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4/7/2015 10:14:43 AM
$842 Million Bonding Bill Invests in Needed Infrastructure Improvements Across Minnesota
Lewis and Clark Water System - Governor Dayton's Jobs Bill would invest $48 million in the Lewis and Clark System to deliver water to City of Magnolia, Lincoln-Pipestone Regional Water, and City of Worthington to meet growing needs of businesses and residents. This funding would complete the project and deliver water to more than 20,000 Minnesotans.
Port Improvements - The Governor's proposal would provide $10 million to make navigation improvements and other enhancements at the ports of St. Paul, Winona, Red Wing, and Duluth to promote regional economic development.
Litchfield Power Generation - To meet the growing needs of Litchfield area businesses, Governor Dayton's Jobs Bill would provide $5 million for the design and construction of power generation improvements.
Red Wing River Town Renaissance - The Governor's Jobs Bill would invest $4.5 million to improve access between the dock and downtown Red Wing and renovate that city's performing arts center.
Blaine National Sports Center - Governor Dayton's proposal would allocate $4.2 million to complete expansion of playing fields at the National Sports Center in Blaine. This expansion would help the Sports Center continue to attract youth sports tournaments from around the country and world.
Economic Development Grants - The Governor's Jobs Bill would invest $12 million in competitive economic development grant funding to assist communities across the state with business development.
Highway Rail Separations - Governor Dayton's Jobs Bill includes $64.6 million for highway rail grade separations in Moorhead, Willmar, Prairie Island and Coon Rapids.
Quiet Zones Grants - To help improve safety and allow trains to run quietly, the Governor's proposal would invest $10 million in a quiet zone competitive grant program for local communities.
Rail and Pipeline Safety Training - Governor Dayton's proposal also would allocate $3.1 million for the construction of an oil train derailment and pipeline safety training venue at the Camp Ripley Joint Emergency Response Training Center.
Asset Preservation - To ensure that Minnesotans have access to high-quality education facilities, Governor Dayton's Jobs Bill would invest $140 million in asset preservation and replacement at Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, and at University of Minnesota campuses statewide.
Modern Agricultural Labs - Governor Dayton's Jobs Bill would invest $18 million to replace two obsolete veterinary laboratories with a new veterinary isolation facility at the University of Minnesota to meet new disease challenges; including avian influenza.
Health and Science Workforce Development - The Governor's proposal would allocate $12 million for the construction of a 39,000 square-foot addition at Saint Paul College for allied health and STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) education.
Health Education and Research - To strengthen the University of Minnesota Medical School, Governor Dayton's Jobs Proposal would invest $8 million in a health science education and clinical research facility at the school.
Workforce Development - Governor Dayton's Job's Bill includes $5.7 million for the expansion of South Central College's Nursing, Medical Assistant and Welder program capacity in North Mankato and Faribault.
Housing Projects - Governor Dayton's Jobs Bill would invest $50 million to preserve federally subsidized rental housing; acquire and rehabilitate or replace foreclosed properties; or construct, or acquire and rehabilitate, permanent supportive housing.
Dorothy Day Center - The Governor's proposal would allocate $12 million for land acquisition, the design, construction, and furnishing of the Dorothy Day Center, which will provide mental and chemical health services, job training, and other services to people experiencing homelessness.
Changing Lives Center - Governor Dayton's proposal would invest $3.5 million in the Center for Changing Lives in Duluth, which will provide community services and transitional housing for youth at risk of homelessness.
Flood Mitigation - Governor Dayton's Jobs Bill would allocate $13.67 million for flood hazard mitigation grants in Oslo, Ada, Melrose, Climax, Oakport, and Roseau River.
Otter Tail County Flooding - To address flooding and high-water conditions on Big and Little McDonald Lakes, and Paul Lake, the Governor's Jobs Bill would provide Otter Tail County a $10 million grant to make publicly-owned capital improvements.
Dam Repair and Safety - provide matching grants to local governments for dam repair and reconstruction at St. Cloud, Pelican Rapids, Norway Lake, and Canby
Minnesota State Capitol - Governor Dayton's Jobs Bill would invest $20 million to complete the Minnesota State Capitol preservation project. The funding would be used for unforeseen costs to mitigate leaks, address settling issues, and repair the south steps.
Fort Snelling Visitor Center - The visitor center at Fort Snelling is more than three decades old and poorly designed. To update the historic site, the Governor's Jobs Bill includes $34.4 million for the renovation of vacant facilities in to a new visitor center.
Statewide Historic Preservation - Governor Dayton's Jobs Bill includes $2.5 million to preserve and restore historic sites across Minnesota; including the Forestville site in Preston and the Mill City Museum in Minneapolis
Lanesboro Stone Dam - The historic Lanesboro Stone Dam is more than 150 years old. To strengthen the dam and ensure it meets modern safety standards, the Governor's Jobs Bill would allocate $950,000.
Correctional Facility Improvements - To help protect public and employee safety, Governor Dayton's Jobs Bill includes $61.4 million for asset preservation and improvements at Department of Corrections facilities.
Public Facility Upgrades - The Governor's proposal would allocate $24.1 million for county solid waste processing facilities and regional sanitary districts located around the state.
Wastewater Infrastructure - Governor Dayton's Jobs Bill would invest $21.6 million wastewater infrastructure projects in Tracy, Grove City, Clarissa, Wauburn, Brownton, Hoffman, Lakefield, and other communities around the state.
National Guard Armories - To preservation and renovate the National Guard Armories around Minnesota, the Governor's proposal would invest $10 million. This funding would benefit armories located in Owatonna, Litchfield, Rochester, Willmar, and West St. Paul.