Carver levee restoration appropriation

SF 444 appropriates $3,350,000 from the general fund for the city of Carver to restore its levee, protecting a historic district from Minnesota River flooding. The funds cover specific capital improvements including raising the levee height, adding internal drainage, establishing setbacks from structures, and meeting Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) certification requirements. This one-time appropriation is in addition to prior funding for the same project and is available until completion or abandonment. The bill directly affects the city of Carver and the residents/businesses in the protected historic district.