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HF 5012

North St. Paul; new water tower funding provided, prior appropriation canceled, and money appropriated.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Leon Lillie

Funds a one-time $4.5M from the General Fund to design, construct, and equip a new North St. Paul water tower via the PFA, canceling prior $4.5M for the Community Outreach Facility

Introduction and first reading, referred to Capital Investment
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Bill Summary · HF 5012

Summary of HF 5012 (2025-2026) – North St. Paul: New Water Tower Funding; Prior Appropriation Canceled; Money Appropriated

This summary outlines the main purpose, key provisions, affected entities, and timeline aspects of House File (HF) No. 5012 from the 2025-2026 Minnesota legislative session.

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill seeks to fund the design, construction, and equipping of a new water tower in the city of North St. Paul.
  • It also repeals or cancels a previous appropriation related to North St. Paul that had been designated for a different project (the Community Outreach Facility), ensuring no conflicting use of funds.

Key Provisions

Sec. 1. North St. Paul; Water Tower

  • Funding Amount: $4,500,000 (in fiscal year 2027).
  • Source: General Fund.
  • Purpose of Appropriation: A one-time grant to the Public Facilities Authority (PFA) to:
    • Design, construct, and equip a new water tower in North St. Paul.
  • Availability and Use: The appropriation is a one-time on-budget item. It remains available until the project is completed or abandoned, in accordance with Minnesota statutes on appropriations (specifically section 16A.642).
  • Effective Date: The section becomes effective the day after final enactment.

Sec. 2. Cancellation

  • Canceled Amount: $4,500,000 from the General Fund.
  • Original Appropriation: Laws 2023, chapter 71, article 1, section 14, subdivision 30.
  • Purpose of Original Funds: Capital improvements to the Community Outreach Facility in North St. Paul.
  • Effect: Terminates the previously authorized appropriation for the Community Outreach Facility, removing this funding from the budget and freeing it for reallocation to the water tower project or other uses as provided by law.
  • Effective Date: The section becomes effective the day after final enactment.

Affected Parties

  • City of North St. Paul: Primary beneficiary of the new water tower project (design, construction, and equipment) funded via the PFA.
  • Public Facilities Authority (PFA): Recipient of the grant from the General Fund to administer the project.
  • State General Fund: Source of funds for both the new appropriation and the cancellation of the prior appropriation.
  • Potentially, Community Outreach Facility project: The canceled appropriation removes prior state funding tied to that project, affecting any plans or stakeholders associated with it.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduction and First Reading: The bill was introduced and referred to the Committee on Capital Investment on April 16, 2026.
  • Funding Timeline: The new water tower funding is for fiscal year 2027 and is a one-time appropriation, available until project completion or abandonment.
  • Cancellation Timeline: The cancellation of the prior appropriation is effective the day after final enactment, aligning timing with the new appropriation to prevent overlap.

Overall Impact

  • Provides targeted state support for a critical water infrastructure project in North St. Paul.
  • Reallocates or eliminates prior state funding that had been allocated to a different project, potentially freeing resources and simplifying project accounting.
  • Establishes a clear funding path through the PFA for the design, construction, and equipment of the new water tower.

If you’d like, I can add a brief comparison to related local water infrastructure funding or provide a timeline visualization.

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

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