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Minnesota House Bill 315 Appropriates $3 Million for Dayton Water Tower Project

Original title: Dayton; water tower funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

Last action · February 13, 2025: Introduction and first reading, referred to Capital InvestmentSponsor: Danny Nadeau

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What This Bill Proposed

House File 315 appropriates $3 million from the state to the for a grant to the city of Dayton to acquire land, predesign, design, and construct a new water tower. The commissioner of management and budget is authorized to sell and issue up to $3 million in state bonds to fund the , taking effect the day following final enactment.

Why it matters

The measure provides state bond funding specifically for municipal infrastructure improvements in Dayton to enhance water storage and fire suppression capabilities.

Background
  • The Public Facilities Authority is a state body that provides financial assistance to local governments for infrastructure projects. context

Who It Would Have Affected

Groups the bill's text would have affected, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

city of Dayton

Receives a grant of $3 million to acquire property and construct a new water tower.

Directly affected

Public Facilities Authority

Receives the appropriation from the bond proceeds fund to administer the grant.

Directly affected

residents of the city of Dayton

Receive improved water storage and enhanced water pressure for fire suppression.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money does HF 315 allocate for the water tower?
The bill appropriates $3,000,000 from the .
Which government entity receives the appropriation before it goes to Dayton?
The money is appropriated to the for a grant to the city of Dayton.
What is the primary purpose of the new water tower?
It is intended to provide adequate water storage and sufficient pressure for fire suppression for residents.

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · introduced in the House.

Procedural history

1 action
  1. Feb 13, 2025HouseIntroduced
    Introduction and first reading, referred to Capital Investment

Version history

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Lobbying Activity

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Full breakdown

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Sponsors

Connected Entities

Centennial Office Building, Public Facilities Authority, Dayton
OrganizationCentennial Office Building“Office location of the Minnesota Office of the Revisor of Statutes”Map →
OrganizationPublic Facilities Authority“Recipient of the appropriation for granting to Dayton”Map →
locationDayton“City receiving the water tower grant”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.revisor.mn.gov

Analysis Score

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  • Significance20
    Lowered because this bill did not pass (its text scored 35)
  • Controversy10
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  • Entertainment5
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  • Buzz15
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