This bill appropriates $762,000 from the general fund for fiscal year 2026 to the commissioner of transportation for a grant to the city of Columbus. The funds are designated for improvements to Hornsby Street Northeast, specifically from marked Trunk Highway 97 to Eureka Avenue. The improvements will encompass various aspects such as predesign, design, construction, and the replacement or repair of stormwater systems, as well as street reconstruction and enhancements to adjacent roads.
The appropriation is intended to support a comprehensive upgrade of Hornsby Street Northeast, ensuring that the project includes necessary stormwater improvements and other related street work. The allocated funds will remain available until the project is either completed or abandoned, in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.642.