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CHAPTER 294--H.F.No. 2490

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; authorizing the transfer of state bond-financed property; authorizing the sale and issuance of state bonds; appropriating money;

amending Minnesota Statutes 2012, sections 16A.641, by adding a subdivision; 16A.642, subdivisions 1, 2; 16B.335, subdivisions 1, 2; 134.45, subdivision 5b; 135A.034, subdivision 2; 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, sections 19, subdivision 4; 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.

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

ARTICLE 1

APPROPRIATIONS

Section 1.

new text begin CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATIONS. new text end

new text begin The sums shown in the column under "Appropriations" are appropriated from the bond proceeds fund, or another named fund, to the state agencies or officials indicated, to be spent for public purposes. Appropriations of bond proceeds must be spent as authorized by the Minnesota Constitution, article XI, section 5, paragraph (a), to acquire and better public land and buildings and other public improvements of a capital nature, or as authorized by the Minnesota Constitution, article XI, section 5, paragraphs (b) to (j), or article XIV. Unless otherwise specified, money appropriated in this act for a capital program or project may be used to pay state agency staff costs that are attributed directly to the capital program or project in accordance with accounting policies adopted by the commissioner of management and budget. Unless otherwise specified, the appropriations in this act are available until the project is completed or abandoned subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.642. Unless otherwise specified in this act, money appropriated in this act for activities under Minnesota Statutes, sections 16B.307, 84.946, and 135A.046, should not be used for projects that can be financed within a reasonable time frame under Minnesota Statutes, section 16B.322 or 16C.144. new text end

new text begin SUMMARY new text end
new text begin University of Minnesota new text end new text begin $ new text end new text begin 119,367,000 new text end
new text begin Minnesota State Colleges and Universities new text end new text begin 159,812,000 new text end
new text begin Education new text end new text begin 7,491,000 new text end
new text begin Minnesota State Academies new text end new text begin 11,354,000 new text end
new text begin Perpich Center for Arts Education new text end new text begin 2,000,000 new text end
new text begin Natural Resources new text end new text begin 63,480,000 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 8,000,000 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 127,000,000 new text end
new text begin Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission new text end new text begin 7,973,000 new text end
new text begin Military Affairs new text end new text begin 3,244,000 new text end
new text begin Public Safety new text end new text begin 4,030,000 new text end
new text begin Transportation new text end new text begin 57,263,000 new text end
new text begin Metropolitan Council new text end new text begin 45,968,000 new text end
new text begin Human Services new text end new text begin 86,387,000 new text end
new text begin Veterans Affairs new text end new text begin 2,800,000 new text end
new text begin Corrections new text end new text begin 11,881,000 new text end
new text begin Employment and Economic Development new text end new text begin 92,130,000 new text end
new text begin Public Facilities Authority new text end new text begin 45,993,000 new text end
new text begin Housing Finance Agency new text end new text begin 20,000,000 new text end
new text begin Minnesota Historical Society new text end new text begin 12,002,000 new text end
new text begin Bond Sale Expenses new text end new text begin 900,000 new text end
new text begin Cancellations new text end new text begin (10,849,000) new text end
new text begin TOTAL new text end new text begin $ new text end new text begin 893,054,000 new text end
new text begin Bond Proceeds Fund (General Fund Debt Service) new text end new text begin 814,745,000 new text end
new text begin Bond Proceeds Fund (User Financed Debt Service) new text end new text begin 39,104,000 new text end
new text begin State Transportation Fund new text end new text begin 36,613,000 new text end
new text begin Maximum Effort School Loan Fund new text end new text begin 5,491,000 new text end
new text begin Trunk Highway 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 (10,849,000) 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 119,367,000 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 42,500,000 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, design, renovate existing space, construct additional space, furnish, and equip the 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 8,667,000 new text end

new text begin To design, construct, furnish, and equip a new bee research facility 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 appropriation for HEAPR, the appropriations in this section are intended to cover approximately two-thirds of the cost of each project. The remaining costs must be paid from university sources. new text end

new text begin Subd. 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 159,812,000 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 42,500,000 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. new text end

