SF 2605

2nd Engrossment - 88th Legislature (2013 - 2014) Posted on 08/29/2014 01:07pm

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; establishing new programs
and modifying existing programs; authorizing the use of negotiated sales of
bonds; authorizing the sale and issuance of state bonds; appropriating money;
amending Minnesota Statutes 2012, sections 12A.16, subdivision 5; 16A.641,
by adding a subdivision; 16A.642, subdivisions 1, 2; 16B.335, subdivisions 1,
2; 134.45, subdivision 5b; 135A.034, subdivision 2; 174.50, subdivisions 6b, 7;
174.52, subdivision 3; 240A.09; 299F.011, by adding a subdivision; 326B.188;
326B.809; 462A.37, subdivision 2, by adding subdivisions; Minnesota Statutes
2013 Supplement, section 16B.335, subdivision 5; Laws 2008, chapter 179,
sections 7, subdivision 27, as amended; 16, subdivision 5; Laws 2009, chapter
93, article 1, section 11, subdivision 4; Laws 2010, chapter 189, sections 15,
subdivision 5; 21, subdivision 11; Laws 2011, First Special Session chapter 12,
section 18, subdivision 5; Laws 2012, chapter 293, section 21, subdivision 6;
Laws 2012, First Special Session chapter 1, article 1, section 9, subdivision
3; article 2, section 4, subdivision 2; Laws 2013, chapter 136, sections 4; 7;
proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 16B.

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

ARTICLE 1

APPROPRIATIONS OF BOND PROCEEDS

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 SUMMARY new text end
new text begin University of Minnesota new text end	new text begin $ new text end	new text begin 125,200,000 new text end
new text begin Minnesota State Colleges and Universities new text end		new text begin 172,867,000 new text end
new text begin Education new text end		new text begin 8,973,000 new text end
new text begin Minnesota State Academies new text end		new text begin 11,054,000 new text end
new text begin Perpich Center for Arts Education new text end		new text begin 1,736,000 new text end
new text begin Natural Resources new text end		new text begin 64,311,000 new text end
new text begin Pollution Control Agency new text end		new text begin 2,625,000 new text end
new text begin Board of Water and Soil Resources new text end		new text begin 3,500,000 new text end
new text begin Agriculture new text end		new text begin 203,000 new text end
new text begin Zoological Garden new text end		new text begin 12,000,000 new text end
new text begin Administration new text end		new text begin 1,675,000 new text end
new text begin Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission new text end		new text begin 4,298,000 new text end
new text begin MN.IT Services new text end		new text begin 1,300,000 new text end
new text begin Military Affairs new text end		new text begin 5,625,000 new text end
new text begin Public Safety new text end		new text begin 920,000 new text end
new text begin Transportation new text end		new text begin 84,510,000 new text end
new text begin Metropolitan Council new text end		new text begin 44,468,000 new text end
new text begin Human Services new text end		new text begin 89,192,000 new text end
new text begin Veterans Affairs new text end		new text begin 4,040,000 new text end
new text begin Corrections new text end		new text begin 33,381,000 new text end
new text begin Employment and Economic Development new text end		new text begin 155,361,000 new text end
new text begin Public Facilities Authority new text end		new text begin 47,385,000 new text end
new text begin Housing Finance Agency new text end		new text begin 10,000,000 new text end
new text begin Minnesota Historical Society new text end		new text begin 13,502,000 new text end
new text begin Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Board new text end		new text begin 1,000,000 new text end
new text begin Bond Sale Expenses new text end		new text begin 895,000 new text end
new text begin Cancellations new text end		new text begin (3,449,000) new text end
new text begin TOTAL new text end	new text begin $ new text end	new text begin 896,572,000 new text end
new text begin Bond Proceeds Fund (General Fund Debt Service) new text end		new text begin 841,476,000 new text end
new text begin Bond Proceeds Fund (User Financed Debt Service) new text end		new text begin 42,622,000 new text end
new text begin Maximum Effort School Loan Fund (General Fund Debt Service) new text end		new text begin 7,973,000 new text end
new text begin State Transportation Fund new text end		new text begin 7,950,000 new text end
new text begin Bond Proceeds Cancellations new text end		new text begin (3,449,000) 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 125,200,000 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 45,000,000 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 Minneapolis; Tate Laboratory Renovation new text end

new text begin 56,700,000 new text end

new text begin To design, renovate, furnish, and equip the
Tate Laboratory of Physics building on the
Minneapolis campus for the College of
Science and Engineering.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end new text begin Crookston; Wellness Center new text end

new text begin 10,000,000 new text end

new text begin To predesign and design the renovation of
the campus wellness and recreational center
on the Crookston Campus.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end new text begin Research Laboratories new text end

new text begin 12,000,000 new text end

new text begin To design, construct, furnish, and equip a new
bee research facility and a new greenhouse,
and to design, renovate, furnish, and equip the
aquatic invasive species research laboratory.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end new text begin Duluth; Chemical Sciences and Advanced Materials Building new text end

new text begin 1,500,000 new text end

new text begin To predesign and design a new facility to meet
the research and undergraduate instruction
needs of the Swenson College of Science and
Engineering on the Duluth campus.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 7. new text end new text begin University Share new text end

new text begin Except for the appropriations 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. 8. 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 172,867,000 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 45,000,000 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 Metropolitan State University new text end

new text begin 35,865,000 new text end

new text begin To complete the design of and to construct,
furnish, and equip the Science Education
Center, and renovate, furnish, and equip
space in the new main building.
new text end

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

new text begin 13,790,000 new text end

new text begin To complete design and renovate, construct
an addition to, furnish, and equip Memorial
Hall; to design and renovate, furnish, and
equip Decker Hall; to demolish Sanford Hall;
and to design the demolition and replacement
of Hagg Sauer Hall.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end new text begin Lake Superior College new text end

new text begin 5,266,000 new text end

new text begin To complete design, renovate, furnish, and
equip the allied health and science classroom,
lab, and clinic space in the 1986 wing of the
E building.
new text end

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

new text begin 3,600,000 new text end

new text begin To design and renovate classroom and lab
space, and upgrade HVAC, security systems,
and facility exteriors.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 7. new text end new text begin St. Paul College new text end

new text begin 1,500,000 new text end

new text begin To design, renovate, furnish, and equip
classroom and lab space for the culinary arts
and computer numerical control/machine
tool programs.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 8. new text end new text begin Minnesota State College - Southeast Technical new text end

new text begin 1,700,000 new text end

new text begin To design, renovate, repurpose, furnish,
and equip classroom and lab space on the
Red Wing and Winona campuses for health,
science, and trades programs.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 9. new text end new text begin Central Lakes College - Staples new text end

new text begin 4,581,000 new text end

new text begin To demolish obsolete space and to design,
renovate, repurpose, furnish, and equip space
on the main campus to improve overall space
utilization, efficiency, and academic program
sustainability.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 10. new text end new text begin Minnesota State University - Mankato new text end

new text begin 25,818,000 new text end

new text begin To complete design, construct, furnish, and
equip a clinical science building.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 11. new text end new text begin Minnesota State Community and Technical College - Moorhead new text end

new text begin 6,544,000 new text end

new text begin To design, renovate, demolish obsolete
space, construct an addition, and furnish and
equip the transportation center.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 12. new text end new text begin Rochester Community and Technical College new text end

new text begin 1,000,000 new text end

new text begin To demolish Plaza Hall and to renovate and
relocate associated classrooms and office
spaces associated with Plaza Hall. This
appropriation may not be used to demolish the
tiered classroom in Memorial Hall, MH223.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 13. new text end new text begin Minnesota West Community and Technical College - Canby and Jackson Campuses new text end

new text begin 3,487,000 new text end

new text begin To design and replace existing HVAC system
with a geothermal system on the Canby
campus; and to design, demolish and replace,
furnish, and equip the powerline training
facility and to design, relocate, renovate,
and resize ITV classrooms on the Jackson
campus.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 14. new text end new text begin Dakota County Technical College new text end

new text begin 7,586,000 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. 15. new text end new text begin Century College new text end

new text begin 2,020,000 new text end

new text begin To design, renovate, repurpose, furnish,
and equip classroom and lab space for
high-demand technical programs including a
digital fabrication lab and solar panels.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 16. new text end new text begin Northland Community and Technical College new text end

new text begin 5,864,000 new text end

new text begin To complete, design, demolish obsolete
facilities, construct new, and renovate,
furnish, and equip the aviation maintenance
complex at the Thief River Falls Airport.
This appropriation is not available until the
commissioner of management and budget
has determined that the Board of Trustees of
Northland Community and Technical College
has entered into a ground lease for a term of
not less than 37.5 years with the Thief River
Falls Airport Authority. The lease shall not
require an upfront lump payment of rent for
more than one year's rent.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 17. new text end new text begin Northeast Higher Education District new text end

new text begin 3,344,000 new text end

new text begin To design, renovate, furnish, and equip
Wilson Hall and construct a biomass boiler
system on the Itasca campus; to design,
renovate, furnish, and equip the clinical
nursing lab on the Rainy River campus;
to design, renovate, furnish, and equip
classroom and lab space on the Vermilion
campus; and to design, renovate, furnish, and
equip space on the Hibbing campus. This
appropriation may not be used to demolish
Building L on the Hibbing campus.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 18. new text end new text begin Winona State University new text end

new text begin 5,902,000 new text end

new text begin To design, renovate, remodel, furnish, and
equip classrooms for the Education Village
project, which includes Wabasha Hall,
Wabasha Rec, and the Cathedral School.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 19. 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. 20. 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
23 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 8,973,000 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 Independent School District No. 38, Red Lake new text end

new text begin 7,973,000 new text end

new text begin From the maximum effort school loan fund
for a capital loan to Independent School
District No. 38, Red Lake, as provided
in Minnesota Statutes, sections 126C.60
to 126C.72. To complete design and
construction of, furnish, and equip a single
kitchen and cafeteria to serve the high school
and middle school, and to complete design,
renovation, and construction of, furnish,
and equip Red Lake Elementary School.
Before any capital loan contract is approved
under this authorization, the district must
provide documentation acceptable to the
commissioner on how the capital loan will
be used.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end new text begin Library Construction Grants new text end

new text begin 1,000,000 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 11,054,000 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 New Residence Hall new text end

new text begin 10,654,000 new text end

new text begin To complete the design of and perform
asbestos and hazardous materials abatement
and demolition of Frechette Hall and to
design, construct, furnish, and equip a new
boys' dormitory on the Minnesota State
Academy for the Deaf campus.
new text end

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

new text begin 400,000 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 1,736,000 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 64,311,000 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 9,000,000 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 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 Buildings and Facilities Development new text end

new text begin 2,000,000 new text end

new text begin To predesign buildings in Bemidji, Rochester,
and a lab/necropsy facility; and to replace
buildings that are in poor condition, outdated,
and no longer support the natural resource
work.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end new text begin Flood Hazard Mitigation new text end

new text begin 18,000,000 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 area first.
new text end

new text begin (d) This appropriation includes money
for the following county, township, and
municipal projects as prioritized by the
commissioner: Ada, Afton, Alvarado,
Argyle, Austin, Borup, Breckenridge,
Browntown, Climax, Crookston, Delano,
Granite Falls, Inver Grove Heights, Maynard,
Melrose, Minneota, Minnesota River Area II,
Montevideo, Moorhead, Newport, Nielsville,
Oakport Township, Oslo, Roseau, Rushford,
St. Vincent, and Shelly.
new text end

new text begin (e) This appropriation includes money for the
following watershed projects: Cedar River
Watershed District; North Ottawa, Bois
de Sioux Watershed District; Quick, Two
Rivers Watershed District; Redpath, Bois de
Sioux Watershed District; Roseau Wildlife
Management Area, Roseau River Watershed
District; and Shell Rock Watershed District.
new text end

new text begin (f) 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 (g) 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 Subd. 5. new text end new text begin Dam Renovation, Repair, Removal new text end

new text begin 3,000,000 new text end

new text begin 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 Subd. 6. new text end new text begin State Forest Land Reforestation and Stand Improvement new text end

new text begin 3,000,000 new text end

new text begin To provide for the 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. 7. new text end new text begin Native Prairie Bank Acquisition and Development new text end

new text begin 1,000,000 new text end

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

new text begin Subd. 8. new text end new text begin Lake Vermilion State Park Development new text end

