MN HF1164

Authorizes the City of Burnsville to establish a special taxing district to provide fire protection and emergency medical services to city residents and property, with the ability to include additional contiguous cities and towns by agreement.

District is governed by a board composed of elected representatives from each participating political subdivision, with representation proportions determined by the establishing resolution.

District may 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, the board may apportion levies among members using formulas based on population, service calls, or other approved measures.

District may incur debt under Minnesota Statutes chapter 475 and issue certificates of indebtedness or capital notes under section 412.301 to purchase capital equipment, with calculations based on entire district taxable property and combined voter counts.

Political subdivisions may join the district by agreement with existing members or withdraw with two years' advance notice, remaining liable for two years of property taxes and any outstanding debt issued while they were members.