Subdivision 1. Determination of financial assistance.
The authority shall assist eligible recipients in determining what grants or loans under sections 446A.07 , 446A.072 , 446A.073 , 446A.075 , and 446A.081 to apply for to finance projects and the manner in which the eligible recipient will pay for its portion of the project cost.
Subd. 2.
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Subd. 3. Financial feasibility review.
(a) The authority shall review the proposed financing for each project certified to the authority to ascertain whether or not: (1) total financing of a project is assured; (2) the governmental unit's financial plan to pay for its portion of the project cost is feasible; (3) the proposed project and financing plan is an eligible use of the money; and (4) the proposal is in compliance with applicable state and federal tax and securities laws and regulations.
(b) Unless a project is specifically authorized by law, the authority may reject the proposed financing for a project meeting the requirements in paragraph (a) if a majority of members believe the financing of the project would not be in the best interests of the state or would be detrimental to the authority's funds or programs. A determination to reject a proposed project shall not be made in an arbitrary and capricious manner and must be supported by substantive evidence and documented by a resolution of the authority stating its findings.