new text begin 14,000,000 new text end

new text begin For the development of Lake Vermilion State
Park, established under Minnesota Statutes,
section 85.012, subdivision 38a.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 9. new text end new text begin RIM Critical Habitat Match new text end

new text begin 2,000,000 new text end

new text begin To provide the state match for the critical
habitat private sector matching account under
Minnesota Statutes, section 84.943.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 10. new text end new text begin Fish Hatchery Improvements new text end

new text begin 3,561,000 new text end

new text begin For improvements of a capital nature to
hatchery facilities owned by the state and
operated by the commissioner of natural
resources under Minnesota Statutes, section
97A.045, subdivision 1, and to provide
system upgrades to prevent the spread of
invasive species and pathogens.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 11. new text end new text begin State Trails Acquisition and Development new text end

new text begin 3,900,000 new text end

new text begin To acquire land for and to construct and
renovate state trails under Minnesota Statutes,
section 85.015. This appropriation includes
funding for the following trail projects:
new text end

new text begin Up to $3,100,000 is to design, develop,
and complete the Heartland Trail from
Detroit Lakes to Frazee, and to predesign
the trail between Moorhead and Hawley.
Any remaining portion of this amount may
be used to fund the design and completion
of other sections of the Heartland Trail,
including from Park Rapids to Itasca State
Park or from Hawley to Detroit Lakes.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 12. new text end new text begin Trail Grant new text end

new text begin 100,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to Grant County for planning,
acquisition, and improvements for a trail
from the city of Elbow Lake to Pomme de
Terre Lake. This is a onetime appropriation
and is available until spent.
new text end

new text begin The commissioner may allocate money
not needed to complete a project listed in
this section to another project listed in this
section that may need additional money to
be completed. For any project listed in this
subdivision that the commissioner determines
is not ready to proceed, the commissioner
may reallocate that project's money to
another state trail project described in this
section or other state trail infrastructure.
The chairs of the house of representatives
and senate committees with jurisdiction
over environment and natural resources
and legislators from the affected legislative
districts must be notified of any changes.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 13. new text end new text begin Scientific and Natural Areas Acquisition and Development new text end

new text begin 1,000,000 new text end

new text begin To acquire land identified by the
commissioner as targeted sites for potential
acquisition for scientific and natural areas
under Minnesota Statutes, sections 84.033
and 86A.05, subdivision 5, and for protection
and improvements of a capital nature in
scientific and natural areas.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 14. new text end new text begin Forest Land for the Future new text end

new text begin 1,000,000 new text end

new text begin To provide for the 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. 15. new text end new text begin Red River State Recreation Area new text end

new text begin 250,000 new text end

new text begin To improve campground utilities in the Red
River State Recreational Area in the city
of East Grand Forks. These improvements
may include expansion of camping amenities
in the form of full hookups, which include
water, electricity, and sewage, but the
appropriation is not for a swimming pool.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 16. new text end new text begin Fort Snelling Upper Post, Paths new text end

new text begin l,000,000 new text end

new text begin To design and construct bicycle and
pedestrian paths between the Fort Snelling
light rail transit station and historic Fort
Snelling and the upper post area.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 17. new text end new text begin Fountain Lake Restoration new text end

new text begin 1,000,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the Shell Rock River Watershed
District for sediment removal and cleanup
of Fountain Lake, including engineering,
design, permitting, and land acquisition for
deposit of removed sediment.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 18. new text end new text begin Lake Zumbro Restoration new text end

new text begin 500,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to Olmsted County for the
removal of sedimentation in Lake Zumbro,
including final engineering, dredging, and
dredged soil disposal from the sites identified
in the Preliminary Engineering Report for
Dredging Lake Zumbro. This appropriation
is available when the commissioner
determines an equal match of nonstate funds
have been committed to complete the project.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 19. 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

new text begin Subd. 20. new text end new text begin Federal Reimbursement new text end

new text begin Any money received by the state from
the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as
reimbursement for state capital expenditures
at McQuade Harbor must be credited to
the general fund and is appropriated to the
commissioner of natural resources to develop
the harbor of refuge and marina at Two
Harbors.
new text end

Sec. 8. new text begin POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY new text end

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin 2,625,000 new text end

new text begin To the Pollution Control Agency for a
solid waste capital assistance grant under
Minnesota Statutes, section 115A.54, to
Becker County to design and construct
a waste transfer facility and a material
recovery facility. This amount includes 75
percent of the cost of the transfer station and
50 percent of the cost of a material recovery
facility. 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

Sec. 9. new text begin BOARD OF WATER AND SOIL 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 3,500,000 new text end

new text begin To the Board of Water and Soil Resources
for the purposes specified in this section.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end new text begin Reinvest in Minnesota (RIM) Reserve Program new text end

new text begin 2,000,000 new text end

new text begin (a) To acquire conservation easements from
landowners to preserve, restore, create, and
enhance wetlands and associated uplands
of prairie and grasslands, and restore and
enhance rivers and streams, riparian lands,
and associated uplands of prairie and
grasslands 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 funds by enrolling targeted new
lands or enrolling environmentally sensitive
lands that have expiring federal conservation
agreements.
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. Of this appropriation,
up to five percent may be used for restoration
and enhancement.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end new text begin Local Government Roads Wetland Replacement Program new text end

new text begin 1,500,000 new text end

new text begin To acquire land or permanent easements
and to restore, create, enhance, and preserve
wetlands to replace those wetlands drained or
filled as a result of the repair, reconstruction,
replacement, or rehabilitation of existing
public roads as required by Minnesota
Statutes, section 103G.222, subdivision 1,
paragraphs (l) and (m). The board may vary
the priority order of Minnesota Statutes,
section 103G.222, subdivision 3, paragraph
(a), to implement an in-lieu fee agreement
approved by the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers under Section 404 of the Clean
Water Act. The purchase price paid for
acquisition of land or perpetual easement
must be a fair market value as determined
by the board. The board may enter into
agreements with the federal government,
other state agencies, political subdivisions,
nonprofit organizations, fee title owners, or
other qualified private entities to acquire
wetland replacement credits in accordance
with Minnesota Rules, chapter 8420.
new text end

Sec. 10. new text begin AGRICULTURE new text end

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin 203,000 new text end

new text begin To the commissioner of agriculture to design,
reconstruct, and equip the feed storage and
grinding rooms in the agriculture laboratory.
new text end

Sec. 11. new text begin MINNESOTA ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS 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 12,000,000 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 Discovery Bay Renovation new text end

new text begin 3,000,000 new text end

new text begin To complete renovation of Discovery Bay to
permit the opening of a new marine exhibit.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end new text begin Heart of the Zoo new text end

new text begin 4,000,000 new text end

new text begin For the design, renovation, and repair of the
upper and lower plazas; for the design and
extension of the plaza; and for design of the
Heart of the Zoo II project.
new text end

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

new text begin 5,000,000 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

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 1,675,000 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 1,000,000 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 Minnesota Hmong-Lao Veterans Memorial new text end

new text begin 450,000 new text end

new text begin To complete design of and construct a
memorial in the Capitol Area to honor all
Hmong-Lao veterans of the war in Laos
who were allied with the American forces
during the Vietnam War. This appropriation
is not available until the commissioner of
management and budget has determined
that at least $90,000 has been committed to
the project from nonstate sources. Nonstate
funds provided for this project may also be
used to fund only its proportional share of
new sidewalks leading to monuments in the
Capitol Area.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end new text begin Minnesota Workers Memorial new text end

new text begin 225,000 new text end

new text begin For capital improvements to the Minnesota
Workers Memorial on the grounds of the
State Capitol.
new text end

Sec. 13. new text begin MINNESOTA AMATEUR SPORTS COMMISSION 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 4,298,000 new text end

new text begin To the Minnesota Amateur Sports
Commission for the purposes specified in
this section.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end new text begin Southwest Regional Amateur Sports Center new text end

new text begin 4,298,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Marshall to acquire
land and prepare a site for, and to predesign,
design, construct, furnish, and equip
the Southwest Regional Amateur Sports
Center in Marshall. This appropriation is
not available until the commissioner of
management and budget determines that at
least an equal amount is committed to the
project from nonstate sources.
new text end

Sec. 14. new text begin MN.IT SERVICES new text end

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin 1,300,000 new text end

new text begin To design, construct, furnish, and equip the
repurposing of data centers in state-owned
facilities.
new text end

Sec. 15. 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 5,625,000 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 3,000,000 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 Brooklyn Park Armory new text end

new text begin 1,244,000 new text end

new text begin To renovate existing space, furnish, and
equip the Brooklyn Park Armory. This
appropriation may also be used to construct
an addition to the armory if sufficient federal
funds are committed to the project.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end new text begin Owatonna Armory new text end

new text begin 1,381,000 new text end

new text begin To renovate, furnish, and equip existing
space, and construct motor vehicle storage
lot space at the Owatonna Armory.
new text end

Sec. 16. 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 920,000 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 Montgomery Public Safety Facility new text end

new text begin 220,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Montgomery to
predesign and design a public safety facility
in Montgomery to house the city's fire and
ambulance services. 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. 3. new text end new text begin St. Louis County Sheriff's Rescue Squad facility new text end

new text begin 700,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to St. Louis County to predesign,
design, renovate, and repurpose existing
space in a building owned by the county,
located in the city of Virginia, to be used as
an operations and storage facility for the St.
Louis County Sheriff's Rescue Squad.
new text end

Sec. 17. 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 84,510,000 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 15,000,000 new text end

new text begin This appropriation is 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, subdivision 6a, 6b, or 6c.
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 5,000,000 new text end

new text begin This appropriation is 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 rural
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 1,000,000 new text end

new text begin For capital assistance for greater Minnesota
transit systems to be used for transit capital
facilities under Minnesota Statutes, section
174.24, subdivision 3c. Money from this
appropriation may be used to pay up to 80
percent of the nonfederal share of these
facilities.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end new text begin Railroad Grade Warning Devices Replacement new text end

new text begin 2,000,000 new text end

new text begin To design, construct, and equip the
replacement of active highway rail grade
crossing warning safety devices that have
reached the end of their useful life.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end new text begin Willmar District Headquarters new text end

new text begin 4,370,000 new text end

new text begin This appropriation is from the trunk highway
fund to complete the Willmar headquarters
and is added to the appropriation in Laws
2012, chapter 287, article 1, section 1,
subdivision 2.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 7. new text end new text begin Little Falls Truck Station new text end

new text begin 3,580,000 new text end

new text begin This appropriation is from the trunk highway
fund to complete the Little Falls truck station
and is added to the appropriation in Laws
2010, chapter 189, section 15, subdivision 15.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 8. new text end new text begin Safe Routes to School new text end

new text begin 2,000,000 new text end

new text begin For grants under Minnesota Statutes, section
174.40, for infrastructure to increase safety
and convenience for children to walk or bike
to school.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 9. new text end new text begin Chisolm/Hibbing Regional Airport new text end

new text begin 5,000,000 new text end

new text begin To the commissioner of transportation for
a grant to the Chisholm-Hibbing Airport
Authority to demolish the existing terminal,
construct, furnish, and equip a new airline
passenger terminal, passenger boarding
bridge, and associated appurtenances to
include but not limited to building signage,
building security systems, and tying into the
adjacent sidewalks, driveway, and aircraft
parking apron area at the Range Regional
Airport terminal. The airport authority must
use American-made steel for this project,
unless the airport authority determines that an
exception in Public Law 111-5, section 1605,
applies. The capital improvements paid for
with this appropriation may be used as the
local contribution required by Minnesota
Statutes, section 360.305, subdivision 4.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 10. new text end new text begin International Falls International Airport new text end

new text begin 2,000,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the International
Falls-Koochiching County Airport
Commission to design, construct, furnish,
and equip a new terminal building, jetway,
and associated appurtenances of a capital
nature at the Falls International Airport.
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. 11. new text end new text begin Virginia - U.S. Highway 53 Utilities Relocation new text end

new text begin 19,500,000 new text end

new text begin To the commissioner of transportation for:
new text end

new text begin (1) a grant to the city of Virginia Public
Utilities Commission to acquire land,
predesign, design, construct, furnish, and
equip relocated storm water, sanitary sewer,
water, electrical, and gas utilities along
or near the relocated U.S. Highway 53 in
Virginia, St. Louis County; and
new text end

