at 12600 Ravine Parkway deleted text end in Cottage
Grove. This appropriation is not available
until the commissioner of management and
budget determines that the city of Cottage
Grove and deleted text begin the Board of Trustees of the
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities
deleted text end new text begin the city of Woodbury new text end have entered into an
agreement for operation and management of
the center deleted text begin , and that at least an equal amount
is committed to the project from nonstate
sources deleted text end . new text begin This appropriation does not require
a nonstate match.
new text end

Sec. 9.

Laws 2014, chapter 294, article 1, section 18, subdivision 3, is amended to read:

Subd. 3. Minnesota Sex Offender Program - St. Peter

7,405,000

To design, construct, renovate, furnish, and
equip the first phase of a three-phase project
to develop additional residential, program,
activity, and ancillary facilities for the
Minnesota sex offender program on the lower
campus of the St. Peter Regional Treatment
Center. This appropriation includes funds
to complete design, renovate, construct,
furnish, and equip the west wing of the
Green Acres Building; to design, renovate,
construct, furnish, and equip the east wing
of the Sunrise Building; to design through
construction documents the renovation
and construction of the deleted text begin Bartlett Building
deleted text end new text begin Tomlinson Building, the north wing of Green
Acres, and the west, south, and north wings
of the Sunrise Building new text end ; and to design and
perform asbestos and hazardous materials
abatement in the Green Acres and Sunrise
Buildings. Upon substantial completion of
the first phase of this project, any unspent
portion of this appropriation is available to
design and to perform asbestos and hazardous
materials abatement in subsequent phases.

Sec. 10.

Laws 2014, chapter 294, article 1, section 18, subdivision 4, is amended to read:

Subd. 4. Early Childhood Learning and Child Protection Facilities

6,000,000

(a) To the commissioner of human services
for grants under Minnesota Statutes, section
256E.37, to construct and rehabilitate early
childhood learning and child protection
facilities. Notwithstanding the limits on
grant amounts in Minnesota Statutes, section
256E.37, one grant from this appropriation
for an individual facility may be for up to
$1,000,000.

(b) Notwithstanding the limitations on grant
amounts and requirements for geographic
distribution in Minnesota Statutes, section
256E.37, or this subdivision, $3,000,000 of
this appropriation is for a grant to Hennepin
County to predesign, design, renovate,
furnish, and equip the early childhood
center at the YWCA of Minneapolis new text begin , and to
improve the building's heating, ventilation,
and air conditioning systems, sprinkler
system, and pool walls and ceiling new text end . The grant
to Hennepin County is not available until the
commissioner of management and budget
determines that at least an equal amount has
been committed to the project from nonstate
sources.

Sec. 11.

Laws 2014, chapter 294, article 1, section 21, subdivision 10, is amended to
read:

Subd. 10. Lake Elmo - Water Supply

3,500,000

For a grant to the city of Lake Elmo to
construct an extension of approximately 2.5
miles of trunk water main and associated
improvements along deleted text begin Lake Elmo deleted text end new text begin Inwood
new text end Avenue to facilitate development along
the Interstate Highway 94 corridor and
comply with growth requirements under an
agreement with the Metropolitan Council.

Sec. 12.

Laws 2014, chapter 294, article 1, section 21, subdivision 16, is amended to
read:

Subd. 16. Red Wing - River Renaissance

1,560,000

For a grant to the city of Red Wing for
improvements of a capital nature to the area
between Levee Road and the Mississippi
River, extending between Bay Point Drive
and Broad Street in Red Wing. This project
includes: reconstruction of Levee Road from
Broad Street to Jackson Street; improvements
to storm water, sanitary sewer, and drinking
water infrastructure; replacement of deleted text begin a deleted text end new text begin 930
lineal feet of new text end harbor retaining wall; parking
improvements; lighting improvements; and
construction of a segment of the Riverwalk
Trail. This grant is not available until the
commissioner of management and budget
determines that an new text begin equal new text end amount deleted text begin sufficient to
complete the project deleted text end is committed to it from
nonstate sources.

Sec. 13.

Laws 2014, chapter 294, article 1, section 21, subdivision 18, is amended to
read:

Subd. 18. St. Paul - Historic Palace Theater Renovation

5,000,000

For a grant to the deleted text begin city of deleted text end St. Paul new text begin Housing
and Redevelopment Authority new text end to predesign,
design, construct, furnish, and equip the
renovation of the historic Palace Theater in
St. Paul. The deleted text begin city of deleted text end St. Paul new text begin Housing and
Redevelopment Authority new text end may enter into one
or more lease or management agreements to
operate performing arts programs, subject
to Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.695.
This appropriation is not available until the
commissioner of management and budget
has determined that at least an equal amount
has been committed from nonstate sources.

Sec. 14.

