Appropriates $5,800,000 for water and sewer infrastructure in Newport, authorizing bond issuance.

The bill allocates $5,800,000 from the bond proceeds fund to the Public Facilities Authority for a grant to the city of Newport. This funding will support the removal, replacement, and installation of water, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer system infrastructure, as well as street reconstruction in specific areas of Newport. The project aims to address inflow and infiltration issues. The commissioner of management and budget is authorized to sell and issue state bonds to provide the necessary funds.

Appropriates $5,800,000 for water and sewer infrastructure in Newport, authorizing bond issuance.

The bill allocates $5,800,000 from the bond proceeds fund to the Public Facilities Authority for a grant to the city of Newport. This funding will support the removal, replacement, and installation of water, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer system infrastructure, as well as street reconstruction in specific areas of Newport. The project aims to address inflow and infiltration issues. The commissioner of management and budget is authorized to sell and issue state bonds to provide the necessary funds.