new text begin (2) a grant to the St. Louis and Lake Counties
Regional Railroad Authority to acquire land,
predesign, design, construct, furnish, and
equip trails to handle bicycles, pedestrians,
snowmobiles, and ATVs along or near the
relocated U.S. Highway 53 in Virginia, St.
Louis County.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 12. new text end new text begin Ramsey County - TCAAP new text end

new text begin 22,000,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to Ramsey County to predesign,
design, and construct the replacement of the
Highway 96 bridge over Interstate 35W and
the associated interchange and to predesign,
design, and construct the replacement of the
County Road H bridge over Interstate 35W
and the associated interchange as a part of
the Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant
(TCAAP) Redevelopment Project. This
also includes any associated improvements
to roadways and rights-of-way, and
development of a spine road system necessary
to facilitate access from these interchanges to
the Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant site
and adjacent roadways. 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 for
the Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant
Redevelopment Project.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 13. new text end new text begin Red Wing River Town Renaissance Project new text end

new text begin 1,560,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Red Wing for
improvements of a capital nature for the Red
Wing River Town Renaissance Project, to the
area between Levee Road and the Mississippi
River, extending between Bay Point Road
and Broad Street and downtown on 3rd
Street. The project includes the following:
reconstruction of Levee Road from Bay
Point Road to Broad Street; improvements
to storm water, sanitary sewer, and drinking
water infrastructure; replacement of a harbor
retaining wall; parking improvements;
lighting improvements; construction of a
segment of the Riverwalk Trail; and the
construction of riverboat docking facilities
at Levee Park. This appropriation is exempt
from the matching requirement in Minnesota
Statutes, section 16A.86, subdivision
4, paragraph (a). This appropriation is
not available until the commissioner of
management and budget determines that at
least 41 percent of the cost of the project has
been committed to the project from nonstate
sources.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 14. new text end new text begin Richfield 77th Street Underpass new text end

new text begin 1,500,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Richfield to
acquire land, predesign, and design an
extension of 77th Street under marked Trunk
Highway 77/Cedar Avenue in the city of
Richfield to provide local and regional access
between Richfield, the Minneapolis/St. Paul
International Airport, city of Bloomington,
and the Mall of America.
new text end

Sec. 18. 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 44,468,000 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 Arterial Bus Rapid Transit new text end

new text begin 9,000,000 new text end

new text begin For preliminary engineering, final design, and
construction of facilities and infrastructure
and other roadway improvements for the A
line bus rapid transit (BRT) line.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end new text begin Bottineau Light Rail Transit new text end

new text begin 1,000,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the Hennepin County Regional
Railroad Authority for environmental
analysis and project development, including
predesign, for the Bottineau LRT project,
also known as the Metro Blue Line extension.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end new text begin Metropolitan Regional Parks and Trails Capital Improvements new text end

new text begin 4,000,000 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. 5. new text end new text begin Minneapolis - Sculpture Garden Drainage Control new text end

new text begin 8,500,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the Minneapolis Park and
Recreation Board to predesign, design, and
construct renovation of the Minneapolis
Sculpture Garden, which displays art owned
by the Walker Art Center. The complete
renovation will include improving irrigation,
drainage, the parking lot, security, granite
substructures, concrete, and fixtures in
order to update them with more ecologically
sustainable options that are less expensive to
maintain; increasing physical accessibility
in accordance with the Americans with
Disabilities Act; transplanting and replacing
trees and plant materials; and improving the
mechanical plant, piping, and flooring of the
Cowles Conservatory to permit its flexible
reuse in a way that is more ecologically
sustainable and less expensive to maintain.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end new text begin Metropolitan Cities Inflow and Infiltration Grants new text end

new text begin 3,000,000 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. 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 city 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 their allowable council-determined
inflow and infiltration limits. The council
must award grants based on applications
from 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

new text begin Subd. 7. new text end new text begin Fridley - Springbrook Nature Center new text end

new text begin 5,000,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Fridley to
predesign, design, construct, furnish, and
equip the redevelopment and expansion of
the Springbrook Nature Center. A nonstate
match is not required.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 8. new text end new text begin Gateway Corridor Transit Way new text end

new text begin 3,000,000 new text end

new text begin For environmental studies and preliminary
engineering for the Gateway Corridor transit
way.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 9. new text end new text begin Inver Grove Heights - Heritage Village Park new text end

new text begin 1,000,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Inver Grove Heights
for public infrastructure improvements
and land acquisition in and adjacent to the
Heritage Village Park, the Mississippi River
Trail, and the Rock Island Swing Bridge.
These improvements will include but are
not limited to motor vehicle access, utility
service, stormwater treatment, and trail and
sidewalk connections. 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. 10. new text end new text begin Maplewood - Fish Creek Trail new text end

new text begin 318,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Maplewood to
acquire and develop approximately 70 acres
of land along Fish Creek to be included
within the Fish Creek Natural Greenway, a
park of regional and historical significance
located in Ramsey County within the
Mississippi National River and Recreation
Area. This appropriation is not available
until the commissioner of management and
budget determines that an amount sufficient
to complete the acquisition is committed to
the project from nonstate sources.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 11. new text end new text begin Oakdale Nature Preserve new text end

new text begin 150,000 new text end

new text begin To construct an over-water boardwalk
and pave two trails at the Oakdale Nature
Preserve, connecting paved trails at Castle
Elementary School with paved trails at the
Oakdale Nature Preserve in Oakdale.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 12. new text end new text begin St. Paul - Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary Cultural Center new text end

new text begin 500,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of St. Paul to
predesign, design, renovate, furnish, and
equip the vacant four-story warehouse
building at the Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary
in St. Paul for use as a cultural center, or
in the alternative to demolish the building,
prepare the site, predesign, design, construct,
furnish, and equip a new building for the
cultural center. This appropriation is not
available until the commissioner determines
that at least $500,000 is committed to the
project from nonstate sources. The city may
enter into a lease or management agreement
under Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.695,
to operate the programs in the center.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 13. new text end new text begin St. Paul - Como Regional Park Access new text end

new text begin 6,000,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of St. Paul to predesign,
design, and construct access and circulation
improvements to Como Regional Park.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 14. new text end new text begin Washington County - Hastings Bridge Trail Connection new text end

new text begin 2,000,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to Washington County to design
and construct trail bridges and related trails
that connect the regional trail systems of
Washington County and Dakota County.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 15. new text end new text begin West St. Paul - North Urban Regional Trail Bridge new text end

new text begin 1,000,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of West St. Paul to
predesign, design, and construct a pedestrian
bridge for the North Urban Regional Trail as
an overpass of Robert Street in the area near
Wentworth Avenue in West St. Paul. This
appropriation may also be used to acquire
property or purchase rights-of-way needed
for bridge construction. 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

Sec. 19. 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 89,192,000 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 Security Hospital - St. Peter new text end

new text begin 56,317,000 new text end

new text begin To design and perform asbestos and
hazardous materials abatement and
demolition; to complete the design of, and to
construct, furnish, and equip the first phase 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 the
second phase of the project. Upon substantial
completion of the first phase of this project,
any unspent portion of this appropriation is
available to design, perform asbestos and
hazardous materials abatement, perform
demolition, and to construct, renovate,
furnish, and equip the second phase.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end new text begin Minnesota Sex Offender Program - St. Peter new text end

new text begin 7,405,000 new text end

new text begin 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 Bartlett Building; 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.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. 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

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end new text begin Early Childhood Learning and Child Protection Facilities new text end

new text begin 3,000,000 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. 6. new text end new text begin Maplewood - Harriet Tubman Center East new text end

new text begin 720,000 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
collaborative service center that includes
a shelter for victims of violence and
exploitation and their children, legal services,
youth programs, mental and chemical
health services, and community education.
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. Amounts expended for this project
by nonstate sources since December 3, 2010,
shall count toward the nonstate match. This
appropriation is added to the appropriation
in Laws 2012, chapter 293, section 18,
subdivision 3, for the same purposes.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 7. 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 To the commissioner of human services for a
grant to Hennepin County to acquire land for
and to 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 of
management and budget has determined that
at least an equal amount has been expended
or committed to the project from nonstate
sources. Nonstate money spent on the project
since January 1, 2011, shall be included in
the determination of nonstate commitments
to the project.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 8. new text end new text begin St. Paul - Dorothy Day Center new text end

new text begin 15,000,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of St. Paul to design,
construct, furnish, and equip: (1) a publicly
owned building or portion of a building to
provide emergency shelter to be located
adjacent or proximate to a housing facility;
and (2) a publicly owned building to serve
as a connection center providing services
that prevent or solve homelessness, to be
located within the city of St. Paul. This
appropriation includes funding to acquire
property for these purposes and does not
include funding for a housing facility.
new text end

Sec. 20. 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 4,040,000 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 For asset preservation improvements and
betterments of a capital nature at veterans
affairs 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 Minneapolis Deep Tunnel new text end

new text begin 700,000 new text end

new text begin To complete the design of and perform
repairs to stabilize the structural integrity
of and waterproof the deep tunnel on the
Minneapolis Veterans Home campus. These
funds may be used for asbestos and hazardous
materials abatement related to this project.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end new text begin Luverne and Silver Bay - Residents Rooms Renovation new text end

new text begin 1,840,000 new text end

new text begin To complete the design of and perform
improvements to resident rooms and
renovation of the nursing station in the
Luverne Veterans Home and to complete the
design of and renovate resident bathrooms in
the Silver Bay Veterans Home. These funds
may be used for asbestos and hazardous
materials abatement related to this project.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end new text begin Edina - All Veterans Memorial new text end

new text begin 225,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Edina to design and
construct the All Veterans Memorial in the
city of Edina, in accordance with Minnesota
Statutes, section 416.01. 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 North St. Paul - Veterans Memorial new text end

new text begin 100,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of North St. Paul to
design and construct a memorial to those
who have served or are presently in the
military of the United States of America
and those who have died while in the line
of duty. 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. 7. new text end new text begin Wadena Veterans Memorial new text end

new text begin 175,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Wadena for
construction of a Veterans Memorial in
Sunnybrook Park in the city of Wadena.
new text end

Sec. 21. 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 33,381,000 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 9,000,000 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 - Shakopee new text end

new text begin 5,381,000 new text end

new text begin To design, construct, and equip a perimeter
security fence at the Minnesota Correctional
Facility - Shakopee.
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 18,000,000 new text end

new text begin To design, construct, furnish, and equip
phase one of a new health services unit, a
new service corridor and security station
leading to the unit, and a mechanical
building to serve the new health unit and
associated utility infrastructure systems
and site work; and to design phase two
consisting of new intake, warehouse, and
loading dock buildings associated utility
infrastructure systems and sitework and all
associated repurposing, including asbestos
and hazardous materials abatement of
interior spaces that were formally used for
the occupancies being moved to the new
phase one and two buildings at the Minnesota
Correctional Facility in St. Cloud.
new text end

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

new text begin 1,000,000 new text end

new text begin To the commissioner of administration for a
grant to the Arrowhead Regional Corrections
Joint Powers Board to design, construct,
remodel, furnish, and equip the Northeast
Regional Corrections Center campus
buildings that support farm operations,
educational programming, work readiness,
and vocational training. Notwithstanding
Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.86, nonstate
contributions to improvements at the center
made before the enactment of this subdivision
are considered to be sufficient match, and no
further nonstate match is required.
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. 22. 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 156,361,000 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 Greater Minnesota Business Development Infrastructure Grants new text end

new text begin 4,000,000 new text end

new text begin For grants under Minnesota Statutes, section
116J.431.
new text end