new text begin Subd. 9. new text end

new text begin Central Lakes College - Staples new text end

new text begin 4,234,000 new text end

new text begin 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 design the demolition of Memorial and Plaza Halls and the renovation and relocation of associated classrooms and office spaces. new text end

new text begin Subd. 13. 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. 14. 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 and the college have entered into a long-term ground lease with the Thief River Falls Airport Authority for a term of not less than 37.5 years. new text end

new text begin Subd. 15. 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 the demolition of and to demolish obsolete space, and to design, renovate, furnish, and equip space on the Hibbing campus. new text end

new text begin Subd. 16. 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. 17. new text end

new text begin St. Cloud State University new text end

new text begin 865,000 new text end

new text begin To design the renovation of Eastman Hall to relocate student health services and academic programs into the renovated Eastman Hall. new text end

new text begin Subd. 18. 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. 19. new text end

new text begin Unspent Appropriations new text end

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

new text begin (b) The unspent portion of an appropriation for a project in this section that is complete is available for HEAPR under this subdivision, at the same campus as the project for which the original appropriation was made and the debt service requirement under subdivision 18 is reduced accordingly. Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.642, applies from the date of the original appropriation to the unspent amount transferred. new text end

Sec. 4.

new text begin EDUCATION new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Total Appropriation new text end

new text begin $ new text end new text begin 7,491,000 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 5,491,000 new text end

new text begin (a) This appropriation is 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. This appropriation is to complete design and construction of, furnish, and equip a single kitchen and cafeteria to serve the high school and middle school. Before any capital loan contract is approved under this authorization, the district must provide documentation acceptable to the commissioner of education on how the capital loan will be used. new text end

new text begin (b) The commissioner of administration may provide project management services to assist the Department of Education with overseeing the project. No funds for construction may be distributed by the commissioner of education to the recipient school district until bids have been received on 100 percent of the construction documents and satisfactory documentation has been submitted to the commissioner of education indicating the project can be fully completed with funds available for the project. new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Library Construction Grants new text end

new text begin 2,000,000 new text end

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

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

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

new text begin (d) $50,000 of this appropriation is for a grant to the city of Bagley for capital improvements to the city's library. This appropriation is not available until the commissioner of management and budget determines that at least an equal amount has been committed to the project from nonstate sources. 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 11,354,000 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 700,000 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

new text begin Subd. 3. 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

Sec. 6.

new text begin PERPICH CENTER FOR ARTS EDUCATION new text end

new text begin $ new text end new text begin 2,000,000 new text end

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

Sec. 7.

new text begin NATURAL RESOURCES new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Total Appropriation new text end

new text begin $ new text end new text begin 63,480,000 new text end

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

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

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Natural Resources Asset Preservation new text end

new text begin 10,000,000 new text end

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

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Flood Hazard Mitigation new text end

new text begin 4,500,000 new text end

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

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

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

new text begin (d) This appropriation includes money for the following county, township, and municipal projects 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, South St. Paul, 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. 4. 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. 5. new text end

new text begin Dam Renovation, Repair, Removal new text end

new text begin 6,500,000 new text end

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

new text begin (b) This appropriation includes up to $2,750,000 for a grant to the city of Champlin to repair and renovate the Champlin Mill Pond Dam. Notwithstanding the match requirements in section 103G.515, the grant to the city of Champlin does not require any nonstate match. new text end

new text begin (c) $2,400,000 of this appropriation is for a grant to Blue Earth County to repair and renovate the Rapidan Dam. Notwithstanding the match requirements in section 103G.515, the grant to Blue Earth County does not require any nonstate match. new text end

new text begin (d) $1,350,000 of this appropriation is for a grant to Dakota County for construction of improvements for upgrading the spillway capacity of Lake Byllesby Dam on the Cannon River in Dakota and Goodhue Counties. new text end

new text begin Subd. 6. 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. 7. new text end

new text begin RIM Critical Habitat 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. This appropriation must be used only to acquire fee title. new text end

new text begin Subd. 8. new text end

new text begin Fish Hatchery Improvements new text end

new text begin 2,000,000 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. 9. new text end

new text begin Forest Land for the Future new text end

new text begin 2,963,000 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. 10. new text end

new text begin State Trails Acquisition and Development new text end

new text begin 17,667,000 new text end

new text begin (a) 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 (1) $433,000 to acquire land for and develop approximately four miles of the Blazing Star Trail from Myre-Big Island State Park to Hayward; new text end

