HF 2927

as introduced - 87th Legislature (2011 - 2012) Posted on 03/19/2012 12:55pm

A bill for an act
relating to local government; taxes; modifying spending authority of Metropolitan
Council and Three Rivers Park District; amending Minnesota Statutes 2010,
sections 383B.73, by adding a subdivision; 473.13, by adding a subdivision.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 383B.73, is amended by adding a
subdivision to read:

new text begin Subd. 1a. new text end

new text begin Use of funds. new text end

new text begin The Board of Park District Commissioners must apportion
and use the proceeds of the tax levied under subdivision 1 on taxable property located
within Hennepin County only for park services and projects within the county. For
projects located and services performed both within and outside Hennepin County, the
board shall allocate and pay the Hennepin County share of the costs of the services and
projects, including capital projects and debt service, in proportion to the benefits received.
new text end

Sec. 2.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 473.13, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:

new text begin Subd. 2a. new text end

new text begin Use of funds. new text end

new text begin The Metropolitan Council must apportion and use the
proceeds of the tax levied under subdivision 2 on taxable property located within Hennepin
County only for programs and services within the county. For programs located and
services performed both within and outside Hennepin county, the council shall allocate
and pay the Hennepin County share of the costs of the programs and services, including
capital projects and debt service, in proportion to the benefits received.
new text end