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

new text begin 4,000,000 new text end

new text begin For purposes of the transportation economic
development infrastructure program under
Minnesota Statutes, section 116J.436.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end new text begin Redevelopment Account new text end

new text begin 1,000,000 new text end

new text begin For purposes of the redevelopment account
under Minnesota Statutes, sections 116J.571
to 116J.575.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end new text begin Innovative Business Development Public Infrastructure Grant Program new text end

new text begin 1,000,000 new text end

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

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end new text begin Bagley Public Library Improvement and Renovation new text end

new text begin 50,000 new text end

new text begin For capital improvements to the Bagley
Public Library.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 7. new text end new text begin Clara City - Business Park new text end

new text begin 748,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to Clara City to design and
construct publicly owned infrastructure
for the South Hawk Creek Business Park.
This appropriation is not available until the
commissioner of management and budget
has determined that at least an equal amount
has been expended or committed to the
project from nonstate sources.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 8. new text end new text begin Duluth NorShore Theater new text end

new text begin 6,000,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the Duluth Economic
Development Authority to design,
construct, furnish, and equip certain public
improvements, including skyway access
from public parking, interior circulation,
street and utility upgrades, the connection
between the skyway and street levels,
handicapped access, and the restoration
of the lobby, entrance, and marquee, as
part of the restoration and to enhance and
provide public access to the historic NorShor
Theatre. This appropriation is not available
until the commissioner has determined that
at least $2 has been committed for private
renovation and improvement of the interior
of the theatre and the surrounding structure
from nonstate sources for every $1 of state
funds, and that sufficient nonstate funds
are available to complete both the state
bond financed portion of the project and
the balance of the private development.
Funds invested in the project by an investor
receiving an assignment of state historic
tax credits pursuant to Minnesota Statutes,
section 290.0681 are nonstate funds for
purposes of this requirement. The state bond
financed project funded hereunder shall be
subject to the requirements of Minnesota
Statutes, section 16A.695 and shall consist
only of those improvements funded with the
bond appropriation. The private renovation
improvements shall not be construed as state
bond financed property subject to Minnesota
Statutes, section 16A.695. The state bond
financed property may be legally described
either as a separately platted real estate
parcel under a registered land survey or as
a condominium unit. Due to the integrated
nature of the overall development, public
bidding shall not be required, provided there
shall be a separate construction contract for
the state bond financed portion of the project,
and any amounts required for this portion of
the project in excess of the bond appropriation
shall be paid by nonstate sources.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 9. new text end new text begin City of Duluth; Lake Superior Zoo new text end

new text begin 200,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Duluth for predesign
and design of the polar bear exhibit at the
Lake Superior Zoo. This appropriation is not
available until the commissioner determines
that at least an equal amount is committed to
the project from nonstate sources.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 10. new text end new text begin Fosston - Second Street new text end

new text begin 400,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Fosston for
demolition, and to design and construct
replacement sewer and water lines, street,
and other publicly owned infrastructure for
Second Street South. This appropriation
is not available until the commissioner of
management and budget determines that at
least $500,000 has been committed to the
project from nonstate sources.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 11. new text end new text begin Grand Rapids - Independent School District No. 318 new text end

new text begin 3,897,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to Independent School District
No. 318, Grand Rapids, for predesign and
design, and to renovate, construct, furnish,
and equip, the Myles Reif Center for the
Performing Arts. This appropriation is
not available until the commissioner of
management and budget determines that at
least $3,897,000 is committed to the project
from nonstate sources. Amounts expended by
nonstate sources since February 1, 2012, shall
count toward the matching requirements.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 12. new text end new text begin Lewis and Clark Joint Powers Board new text end

new text begin 13,000,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the Lewis and Clark Joint
Powers Board to acquire land or interests
in land for, and to design, engineer, and
construct pipeline and other facilities and
infrastructure necessary for phase I of the
Lewis and Clark Regional Water System
project. Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes,
section 16A.86, this appropriation is available
when the commissioner of management and
budget determines that a nonstate match,
including local and federal dollars, of
$7,000,000 is committed to the project.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 13. new text end new text begin Mankato - Arena and Events Center Auditorium 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, furnish, and equip an addition to
and renovate existing space, and for other
improvements of a capital nature to the
Minnesota State University Arena and Event
Center Auditorium. 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. Amounts
expended by the city of Mankato for project
costs since March 1, 2013, shall count toward
the matching requirement.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 14. 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, reconstruct, and construct
Nicollet Mall and its adjacent and related
infrastructure in downtown Minneapolis.
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.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 15. new text end new text begin Park Rapids - Upper Mississippi Center for the Arts new text end

new text begin 2,500,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the Park Rapids Economic
Development Authority for acquisition, and
to predesign, design, construct, furnish, and
equip the renovation, including hazardous
materials abatement, demolition, health,
safety and building code compliance,
mechanical systems, and space restoration,
of the historic National Guard Armory
Building in downtown Park Rapids, for use
as a regional arts and event center, subject
to Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.695.
This appropriation is not available until the
commissioner has determined matching
funds, sufficient to complete the project,
have been committed from nonstate sources.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 16. new text end new text begin Rochester - Mayo Civic Center Complex new text end

new text begin 34,500,000 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 related infrastructure, including
but not limited to skyway access, lighting,
parking, and landscaping. 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.
Amounts expended by the city of Rochester
for project costs since July 1, 2013, shall
count toward the matching requirement.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 17. new text end new text begin St. Cloud - River's Edge Convention Center new text end

new text begin 11,000,000 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
determines that at least an equal amount 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. 18. new text end new text begin St. Louis County - AEOA and RMHC Office new text end

new text begin 6,000,000 new text end

new text begin To the commissioner of human services for
a grant to St. Louis County to design a new
office facility located in the city of Virginia to
house the Arrowhead Economic Opportunity
Agency (AEOA) and Range Mental Health
Center (RMHC). Notwithstanding Minnesota
Statutes, section 16A.86, subdivision 4, the
appropriation for this phase of the project
does not require a local match.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 19. 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 predesign,
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 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 an equal amount has been committed
from nonstate sources.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 20. 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 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. 21. new text end new text begin Lake Superior - Poplar River Water District new text end

new text begin 1,110,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the Lake Superior-Poplar
River Water District to acquire interests in
real property, engineer, design, permit, and
construct infrastructure to transport and treat
water from Lake Superior through the Poplar
River Valley to serve domestic, irrigation,
commercial, stock watering, and industrial
water users. This appropriation is in addition
to the appropriation in Laws 2012, chapter
293, section 21, subdivision 2.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 22. new text end new text begin Minneapolis - Historic Pioneers and Soldiers Cemetery new text end

new text begin 1,900,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Minneapolis to
restore the historic steel and limestone pillar
fence along Cedar Avenue and Lake Street,
install a new steel fence and pillars along 21st
Avenue South, and install a waterproofing
system for preservation of the fence and
pillars, at the Pioneer and Soldiers Cemetery.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 23. new text end new text begin St. Paul - Minnesota Public Media Commons new text end

new text begin 9,000,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of St. Paul to renovate
the Twin Cities Public Television Building
in downtown St. Paul. 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. Amounts
expended for this project by nonstate sources
since January 20, 2011, shall count toward
the nonstate match.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 24. new text end new text begin St. Paul - Ordway Center for the Performing Arts new text end

new text begin 4,000,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of St. Paul to
construct, furnish, and equip a concert hall of
approximately 1,100 seats and support spaces
at the Ordway Center for the Performing
Arts. This appropriation is in addition to the
appropriation in Laws 2010, chapter 189,
section 21, subdivision 16.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 25. new text end new text begin St. Paul - Historic Palace Theater new text end

new text begin 500,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of St. Paul to
predesign and design the renovation of the
historic Palace Theater. This appropriation
is not available until the commissioner of
management and budget determines that at
least an equal amount has been committed
from nonstate sources.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 26. new text end new text begin Thief River Falls Public Infrastructure new text end

new text begin 806,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Thief River Falls to
design, construct, and equip sanitary sewer
systems, streets, and utility improvements
including electrical infrastructure, for a
regional development center in Thief River
Falls. This appropriation is not available
until the commissioner of management
and budget has determined that at least an
additional $1,012,000 has been committed to
the project from nonstate sources.
new text end

Sec. 23. 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 47,385,000 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 12,000,000 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. This appropriation must
be used for qualified capital projects.
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 acquire land for and to predesign,
design, and 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 the
commissioner of management and budget
determines 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 Voyageurs National Park Clean Water Joint Powers Board new text end

new text begin 8,567,000 new text end

new text begin (a) $750,000 is for a grant to the Crane Lake
Water and Sanitary District to acquire land
for and to predesign, design, and construct
a new sanitary sewer collection system
and to expand the existing systems. The
project will include a sewer extension to the
Handberg Resort, public landing, and any
associated work in Area T of the Crane Lake
Water and Sanitary District comprehensive
plan, including any necessary road work.
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.
new text end

new text begin (b) $7,817,000 is for a grant to Koochiching
County to acquire land for and to predesign,
design, and construct new sanitary sewer
collection systems and expand the existing
systems in Koochiching County for the
Island View sewer project as designated in
the November 2013 Voyageurs National
Park Clean Water Joint Powers Board Draft
Comprehensive Plan. 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.
new text end

new text begin (c) Any remaining funds from the projects
in paragraphs (a) or (b) may be used for the
other project or for the Ash River project in
St. Louis County or the Kabetogama project
in St. Louis County. Funds are 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.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end new text begin Rice Lake Township - Water Main Replacement new text end

new text begin 1,168,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to Rice Lake Township in St.
Louis County to design and construct a
replacement water main and related public
infrastructure on East Calvary Road and
Kolstad, Austin, Milwaukee, Mather, and
Chicago Avenues in Rice Lake Township.
This appropriation is not available until the
commissioner of management and budget
determines that at least an equal amount
is committed to the project from nonstate
sources.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 7. new text end new text begin Duluth - Spirit Mountain Recreation Area new text end

new text begin 500,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Duluth for the
Spirit Mountain Recreation Area Authority
to acquire easements, licenses, and other
interests in real property and to engineer,
design, permit, and construct works and
systems to transport water from the St. Louis
River estuary for commercial and industrial
use. This appropriation is not available until
the commissioner of management and budget
determines that at least $1,100,000 has been
committed to the project from nonstate
sources. Expenditures made on or after
September 1, 2011, for this project shall count
toward the match from nonstate sources.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 8. new text end new text begin Thief River Falls Airport Wastewater Treatment System new text end

new text begin 650,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the Thief River Falls Airport
Authority to predesign, design, engineer, and
construct infrastructure to transfer wastewater
from the Thief River Falls Regional Airport
to the city wastewater collection and
treatment system, and to eliminate the airport
wastewater treatment pond located on airport
property. This appropriation is not available
until the commissioner of management and
budget has determined that at least $153,360
has been committed to the project from
nonstate sources.
new text end

Sec. 24. 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. 25. 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 13,201,000 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 Oliver H. Kelley Farm Historic Site new text end

new text begin 10,562,000 new text end

new text begin To complete design and to construct, furnish,
and equip the renovation of the Oliver H.
Kelley Farm Historic Site, including the
site's visitor center and other essential visitor
services and site operations facilities.
new text end

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

new text begin 1,440,000 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

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end new text begin Historic Fort Snelling Predesign new text end

new text begin 500,000 new text end

new text begin For predesign of facilities to support visitor
services and history programs at Historic
Fort Snelling.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end new text begin County and Local Historic Preservation Grants new text end

new text begin 1,000,000 new text end

new text begin To the Minnesota Historical Society to be
allocated to county and local jurisdictions
as matching money for historic preservation
projects of a capital nature, as provided in
Minnesota Statutes, section 138.0525.
new text end

Sec. 26. new text begin IRON RANGE RESOURCES AND REHABILITATION BOARD new text end

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin 1,000,000 new text end

new text begin To the Iron Range Resources and
Rehabilitation Board to predesign, design,
construct, furnish, and equip a new multiuse,
year-round event center at Giants Ridge
that will replace the existing facility. 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 other
sources.
new text end