new text begin (2) $1,732,000 is for the Camp Ripley/Veterans Trail; new text end

new text begin (3) $2,381,500 is for the Cuyuna Lakes Trail segment from Deerwood to Crosby and the Sagamore Unit of the Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area, to connect to the Paul Bunyan Trail and into Lum Park and then to the airport; new text end

new text begin (4) $519,600 is to acquire land and develop the Gateway Trail from Pine Point Park in May Township into William O'Brien State Park; new text end

new text begin (5) $1,472,200 is to acquire land and develop the Gitchi-Gami Trail from a Department of Transportation wayside rest on Trunk Highway 61 at Cutface Creek to the existing trail terminus on the west edge of Grand Marais; new text end

new text begin (6) $1,299,000 is to acquire land and develop an approximately five mile spur from the Glacial Lakes Trail through New London and into Sibley State Park, including a separated grade crossing of Trunk Highway 71; new text end

new text begin (7) $259,800 is to acquire land and develop a portion of the Goodhue Pioneer Trail; new text end

new text begin (8) $2,684,600 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 (9) $1,732,200 is to pave approximately 28.5 miles of the Luce Line Trail from the Carver-McLeod County border to Cedar Mills in Meeker County; new text end

new text begin (10) $476,300 is to acquire land and develop the Mill Towns Trail segment from Faribault to Dundas; new text end

new text begin (11) $346,400 is for the Minnesota River Trail between Mankato and St. Peter, and connections to the Sakatah Singing Hills State Trail and the Red Jacket Trail in Mankato; new text end

new text begin (12) $2,165,000 is to develop the Minnesota Valley Trail from the Bloomington Ferry Bridge to the Minnesota Valley Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center in Bloomington; and new text end

new text begin (13) $2,165,000 is to acquire land and develop approximately 11 miles of the Shooting Star Trail from Rose Creek to Austin. new text end

new text begin (b) 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. 11. new text end

new text begin Central Minnesota Regional Parks new text end

new text begin 500,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Sartell to acquire up to 68 acres of land located along the Sauk River near the confluence of the Mississippi to serve as part of the Central Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails. new text end

new text begin Subd. 12. new text end

new text begin Fort Snelling Upper Post, Paths new text end

new text begin 500,000 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. 13. new text end

new text begin Red River Recreation Area new text end

new text begin 250,000 new text end

new text begin To improve campground utilities in the Red River Recreation 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 does not include funding of a swimming pool. new text end

new text begin Subd. 14. 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 not available until the commissioner of management and budget determines that at least an equal amount has been committed to the project from nonstate funds. new text end

new text begin Subd. 15. new text end

new text begin Grant County Trail Grant new text end

new text begin 100,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to Grant County for predesign, acquisition, and improvements for a trail from the city of Elbow Lake to Pomme de Terre Lake. The commissioner of natural resources may allocate any amount not needed to complete this project to state trail acquisition and improvements under Minnesota Statutes, section 85.015. new text end

new text begin Subd. 16. new text end

new text begin State Forest Campground Connection to Sewer System new text end

new text begin The commissioner must provide for the state forest campground in Kabetogama Township to be connected to a public sewage treatment system within the Voyageurs National Park Clean Water Joint Powers Board's jurisdiction, when one is constructed and operational. new text end

new text begin Subd. 17. new text end

new text begin Unspent Appropriations new text end

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

Sec. 8.

new text begin POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY new text end

new text begin $ 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 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 administration to design, reconstruct, and equip the feed storage and grinding rooms in the Agriculture Laboratory. new text end

Sec. 10.

