City of Saint Paul blighted property redevelopment bond issuance and appropriation

This bill appropriates $18 million in state bond proceeds to fund infrastructure improvements in St. Paul's Midway area, directly supporting the city's redevelopment of blighted properties. The funds will cover street upgrades, utilities, sidewalks, stormwater systems, and other public amenities needed for redevelopment projects. The affected area is specifically defined as property within boundaries affected by civil unrest during May 2020 (per Emergency Executive Order 20-64), bounded by Snelling Avenue, University Avenue, I-94, and Pascal Street. The state will issue bonds up to $18 million to provide this funding, with the city managing the project under state guidelines.