Sec. 27. new text begin BOND SALE EXPENSES new text end

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin 895,000 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. 28. 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 $860,649,000 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 Maximum effort school loan fund. new text end

new text begin To provide the money appropriated in
this act from the maximum effort school loan fund, the commissioner of management and
budget shall sell and issue bonds of the state in an amount up to $7,973,000 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 maximum effort school loan fund.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. 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 $20,000,000 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. 29. new text begin CANCELLATIONS; BOND SALE AUTHORIZATION REDUCTIONS.
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin 2000; Two Harbors. new text end

new text begin The unobligated amount remaining from the
appropriation in Laws 2000, chapter 492, article 1, section 7, subdivision 21, estimated to
be $983,100, to develop a harbor of refuge and marina at Two Harbors is canceled. The
bond sale authorization in Laws 2000, chapter 492, article 1, section 26, subdivision 1,
is reduced by the same amount.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin 2002; BCA headquarters. new text end

new text begin The unobligated amount remaining from the
appropriation in Laws 2002, chapter 374, article 11, section 7, subdivision 3, as amended
by Laws 2002, chapter 393, section 90, estimated to be $23,340.68, for construction of
the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension building in St. Paul, is canceled. The bond sale
authorization in Laws 2002, chapter 374, article 11, section 17, is reduced by the same
amount.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin 2002; Fergus Falls Regional Treatment Center. new text end

new text begin The unobligated amount
remaining from the appropriation in Laws 2002, chapter 393, section 22, subdivision 6,
as amended by Laws 2005, chapter 20, article 1, section 43, and Laws 2013, chapter
136, section 10, estimated to be $4,805, for the Fergus Falls Regional Treatment Center,
is canceled. Laws 2002, chapter 393, section 30, subdivision 1, is reduced by the same
amount.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin 2005; CAAPB. new text end

new text begin The unobligated amount remaining from the appropriation
in Laws 2005, chapter 20, article 1, section 14, subdivision 2, estimated to be $28,600, for
design of Capitol restoration work, is canceled. The bond sale authorization in Laws 2005,
chapter 20, article 1, section 28, subdivision 1, is reduced by the same amount.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin 2005; DHS. new text end

new text begin The unobligated amount remaining from the appropriation in
Laws 2005, chapter 20, article 1, section 20, subdivision 3, as amended by Laws 2006,
chapter 258, section 47, and Laws 2013, chapter 136, section 11, estimated to be $3,236,
for statewide redevelopment, reuse, or demolition of Department of Human Services
facilities, is canceled. The bond sale authorization in Laws 2005, chapter 20, article 1,
section 28, subdivision 1, is reduced by the same amount.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end

new text begin 2005; DHS. new text end

new text begin The unobligated amount remaining from the appropriation in
Laws 2005, chapter 20, article 1, section 20, subdivision 6, estimated to be $5,542.15, for
asset preservation of Department of Human Services facilities, is canceled. The bond sale
authorization in Laws 2005, chapter 20, article 1, section 28, subdivision 1, is reduced
by the same amount.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 7. new text end

new text begin 2005; Veterans Home Board. new text end

new text begin The unobligated amount remaining from
the appropriation in Laws 2005, chapter 20, article 1, section 21, subdivision 4, estimated
to be $3,020.50, for building 4 remodeling at the Minneapolis Veterans Home, is canceled.
The bond sale authorization in Laws 2005, chapter 20, article 1, section 28, subdivision 1,
is reduced by the same amount.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 8. new text end

new text begin 2006; CAPRA. new text end

new text begin The unobligated amount remaining from the appropriation
in Laws 2006, chapter 258, section 12, subdivision 2, estimated to be $4,701.25, for
capital asset preservation and replacement, is canceled. The bond sale authorization in
Laws 2006, chapter 258, section 25, subdivision 1, is reduced by the same amount.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 9. new text end

new text begin 2006; asset preservation. new text end

new text begin The unobligated amount remaining from the
appropriation in Laws 2006, chapter 258, section 12, subdivision 3, estimated to be
$11,114.70, for Department of Administration asset preservation, is canceled. The bond
sale authorization in Laws 2006, chapter 258, section 25, subdivision 1, is reduced by the
same amount.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 10. new text end

new text begin 2006; CAAPB. new text end

new text begin The unobligated amount remaining from the appropriation
in Laws 2006, chapter 258, section 13, estimated to be $6,927.50, for the Capitol dome
and design work, is canceled. The bond sale authorization in Laws 2006, chapter 258,
section 25, subdivision 1, is reduced by the same amount.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 11. new text end

new text begin 2006; local bridges, MnDOT. new text end

new text begin The unobligated amount remaining from
the appropriation in Laws 2006, chapter 258, section 16, subdivision 2, estimated to be
$251,357, for local bridge replacement and rehabilitation, is canceled. The bond sale
authorization in Laws 2006, chapter 258, section 25, subdivision 3, is reduced by the
same amount.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 12. new text end

new text begin 2006; local roads, MnDOT. new text end

new text begin The unobligated amount remaining from
the appropriation in Laws 2006, chapter 258, section 16, subdivision 3, estimated to be
$111,487.69, for local roads, is canceled. The bond sale authorization in Laws 2006,
chapter 258, section 25, subdivision 3, is reduced by the same amount.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 13. new text end

new text begin 2006; Northeast Minnesota Rail Initiative, MnDOT. new text end

new text begin The unobligated
amount remaining from the appropriation in Laws 2006, chapter 258, section 16,
subdivision 5, as amended by Laws 2008, chapter 179, section 63, Laws 2008, chapter
365, section 14, subdivision 5, and Laws 2011, First Special Session chapter 12, section
29, estimated to be $5, for the Northeast Minnesota Rail Initiative, is canceled. The bond
sale authorization in Laws 2006, chapter 258, section 25, subdivision 1, is reduced by the
same amount.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 14. new text end

new text begin 2006; I-35W BRT. new text end

new text begin The unobligated amount remaining from the
appropriation in Laws 2006, chapter 258, section 17, subdivision 2, estimated to be
$987,142, for the I-35W bus rapid transitway, is canceled. The bond sale authorization in
Laws 2006, chapter 258, section 25, subdivision 1, is reduced by the same amount.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 15. new text end

new text begin 2006; MSOP. new text end

new text begin The unobligated amount remaining from the appropriation
in Laws 2006, chapter 258, section 18, subdivision 3, estimated to be $3,062.50, for the
Moose Lake sex offender treatment facility, is canceled. The bond sale authorization in
Laws 2006, chapter 258, section 25, subdivision 1, is reduced by the same amount.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 16. new text end

new text begin 2006; Veterans Home Board. new text end

new text begin The unobligated amount remaining from
the appropriation in Laws 2006, chapter 258, section 19, subdivision 2, estimated to be
$2,600, for asset preservation at veterans homes, is canceled. The bond sale authorization
in Laws 2006, chapter 258, section 25, subdivision 1, is reduced by the same amount.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 17. new text end

new text begin 2006; Veterans Home Board. new text end

new text begin The unobligated amount remaining from
the appropriation in Laws 2006, chapter 258, section 19, subdivision 3, estimated to be
$1,225, for the Fergus Falls veterans home, is canceled. The bond sale authorization in
Laws 2006, chapter 258, section 25, subdivision 1, is reduced by the same amount.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 18. new text end

new text begin 2006; Veterans Home Board. new text end

new text begin The unobligated amount remaining from
the appropriation in Laws 2006, chapter 258, section 19, subdivision 4, as amended
by Laws 2008, chapter 365, section 15, estimated to be $110,224.98, for the Hastings
supportive housing, is canceled. The bond sale authorization in Laws 2006, chapter 258,
section 25, subdivision 1, is reduced by the same amount.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 19. new text end

new text begin 2006; Veterans Home Board. new text end

new text begin The unobligated amount remaining from
the appropriation in Laws 2006, chapter 258, section 19, subdivision 6, estimated to be
$18,418.94, for the Minneapolis veterans home, is canceled. The bond sale authorization
in Laws 2006, chapter 258, section 25, subdivision 1, is reduced by the same amount.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 20. new text end

new text begin 2006; Veterans Home Board. new text end

new text begin The unobligated amount remaining from
the appropriation in Laws 2006, chapter 258, section 19, subdivision 7, estimated to be
$1,300.61, for the Silver Bay veterans home, is canceled. The bond sale authorization in
Laws 2006, chapter 258, section 25, subdivision 1, is reduced by the same amount.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 21. new text end

new text begin 2007; disaster relief, DPS. new text end

new text begin The unobligated amount remaining from
the appropriation in Laws 2007, First Special Session chapter 2, article 1, section 3,
subdivision 3, estimated to be $53,847.53, for state and local match, is canceled. The bond
sale authorization in Laws 2007, First Special Session chapter 2, article 1, section 15,
subdivision 1, is reduced by the same amount.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 22. new text end

new text begin 2008; Minnesota State Academies. new text end

new text begin The unobligated amount remaining
from the appropriation in Laws 2008, chapter 179, section 5, subdivision 2, estimated to
be $24,122.31, for asset preservation, is canceled. The bond sale authorization in Laws
2008, chapter 179, section 27, subdivision 1, is reduced by the same amount.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 23. new text end

new text begin 2008; administration. new text end

new text begin The unobligated amount remaining from the
appropriation in Laws 2008, chapter 179, section 12, subdivision 2, estimated to be
$1,500, for purchase of real property, is canceled. The bond sale authorization in Laws
2008, chapter 179, section 27, subdivision 1, is reduced by the same amount.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 24. new text end

new text begin 2008; administration. new text end

new text begin The unobligated amount remaining from the
appropriation in Laws 2008, chapter 179, section 12, subdivision 3, estimated to be
$14,716.28, for Capitol renovation, is canceled. The bond sale authorization in Laws
2008, chapter 179, section 27, subdivision 1, is reduced by the same amount.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 25. new text end

new text begin 2008; urban partnership agreement, Metropolitan Council. new text end

new text begin The
unobligated amount remaining from the appropriation in Laws 2008, chapter 179, section
17, subdivision 2, as amended by Laws 2008, chapter 365, section 21, estimated to be
$45.30, is canceled. The bond sale authorization in Laws 2008, chapter 179, section 27,
subdivision 1, is reduced by the same amount.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 26. new text end

new text begin 2008; DHS asset preservation. new text end

new text begin The unobligated amount remaining from
the appropriation in Laws 2008, chapter 179, section 18, subdivision 2, estimated to be
$17,532.93, for asset preservation, is canceled. The bond sale authorization in Laws 2008,
chapter 179, section 27, subdivision 1, is reduced by the same amount.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 27. new text end

new text begin 2008; veterans homes. new text end

new text begin The unobligated amount remaining from the
appropriation in Laws 2008, chapter 179, section 19, subdivision 2, estimated to be
$60,426.34, for asset preservation, is canceled. The bond sale authorization in Laws 2008,
chapter 179, section 27, subdivision 1, is reduced by the same amount.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 28. new text end

new text begin 2008; veterans homes. new text end

new text begin The unobligated amount remaining from the
appropriation in Laws 2008, chapter 179, section 19, subdivision 3, estimated to be
$8,368.46, for the Fergus Falls Veterans Home, is canceled. The bond sale authorization
in Laws 2008, chapter 179, section 27, subdivision 1, is reduced by the same amount.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 29. new text end

new text begin 2008; veterans homes. new text end

new text begin The unobligated amount remaining from the
appropriation in Laws 2008, chapter 179, section 19, subdivision 4, as amended by Laws
2011, First Special Session chapter 12, section 34, and Laws 2012, chapter 293, section
42, estimated to be $26,191.18, for the Minneapolis Veterans Home, is canceled. The
bond sale authorization in Laws 2008, chapter 179, section 27, subdivision 1, is reduced
by the same amount.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 30. new text end

new text begin 2008; corrections. new text end

new text begin The unobligated amount remaining from the
appropriation in Laws 2008, chapter 179, section 20, subdivision 2, estimated to be $3,083,
for Department of Corrections asset preservation, is canceled. The bond sale authorization
in Laws 2008, chapter 179, section 27, subdivision 1, is reduced by the same amount.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 31. new text end

new text begin 2008; corrections. new text end

new text begin The unobligated amount remaining from the
appropriation in Laws 2008, chapter 179, section 20, subdivision 3, estimated to be
$29,209.49, for expansion of the Faribault facility, is canceled. The bond sale authorization
in Laws 2008, chapter 179, section 27, subdivision 1, is reduced by the same amount.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 32. new text end

new text begin 2008; corrections. new text end

new text begin The unobligated amount remaining from the
appropriation in Laws 2008, chapter 179, section 20, subdivision 4, estimated to be
$1,178.90, for a new building at Red Wing, is canceled. The bond sale authorization in
Laws 2008, chapter 179, section 27, subdivision 1, is reduced by the same amount.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 33. new text end

new text begin 2008; DEED. new text end

new text begin The unobligated amount remaining from the appropriation
in Laws 2008, chapter 179, section 21, subdivision 4, estimated to be $60,186.86, for
redevelopment grants, is canceled. The bond sale authorization in Laws 2008, chapter
179, section 27, subdivision 1, is reduced by the same amount.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 34. new text end

new text begin 2008; CAPRA. new text end

new text begin The unobligated amount remaining from the
appropriation in Laws 2008, chapter 365, section 3, estimated to be $67,037.96, for capital
asset preservation and replacement, is canceled. The bond sale authorization in Laws
2008, chapter 365, section 6, is reduced by the same amount.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 35. new text end