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 8,000,000 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 6,000,000 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 2,000,000 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. 11.

new text begin MINNESOTA ZOOLOGICAL GARDEN new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Total Appropriation new text end

new text begin $ new text end new text begin 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 Asset Preservation and Exhibit Renewal new text end

new text begin 7,000,000 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. Notwithstanding the specified uses of money under Minnesota Statutes, section 16B.307, the board may also use this appropriation for capital improvements and betterments to complete the Discovery Bay 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 5,000,000 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

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 127,000,000 new text end

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

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Capitol Renovation and Restoration Continued new text end

new text begin 126,300,000 new text end

new text begin This appropriation is in addition to the appropriations in Laws 2012, chapter 293, section 13, subdivision 3, and Laws 2013, chapter 136, section 3, subdivision 2, for the same purposes and subject to the same restrictions, tenant approvals, and other terms specified in Laws 2013, chapter 136, section 3, subdivisions 2 and 3. In addition, the appropriation may be used to predesign, design, construct, repair, renovate, remodel, furnish, and equip space for broadcast media, and for assessment and conservation of works of art in the Capitol. 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 250,000 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 7,973,000 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

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin National Sports Center Expansion new text end

new text begin 3,200,000 new text end

new text begin To acquire land and prepare a site for and to design, construct, and equip parking lots, roads, athletic fields, and other infrastructure necessary for expansion of tournament fields at the National Sports Center in Blaine. new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Asset Preservation new text end

new text begin 475,000 new text end

new text begin For asset preservation improvements and betterments of a capital nature at the National Sports Center in Blaine, to be spent in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, section 16B.307, including life safety improvements, emergency roof and wall repair, and to replace lighting systems on the National Sports Center campus. new text end

Sec. 14.

new text begin MILITARY AFFAIRS new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Total Appropriation new text end

new text begin $ new text end new text begin 3,244,000 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 2,000,000 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. The adjutant general may also use these funds to expand the military parking lot at the armory in Owatonna. 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

Sec. 15.

new text begin PUBLIC SAFETY new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Total Appropriation new text end

new text begin $ new text end new text begin 4,030,000 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 Cottage Grove - HERO Center new text end

new text begin 1,460,000 new text end

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

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Maplewood - East Metro Public Safety Training Center new text end

new text begin 1,650,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Maplewood to complete the second half of the critical Class A burn building; construct the simulation/training building and related site work; purchase and install two additional gas-fired burn equipment props; and install site training equipment, props, and burn room liners for the East Metro Public Safety Training Center located in the city of Maplewood. This appropriation does not require any additional contributions from nonstate sources. new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. 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 for fire and ambulance services in the city of Montgomery. 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. 5. 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. 16.

new text begin TRANSPORTATION new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Total Appropriation new text end

new text begin $ new text end new text begin 57,263,000 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 12,257,000 new text end

new text begin (a) 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. new text end

new text begin (b) $11,750,000 of this appropriation is for a grant to Hennepin County to restore and recondition the Franklin Avenue Bridge. This appropriation is not available until the commissioner of management and budget determines that at least $16,500,000 is committed to the project from nonstate sources. 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 24,356,000 new text end

new text begin (a) 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 (b) This appropriation includes funding for the following projects: new text end

new text begin (1) a grant to Anoka County for the U.S. Highway 10 and County State-Aid Highway 83 (Armstrong Boulevard) project; and new text end

new text begin (2) a grant to the city of Richfield for the 77th Street underpass project. new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Greater Minnesota Transit new text end

new text begin 1,500,000 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. Of this appropriation: new text end

new text begin (1) $1,100,000 is for a grant to the St. Cloud Metropolitan Transit Commission for phase I of the metro bus operations center vehicle storage addition and improvements project; and new text end

new text begin (2) $400,000 is for a grant to the Kandiyohi Area Transit Joint Powers Board to predesign, design, construct, furnish, and equip an additional bus storage garage in Willmar. new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Railroad Warning Devices new text end

new text begin 2,000,000 new text end

new text begin (a) To design, construct, and equip new rail grade crossing warning safety devices of active highway rail grade crossings or to replace active highway rail grade warning safety devices that have reached the end of their useful life. new text end

new text begin (b) Notwithstanding any program requirements: new text end

new text begin (1) $1,250,000 for a grant to the city of Little Canada to design, construct, and equip highway-rail grade crossing warning devices and associated safety improvements; and new text end

new text begin (2) $500,000 is for a grant to the city of Shoreview to design, construct, and equip highway-rail grade crossing warning devices and associated safety improvements. new text end

new text begin (c) Upon request, the commissioner shall provide reasonable technical assistance to the cities of Little Canada and Shoreview in grade crossing project development and establishment of quiet zones. 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 Range Regional Airport new text end

new text begin 5,000,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the Chisholm-Hibbing Airport Authority to 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. 9. new text end

new text begin International Falls - Airport new text end

new text begin 2,200,000 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. 10. new text end

new text begin Port Development Assistance new text end

new text begin 2,000,000 new text end

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

Sec. 17.

