Congress Passed Funding Bills with Resources for Minnesota Projects Secured by Klobuchar, Smith
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tina Smith (D-MN) announced that they secured federal funding in the Fiscal Year 2024 federal budget for projects benefiting Brooklyn Park and Robbinsdale. These projects will help support the Zanewood Center and improve water quality in Sochacki Park. Klobuchar and Smith requested the funding along with U.S. Representatives Dean Phillips (D-MN) and Ilhan Omar (D-MN).
“These projects will help address key issues facing our communities, from improving water quality to supporting teens and families. We worked with local leaders to secure resources for these projects, and now they’re one step closer to completion,” said Klobuchar.
“Walter Sochacki Park and the Zanewood Center are important community pillars in Brooklyn Park,” said Smith. “They serve Minnesotan families directly through recreational and social programs. I’m so glad to have secured this funding that will keep Sochaki Park clean and support Zanewood Center in its work with youth in the community.”
Klobuchar and Smith have successfully secured:
- $1,616,279 to support the Walter Sochacki Park in their efforts to clean and better manage ponds in the Three Rivers Park. These ponds act as a natural treatment to the water that flows to the Mississippi River.
- $500,000 to help the Zanewood Center in Brooklyn Park expand their facilities to better serve teens, families, and the Brooklyn Park community; and
Klobuchar and Smith have been actively involved in securing this federal funding for projects benefiting communities across the state through a process called “Congressionally Directed Spending” (CDS). During the CDS process, Klobuchar and Smith have considered project proposals and advocated for funding in close coordination with leaders from across the state.
Projects are expected to receive funding over the next several months.
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