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HF 1179

as introduced - 92nd Legislature (2021 - 2022) Posted on 02/18/2021 03:21pm

KEY: stricken = removed, old language.
underscored = added, new language.

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Introduction Posted on 02/18/2021

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A bill for an act
relating to taxation; local sales and use; authorizing the city of Edina to impose a
local sales and use tax.

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

Section 1. new text begin CITY OF EDINA; TAXES AUTHORIZED.
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Sales and use tax authorization. new text end

new text begin Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes,
section 297A.99, subdivision 1, or 477A.016, or any other law, ordinance, or city charter,
and if approved by the voters at a general election as required under Minnesota Statutes,
section 297A.99, subdivision 3, the city of Edina may impose by ordinance a sales and use
tax of one-half of one percent for the purposes specified in subdivision 2. Except as otherwise
provided in this section, the provisions of Minnesota Statutes, section 297A.99, govern the
imposition, administration, collection, and enforcement of the tax authorized under this
subdivision. The tax imposed under this subdivision is in addition to any local sales and
use tax imposed under any other special law.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Use of sales and use tax revenues. new text end

new text begin The revenues derived from the tax authorized
under subdivision 1 must be used by the city of Edina to pay the costs of collecting and
administering the tax and paying for the following projects in the city, including securing
and paying debt service on bonds issued to finance all or part of the following projects:
new text end

new text begin (1) $17,700,000 plus associated bonding costs for development of Fred Richards Park
as identified in the Fred Richards Park Master Plan;
new text end

new text begin (2) $21,600,000 plus associated bonding costs for improvements to Braemar Park as
identified in the Braemar Park Master Plan; and
new text end

new text begin (3) $2,000,000 plus associated bonding costs for developing park amenities, including
recreation and open space areas, and storm water facilities, at Weber Woods Park.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Bonding authority. new text end

new text begin (a) The city of Edina may issue bonds under Minnesota
Statutes, chapter 475, to finance all or a portion of the costs of the projects authorized in
subdivision 2 and approved by the voters as required under Minnesota Statutes, section
297A.99, subdivision 3, paragraph (a). The aggregate principal amount of bonds issued
under this subdivision may not exceed: (1) $17,700,000 for the project listed in subdivision
2, clause (1), plus an amount to be applied to the payment of the costs of issuing the bonds;
(2) $21,600,000 for the project listed in subdivision 2, clause (2), plus an amount to be
applied to the payment of the costs of issuing the bonds; and (3) $2,000,000 for the project
listed in subdivision 2, clause (3), plus an amount to be applied to the payment of the costs
of issuing the bonds. The bonds may be paid from or secured by any funds available to the
city of Edina, including the tax authorized under subdivision 1. The issuance of bonds under
this subdivision is not subject to Minnesota Statutes, sections 275.60 and 275.61.
new text end

new text begin (b) The bonds are not included in computing any debt limitation applicable to the city
of Edina, and any levy of taxes under Minnesota Statutes, section 475.61, to pay principal
and interest on the bonds is not subject to any levy limitation. A separate election to approve
the bonds under Minnesota Statutes, section 475.58, is not required.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Termination of taxes. new text end

new text begin Subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 297A.99,
subdivision 12, the tax imposed under subdivision 1 expires at the earlier of (1) 20 years
after the tax is first imposed, or (2) when the city council determines that the amount received
from the tax is sufficient to pay for the project costs authorized under subdivision 2 for
projects approved by voters as required under Minnesota Statutes, section 297A.99,
subdivision 3, paragraph (a), plus an amount sufficient to pay the costs related to issuance
of any bonds authorized under subdivision 3, including interest on the bonds. Except as
otherwise provided in Minnesota Statutes, section 297A.99, subdivision 3, paragraph (f),
any funds remaining after payment of the allowed costs due to the timing of the termination
of the tax under Minnesota Statutes, section 297A.99, subdivision 12, must be placed in the
general fund of the city. The tax imposed under subdivision 1 may expire at an earlier time
if the city so determines by ordinance.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day after the governing body of the
city of Edina and its chief clerical officer comply with Minnesota Statutes, section 645.021,
subdivisions 2 and 3.
new text end