Great Lakes Aquarium capital improvements funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

This bill appropriates $1,059,000 in state bond proceeds to fund capital improvements at the Great Lakes Aquarium. The funds will be provided to the Lake Superior Center Authority for specific projects, including renovating mechanical, electrical, and water treatment systems; upgrading utility infrastructure; adding life-safety features; and improving the building exterior, parking, and grounds. The money comes from bonds authorized under Minnesota law, with no new taxes required. The direct beneficiary is the Great Lakes Aquarium facility in Duluth, which will receive physical infrastructure upgrades.