new text begin METROPOLITAN COUNCIL new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Total Appropriation new text end

new text begin $ new text end new text begin 45,968,000 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 Transit Capital Improvement Program new text end

new text begin 15,000,000 new text end

new text begin (a) To advance transit in the metropolitan area in accordance with the Metropolitan Council's current Transportation Policy Plan and in consultation with the Counties Transit Improvement Board. new text end

new text begin (b) This appropriation may be used by the Metropolitan Council or for grants to metropolitan area political subdivisions for preliminary engineering, engineering, environmental assessment, environmental work, design, right-of-way acquisition, and construction for the Lake Street and I-35W transit station in Minneapolis, for improvements to provide direct access to and from marked Trunk Highway 77 to the existing Metro Red Line Cedar Grove Transit Station in the city of Eagan, and in the following transitway corridors: Bottineau Boulevard, East 7th Street in St. Paul, I-94 Gateway, Penn Avenue North bus rapid transit, Red Line bus rapid transit, Red Rock, Riverview, Robert Street, Rush Line, and Snelling Avenue bus rapid transit. new text end

new text begin (c) The council shall allocate transit capital development resources so as to achieve geographic balance within the region to the extent possible. new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. 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. 4. new text end

new text begin Metropolitan Cities Inflow and Infiltration Grants new text end

new text begin 2,000,000 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 its 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. 5. 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. 6. new text end

new text begin Inver Grove Heights - Heritage Village Park new text end

new text begin 2,000,000 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. 7. 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. 8. 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, subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.695. 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. 9. new text end

new text begin Oakdale - Nature Preserve new text end

new text begin 150,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Oakdale to construct a floating 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. This appropriation is not available until the commissioner of management and budget determines that at least $85,000 is committed to the project from nonstate sources. new text end

new text begin Subd. 10. new text end

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

new text begin 5,400,000 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. 11. new text end

new text begin Washington County - Hastings Bridge Trail Connection new text end

new text begin 1,600,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to Washington County to design and construct pedestrian and bike trail crossings and connections linking the Washington County and Dakota County regional trail systems at the site of the new Highway 61 bridge over the Mississippi River in the city of Hastings. new text end

new text begin Subd. 12. new text end

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

new text begin 2,000,000 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. A nonstate match is not required. new text end

Sec. 18.

new text begin HUMAN SERVICES new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Total Appropriation new text end

new text begin $ new text end new text begin 86,387,000 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 Early Childhood Learning and Child Protection Facilities new text end

new text begin 6,000,000 new text end

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

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

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Asset Preservation new text end

new text begin 3,000,000 new text end

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

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 does not require any nonstate match and 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. Louis County - Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency and Range Mental Health Office new text end

new text begin 3,000,000 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), and for land acquisition and site work to the extent there are sufficient funds. The appropriation for this phase of the project does not require a local match. new text end

new text begin Subd. 9. new text end

new text begin St. Paul - Dorothy Day Center 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 the city of St. Paul to predesign, design, construct, furnish and equip a publicly owned building or portion of a building to provide emergency shelter to be located adjacent or proximate to a housing facility, 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. This appropriation does not require a nonstate match. new text end

new text begin Subd. 10. new text end

new text begin Advocating for Change Together new text end

new text begin 195,000 new text end

new text begin For grave markers or memorial monuments for the Remembering with Dignity Project as administered by the organization Advocating for Change Together for unmarked graves on public land of deceased residents of state hospitals or regional treatment centers. new text end

Sec. 19.

new text begin VETERANS AFFAIRS new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Total Appropriation new text end

new text begin $ new text end new text begin 2,800,000 new text end

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

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Asset Preservation new text end

new text begin 2,000,000 new text end

new text begin For asset preservation improvements and betterments of a capital nature at the veterans homes in Minneapolis, Fergus Falls, Hastings, Luverne, and Silver Bay, and up to $70,000 for the Little Falls veterans cemetery, 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 Homes 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 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

