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SF 5216

Chokio bridge replacement bond issue and appropriation

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Torrey Westrom

The bill provides a $290,000 state bond-financed grant to Stevens County to design, build, and equip the replacement of the Chokio Bridge on Highway 13.

Referred to Capital Investment
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Bill Summary · SF 5216

Summary of SF 5216 (Session 2025-2026) – Chokio Bridge Replacement Bond Issue and Appropriation

Purpose and Intent

  • Establishes funding for the design, construction, and equipment of replacing the Chokio Bridge on Stevens County State-Aid Highway 13 in the city of Chokio.
  • Authorizes the sale of state bonds to finance the project through the Bond Proceeds Fund.

Key Provisions

Section 1 – Stevens County; Chokio Bridge

  • Subdivision 1. Appropriation
    • Authorizes an appropriation of $290,000 from the Bond Proceeds Fund.
    • Purpose: to provide a grant to Stevens County for:
    • design,
    • construction,
    • and equipping of the replacement of the Chokio Bridge on Stevens County State-Aid Highway 13 within the city of Chokio.
  • Subdivision 2. Bond Sale
    • Requires the Commissioner of Management and Budget to issue state bonds up to $290,000 to fund the appropriation.
    • Bonds to be issued “in the manner, upon the terms, and with the effect” as prescribed by:
    • Minnesota Statutes, sections 16A.631 to 16A.675, and
    • Minnesota Constitution, Article XI, sections 4 to 7.
  • Effective Date
    • The section becomes effective the day after final enactment.

Who Is Affected

  • Stevens County government and the City of Chokio:
    • Receives a $290,000 grant to fund the bridge project.
    • Responsible for design, construction, and equipment related to replacing the Chokio Bridge on Highway 13.
  • General funding mechanisms:
    • State bond financing via the Bond Proceeds Fund will be used to raise the $290,000.
    • Administrative roles include the Commissioner of Management and Budget, and the Department of Transportation (for implementation of the grant and project oversight).

Financial and Procedural Details

  • Amount: $290,000 (bond proceeds).
  • Financing: Bond sale authorized up to the appropriation amount.
  • Legal authorization: Follows statutory bonds process (Minnesota Statutes 16A.631 to 16A.675) and state constitutional provisions for bonding.
  • Effective date: Upon final enactment (the day after enactment).

Timeline Considerations

  • No specific construction timeline is provided in the bill text.
  • Passage would trigger:
    • issuance of bonds up to $290,000,
    • distribution of a grant to Stevens County,
    • commencement of design, construction, and equipment activities for the bridge replacement.

Notes

  • The bill is introduced in the Minnesota Senate (S.F. 5216) and referred to the Capital Investment committee.
  • Primary sponsor: Senator Westrom; co-sponsor: Senator Torrey Westrom.
  • This is a targeted capital investment bill focused on a single bridge replacement project in Chokio.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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