MN SF4284

Authorizes the City of Medina to establish a special taxing district for fire protection and emergency medical services by governing body resolution.

Allows contiguous towns or cities to join the district with agreement of existing members; all participants must enter into an agreement specifying liability and asset distribution upon dissolution.

Grants the district a governing board composed of elected representatives from each participating political subdivision, with representation proportions set in the establishing resolution.

Authorizes the district to levy property taxes on taxable real and personal property within its boundaries, with proceeds used for fire protection, emergency medical services, and debt repayment; alternatively allows the board to apportion levies among member subdivisions using approved formulas based on population, service calls, or other measures.

Permits the district to incur debt under Minnesota Statutes chapter 475 and to issue certificates of indebtedness or capital notes for equipment purchases; allows additional political subdivisions to join and existing members to withdraw with two years' notice, but withdrawing members remain subject to debt levies for outstanding obligations.