new text begin 2008; veterans homes. new text end

new text begin The unobligated amount remaining from
the appropriation in Laws 2008, chapter 365, section 5, subdivision 2, paragraph (a),
as amended by Laws 2010, chapter 189, section 59, estimated to be $2,139.85, for
the Minneapolis Veterans Home demolition of building 9, is canceled. The bond sale
authorization in Laws 2008, chapter 365, section 6, is reduced by the same amount.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 36. new text end

new text begin 2008; veterans homes. new text end

new text begin The unobligated amount remaining from
the appropriation in Laws 2008, chapter 365, section 5, subdivision 2, paragraph (b),
estimated to be $118,858.49, for the 100-bed nursing facility at the Minneapolis Veterans
Home, is canceled. The bond sale authorization in Laws 2008, chapter 365, section 6,
is reduced by the same amount.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 37. new text end

new text begin 2009; Bigfork Airport. new text end

new text begin The unobligated amount remaining from the
appropriation in Laws 2009, chapter 93, article 1, section 11, subdivision 8, estimated to
be $199,627, for the Bigfork Airport runway, is canceled. The bond sale authorization in
Laws 2009, article 1, chapter 93, section 21, subdivision 1, is reduced by the same amount.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 38. new text end

new text begin 2010; Perpich Center for Arts Education. new text end

new text begin The unobligated amount
remaining from the appropriation in Laws 2010, chapter 189, section 6, subdivision 2,
as amended by Laws 2011, First Special Session chapter 12, section 39, estimated to be
$6,041.58, for demolition of Alpha Building, is canceled. The bond sale authorization is
Laws 2010, chapter 189, section 26, subdivision 1, is reduced by the same amount.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 39. new text end

new text begin 2010; Perpich Center for Arts Education. new text end

new text begin The unobligated amount
remaining from the appropriation in Laws 2010, chapter 189, section 6, subdivision 3,
estimated to be $191,154.83, for windows in the Delta Dormitory, is canceled. The bond
sale authorization is Laws 2010, chapter 189, section 26, subdivision 1, is reduced by the
same amount.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 40. new text end

new text begin 2010; Perpich Center for Arts Education. new text end

new text begin The unobligated amount
remaining from the appropriation in Laws 2010, chapter 189, section 6, subdivision 4,
as amended by Laws 2011, First Special Session chapter 12, section 40, estimated to be
$3,087.98, for a storage building, is canceled. The bond sale authorization is Laws 2010,
chapter 189, section 26, subdivision 1, is reduced by the same amount.
new text end

Sec. 30.

Laws 2013, chapter 136, section 7, is amended to read:

Sec. 7. BOND SALE SCHEDULE.

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 deleted text begin $1,280,165,000 deleted text end new text begin $1,253,992,000 new text end 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.

Sec. 31. new text begin APPROPRIATIONS GIVEN EFFECT ONCE.
new text end

new text begin Except for appropriations to the local bridge replacement program under Minnesota
Statutes, section 174.50, and to the local road improvement fund grants under Minnesota
Statutes, section 174.52, if an appropriation in this act is enacted more than once in the
2014 legislative session, the appropriation must be given effect only once.
new text end

Sec. 32. 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.

Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 12A.16, subdivision 5, is amended to read:

Subd. 5.

Waivers authorized.

The requirements of section 174.50, subdivisions 5 deleted text begin ,
6, 6a, and deleted text end new text begin to new text end 7, are waived for grants under subdivision 3.

Sec. 2.

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

new text begin Subd. 4b. new text end

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

new text begin Notwithstanding the public
sale requirements of subdivision 4 and section 16A.66, subdivision 2, from June 1,
2009, until June 30, 2016, the commissioner may sell bonds, including refunding bonds,
at negotiated sale.
new text end

Sec. 3.

Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 16A.642, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

Subdivision 1.

Reports.

(a) The commissioner of management and budget shall
report to the chairs of the senate Committee on Finance and the house of representatives
Committees on Ways and Means and Capital Investment by January 1 of each
odd-numbered year on the following:

(1) all laws authorizing the issuance of state bonds new text begin , bonds supported by a state
appropriation, new text end or appropriating general fund money for state or local government
capital investment projects enacted more than four years before January 1 of that
odd-numbered year; the projects authorized to be acquired and constructed for which
less than 100 percent of the authorized total cost has been expended, encumbered, or
otherwise obligated; the cost of contracts to be let in accordance with existing plans and
specifications shall be considered expended for this report; and the amount of general fund
money appropriated but not spent or otherwise obligated, and the amount of bonds not
issued and bond proceeds held but not previously expended, encumbered, or otherwise
obligated for these projects; and

(2) all laws authorizing the issuance of state bonds new text begin , bonds supported by a state
appropriation, new text end or appropriating general fund money for state or local government capital
programs or projects other than those described in clause (1), enacted more than four years
before January 1 of that odd-numbered year; and the amount of general fund money
appropriated but not spent or otherwise obligated, and the amount of bonds not issued
and bond proceeds held but not previously expended, encumbered, or otherwise obligated
for these programs and projects.

(b) The commissioner shall also report on general fund appropriations for capital
projects, bond authorizations or bond proceed balances that may be canceled because
projects have been canceled, completed, or otherwise concluded, or because the purposes
for which the money was appropriated or bonds were authorized or issued have been
canceled, completed, or otherwise concluded. The general fund appropriations, bond
authorizations or bond proceed balances that are unencumbered or otherwise not obligated
that are reported by the commissioner under this subdivision are canceled, effective July 1
of the year of the report, unless specifically reauthorized by act of the legislature.

new text begin (c) The reports required by this subdivision shall only contain bond authorizations
supported by a state appropriation and their associated general fund appropriations for
projects authorized or amended after December 31, 2013.
new text end

Sec. 4.

Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 16A.642, subdivision 2, is amended to read:

Subd. 2.

Cancellation.

(a) If the commissioner determines that the purposes for
which general obligation bonds of the state new text begin or bonds supported by a state appropriation
new text end have been issued or for which general fund monies were appropriated are accomplished
or abandoned, after consultation with the affected agencies, and there is a remaining
authorization or appropriation for a specific project of $500 or less, the commissioner may
cancel the remaining authorization or appropriation for that project. new text begin Bonds supported by
a state appropriation shall only be canceled if they were authorized or amended after
December 31, 2013.
new text end

(b) If a premium received on the sale of bonds is credited to the bond proceeds
fund, pursuant to section 16A.641, subdivision 7, paragraph (b), the corresponding bond
authorization to which the premium is attributable must be reduced accordingly by the
commissioner.

(c) The commissioner must notify the chairs of the senate Finance Committee and
the house of representatives Capital Investment Committee of any bond authorizations new text begin ,
including bond authorizations supported by a state appropriation, new text end or general fund
appropriations canceled under this subdivision.

Sec. 5.

new text begin [16B.1215] IRON, STEEL, AND OTHER MATERIALS USED IN
CAPITAL PROJECTS.
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Certification required; use of United States steel and local
workers. new text end

new text begin No money appropriated to a public entity to acquire and better public land and
buildings and make other improvements of a capital nature may be spent, until the public
entity certifies to the commissioner of management and budget that all iron, steel, and
manufactured goods to be purchased are produced in the United States and obtained
through local suppliers and manufacturers.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Exception. new text end

new text begin The certification required in subdivision 1 is not required if
the entity certifies to the commissioner of management and budget before any of the
appropriation is spent that:
new text end

new text begin (1) the iron, steel, and other relevant goods are not produced in the United States or
are not available through local suppliers or manufacturers in this state in sufficient and
reasonably available quantities or satisfactory quality; or
new text end

new text begin (2) requiring iron, steel, and manufactured goods produced in the United States and
this state will increase the overall cost of the project, or is otherwise not practicable,
or if complying with the requirements under subdivision 1 is precluded by or conflicts
with federal law.
new text end

new text begin The commissioner of management and budget must publish a certificate under this
subdivision in the State Register promptly after receiving it and before permitting the
appropriation to be encumbered or spent.
new text end

Sec. 6.

Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 16B.335, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

Subdivision 1.

Construction and major remodeling.

(a) The commissioner, or
any other recipient to whom an appropriation is made to acquire or better public lands or
buildings or other public improvements of a capital nature, must not prepare final plans and
specifications for any construction, major remodeling, or land acquisition in anticipation of
which the appropriation was made until the agency that will use the project has presented
the program plan and cost estimates for all elements necessary to complete the project to
the chair of the senate Finance Committee and the chair of the house of representatives
Ways and Means Committee and the chairs have made their recommendations, and the
chair new text begin and ranking member of the senate Capital Investment Committee and the chair and
ranking member new text end of the house of representatives Capital Investment Committee deleted text begin is deleted text end new text begin are
new text end notified. "Construction or major remodeling" means construction of a new building,
a substantial addition to an existing building, or a substantial change to the interior
configuration of an existing building. The presentation must note any significant changes
in the work that will be done, or in its cost, since the appropriation for the project
was enacted or from the predesign submittal. The program plans and estimates must
be presented for review at least two weeks before a recommendation is needed. The
recommendations are advisory only. Failure or refusal to make a recommendation is
considered a negative recommendation. The chairs new text begin and ranking members new text end of the senate
Finance deleted text begin Committee deleted text end new text begin and Capital Investment Committees new text end and the house of representatives
Capital Investment and Ways and Means Committees must also be notified whenever there
is a substantial change in a construction or major remodeling project, or in its cost.

(b) Capital projects exempt from the requirements of this subdivision include
demolition or decommissioning of state assets, hazardous material projects, utility
infrastructure projects, environmental testing, parking lots, parking structures, park
and ride facilities, bus rapid transit stations, light rail lines, exterior lighting, fencing,
highway rest areas, truck stations, storage facilities not consisting primarily of offices or
heated work areas, roads, bridges, trails, pathways, campgrounds, athletic fields, dams,
floodwater retention systems, water access sites, harbors, sewer separation projects, water
and wastewater facilities, port development projects for which the commissioner of
transportation has entered into an assistance agreement under section 457A.04, ice centers,
a local government project with a construction cost of less than $1,500,000, or any other
capital project with a construction cost of less than $750,000.

Sec. 7.

Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 16B.335, subdivision 2, is amended to read:

Subd. 2.

Other projects.

All other capital projects for which a specific
appropriation is made must not proceed until the recipient undertaking the project has
notified the chairs new text begin and ranking members new text end of the senate new text begin Capital Investment and new text end Finance
deleted text begin Committee deleted text end new text begin Committees new text end and the house of representatives Capital Investment and Ways
and Means Committees that the work is ready to begin. Notice is not required for capital
projects needed to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, for asset preservation
projects to which section 16B.307 applies, or for projects funded by an agency's operating
budget or by a capital asset preservation and replacement account under section 16A.632,
or a higher education asset preservation and replacement account under section 135A.046.

Sec. 8.

Minnesota Statutes 2013 Supplement, section 16B.335, subdivision 5, is
amended to read:

Subd. 5.

Information technology.

Agency requests for construction and
remodeling funds shall include money for cost-effective information technology
investments that would enable an agency to reduce its need for office space, provide
more of its services electronically, and decentralize its operations. The Office of MN.IT
Services must review and approve the information technology portion of construction and
major remodeling program plans before the plans are submitted to the chairs of the senate
Finance Committee and the house of representatives Ways and Means Committee for their
recommendations and the chair new text begin and ranking member new text end of the new text begin senate Capital Investment
Committee and the chair and ranking member of the new text end house of representatives Capital
Investment Committee deleted text begin is deleted text end new text begin are new text end notified as required by subdivision 1.

Sec. 9.

Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 134.45, subdivision 5b, is amended to read:

Subd. 5b.

Qualification; improvement grants.

A public library jurisdiction may
apply for a grant in an amount up to $1,000,000 or 50 percent, whichever is less, of the
approved costs of renovating or expanding an existing library building, or to construct
a new library building. new text begin Renovation may include remediation of conditions hazardous
to health or safety.
new text end

Sec. 10.

Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 135A.034, subdivision 2, is amended to read:

Subd. 2.

Capital projects.

The Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota
and the Board of Trustees of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities are requested
to consider the following criteria in establishing priorities for requests for bond funds
for capital projects:

(1) maintenance and preservation of existing facilities;

(2) completion of projects that have received funding;

(3) updating facilities to meet contemporary needs;

(4) providing geographic distribution of capital projects; and

(5) maximizing the use of nonstate contributions.

new text begin The criteria listed in this subdivision are not in priority order.
new text end

Sec. 11.

Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 174.50, subdivision 6b, is amended to read:

Subd. 6b.

