The bill appropriates $4,500,000 from the bond proceeds fund to the commissioner of transportation for a grant to the city of Oakdale. This funding is designated for the design and construction of a pedestrian bridge over marked Interstate Highway 694 at the intersection of 40th Street. The bridge aims to enhance safety for residents, improve connectivity with local and regional trails and parks, and provide access to employment areas.
Additionally, the bill authorizes the commissioner of management and budget to sell and issue state bonds up to the amount of $4,500,000 to fund the appropriation. The bond sale will be conducted in accordance with existing Minnesota statutes and constitutional provisions. The effective date of this section is set for the day following its final enactment.