Newport water and sewer infrastructure bond issue and appropriation

This bill appropriates $6,962,000 from state bond proceeds to fund water, sewer, and storm sewer infrastructure upgrades in Newport, Minnesota. The funds will support planning, design, and construction of system replacements and street reconstructions along specific streets: 3rd Avenue (between 21st and 16th Streets), 2nd Avenue (between 17th and 15th Streets), and adjacent segments. The state will issue bonds to cover the costs, with repayment sourced from the bond proceeds fund per Minnesota law. The project directly affects Newport residents and city infrastructure in the defined project area.