Capital improvement appropriations provisions

SF 2933 authorizes $258.3 million in state funding for capital improvements to public buildings and infrastructure across Minnesota. It directly affects state universities (University of Minnesota and Minnesota State Colleges), public libraries, and state academies by providing specific appropriations for projects like campus utility upgrades, library construction, and facility repairs. Key provisions include $40 million for university infrastructure projects (e.g., heating plants, HVAC systems, and building code compliance), $177.1 million for library construction grants (including $1 million for a new Clara City library), and $1.2 million for state academy facility preservation. Funds must be used for capital improvements only, with recipients required to demonstrate financial readiness to complete projects.