St. Paul; blighted property redevelopment funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

This bill appropriates $18 million from state bond proceeds to fund redevelopment of blighted property in St. Paul's Midway area. The funds will support improvements to streets, utilities, sidewalks, and other public infrastructure needed for redevelopment, specifically targeting properties damaged during the 2020 civil unrest (as defined by the bill's geographic boundaries). The city of St. Paul must use the grant for predesign, construction, and equipment of these infrastructure projects. The state will issue bonds up to $18 million to cover this appropriation under Minnesota's bond laws. The bill directly affects property owners and developers in the designated Midway area (bounded by Snelling Ave, University Ave, I-94, and Pascal St).