Sec. 20.

new text begin CORRECTIONS new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Total Appropriation new text end

new text begin $ new text end new text begin 11,881,000 new text end

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

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Asset Preservation new text end

new text begin 5,500,000 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 Northeast Regional Corrections Center new text end

new text begin 1,000,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the Arrowhead Regional Corrections Joint Powers Board to design, construct, remodel, furnish, and equip improvements at the Northeast Regional Corrections Center campus buildings that support farm operations, educational programming, work readiness, and vocational training. Nonstate contributions to improvements at the center made before or after the enactment of this subdivision are considered to be sufficient match, and no further nonstate match is required. new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Unspent Appropriations new text end

new text begin The unspent portion of an appropriation for a project in this section that is complete, upon written notice to the commissioner of management and budget, is available for asset preservation under Minnesota Statutes, section 16B.307, 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. 21.

new text begin EMPLOYMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Total Appropriation new text end

new text begin $ new text end new text begin 92,130,000 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 Public 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 Alexandria - Redevelopment new text end

new text begin 1,400,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the Lakes Area Economic Development Authority to acquire and redevelop the Jefferson High School site in the city of Alexandria. This appropriation is not available until the commissioner of management and budget determines that at least $2,600,000 is committed to the project from nonstate sources. new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Chatfield - Center for the Arts new text end

new text begin 5,352,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Chatfield economic development authority to predesign, design, renovate, construct, furnish, and equip Phase II and Phase IV of the Chatfield Center for the Arts in the city of Chatfield, which is generally described as the renovation of Potter Auditorium and the installation of an elevator and elevator-related improvements to serve both the 1936 auditorium building and the 1916 school building. The renovation will include seating and amenity improvements within the Potter Auditorium building, improvements to the electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems throughout the Center for the Arts property, and general improvements to the buildings and land that is known as The Chatfield Center for the Arts, currently owned by the economic development authority. Money, land and buildings, and in-kind contributions provided to the center before the enactment of this section are considered to be sufficient local match, and no further local match is required. new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. 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. 6. new text end

new text begin Cosmos - Municipal Building new text end

new text begin 600,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Cosmos to acquire land and demolish existing structures, and to predesign, design, construct, furnish, and equip a municipal building to house the public library, community meeting room, and city offices, including offices for the clerk-treasurer, police department, and maintenance department. 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 Fosston - Second Street Road Improvement new text end

new text begin 400,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Fosston to improve Second Street to allow for future development. This work includes removal of approximately seven blocks of old street, and sewer and water lines, and replacement of sewer and water lines and street construction, to a nine-ton capacity. This appropriation is not available until 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. 8. 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 To the commissioner of education for a grant to Independent School District No. 318, Grand Rapids, to complete the design of, 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 $3,347,000 is committed to the project from nonstate sources. new text end

new text begin Subd. 9. new text end

new text begin Hanover - Bridge new text end

new text begin 78,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Hanover to rehabilitate the historic bridge over the Crow River. new text end

new text begin Subd. 10. new text end

new text begin Lake Elmo - Water Supply new text end

new text begin 3,500,000 new text end

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

new text begin Subd. 11. new text end

new text begin Litchfield - Electrical new text end

new text begin 250,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Litchfield to predesign and design electrical generation improvements in the city of Litchfield to expand the current standby capacity, including replacement of two old generators. This appropriation is not available until the commissioner of management and budget determines that at least an equal amount is committed to the project from nonstate sources. new text end

new text begin Subd. 12. new text end

new text begin Minneapolis - Brian Coyle Community Center new text end

new text begin 330,000 new text end

new text begin (a) For a grant to the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board to predesign and design the renovation and expansion of the Brian Coyle Community Center, subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.695. This appropriation does not require a local match. new text end

new text begin (b) The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, the Pillsbury United Communities, Hennepin County, institutions of higher education, and neighborhood organizations shall develop an agreement for the use of the existing Brian Coyle Community Center. The lease between the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board and Pillsbury United Communities shall be reformed prior to the expenditure of any funds for predesign and design. new text end

