as introduced - 79th Legislature (1995 - 1996) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am
1.1 A bill for an act 1.2 relating to Anoka county; allowing awards of contracts 1.3 to resident bidders under certain circumstances. 1.4 BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA: 1.5 Section 1. [ANOKA COUNTY; CONTRACTS; LOCAL BIDDERS.] 1.6 For the purpose of encouraging and nourishing local 1.7 businesses and employment opportunities, Anoka county may award 1.8 a contract subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 471.345, to a 1.9 bidder who is a resident of Anoka county whose bid is no more 1.10 than five percent higher than the lowest bid if this resident 1.11 bidder agrees to a bid reduction to a level equal to the lowest 1.12 bid. 1.13 Sec. 2. [EFFECTIVE DATE; LOCAL APPROVAL.] 1.14 Section 1 is effective the day after compliance with 1.15 Minnesota Statutes, section 645.021, subdivision 3, by the Anoka 1.16 county board.