HF 1483

as introduced - 91st Legislature (2019 - 2020) Posted on 03/14/2019 04:12pm

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

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

Section 1. new text begin CITY OF CAMBRIDGE; TAX AUTHORIZED.
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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 as approved by the voters at the November 6, 2018, general election, the city of
Cambridge 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.
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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 Cambridge to pay the costs of collecting
and administering the tax and paying for the following infrastructure projects in the city,
including securing and paying debt service on bonds issued to finance all or part of the
following projects:
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new text begin (1) $8,000,000 plus associated binding costs for construction of a new facility to house
the Cambridge Public Library and the East Central Regional Library Headquarters; and
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new text begin (2) $14,000,000 plus associated bonding costs for street improvements outlined in the
Street Capital Improvement Program approved by the city council as of January 22, 2019,
and outdoor park improvements described in the park master plan as of January 22, 2019.
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new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Bonding authority. new text end

new text begin (a) The city of Cambridge may issue bonds under Minnesota
Statutes, chapter 475, to finance all or a portion of the costs of the projects authorized in
subdivision 2. The aggregate principal amount of bonds issued under this subdivision may
not exceed: (1) $8,000,000 for the project listed in subdivision 2, clause (1), plus an amount
applied to the payment of costs of issuing the bonds; and (2) $14,000,000 for the projects
listed in subdivision 2, clause (2), plus an amount applied to the payment of costs of issuing
the bonds. The bonds may be paid from or secured by any funds available to the city of
Cambridge, 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.
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new text begin (b) The bonds are not included in computing any debt limitation applicable to the city.
Any levy of taxes under Minnesota Statutes, section 475.61, to pay principal of 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.
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new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Termination of taxes. new text end

new text begin The tax imposed under subdivision 1 expires at the
earlier of: (1) December 31, 2043; or (2) when the city council determines that the city has
received from this tax $22,000,000 to fund the projects listed in subdivision 2 plus an amount
sufficient to pay costs, including interest costs, related to the issuance of the bonds authorized
in subdivision 3. Any funds remaining after payment of the allowed costs due to timing of
the termination under Minnesota Statutes, section 297A.99, shall be placed in the city's
general fund. The tax imposed under subdivision 1 may expire at an earlier time if the city
so determines by ordinance.
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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 Cambridge and its chief clerical officer comply with Minnesota Statutes, section
645.021, subdivisions 2 and 3.
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