Bridge deleted text begin engineering and design deleted text end costs in smaller cities.

deleted text begin Until June 30,
2007, deleted text end new text begin (a) new text end The commissioner may make grants from the state transportation fund to a
home rule or statutory city with a population of 5,000 or less deleted text begin and a net tax capacity of
under $200,000 deleted text end for design deleted text begin and preliminary deleted text end new text begin , new text end engineering new text begin , and construction new text end of bridges
on city streets.

new text begin (b) new text end Grants under this subdivision are subject to the procedures and criteria
established under subdivisions 5 deleted text begin and deleted text end new text begin , new text end 6, and new text begin 7.
new text end

new text begin (c) Grants new text end may be used for new text begin :
new text end

new text begin (1) new text end 100 percent of the design and deleted text begin preliminary deleted text end engineering costs new text begin that are in excess of
$10,000;
new text end

new text begin (2) 100 percent of the bridge approach work costs that are in excess of $10,000; and
new text end

new text begin (3) 100 percent of the bridge construction work costs new text end .

deleted text begin Total grants under this subdivision to all cities may not exceed $200,000.
deleted text end

Sec. 12.

Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 174.50, subdivision 7, is amended to read:

Subd. 7.

Bridge grant program deleted text begin requirements deleted text end ; rulemaking.

(a) The commissioner
of transportation shall develop rules, procedures for application for grants, conditions of
grant administration, standards, and criteria new text begin as provided under subdivision 6 new text end , including
bridge specifications, in cooperation with road authorities of political subdivisions, for use
in the administration of funds appropriated to the commissioner and for the administration
of grants to subdivisions.

(b) The maximum use of standardized bridges is encouraged. Regardless of the size
of the existing bridge, a bridge or replacement bridge is eligible for assistance from the
state transportation fund if a hydrological survey indicates that the bridge or replacement
bridge must be ten feet or more in length.

(c) As part of the standards or rules, the commissioner shall, in consultation with
local road authorities, establish a minimum distance between any two bridges that cross
over the same river, stream, or waterway, so that only one of the bridges is eligible for a
grant under this section. As appropriate, the commissioner may establish exceptions from
the minimum distance requirement or procedures for obtaining a variance.

(d) new text begin Political subdivisions may use grants made under this section 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 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 (3) paying the costs to construct a road or street to facilitate the abandonment of
an existing bridge if the commissioner determines that the bridge is deficient, and that
construction of the road or street is more economical than replacement of the existing
bridge.
new text end

new text begin (e) new text end Funds appropriated to the commissioner from the Minnesota state transportation
fund shall be segregated from the highway tax user distribution fund and other funds
created by article XIV of the Minnesota Constitution.

Sec. 13.

Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 174.52, subdivision 3, is amended to read:

Subd. 3.

Advisory committee.

(a) The commissioner shall establish deleted text begin an deleted text end new text begin a local road
improvement program new text end advisory committee consisting of five members, including:

(1) one county commissioner;

(2) one county engineer;

(3) one city engineer;

(4) one city council member or city administrator representing a city with a
population over 5,000; and

(5) one city council member or city administrator representing a city with a
population under 5,000.

new text begin (b) new text end The advisory committee shall provide recommendations to the commissioner
regarding expenditures from the deleted text begin trunk highway corridor projects account deleted text end new text begin accounts
established in this section new text end .

deleted text begin (b) deleted text end new text begin (c) new text end Notwithstanding section 15.059, subdivision 5, the committee does not expire.

Sec. 14.

Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 240A.09, is amended to read:

240A.09 PLAN DEVELOPMENT; CRITERIA.

The Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission shall develop a plan to promote the
development of proposals for new statewide public ice facilities including proposals for
ice centers and matching grants based on the criteria in this section.

(a) For ice center proposals, the commission will give priority to proposals that
come from more than one local government unit. Institutions of higher education are not
eligible to receive a grant.

new text begin (b) The commission must give priority to grant applications for indoor air quality
improvements and projects that eliminate R-22. For purposes of this section:
new text end

new text begin (1) "Indoor air quality improvements" means renovation or replacement of heating,
ventilating, and air conditioning systems in existing indoor ice arenas whose ice
resurfacing and ice edging equipment are not powered by electricity in order to reduce
concentrations of carbon monoxide and nitrogen dioxide. The new or renovated systems
may include continuous electronic air monitoring devices to automatically activate the
ventilation systems when the concentration of carbon monoxide or nitrogen dioxide
reaches a predetermined level; and
new text end

new text begin (2) "Projects that eliminate R-22," means replacement of ice making systems in
existing public facilities that use R-22 as a refrigerant, with systems that use alternative
non-ozone-depleting refrigerants.
new text end

deleted text begin (b) deleted text end new text begin (c) new text end In the metropolitan area as defined in section 473.121, subdivision 2, the
commission is encouraged to give priority to the following proposals:

(1) proposals for construction of two or more ice sheets in a single new facility;

(2) proposals for construction of an additional sheet of ice at an existing ice center;

(3) proposals for construction of a new, single sheet of ice as part of a sports complex
with multiple sports facilities; and

(4) proposals for construction of a new, single sheet of ice that will be expanded to a
two-sheet facility in the future.

deleted text begin (c) deleted text end new text begin (d) new text end The commission shall administer a site selection process for the ice centers.
The commission shall invite proposals from cities or counties or consortia of cities.
A proposal for an ice center must include matching contributions including in-kind
contributions of land, access roadways and access roadway improvements, and necessary
utility services, landscaping, and parking.

deleted text begin (d) deleted text end new text begin (e) new text end Proposals for ice centers and matching grants must provide for meeting the
demand for ice time for female groups by offering up to 50 percent of prime ice time, as
needed, to female groups. For purposes of this section, prime ice time means the hours
of 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Monday to Friday and 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Saturdays
and Sundays.

deleted text begin (e) deleted text end new text begin (f) new text end The location for all proposed facilities must be in areas of maximum
demonstrated interest and must maximize accessibility to an arterial highway.

deleted text begin (f) deleted text end new text begin (g) new text end To the extent possible, all proposed facilities must be dispersed equitably,
must be located to maximize potential for full utilization and profitable operation, and
must accommodate noncompetitive family and community skating for all ages.

deleted text begin (g) deleted text end new text begin (h) new text end The commission may also use the money to upgrade current facilities, purchase
girls' ice time, or conduct amateur women's hockey and other ice sport tournaments.

deleted text begin (h) deleted text end new text begin (i) new text end To the extent possible, 50 percent of all grants must be awarded to
communities in greater Minnesota.

deleted text begin (i) deleted text end new text begin (j) new text end To the extent possible, technical assistance shall be provided to Minnesota
communities by the commission on ice arena planning, design, and operation, including
the marketing of ice time new text begin and on projects described in paragraph (b) new text end .

deleted text begin (j) deleted text end new text begin (k) new text end A grant for new facilities may not exceed $250,000.

deleted text begin (k) deleted text end new text begin (l) new text end The commission may make grants for rehabilitation and renovation. A
rehabilitation or renovation grant may not exceed deleted text begin $100,000 deleted text end new text begin $200,000 new text end . Priority must be
given to grant applications for indoor air quality improvements, including zero emission
ice resurfacing equipment new text begin , and for projects that eliminate R-22 new text end .

deleted text begin (l) deleted text end new text begin (m) new text end Grant money may be used for ice centers designed for sports other than hockey.

deleted text begin (m) deleted text end new text begin (n) new text end Grant money may be used to upgrade existing facilities to comply with the
bleacher safety requirements of section 326B.112.

Sec. 15.

Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 299F.011, is amended by adding a
subdivision to read:

new text begin Subd. 4d. new text end

new text begin Single-family dwelling; fire sprinklers. new text end

new text begin (a) The State Building Code, the
State Fire Code, or a political subdivision of the state by code, by ordinance, or in any
other way, must not require the installation of fire sprinklers, any fire sprinkler system
components, or automatic fire-extinguishing equipment or devices in any new or existing
single-family detached dwelling unit.
new text end

new text begin (b) Nothing in this subdivision shall be construed to affect or limit a requirement
for smoke or fire detectors, alarms, or their components.
new text end

Sec. 16.

Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 326B.188, is amended to read:

326B.188 TIMELINE FOR COMPLIANCE WITH ELEVATOR CODE
CHANGES AFFECTING EXISTING ELEVATORS AND RELATED DEVICES.

(a) This section applies to code requirements for existing elevators and related
devices under Minnesota Rules, chapter 1307, where the deadline set by law for meeting
the code requirements is January 29, 2012, or later.

(b) If the department or municipality conducting elevator inspections within its
jurisdiction notified the owner of an existing elevator or related device of the code
requirements before August 1, 2011, the owner may submit a compliance plan by
December 30, 2011. If the department or municipality did not notify the owner of an
existing elevator or related device of the code requirements before August 1, 2011, the
department or municipality shall notify the owner of the code requirements and permit
the owner to submit a compliance plan by December 30, 2011, or within 60 days after
the date of notification, whichever is later.

(c) Any compliance plan submitted under this section shall result in compliance with
the code requirements by the later of January 29, 2012, or three years after submission of
the compliance plan. Elevators and related devices that are not in compliance with the
code requirements by the later of January 29, 2012, or three years after the submission of
the compliance plan may be taken out of service as provided in section 326B.175.

new text begin (d) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, the deadline for compliance
with code requirements is December 31, 2017, for an elevator installed prior to January
27, 2007, in a residential common interest ownership property having five or fewer floors
not including the basement.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

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

Sec. 17.

Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 326B.809, is amended to read:

326B.809 WRITTEN CONTRACT REQUIRED.

(a) All agreements including proposals, estimates, bids, quotations, contracts,
purchase orders, and change orders between a licensee and a customer for the performance
of a licensee's services must be in writing and must contain the following:

(1) a detailed summary of the services to be performed;

(2) a description of the specific materials to be used or a list of standard features
to be included; and

(3) the total contract price or a description of the basis on which the price will
be calculated.

(b) Before entering into an agreement, the licensee shall provide a prospective
customer with written performance guidelines for the services to be performed.
Performance guidelines also must be included or incorporated by reference in the
agreement. All agreements shall be signed and dated by the licensee and customer.

new text begin (c) Before entering into an agreement, the licensee shall offer a prospective customer
the option to install fire sprinklers, any fire sprinkler system components, or automatic
fire-extinguishing equipment or devices in any new single-family detached dwelling unit.
The offer shall be included or incorporated by reference in the agreement. All agreements
shall be signed and dated by the licensee and customer.
new text end

deleted text begin (c) deleted text end new text begin (d) new text end The licensee shall provide to the customer, at no charge, a signed and
dated document at the time that the licensee and customer sign and date the document.
Documents include agreements, performance guidelines, new text begin fire sprinkler opt-in forms, new text end and
mechanic's lien waivers.

Sec. 18.

Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 462A.37, subdivision 2, is amended to read:

Subd. 2.

Authorization.

(a) The agency may issue up to $30,000,000 in aggregate
principal amount of housing infrastructure bonds in one or more series to which the
payment made under this section may be pledged. The housing infrastructure bonds
authorized in this subdivision may be issued to fund loans, on terms and conditions the
agency deems appropriate, made for one or more of the following purposes:

(1) to finance the costs of the construction, acquisition, and rehabilitation of
supportive housing for individuals and families who are without a permanent residence;

(2) to finance the costs of the acquisition and rehabilitation of foreclosed or
abandoned housing to be used for affordable rental housing and the costs of new
construction of rental housing on abandoned or foreclosed property where the existing
structures will be demolished or removed;

(3) to finance that portion of the costs of acquisition of deleted text begin abandoned or foreclosed
deleted text end property that is attributable to the land to be leased by community land trusts to low-
and moderate-income homebuyers; and

(4) to finance the costs of acquisition and rehabilitation of federally assisted rental
housing and for the refinancing of costs of the construction, acquisition, and rehabilitation
of federally assisted rental housing, including providing funds to refund, in whole or in
part, outstanding bonds previously issued by the agency or another government unit to
finance or refinance such costs.

(b) Among comparable proposals for permanent supportive housing, preference
shall be given to permanent supportive housing for new text begin veterans and other new text end individuals or
families who:

(1) either have been without a permanent residence for at least 12 months or at
least four times in the last three years; or

(2) are at significant risk of lacking a permanent residence for 12 months or at least
four times in the last three years.

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment for
bonds authorized in 2014 and thereafter.
new text end

Sec. 19.

