as introduced - 90th Legislature (2017 - 2018) Posted on 04/16/2018 04:43pm
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Introduction | Posted on 04/16/2018 |
A bill for an act
relating to taxation; authorizing certain cities in Hennepin County to receive a
portion of the transportation sales and use tax to spend on roads and bridges within
city limits; amending Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 297A.993, by adding a
subdivision.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 297A.993, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:
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(a) Upon submission of a resolution adopted by the city
board to the Hennepin County Board, Hennepin County must remit to the city 50 percent
of the tax revenue collected under subdivision 1 within the boundaries of the city. The
payment to the city must be made at least annually. Notwithstanding subdivision 2, the city
must use the tax proceeds to plan, engineer, and construct improvements to county highways
and bridges within the boundaries of the city. Two or more cities may enter into a joint
powers agreement to jointly use the funds received by the cities on a project within the
boundaries of the joint powers agreement's member cities. For a city located partially in
Hennepin County, the city must use the tax proceeds on projects located within the portion
of the city that is within Hennepin County boundaries.
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(b) For purposes of this subdivision, "city" means a home rule charter or statutory city
that:
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(1) is located wholly or partially within Hennepin County;
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(2) has a population of 60,000 or greater; and
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(3) does not have within the city boundaries a current light rail transit line or a light rail
transit line in planning or development.
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(c) This section expires on July 1, 2038, or when the tax under subdivision 2 is terminated,
whichever is earlier.
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