new text begin Subd. 13. new text end

new text begin Minneapolis - Hennepin Center for the Arts new text end

new text begin 550,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Minneapolis for improvements and betterments of a capital nature to renovate the historic Hennepin Center for the Arts. Of this appropriation, approximately $300,000 is for predesign and design of asset preservation improvements, and $250,000 is to match federal funding to replace and replicate the historic cupolas on the Historic Masonic Temple of the Hennepin Center for the Arts. new text end

new text begin Subd. 14. new text end

new text begin Minneapolis - Nicollet Mall new text end

new text begin 21,500,000 new text end

new text begin For a grant to the city of Minneapolis to predesign, design, and reconstruct Nicollet Mall and its adjacent and related infrastructure in downtown Minneapolis. This appropriation is not available until the commissioner 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 Arts Center 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 of management and budget has determined that funds sufficient to complete the project have been committed to it from nonstate sources. new text end

new text begin Subd. 16. new text end

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

new text begin Subd. 17. new text end

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

new text begin 6,515,000 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. Amounts expended for this project by nonstate sources since October 1, 2010, shall count toward the nonstate match. new text end

new text begin Subd. 18. new text end

new text begin St. Paul - Historic Palace Theater Renovation new text end

new text begin 5,000,000 new text end

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

new text begin Subd. 19. 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. 20. 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 at least an equal amount is 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. 21. new text end

new text begin Thief River Falls Airport - Public Infrastructure 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

new text begin Subd. 22. new text end

new text begin Thief River Falls - Public Infrastructure new text end

new text begin 800,000 new text end

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

new text begin Subd. 23. new text end

new text begin Virginia - Highway 53 Utilities Relocation new text end

new text begin 19,500,000 new text end

new text begin This appropriation is 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

Sec. 22.

new text begin PUBLIC FACILITIES AUTHORITY new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Total Appropriation new text end

new text begin $ new text end new text begin 45,993,000 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 18,333,000 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 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. 6. new text end

new text begin Truman - Storm Water Project new text end

new text begin 1,425,000 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. 7. 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

Sec. 23.

new text begin MINNESOTA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY new text end

new text begin $ new text end new text begin 20,000,000 new text end

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

Sec. 24.

new text begin MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Total Appropriation new text end

new text begin $ new text end new text begin 12,002,000 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

Sec. 25.

new text begin BOND SALE EXPENSES new text end

new text begin $ new text end new text begin 900,000 new text end

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

Sec. 26.

new text begin BOND SALE AUTHORIZATION. new text end

new text begin 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 $853,849,000 in the manner, upon the terms, and with the effect prescribed by Minnesota Statutes, sections 16A.631 to 16A.675, and by the Minnesota Constitution, article XI, sections 4 to 7. new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Transportation fund. new text end

new text begin To provide the money appropriated in this act from the state transportation fund, the commissioner of management and budget shall sell and issue bonds of the state in an amount up to $36,613,000 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

new text begin Subd. 3. 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 $5,491,000 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

Sec. 27.

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 Safe Harbor. new text end

new text begin The unobligated amount remaining from the appropriation in Laws 2000, chapter 492, article 1, section 7, subdivision 21, as amended by Laws 2005, chapter 20, article 1, section 42, and Laws 2006, chapter 258, section 40, estimated to be $983,141.90, for the Harbor of Refuge 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; Granary Road. new text end

new text begin The unobligated amount remaining from the appropriation in Laws 2008, chapter 179, section 21, subdivision 3, as amended by Laws 2013, chapter 136, section 14, for public infrastructure, estimated to be $3,400,000, and any future uncommitted balances, are 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; 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. 35. 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. 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 (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. 37. 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. 38. 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. 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 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. 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 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. 41. 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

new text begin Subd. 42. new text end

new text begin 2010; Northstar commuter rail extension. new text end

new text begin The $1,000,000 appropriation of bond proceeds in Laws 2010, chapter 189, section 15, subdivision 6, to match federal funds to extend the Northstar commuter rail to St. Cloud, is canceled. The bond sale authorization in Laws 2010, chapter 189, section 26, subdivision 1, is reduced by the same amount. new text end

new text begin Subd. 43. new text end

new text begin 2010; North Branch infrastructure. new text end

new text begin The $1,000,000 appropriated in Laws 2010, chapter 189, section 21, subdivision 2, for the trunk water main loop connection line in North Branch, is canceled. The bond sale authorization in Laws 2010, chapter 189, section 26, subdivision 1, is reduced by the same amount. new text end

new text begin Subd. 44. new text end

new text begin 2010; disaster relief, DPS. new text end

new text begin The $2,000,000 appropriation of bond proceeds in Laws 2010, Second Special Session chapter 1, article 1, section 3, for state and local match, is canceled. The bond sale authorization in Laws 2010, Second Special Session chapter 1, article 1, section 17, subdivision 1, is reduced by the same amount. new text end

Sec. 28.