Laws 2014, chapter 295, section 10, subdivision 12, is amended to read:

Subd. 12. St. Paul - Minnesota Children's Museum

7,485,000

For a grant to the city of St. Paul to predesign,
design, construct, furnish, and equip an
expansion and renovation of the Minnesota
Children's Museum. 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 capacity of visitors to galleries
and programming areas. This appropriation
is not available until the commissioner of
management and budget has determined that
at least deleted text begin an equal amount deleted text end new text begin $4,000,000 new text end has been
committed from nonstate sources. Amounts
expended for this project by nonstate sources
since October 1, 2010, shall count toward the
nonstate match.

Sec. 15. new text begin MINNEAPOLIS COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE; SALE
OF AVIATION TRAINING CENTER.
new text end

new text begin Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.695, subdivision 3, the net
proceeds of the sale or disposition of the Aviation Training Center at the Flying Cloud
Airport operated by the Minneapolis Community and Technical College, after paying
all expenses incurred in selling the property, are appropriated to the Board of Trustees
of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities for use pursuant to Minnesota Statutes,
section 135A.046, at the Minneapolis Community and Technical College campus and the
net proceeds need not be paid to the commissioner of management and budget, as would
otherwise be required by Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.695, subdivision 3. When the
sale is complete and the sale proceeds have been applied as provided in this section,
Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.695, no longer applies to the property and the property
is no longer state bond financed property.
new text end

Sec. 16. new text begin CONVEYANCE OF STATE LAND; HENNEPIN COUNTY.
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Conveyance authorized. new text end

new text begin Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes,
sections 16A.695 and 16B.281 to 16B.287, or other law, administrative rule, or
commissioner's order to the contrary, the commissioner of administration may convey to
Hennepin County for no consideration the real property described in subdivision 3. The
commissioner of administration may add conditions to the conveyance of the property
deemed to be in the interest of the state. Notwithstanding any provision of this section
to the contrary, the real property shall continue to be considered state bond financed
property after the conveyance of the real property to Hennepin County and until all the
requirements are satisfied for the real property to no longer be considered state bond
financed property. Hennepin County must operate the state bond financed property in
compliance with Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.695, and all applicable state and federal
laws, and in a manner that will not cause the interest on the state general obligation bonds
to be subject to federal income taxation for any reason.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Form. new text end

new text begin The conveyance shall be in a form approved by the attorney
general. The attorney general may make changes to the legal description to correct errors
and ensure accuracy.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Description. new text end

new text begin The real property to be conveyed is located in Hennepin
County and is described as: Lots 12, 13, and 14, Block 2, BISCHOFF 1ST ADDITION,
Hennepin County, Minnesota.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Determination by commissioner. new text end

new text begin The commissioner has determined that
the real property described in subdivision 3 is no longer needed for any state purpose and
that the state's land management interests are best served if the land is conveyed to and
used by Hennepin County for community-based services.
new text end

Sec. 17. new text begin WEST METRO EDUCATION PROGRAM; PROPERTY
CONVEYANCE.
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin FAIR School downtown. new text end

new text begin Notwithstanding the appropriations of state
general obligation bond proceeds in Laws 1994, chapter 643, section 14, subdivision 7,
and Laws 1998, chapter 404, section 5, subdivision 5, as amended by Laws 1999, chapter
241, article 4, section 20; and the appropriation of general fund money in Laws 1997, First
Special Session chapter 4, article 2, section 51, subdivision 13, to Joint Powers District No.
6069, West Metro Education Program, to acquire and better the FAIR School downtown
in Minneapolis, the real and personal property of the FAIR School downtown may be
conveyed to Special School District No. 1, Minneapolis, for operation of a multidistrict
integration facility that serves students in any grade from early education through grade 12.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin FAIR School Crystal. new text end

new text begin Notwithstanding the appropriation of state general
obligation bond proceeds in Laws 1998, chapter 404, section 5, subdivision 5, as amended
by Laws 1999, chapter 241, article 4, section 20; and the appropriation of general fund
money in Laws 1997, First Special Session chapter 4, article 2, section 51, subdivision 13,
and Laws 2000, chapter 492, article 1, section 5, subdivision 2, to Joint Powers District
No. 6069, West Metro Education Program, to acquire and better the FAIR School Crystal
in Crystal, the real and personal property of the FAIR School Crystal may be conveyed
to Independent School District No. 281, Robbinsdale, for operation of a multidistrict
integration facility that serves students in any grade from early education through grade 12.
new text end

Sec. 18. new text begin FEDERAL REIMBURSEMENT; MCQUADE HARBOR.
new text end

new text begin All money received by the state from the United States Army Corps of Engineers
as reimbursement for state capital expenditures at McQuade Harbor, estimated to be
$1,605,775, must be credited to the bond proceeds fund and are appropriated to the
commissioner of natural resources to: (1) design and renovate the marina at Knife
River; (2) improve the boat launch at the safe harbor at Grand Marais; or (3) for site
cleanup, design, and construction of facilities at the proposed small craft harbor in Two
Harbors. Project priorities shall be determined by the commissioner as appropriate. This
appropriation is available until June 30, 2019.
new text end

Sec. 19. new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE.
new text end

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