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GGENERAL INFORMATION As a recipient of a special appropriation from the 2020 Minnesota Legislature, you will be required to enter into a grant agreement with the Minnesota Public Facilities Authority (PFA) for the project funding. Prior to receiving a grant agreement from the PFA, you will need to complete and submit this application and the information listed on the Special Appropriation checklist that is applicable to your project. This application addresses project requirements for State general obligation bond financed projects and contains the following information: x Special appropriation forms – please note the budget form is a separate Excel document x Checklist of documents to submit x Example special appropriation resolution x State prevailing wage contract language x Example declaration form and waiver request x Jobs reporting form template Information requested in these forms and accompanying checklist is needed to meet the requirements stated below. PFA staff prepare the grant agreement by using Minnesota Management and Budget’s standard grant agreement templates and specific information provided in the application forms. Submitted information is incorporated as a part of the grant agreement once executed. State General Obligation Bond Appropriation Projects financed with the proceeds of state general obligation bonds are subject to requirements of the Minnesota Constitution, state statutes, appropriation bill language and state accounting policies. Projects must have a public purpose and public ownership. The grantee must demonstrate its ability to fully fund the project and, once constructed, be able to operate and maintain the facility (sewer, storm and/or water system). General obligation bond proceeds can only be used for items specified in the appropriation bill language and must be for eligible capital expenditures. Costs incurred before October 22, 2020 are not eligible for reimbursement under the grant agreement. Grantees must document full project funding is in place before PFA can issue a grant agreement. If project costs are in excess of the funds appropriated, or if the appropriation language requires a non-state match or contribution, the grantee must provide documentation that needed cash, financing, other grants, etc., are in place. Grantees must follow the state Uniform Municipal Contracting Law and other applicable requirements (bidding, special requirements for out-of-state contractors, workers compensation, etc.) in the construction of the project. State prevailing wage rates apply to the project (available from the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry, Labor Standards Division 651/284-5091 www.DOLI.state.mn.us). The grant agreement will identify contract requirements that must be included in the bid documents. It is the grantee’s responsibility to incorporate all applicable requirements for their project. Some requirements stay with the project after the funds are disbursed and the project is completed. A declaration that identifies the real property as “bond-financed property” must be filed with the County Recorder’s office. For Minnesota Public Facilities Authority 2020 Special Appropriation Forms 3 of 28 October 2020 Prior to receiving a grant a greement from the PFA, you will need to complete and submit this application and the information listed on the Special Appropriation checklist that is applicable to your project. Costs incurred before October 22, 2020 are not eligible for reimbursement under the grant agreement.