Funding Source
General Obligation Bonds
Metro Projects: capitol improvements
2018 Legislative Outcome
| Requested Amount | Funded Amount |
| $15 million | $10 million |
Final Bill » Law
Bonding Bill H.F.No. 4425
Session Law Chapter 214: Article 1: Capital Improvement Appropriations: Section 7: Natural Resources
Final Language in Law
Metropolitan Regional Parks and Trails Capital Improvements $10,000,000
For the cost of improvements and betterments of a capital nature and acquisition by the council and local government units of regional recreational open-space lands in accordance with the council’s policy plan as provided in Minnesota Statutes, section 473.147. This appropriation must not be used to purchase easements.
Project Overview
To improve and expand Metropolitan Regional Parks and Trails
2018 Identified Need
$15 million
Project Impact
The Metropolitan Regional Park System is owned and operated by 10 implementing agencies across the 7-county metro area. This system hosts nearly 50 million visitors annually. This project, if funded, would be matched with $10 million in local bonds.
Project Support
Project identified as priority by Metropolitan Council
Bill Status: Passed & Signed
- Bonding Bill (HF 4425) introduced
- Bill passed in Senate (vote: 113-17) and House (vote: 42-25)
- Signed by Gov. Dayton on May 30, 2018