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HF 5032

Redwood Falls; bridge restoration funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Paul Torkelson

Provides $1.3 million in bond-funded grant to Redwood Falls to design and restore the historic Swayback Bridge No. 89859.

Introduction and first reading, referred to Capital Investment
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Bill Summary · HF 5032

Summary: HF 5032 (2025-2026) – Redwood Falls; Bridge Restoration Funding, Bonds, and Appropriation

Purpose and intent

  • To provide state financial support for the restoration of the historic WPA-era Swayback Bridge No. 89859 in Redwood Falls.
  • To authorize the sale and issuance of state bonds to fund the restoration project.

Key provisions and changes

  1. Appropriation for restoration

    • The bill appropriates $1,300,000 from the Bond Proceeds Fund.
    • Purpose: to grant to the City of Redwood Falls for design and construction of restoration work on the historic WPA 1938 Swayback Bridge No. 89859.
    • Scope of work funded:
      • Restoration of the historic bridge.
      • Cofferdam access stone replacement.
      • Tuckpointing to preserve and protect the granite and masonry exterior.
    • Status: The grant is explicitly exempt from certain general statutory procurement and project requirements (Minnesota Statutes sections 16B.32, 16B.325, 216C.19, and 216C.20), allowing a streamlined process for this project.

  2. Bond financing authorization

    • The bill authorizes the sale and issuance of up to $1,300,000 in state bonds to fund the appropriation.
    • Bond issuance terms and process are governed by:
      • Minnesota Statutes sections 16A.631 to 16A.675.
      • Minnesota Constitution, Article XI, sections 4 to 7.

  3. Effective date

    • The act would take effect the day after final enactment.

Who/what is affected

  • Redwood Falls (city government): Receives a grant to design and construct the bridge restoration.
  • Swayback Bridge No. 89859 (historic structure): Targeted for preservation and restoration due to its WPA-era significance.
  • State finances: Increases the Bond Proceeds Fund obligations by up to $1.3 million via a new bond issue.
  • General procurement applicability: Certain state statute requirements related to project procurement and contracting would be bypassed for this grant, per the exemption noted.

Procedural and timeline notes

  • The bill is introduced in the House as HF 5032 (H. F. No. 5032) in the 94th Legislature for 2025-2026.
  • It has been referred to the Committee on Capital Investment.
  • Action history indicates first reading on April 20, 2026.
  • If enacted, the bond sale would occur under the standard bonding statutes and constitutional provisions cited in the bill.

Bottom-line impact

  • Provides targeted, one-time capital funding of $1.3 million sourced from bond proceeds to restore a historically significant bridge in Redwood Falls.
  • Enables expedited project delivery by exempting the grant from several general statutory procurement requirements.
  • Financially, shifts $1.3 million to the city via a state bond-funded grant, with repayment based on the state bond issuance framework.

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

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