The bill proposes the issuance of appropriation bonds to fund road and utility infrastructure improvements for the Sears site in St. Paul, Minnesota. It authorizes the commissioner to sell and issue these bonds, with a total amount not exceeding $95 million, to cover costs related to predesign, design, demolition, environmental remediation, construction, and equipping of the infrastructure. The proceeds from the bonds will be credited to a dedicated fund, and the bill outlines the definitions, procedures, and conditions under which these bonds will be issued, including the establishment of agreements related to the bonds and the legal investment status of the bonds for various entities.
Additionally, the bill specifies that the appropriation bonds are not considered public debt of the state, meaning the state's full faith and credit are not pledged for their payment. It clarifies that the bonds will be payable only from amounts appropriated by the legislature for debt service, and it does not obligate the state to make such appropriations in any fiscal year. The bill also includes provisions for the appropriation of bond proceeds for grants to the city of St. Paul or Rondo Community Land Trust, as well as for debt service and related costs. Furthermore, it includes a waiver of immunity for the state concerning the appropriation bonds and associated contracts.