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HF 3295

as introduced - 89th Legislature (2015 - 2016) Posted on 03/17/2016 02:35pm

KEY: stricken = removed, old language.
underscored = added, new language.
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A bill for an act
 relating to local government; eliminating the cap on spending for purchase of
awards and trophies; amending Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 471.15.

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

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 471.15, is amended to read:


471.15 RECREATIONAL FACILITIES BY MUNICIPALITY, VETERANS;
BONDS.

(a) Any home rule charter or statutory city or any town, county, school district,
or any board thereof, or any incorporated post of the American Legion or any other
incorporated veterans' organization, may expend deleted text begin not to exceed $800 in any one year,deleted text end new text begin funds
available to itnew text end for the purchase of awards and trophies and may operate a program of
public recreation and playgrounds; acquire, equip, and maintain land, buildings, or other
recreational facilities, including an outdoor or indoor swimming pool; and expend funds
for the operation of such program pursuant to the provisions of sections 471.15 to 471.19.
The city, town, county or school district may issue bonds pursuant to chapter 475 for the
purpose of carrying out the powers granted by this section. The city, town, county or
school district may operate the program and facilities directly or establish one or more
recreation boards to operate all or various parts of them.

(b) A home rule charter or statutory city, a county, or a town may expend funds for
the purpose of supporting student academic or extracurricular activities sponsored by
the local school district.