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 $70,000,000 of housing infrastructure bonds in
one or more series to which the payments made under this section may be pledged.
new text end

Sec. 20.

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 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
$5,600,000 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. 21.

Laws 2008, chapter 179, section 7, subdivision 27, as amended by Laws 2010,
chapter 189, section 56, Laws 2010, chapter 399, section 4, and Laws 2012, chapter 293,
section 39, is amended to read:

Subd. 27. State Trail Acquisition, Rehabilitation, and Development

15,320,000

To acquire land for and to construct and
renovate state trails under Minnesota
Statutes, section 85.015.

$970,000 is for the Chester Woods Trail
from Rochester to Dover. Notwithstanding
Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.642, the
bond authorization and appropriation of bond
proceeds for this project are available until
June 30, 2016.

$700,000 is for the Casey Jones Trail.

$750,000 is for the Gateway Trail, to replace
an at-grade crossing of the Gateway Trail
at Highway 120 with a grade-separated
crossing.

$1,600,000 is for the Gitchi-Gami Trail
between Silver Bay and Tettegouche State
Park.

$1,500,000 is for the Great River Ridge Trail
from Plainview to Elgin to Eyota.

$1,500,000 is for the Heartland Trail.

$500,000 is for the Mill Towns Trail from
Lake Byllesby Park to Cannon Falls.
Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes,
section 16A.642, the bond authorization
and appropriation of bond proceeds for this
project are available until December 30,
2014.

$150,000 is for the Mill Towns Trail within
the city of Faribault.

$1,500,000 is for the Minnesota River Trail
from Appleton to Milan and to the Marsh
Lake Dam. Notwithstanding Minnesota
Statutes, section 16A.642, the bond
authorization and appropriation of bond
proceeds for this project are available until
December 30, 2014.

$2,000,000 is for the Paul Bunyan Trail from
Walker to Guthrie.

$250,000 is for the Root River Trail from
Preston to Forestville State Park.

$100,000 is for the Root River Trail, the
eastern extension.

$250,000 is for the Root River Trail, the
eastern extension Wagon Wheel.

$550,000 is to connect the Stagecoach Trail
with the Douglas Trail in Olmsted County.
Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes,
section 16A.642, the bond authorization
and appropriation of bond proceeds for this
project are available until deleted text begin June 30, 2014
deleted text end new text begin December 31, 2016 new text end .

$3,000,000 is to rehabilitate state trails.

For any project listed in this subdivision that
the commissioner determines is not ready to
proceed, the commissioner may allocate that
project's money to another state trail project
in this subdivision. The chairs of the house
and senate committees with jurisdiction
over environment and natural resources
and legislators from the affected legislative
districts must be notified of any changes.

Sec. 22.

Laws 2008, chapter 179, section 16, subdivision 5, is amended to read:

Subd. 5. Minnesota Valley Railroad Track Rehabilitation

3,000,000

For a grant to the Minnesota Valley Regional
Rail Authority to rehabilitate a portion of
railroad track from Norwood-Young America
to Hanley Falls. new text begin The grant under this
subdivision may also be used for predesign,
design, engineering, and rehabilitation or
replacement of bridges with new bridges
or culverts between Norwood-Young
America and Hanley Falls. Notwithstanding
Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.642, the
bond sale authorization for this project
and appropriation of bond proceeds in this
subdivision are available until December 31,
2015. new text end A grant under this subdivision is in
addition to any grant, loan, or loan guarantee
for this project made by the commissioner
under Minnesota Statutes, sections 222.46
to 222.62.

Sec. 23.

Laws 2009, chapter 93, article 1, section 11, subdivision 4, is amended to read:

Subd. 4. Minnesota Valley Railroad Track Rehabilitation

4,000,000

For a grant to the Minnesota Valley Regional
Railroad Authority to rehabilitate up to 95
miles of railroad track from Norwood-Young
America to Hanley Falls. new text begin The grant
under this subdivision may also be used
for predesign, design, engineering, and
rehabilitation or replacement of bridges
with new bridges or culverts between
Norwood-Young America and Hanley Falls.
Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section
16A.642, the bond sale authorization for this
project and appropriation of bond proceeds in
this subdivision are available until December
31, 2015. new text end A grant under this subdivision is in
addition to any grant, loan, or loan guarantee
for this project made by the commissioner
under Minnesota Statutes, sections 222.46
to 222.62.

Sec. 24.

Laws 2010, chapter 189, section 15, subdivision 5, is amended to read:

Subd. 5. Minnesota Valley Railroad Track Rehabilitation

5,000,000

For a grant to the Minnesota Valley Regional
Rail Authority to rehabilitate and make
capital improvements to railroad track from
east of Gaylord to Winthrop. new text begin The grant
under this subdivision may also be used
for predesign, design, engineering, and
rehabilitation or replacement of bridges
with new bridges or culverts between
Gaylord and Winthrop. Notwithstanding
Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.642, the
bond sale authorization for this project
and appropriation of bond proceeds in this
subdivision are available until December 31,
2015. new text end A grant under this subdivision is in
addition to any grant, loan, or loan guarantee
for this project made by the commissioner
under Minnesota Statutes, sections 222.46
to 222.62.

Sec. 25.

Laws 2010, chapter 189, section 21, subdivision 11, is amended to read:

Subd. 11. Minneapolis - Orchestra Hall

16,000,000

For a grant to the city of Minneapolis to
predesign, design, construct, furnish, and
equip the renovation of Orchestra Hall at
its current downtown Minneapolis location,
including $2,000,000 for Peavey Plaza.
The city of Minneapolis may operate a
performing arts center and adjacent property
for public recreation and may enter into
a lease or management agreement for the
improved facilities, subject to Minnesota
Statutes, section 16A.695. new text begin Notwithstanding
Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.642, the
bond sale authorization and appropriation of
bond proceeds for the Peavey Plaza project
are available until December 31, 2018.
new text end

This appropriation is not available until the
commissioner has determined that at least
an equal amount has been committed from
nonstate sources.

Sec. 26.

Laws 2011, First Special Session chapter 12, section 18, subdivision 5,
is amended to read:

Subd. 5. Hennepin County - Minnesota African American History Museum and Cultural Center

1,000,000

For a grant to Hennepin County to new text begin acquire
land and buildings and to new text end predesign, design,
construct, furnish, and equip the renovation
of an historic mansion for the Minnesota
African American History Museum and
Cultural Center in Minneapolis.

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.

Sec. 27.

Laws 2012, chapter 293, section 21, subdivision 6, is amended to read:

Subd. 6. Austin Port Authority - Research and Technology Center

13,500,000

For a grant to the Austin Port Authority to
design and construct a new building addition
to the Hormel Institute, including research
labs, research technology space, and support
offices. new text begin The appropriation may also be
used to design and construct a parking lot.
new text end 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.

Sec. 28.

Laws 2012, First Special Session chapter 1, article 1, section 9, subdivision 3,
is amended to read:

Subd. 3. Flood Hazard Mitigation new text begin , Stream Restoration new text end Grants

10,000,000

new text begin (a) new text end For the purposes specified in Minnesota
Statutes, section 12A.12, subdivision 2.
Funds may be used to acquire or relocate
structures damaged or threatened by the
impacts resulting from the rain storm and
are also available for the local share of
acquisition and relocation flood mitigation
projects. Of this appropriation, $9,000,000 is
from the bond proceeds fund and $1,000,000
is from the general fund.

new text begin (b) This appropriation may also be used
for stream restoration projects in the area
included in DR-4069.
new text end

Sec. 29.

Laws 2012, First Special Session chapter 1, article 2, section 4, subdivision 2,
is amended to read:

Subd. 2. Reforestation

994,000

From the bond proceeds fund for reforestation
of lands damaged by natural causes under
Minnesota Statutes, section 89.002. Money
appropriated in this section may be used
to pay state agency staff costs that are
attributed directly to the capital program.
new text begin This appropriation may also be used for
reforestation in the area included in the 2011
declared disaster area, DR-4009.
new text end

Sec. 30.

Laws 2013, chapter 136, section 4, is amended to read:

Sec. 4. VETERANS AFFAIRS

$

18,935,000

new text begin (a) Of this amount, up to $1,750,000 is new text end to
the commissioner of administration to new text begin : (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 modifications to Building
18 drop-off and entry. The appropriation
of this paragraph 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).
new text end

new text begin (b) The remainder of this amount is to the
commissioner of administration to new text end complete
the design of, perform hazardous materials
abatement for, and demolish the south wing
of Building 17 and adjoining buildings deleted text begin , and
deleted text end new text begin ; new text end design, reconstruct, and furnish the new
south wing of Building 17 and adjoining
buildings as a new skilled nursing building deleted text begin , deleted text end new text begin ;
new text end construct a new distribution and service
tunnel to serve buildings 6, deleted text begin 17 north, and
deleted text end 19, and the future 17 south deleted text begin , deleted text end new text begin ; new text end and design,
construct, and equip a network and server
room, including installation of new fiber optic
lines. new text begin 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 end

Sec. 31. new text begin CONVEYANCE OF SURPLUS STATE LAND; WASHINGTON
COUNTY.
new text end

new text begin (a) Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, sections 16A.695 and 16B.281 to 16B.296,
the commissioner of administration may convey to the city of Bayport for no consideration
the surplus land that is described in paragraph (c).
new text end

new text begin (b) The conveyance must be in a form approved by the attorney general and provide
that the lands revert to the state if the city of Bayport stops using the land for the public
purpose described in paragraph (d). The attorney general may make changes to the land
description to correct errors and ensure accuracy.
new text end

new text begin (c) The land to be sold is located in Washington County and is described as:
new text end

new text begin That part of the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter, Section 3, Township 29
North, Range 20 West, Washington County, Minnesota described as follows:
new text end

new text begin Commencing at the southeast corner of said Southeast Quarter of the Southwest
Quarter; thence South 89 degrees 28 minutes 13 seconds West, assigned bearing, along
the south line of said Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter, a distance of 665.22
feet to the easterly right-of-way line of Stagecoach Trail North (A.K.A. County State-Aid
Highway 21); thence North 00 degrees 31 minutes 47 seconds West, along said easterly
right-of-way line, 60.00 feet to the point of beginning of the tract to be herein described;
thence North 34 degrees 35 minutes 03 seconds West, along said right-of-way line, 112.00
feet; thence North 21 degrees 21 minutes 41 seconds East, along said right-of-way line,
508.03 feet; thence South 70 degrees 24 minutes 54 seconds East, 250.49 feet; thence
South 00 degrees 08 minutes 49 seconds East, 478.06 feet to the northerly right-of-way
line of County State-Aid Highway 14 (A.K.A. 5th Avenue North); thence South 89
degrees 28 minutes 13 seconds West, along said northerly right-of-way line, 358.72 feet to
the point of beginning. Subject to easements, restrictions and reservations of record.
new text end

new text begin (d) The commissioner has determined that the land is no longer needed for any state
purpose and that the state's land management interests would best be served if the land
was conveyed to and used by the city of Bayport for a fire station.
new text end

Sec. 32. new text begin EAST METRO INTEGRATION DISTRICT, PROPERTY
CONVEYANCE.
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Harambee. new text end

new text begin Notwithstanding the appropriations of state general
obligation bond proceeds in Laws 1994, chapter 643, section 14, subdivision 7, to Joint
Powers District No. 6067, East Metro Integration District, to acquire and better the
Harambee community school, in Maplewood, the real and personal property of the
Harambee school may be conveyed to Independent School District No. 623, Roseville,
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 Crosswinds. new text end

new text begin Notwithstanding the appropriation of state general obligation
bond proceeds in Laws 1998, chapter 404, section 5, subdivision 5; Laws 1999, chapter
240, article 1, section 3; Laws 2000, chapter 492, article 1, section 5, subdivision 2; Laws
2001, First Special Session chapter 12, section 2, subdivision 2; and Laws 2005, chapter
20, article 1, section 5, subdivision 3, to acquire and better the Crosswinds school facilities
by the Joint Powers District No. 6067, East Metro Integration District, in Woodbury, the
Crosswinds school may be conveyed to the Perpich Center for Arts Education for use as
an east metropolitan area integration magnet school.
new text end

Sec. 33. new text begin REVISOR'S INSTRUCTION.
new text end

new text begin The revisor of statutes shall change the headnote for Minnesota Statutes, section
134.45, to "LIBRARY CONSTRUCTION GRANTS."
new text end

Sec. 34. 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