MN HF3950

Authorizes the city of Maplewood to impose a 0.5% local sales and use tax, subject to voter approval at a referendum

Tax revenues fund three specific projects: $25,000,000 for the East Metro Public Safety Training Facility, $48,000,000 for the Maplewood Community Center, and $8,000,000 for Afton Heights Park

Permits the city to issue up to $81,000,000 in bonds (plus issuance costs) to finance the projects, with bonds excluded from city debt limitations

Tax expires at the earlier of 20 years after first imposed or when sufficient revenue has been collected to pay for the approved projects and bond costs

Effective the day after the city of Maplewood complies with local approval requirements under Minnesota Statutes section 645.021