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Bill Summary · SF 2582

SF 2582: City of Howard Lake New Water Treatment Facility Bond Issuance and Appropriation

Summary

This bill authorizes the issuance of state general obligation bonds to provide funding for the construction of a new water treatment facility in the city of Howard Lake, Minnesota. The bonds would be issued by the Public Facilities Authority and the proceeds would be appropriated to the city for the project.

Key Provisions

  • Authorizes the sale of up to $12 million in state general obligation bonds for the construction of a new water treatment facility in Howard Lake.
  • Appropriates the bond proceeds to the Public Facilities Authority, which will provide the funding to the city of Howard Lake for the project.
  • Specifies that the bonds must be issued and sold in accordance with the laws governing state general obligation bonds.
  • Requires that any interest earned on the bond proceeds be credited to the bond payment account.

Impact

  • This project will allow the city of Howard Lake to replace its aging and insufficient water treatment infrastructure, ensuring a reliable supply of clean, safe drinking water for the community.
  • The $12 million in bond funding will cover the majority of the estimated $15 million total project cost, reducing the financial burden on the city and its residents.
  • Completion of the new water treatment facility is expected to benefit approximately 5,000 Howard Lake residents and support future population and economic growth in the area.

Procedural Details

  • The bill was introduced in the Minnesota Senate on March 17, 2025 and has been referred to the Capital Investment committee for consideration.
  • A companion bill, HF 2470, has also been introduced in the Minnesota House of Representatives.
  • If passed by the legislature and signed into law, the bonds would be issued by the Public Facilities Authority sometime in the 2026 fiscal year.
  • Construction of the new water treatment facility is anticipated to take 18-24 months, with completion targeted for 2028.

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

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