City of Saint Paul Rondo Restorative Development Authority establishment for the operations of a new land bridge in the Rondo neighborhood

This bill creates a new public organization called the Rondo Restorative Development Authority to manage a land bridge project in St. Paul's Rondo neighborhood. The authority is designed to handle the transfer of state land rights, construction, financing, and long-term operations for the bridge, which aims to address historic racial inequities caused by the 1950s highway construction that destroyed the community. A 17-member board will lead the authority, with members appointed by local community groups, city officials, state agencies, and legislative leaders to ensure diverse representation. The legislation also defines the specific area covered by the project and grants the authority power to fund infrastructure improvements and acquire necessary property.