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 $1,280,165,000deleted text end new text begin $1,253,992,000new 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. 29.

new text begin APPROPRIATIONS GIVEN EFFECT ONCE. new text end

new text begin Except for appropriations for the Flood Hazard Mitigation program, the Minnesota Children's Museum, the Lewis and Clark Regional Water System, the local bridge replacement program under Minnesota Statutes, section 174.50, to the local road improvement fund grants under Minnesota Statutes, section 174.52, and for highway-rail crossing warning devices, if an appropriation in this act is enacted more than once in the 2014 legislative session for the same purpose, the appropriation must be given effect only once. If the appropriations for the same purpose are for different amounts, the lowest of the amounts is the one to be given effect. new text end

Sec. 30.

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 16A.641, is amended by adding a subdivision to read:

new text begin Subd. 4b. new text end

new text begin Negotiated sales 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, 2018, the commissioner may sell bonds, including refunding bonds, at negotiated sale. new text end

Sec. 2.

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 bondsnew 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 bondsnew 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. 3.

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 statenew text begin or bonds supported by a state appropriationnew 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 authorizationsnew text begin , including bond authorizations supported by a state appropriation,new text end or general fund appropriations canceled under this subdivision.

Sec. 4.

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 minority member of the senate Capital Investment Committee and the chair and ranking minority member new text end of the house of representatives Capital Investment Committee deleted text begin isdeleted 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 minority members new text end of the senate Finance deleted text begin Committeedeleted text end new text begin and Capital Investment Committeesnew 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. 5.

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 minority members new text end of the senate new text begin Capital Investment and new text end Finance deleted text begin Committeedeleted 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. 6.

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 chairnew text begin and ranking minority membernew text end of thenew text begin senate Capital Investment Committee and the chair and ranking minority member of the new text end house of representatives Capital Investment Committee deleted text begin isdeleted text end new text begin arenew text end notified as required by subdivision 1.

Sec. 7.

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. 8.

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. 9.

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, 2014deleted text end new text begin December 31, 2016new 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. 10.

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. 11.

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. 12.

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. 13.

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. 14.

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 Countynew text begin to acquire land and buildings andnew text end to 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. 15.

Laws 2012, chapter 293, section 19, subdivision 4, is amended to read:

Subd. 4.

Minneapolis Veterans Home Centralized Pharmacy

1,366,000

To predesign, design, remodel, and furnish deleted text begin historic Building 13deleted text end new text begin Building 15 or another building located on the Minneapolis Veterans Home campusnew text end to be used as the veterans homes' central pharmacy.

Sec. 16.

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. 17.

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

Subd. 3.

Flood Hazard Mitigationnew text begin , Stream Restorationnew 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. 18.

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. 19.

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 tonew 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 required modifications to Building 18 drop-off and entry. This appropriation is not available until the commissioner of management and budget has determined that at least $5,000,000 has been committed from federal sources. Any unused funds may be used under paragraph (b).new text end

new text begin (b) The remainder of this amount is to the commissioner of administration tonew text end complete the design of, perform hazardous materials abatement for, and demolish the south wing of Building 17 and adjoining buildingsdeleted 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 buildingdeleted 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, anddeleted text end 19, and the future 17 southdeleted 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. 20.

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. 21.

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 conveyed 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. 22.

new text begin AMERICAN-MADE STEEL. new text end

new text begin To the extent practicable, a public entity receiving an appropriation of public money for a project in this act must ensure those facilities are built with American-made steel. new text end

Sec. 23.

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

Presented to the governor May 17, 2014

Signed by the governor May 20, 2014, 9:28 a.m.

Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes