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2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 440 - 446A — Municipal Public Works › Chapter 444 — Waterworks; Storm, Sanitary Sewer Systems › Section 444.20 — Taxes.

444.20 TAXES.
The governing body of a municipality may levy a tax on all taxable property within the district in an amount necessary to finance the cost of the improvement, including maintenance and to pay the principal and interest on obligations issued pursuant to section 444.19. The tax shall be collected and paid over as other taxes, but shall be spread only upon the property described in the ordinance. The tax shall be disbursed by the governing body only for the benefit of district as established by the ordinance.
History:
1974 c 206 s 5; 1Sp1989 c 1 art 17 s 13
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 440 - 446A — Municipal Public Works › Chapter 444 — Waterworks; Storm, Sanitary Sewer Systems › Section 444.21 — Dissolution Of District.

444.21 DISSOLUTION OF DISTRICT.
Upon the retirement of all obligations issued to finance improvements within the district, the district may be dissolved by following the procedures for establishment of the district set forth in section 444.17.
History:
1974 c 206 s 6
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 440 - 446A — Municipal Public Works › Chapter 444 — Waterworks; Storm, Sanitary Sewer Systems › Section 444.25 — Water Availability; Standby Charges.

444.25 WATER AVAILABILITY; STANDBY CHARGES.
Subdivision 1.
Definitions.
For the purpose of this section the following terms have the meanings given them.
(a) "Water availability or standby charge" means an additional charge or fee imposed by a water utility on the owners of structures because the structures are equipped with fire protection systems such as stand pipes, hydrants, or automatic fire protection sprinkler systems.
(b) "Water utility" means the owner or operator of a public or private waterworks, whether authorized under chapter 110A for a rural water user district, section 368.01 for a town, section 412.321 for a statutory city, this chapter for a city generally, chapter 456 for a city of the first class, chapter 471A when the waterworks has been transferred to private ownership or operation, or other law relating to authorization of waterworks.
Subd. 2.
Charges limited.
No water utility may impose a water availability or standby fee or charge on an owner of a structure containing a fire protection system that is in addition to the fee or charge for water actually used and beyond the actual cost to the utility of providing installation, inspection, and maintenance for the system. Nothing in this section prohibits a water utility from recovering the cost of supplying water to an area when the cost is spread proportionately among all the structures in the benefited area.
Subd. 3.
Appeal.
An owner of a structure containing a fire protection system may appeal to the water utility any amount charged that is in violation of this section.
History:
1988 c 499 s 1
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 440 - 446A — Municipal Public Works › Chapter 444 — Waterworks; Storm, Sanitary Sewer Systems › Section 444.26 — Towns; Powers; Eminent Domain.

444.26 TOWNS; POWERS; EMINENT DOMAIN.
Subdivision 1.
Powers.
For the purpose of designing, planning, improving, and constructing a wastewater treatment system under section 446A.072, a town has all the powers given it under section 115.50.
Subd. 2.
Power of eminent domain.
Any town may exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire private property within or without the limits of the town for the purpose of carrying out the authority provided in this chapter, including obtaining the right-of-way for sewerage or drainage purposes and an outlet for sewerage or drainage within or without the town limits. Chapter 117 applies to the exercise of eminent domain under this section.
History:
1997 c 82 s 1; 2006 c 214 s 20
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 440 - 446A — Municipal Public Works › Chapter 446 — Public Works, Other Provisions › Section 446.01 — Expenditures Of Engineering Departments.

446.01 EXPENDITURES OF ENGINEERING DEPARTMENTS.
Any city of the first class in the state, in addition to all powers now possessed by it, shall have the power and authority, acting by and through its council, to fix the maximum expenditures each year for the support and maintenance of its engineering and building inspection departments and to include the amounts so fixed in the current annual tax levy for such city.
History:
(1443) 1907 c 194 s 1
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 440 - 446A — Municipal Public Works › Chapter 446A — Public Facilities Authority › Section 446A.01 — Minnesota Public Facilities Authority Act.

446A.01 MINNESOTA PUBLIC FACILITIES AUTHORITY ACT.
This chapter may be cited as the "Minnesota Public Facilities Authority Act."
History:
1987 c 386 art 3 s 18; 1999 c 86 art 1 s 69
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 440 - 446A — Municipal Public Works › Chapter 446A — Public Facilities Authority › Section 446A.02 — Definitions.

446A.02 DEFINITIONS.
Subdivision 1.
Applicability.
For the purposes of this chapter, the terms in this section have the meanings given them.
Subd. 1a.
[Repealed by amendment, 2007 c 96 art 1 s 1]
Subd. 2.
Authority.
"Authority" means the Minnesota Public Facilities Authority.
Subd. 3.
[Repealed by amendment, 2007 c 96 art 1 s 1]
Subd. 4.
[Repealed by amendment, 2007 c 96 art 1 s 1]
Subd. 4a.
Eligible recipient.
"Eligible recipient" means a governmental unit or other entity that may be defined as an eligible recipient for specific programs within this chapter, and which may be different from one program to another.
Subd. 5.
Governmental unit.
"Governmental unit" means a state agency, home rule charter or statutory city, county, sanitary district, or other governmental subdivision.
Subd. 6.
Project.
"Project" means any eligible activity authorized in this chapter including the acquisition, design, construction, improvement, expansion, repair, or rehabilitation of all or part of any structure, facility, or equipment.
History:
1987 c 312 art 1 s 26; 1987 c 386 art 3 s 19; 1989 c 354 s 3; 1994 c 632 art 2 s 40,41; 1Sp2003 c 4 s 1; 2007 c 96 art 1 s 1
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 440 - 446A — Municipal Public Works › Chapter 446A — Public Facilities Authority › Section 446A.051 — Project Financial Assistance.

446A.051 PROJECT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.
Subdivision 1.
Determination of financial assistance.
The authority shall assist eligible recipients in determining what grants or loans under sections 446A.07, 446A.072, 446A.073, 446A.075, and 446A.081 to apply for to finance projects and the manner in which the eligible recipient will pay for its portion of the project cost.
Subd. 2.
[Repealed, 2013 c 105 s 10]
Subd. 3.
Financial feasibility review.
(a) The authority shall review the proposed financing for each project certified to the authority to ascertain whether or not: (1) total financing of a project is assured; (2) the governmental unit's financial plan to pay for its portion of the project cost is feasible; (3) the proposed project and financing plan is an eligible use of the money; and (4) the proposal is in compliance with applicable state and federal tax and securities laws and regulations.
(b) Unless a project is specifically authorized by law, the authority may reject the proposed financing for a project meeting the requirements in paragraph (a) if a majority of members believe the financing of the project would not be in the best interests of the state or would be detrimental to the authority's funds or programs. A determination to reject a proposed project shall not be made in an arbitrary and capricious manner and must be supported by substantive evidence and documented by a resolution of the authority stating its findings.
History:
1988 c 546 s 4; 2006 c 251 s 11; 2007 c 96 art 1 s 4; 2008 c 277 art 1 s 84; 2013 c 105 s 9
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 440 - 446A — Municipal Public Works › Chapter 446A — Public Facilities Authority › Section 446A.073 — Point Source Implementation Grants.

446A.073 POINT SOURCE IMPLEMENTATION GRANTS.
Subdivision 1.
Program established.
When money is appropriated for grants under this program, the authority shall award grants up to a maximum of $7,000,000 to governmental units to cover 80 percent of the cost of water infrastructure projects made necessary by:
(1) a wasteload reduction prescribed under a total maximum daily load plan required by section 303(d) of the federal Clean Water Act, United States Code, title 33, section 1313(d);
(2) a phosphorus concentration or mass limit which requires discharging one milligram per liter or less at permitted design flow which is incorporated into a permit issued by the Pollution Control Agency;
(3) any other water quality-based effluent limit established under section 115.03, subdivision 1, paragraph (e), clause (8), and incorporated into a permit issued by the Pollution Control Agency that exceeds secondary treatment limits; or
(4) a total nitrogen concentration or mass limit that requires discharging ten milligrams per liter or less at permitted design flow.
Subd. 2.
Grant application.
Application for a grant must be made to the authority on forms prescribed by the authority, including a project schedule and cost estimate for the work necessary to comply with the requirements listed in subdivision 1. The Pollution Control Agency shall review and certify to the authority those projects that have plans and specifications approved under section 115.03, subdivision 1, paragraph (f).
Subd. 3.
Project priorities.
The authority shall accept applications under this program during the month of July. When a project is certified by the Pollution Control Agency the authority shall reserve money for the project in the order listed on the Pollution Control Agency's project priority list and in an amount based on the cost estimate submitted to the authority when the project is certified or the as-bid costs, whichever is less. Notwithstanding Minnesota Rules, chapter 7077, the Pollution Control Agency may rank a drinking water infrastructure project on the agency's project priority list if the project is necessary to meet an applicable requirement in subdivision 1.
Subd. 4.
Grant approval.
The authority must make a grant for an eligible project only after:
(1) the applicant has submitted the as-bid cost for the water infrastructure project;
(2) the Pollution Control Agency has certified the grant eligible portion of the project; and
(3) the authority has determined that the additional financing necessary to complete the project has been committed from other sources.
Subd. 5.
Grant disbursement.
Disbursement of a grant must be made for eligible project costs as incurred by the governmental unit and in accordance with a project financing agreement and applicable state and federal laws and rules governing the payments.
History:
2005 c 20 art 1 s 39; 2006 c 251 s 12,13; 2007 c 96 art 1 s 7; 2013 c 105 s 1-3,9; 1Sp2015 c 4 art 4 s 127-129; 1Sp2017 c 8 art 2 s 16
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 440 - 446A — Municipal Public Works › Chapter 446A — Public Facilities Authority › Section 446A.076 — Estimated Funding Needs.

446A.076 ESTIMATED FUNDING NEEDS.
By February 1 each year, the Public Facilities Authority must submit to the legislative committees with jurisdiction over capital investment and environment and natural resources finance an estimate of the amount necessary to fund grants under sections 446A.072 and 446A.073. The report shall show for each community included in the estimate:
(1) the average annual residential wastewater treatment rates for the community if the community does not receive any grant funding under sections 446A.072 and 446A.073;
(2) the average annual residential wastewater treatment rates for the community if the community receives the maximum amount that the community is qualified for under sections 446A.072 and 446A.073; and
(3) a comparison of the rates in clause (2) with three times the annual Twin Cities metropolitan area weighted average retail charge per household as determined in the most recent Survey of Municipal Residential Wastewater Rates prepared by Metropolitan Council Environmental Services.
History:
2018 c 214 art 2 s 13; art 6 s 3
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 440 - 446A — Municipal Public Works › Chapter 446A — Public Facilities Authority › Section 446A.09 — Report; Audit.

446A.09 REPORT; AUDIT.
The authority shall report to the legislature and the governor by January 15 of each year. The report must include a complete operating and financial statement covering the authority's operations during the year, including amounts of income from all sources. The report must also include the authority's analysis of the interest rate subsidy provided to borrowers on loans made during the year. Books and records of the authority are subject to audit by the legislative auditor in the manner prescribed for state agencies.
History:
1987 c 386 art 3 s 26; 2007 c 96 art 1 s 12
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 440 - 446A — Municipal Public Works › Chapter 446A — Public Facilities Authority › Section 446A.13 — Tender Option.

446A.13 TENDER OPTION.
An obligation may be issued giving its owner the right to tender or the authority to demand tender of the obligation to the authority or another person designated by it, for purchase at a specified time or times, if the authority has first entered into an agreement with a suitable financial institution obligating the financial institution to provide funds on a timely basis for purchase of bonds tendered. The obligation is not considered to mature on any tender date and the purchase of a tendered obligation is not considered a payment or discharge of the obligation by the authority. Obligations tendered for purchase may be remarketed by or on behalf of the authority or another purchaser. The authority may enter into agreements it considers appropriate to provide for the purchase and remarketing of tendered obligations, including:
(1) provisions under which undelivered obligations may be considered tendered for purchase and new obligations may be substituted for them;
(2) provisions for the payment of charges of tender agents, remarketing agents, and financial institutions extending lines of credit or letters of credit assuring repurchase; and
(3) provisions for reimbursement of advances under letters of credit that may be paid from the proceeds of the obligations or from tax and other revenues appropriated for the payment and security of the obligations and similar or related provisions.
History:
1988 c 546 s 6
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 440 - 446A — Municipal Public Works › Chapter 446A — Public Facilities Authority › Section 446A.15 — Bond Fund.

446A.15 BOND FUND.
Subdivision 1.
Creation and contents.
The authority may establish a special fund or funds for the security of one or more or all series of its bonds. The funds must be known as debt service reserve funds. The authority may pay into each debt service reserve fund:
(1) any money appropriated by the state only for the purposes of the fund;
(2) the proceeds of sale of bonds to the extent provided in the resolution or indenture authorizing the issuance of them;
(3) funds directed to be transferred by the authority to the debt service reserve fund; and
(4) other money made available to the authority from any other source only for the purpose of the fund.
Subd. 2.
Use of funds.
Except as provided in this section, the money credited to each debt service reserve fund must be used only for the payment of the principal of bonds of the authority as they mature, the purchase of the bonds, the payment of interest on them, or the payment of any premium required when the bonds are redeemed before maturity. Money in a debt service reserve fund must not be withdrawn at a time and in an amount that reduces the amount of the fund to less than the amount the authority determines to be reasonably necessary for the purposes of the fund. However, money may be withdrawn to pay principal or interest due on bonds secured by the fund if other money of the authority is not available.
Subd. 3.
Investment.
Money in a debt service reserve fund not required for immediate use may be invested in accordance with section 446A.04, subdivision 16, paragraph (b).
Subd. 4.
Minimum amount of reserve at issuance.
If the authority establishes a debt service reserve fund for the security of any series of bonds, it shall not issue additional bonds that are similarly secured if the amount of any of the debt service reserve funds at the time of issuance does not equal or exceed the minimum amount required by the resolution creating the fund, unless the authority deposits in each fund at the time of issuance, from the proceeds of the bonds, or otherwise, an amount that when added together with the amount then in the fund will be at least the minimum amount required.
Subd. 5.
Transfer of excess.
To the extent consistent with the resolutions and indentures securing outstanding bonds, the authority may at the close of a fiscal year transfer to any other fund or account from any debt service reserve fund any excess in that reserve fund over the amount determined by the authority to be reasonably necessary for the purpose of the reserve fund.
Subd. 6.
[Repealed, 2007 c 96 art 1 s 16]
History:
1988 c 546 s 8; 1994 c 632 art 2 s 53; 2007 c 96 art 1 s 15
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 440 - 446A — Municipal Public Works › Chapter 446A — Public Facilities Authority › Section 446A.16 — Money Of The Authority.

446A.16 MONEY OF THE AUTHORITY.
Subdivision 1.
Functions of commissioner of management and budget.
Except as otherwise provided in this section, money of the authority must be paid to the commissioner of management and budget as agent of the authority and the commissioner shall not commingle the money with other money. The money in the accounts of the authority must be paid out only by the commissioner of management and budget on requisition of the chair of the authority or of another officer or employee as the authority authorizes. Deposits of the authority's money must, if required by the commissioner or the authority, be secured by obligations of the United States or of the state of a market value equal at all times to the amount of the deposit and all banks and trust companies are authorized to give security for the deposits.
Subd. 2.
Contracts and security.
Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, the authority may, with the approval of the commissioner of management and budget, contract with the holders of any of its bonds as to the custody, collection, securing, investment, and payment of money of the authority or money held in trust or otherwise for the payment of bonds, and to carry out the contract. Money held in trust or otherwise for the payment of bonds or in any way to secure bonds and deposits of the money may be secured in the same manner as money of the authority, and all banks and trust companies are authorized to give security for the deposits. All money paid to the commissioner as agent of the authority is appropriated to the authority.
Subd. 3.
System of accounts.
Subject to agreements with bondholders, the commissioner of management and budget shall prescribe a system of accounts.
History:
1988 c 546 s 9; 2003 c 112 art 2 s 50; 2009 c 101 art 2 s 109; 1Sp2019 c 10 art 3 s 37
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 440 - 446A — Municipal Public Works › Chapter 446A — Public Facilities Authority › Section 446A.17 — Nonliability.

446A.17 NONLIABILITY.
Subdivision 1.
Nonliability of individuals.
No member of the authority, staff of the authority, or other person executing the bonds, loans, interest rate swaps, or other agreements or contracts of the authority is liable personally on the bonds, loans, interest rate swaps, or other agreements or contracts of the authority or is subject to any personal liability or accountability by reason of their issuance, execution, delivery, or performance.
Subd. 2.
Nonliability of state.
The state is not liable on bonds, loans, interest rate swaps, or other agreements or contracts of the authority issued or entered into under this chapter and the bonds, loans, interest rate swaps, or other agreements or contracts of the authority are not a debt of the state. The bonds, loans, interest rate swaps, or other agreements or contracts of the authority must contain on their face a statement to that effect.
History:
1988 c 546 s 10; 2004 c 272 art 4 s 3; 2007 c 96 art 1 s 14
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 440 - 446A — Municipal Public Works › Chapter 446A — Public Facilities Authority › Section 446A.18 — Purchase And Cancellation By Authority.

446A.18 PURCHASE AND CANCELLATION BY AUTHORITY.
Subject to agreements with bondholders that may then exist, the authority may purchase out of funds available for the purpose, bonds of the authority which shall then be canceled, at a price not exceeding the following amounts:
(1) if the bonds are then redeemable, the redemption price then applicable plus accrued interest to the next interest payment date of the bonds; or
(2) if the bonds are not redeemable, the redemption price applicable on the first date after the purchase upon which the bonds become subject to redemption plus accrued interest to that date.
History:
1988 c 546 s 11
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 440 - 446A — Municipal Public Works › Chapter 446A — Public Facilities Authority › Section 446A.19 — State Pledge Against Impairment Of Contracts.

446A.19 STATE PLEDGE AGAINST IMPAIRMENT OF CONTRACTS.
The state pledges and agrees with the holders of bonds issued under sections 446A.051, and 446A.12 to 446A.20 or other parties to any loans, interest rate swaps, or other agreements or contracts of the authority that the state will not limit or alter the rights vested in the authority to fulfill the terms of any agreements made with the bondholders or parties to any loans, interest rate swaps, or other agreements or contracts of the authority or in any way impair the rights and remedies of the holders until the bonds, together with interest on them, with interest on any unpaid installments of interest, and all costs and expenses in connection with any action or proceeding by or on behalf of the bondholders, are fully met and discharged or, with respect to any loans, interest rate swaps, or other agreements or contracts of the authority, the agreements have been fully performed by the authority or otherwise terminated or discharged. The authority may include this pledge and agreement of the state in any agreement with the holders of bonds issued under sections 446A.051, and 446A.12 to 446A.20 or in any loans, interest rate swaps, or other agreements or contracts of the authority.
History:
1988 c 546 s 12; 2004 c 272 art 4 s 4
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 440 - 446A — Municipal Public Works › Chapter 446A — Public Facilities Authority › Section 446A.20 — Reserves; Funds; Accounts.

446A.20 RESERVES; FUNDS; ACCOUNTS.
The authority may establish reserves, funds, or accounts necessary to carry out the purposes of the authority or to comply with any agreement made by or any resolution passed by the authority.
History:
1988 c 546 s 13
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 447 - 450 — Municipal Welfare, Recreation › Chapter 447 — Hospitals, Welfare Activities › Section 447.04 — Charity Bureau.

447.04 CHARITY BUREAU.
The council of a statutory city with a population over 8,000 may establish and maintain a public charity bureau to give public charitable relief to the city's poor, to help ex-service persons get hospitalization, sick relief, federal aid or benefits, and to pay for the relief.
History:
(1192-1) 1933 c 60 s 1; 1935 c 187; 1973 c 123 art 4 s 7; 1974 c 161 s 16; 1987 c 229 art 10 s 1
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 447 - 450 — Municipal Welfare, Recreation › Chapter 447 — Hospitals, Welfare Activities › Section 447.05 — Hospitals; Charter Cities Of The Third Or Fourth Class.

447.05 HOSPITALS; CHARTER CITIES OF THE THIRD OR FOURTH CLASS.
A home rule charter city of the third or fourth class may acquire, establish, and operate hospitals. The city may take those actions by resolution or ordinance approved by two-thirds of the city council.
History:
(1372-8) 1927 c 292 s 1; 1945 c 102 s 1; 1949 c 119 s 111; 1976 c 44 s 44; 1987 c 229 art 10 s 1
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 447 - 450 — Municipal Welfare, Recreation › Chapter 447 — Hospitals, Welfare Activities › Section 447.06 — Acquisition Of Sites And Property.

447.06 ACQUISITION OF SITES AND PROPERTY.
A city mentioned in section 447.05 may acquire property by gift, purchase, or condemnation, to establish, maintain, equip, improve, own, and operate a hospital, hospital site, or hospital grounds within the city limits. The city may hold, own, and operate a hospital, hospital grounds and sites, and other real and personal property previously transferred or conveyed to it for hospital purposes.
History:
(1372-9) 1927 c 292 s 2; 1945 c 102 s 2; 1949 c 119 s 111; 1987 c 229 art 10 s 1
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 447 - 450 — Municipal Welfare, Recreation › Chapter 447 — Hospitals, Welfare Activities › Section 447.07 — Rules.

447.07 RULES.
The city council may adopt rules for the operation of the hospitals and appoint a board to manage its hospital affairs and property, as it finds necessary.
History:
(1372-10) 1927 c 292 s 3; 1945 c 102 s 3; 1949 c 119 s 111; 1987 c 229 art 10 s 1
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 447 - 450 — Municipal Welfare, Recreation › Chapter 447 — Hospitals, Welfare Activities › Section 447.10 — Tax Levy For Operating And Maintaining Hospital.

447.10 TAX LEVY FOR OPERATING AND MAINTAINING HOSPITAL.
The governing body of a city of the first class owning a hospital may annually levy a tax to operate and maintain the hospital. The tax must not exceed 0.00806 percent of estimated market value.
History:
(1493-1) 1919 c 58 s 1; 1973 c 773 s 1; 1987 c 229 art 10 s 1; 1989 c 277 art 4 s 49; 2013 c 143 art 14 s 69
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 447 - 450 — Municipal Welfare, Recreation › Chapter 447 — Hospitals, Welfare Activities › Section 447.11 — Special Fund.

447.11 SPECIAL FUND.
The proceeds of the tax under section 447.10 must be placed in a separate fund in the city treasury used only to operate and maintain the hospital.
History:
(1493-2) 1919 c 58 s 2; 1987 c 229 art 10 s 1
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 447 - 450 — Municipal Welfare, Recreation › Chapter 447 — Hospitals, Welfare Activities › Section 447.12 — Application.

447.12 APPLICATION.
Sections 447.10 to 447.13 apply only to cities of the first class that are governed by a charter adopted under the Minnesota Constitution.
History:
(1493-3) 1919 c 58 s 3; 1987 c 229 art 10 s 1
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 447 - 450 — Municipal Welfare, Recreation › Chapter 447 — Hospitals, Welfare Activities › Section 447.13 — Power Granted Additional To Existing Powers.

447.13 POWER GRANTED ADDITIONAL TO EXISTING POWERS.
The power to levy the tax in sections 447.10 to 447.13 is in addition to all existing powers and taxes that the cities may now levy.
History:
(1493-4) 1919 c 58 s 4; 1987 c 229 art 10 s 1
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 447 - 450 — Municipal Welfare, Recreation › Chapter 447 — Hospitals, Welfare Activities › Section 447.14 — Gifts For Free Medical Dispensaries, Public Libraries.

447.14 GIFTS FOR FREE MEDICAL DISPENSARIES, PUBLIC LIBRARIES.
A city of the first class may accept, in trust, gifts, devises, and bequests of money or property to set up and run free medical dispensaries for the poor of the city or the county in which the city is situated, and free public libraries for city or county residents.
History:
(1592-5) 1913 c 232 s 1; 1987 c 229 art 10 s 1
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 447 - 450 — Municipal Welfare, Recreation › Chapter 447 — Hospitals, Welfare Activities › Section 447.15 — Administration Of Trust; Designation Of Trustees.

447.15 ADMINISTRATION OF TRUST; DESIGNATION OF TRUSTEES.
A city of the first class may administer a gift, devise, or bequest to it in trust for the purposes in sections 447.14 to 447.16, as the donor or testator may designate in the will or trust instrument and in accordance with the terms of the will or instrument. Officers of the city or the county where the city is situated who are designated in the will or other instrument creating the trust shall administer it in accordance with the instrument's terms.
History:
(1592-6) 1913 c 232 s 2; 1987 c 229 art 10 s 1
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 447 - 450 — Municipal Welfare, Recreation › Chapter 447 — Hospitals, Welfare Activities › Section 447.16 — Application.

447.16 APPLICATION.
Sections 447.14 to 447.16 apply to cities of the first class operating under a home rule charter adopted under the Minnesota Constitution.
History:
(1592-7) 1913 c 232 s 3; 1987 c 229 art 10 s 1
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 447 - 450 — Municipal Welfare, Recreation › Chapter 447 — Hospitals, Welfare Activities › Section 447.33 — Powers.

447.33 POWERS.
Subdivision 1.
Broad powers of district.
Each hospital district created or reorganized under sections 447.31 to 447.37 has the powers necessary and convenient to acquire, improve, and run the hospital, nursing home facilities, and facilities described in section 447.45, subdivision 2, paragraph (b), as the hospital board finds expedient. The list of powers in this section does not restrict the power of the board. It may take any action reasonably necessary or convenient to further the purpose for which the district exists which is not otherwise prohibited by law.
Subd. 2.
Specific powers.
Specifically, every district, acting through its hospital board, may:
(1) employ nursing, administrative, and other personnel, legal counsel, engineers, architects, accountants, and other qualified persons, who may be paid for their services by monthly salaries, hourly wages, and pension benefits, or by any fees agreed on;
(2) have reports, plans, studies, and recommendations prepared;
(3) lease, purchase, and contract for the purchase of real and personal property by option, contract for deed, conditional sales contract, or otherwise, and acquire real or personal property by gift;
(4) lease or construct, equip, furnish, and maintain necessary buildings and grounds;
(5) adopt, by resolution, rules for the operation and administration of the hospital and nursing home facilities under its control, and for the admission of patients;
(6) impose by resolution, and collect, charges for services and facilities provided and made available by it;
(7) levy taxes as prescribed in section 447.34;
(8) borrow money and issue bonds as prescribed in sections 447.345 and 447.35;
(9) buy liability insurance for the district or its officers and employees or both, for torts committed within the scope of their official duties, whether governmental or proprietary, and against damage to or destruction of any of its facilities, equipment, or other property;
(10) sell or lease its facilities or equipment as it finds expedient;
(11) have its accounts, books, vouchers, and funds audited by competent public accountants; and
(12) enter into agreements with a city or county with respect to the facilities described in section 447.45, subdivision 2, that are attached or related to a nursing home, are providing supportive services to elderly persons who are not yet in need of nursing home care, including congregate housing, adult day care, and respite care services, and are owned or operated by the city or county.
History:
1959 c 570 s 3; 1987 c 229 art 10 s 1; 1997 c 94 s 1
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 447 - 450 — Municipal Welfare, Recreation › Chapter 447 — Hospitals, Welfare Activities › Section 447.331 — Student Loan; Medical School, Health-field Program.

447.331 STUDENT LOAN; MEDICAL SCHOOL, HEALTH-FIELD PROGRAM.
Subdivision 1.
Eligibility; loan amounts.
A hospital district may provide loans for the cost of education and living expenses to students who:
(1) meet eligibility criteria established by resolution of the hospital board;
(2) are enrolled in an accredited medical school or health-related educational program; and
(3) agree in writing to practice medicine in, or accept employment with, the hospital district that has provided the loans for a specified period of time.
No loan may exceed $28,000 to any one applicant. It must be paid in annual installments not to exceed $7,000 per year. No loan may be made to a student who is receiving a similar loan under another program authorized by law. Each recipient shall execute a note to the hospital district payable on demand for the principal amount of the loan and for any interest agreed to by the parties. All other terms for fulfilling the obligation and of breach of the obligation must be determined by the parties and must be fully and clearly stated in the loan contract. If the recipient fails to fulfill the obligation to practice or accept employment, the principal and interest, if any, shall be payable according to the terms of the note.
Subd. 2.
Special law hospital districts.
Subdivision 1 applies to a hospital district organized under special law. A hospital district so organized may spend funds for the purposes authorized by subdivision 1.
History:
1976 c 276 s 1,3; 1984 c 407 s 1; 1987 c 229 art 10 s 1
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 447 - 450 — Municipal Welfare, Recreation › Chapter 447 — Hospitals, Welfare Activities › Section 447.345 — Temporary Borrowing Authority.

447.345 TEMPORARY BORROWING AUTHORITY.
Subdivision 1.
Certificates of indebtedness.
A hospital district located wholly outside the seven-county metropolitan area and created or reorganized under sections 447.31 to 447.37 may borrow money by issuing certificates of indebtedness in anticipation of taxes previously levied, revenues, and federal aids. Total indebtedness for the certificates must not exceed $50,000. The proceeds must be used for expenses of administration, operation, and maintenance of the district's hospital and nursing home facilities.
Subd. 2.
Resolution.
The district may authorize and borrow and issue the certificates of indebtedness on passage of a resolution specifying the amount and reasons for borrowing. The resolution must be adopted by a vote of at least two-thirds of its board members. The board shall fix the amount, date, maturity, form, denomination, and other details of the certificates and the date and place for receipt of bids for their purchase. The board shall direct the clerk to give notice of the date and place fixed.
Subd. 3.
Terms of certificates.
Certificates must become due and payable no later than two years from the date of issuance. Certificates must be negotiable and payable to the order of the payee and have a definite due date but may be payable on or before the due date. Certificates must be sold for at least par and accrued interest and must bear interest at not more than eight percent a year. Interest must be payable at maturity or earlier as the board determines. The proceeds of the current tax levies and revenues derived from the facilities of the district and future federal aids and any other district funds that become available must be applied to the extent necessary to repay the certificates. The full faith and credit of the hospital district must be pledged for their payment.
History:
1971 c 103 s 1; 1987 c 229 art 10 s 1
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 447 - 450 — Municipal Welfare, Recreation › Chapter 447 — Hospitals, Welfare Activities › Section 447.35 — Bonds.

447.35 BONDS.
A hospital district may borrow money by the issuance of its general obligation bonds:
(1) to acquire and better hospital and nursing home facilities including the provision of an adequate working capital for a new hospital or nursing home;
(2) for ambulances and related equipment;
(3) for refunding its outstanding bonds; and
(4) for funding valid outstanding orders.
Bonds must be issued by the procedure and subject to the limitations and conditions in chapter 475 for the issuance of bonds by municipalities. Except for revenue bonds issued under sections 447.45 to 447.50, no bonds of a hospital district are excluded from its net debt by virtue of section 475.51, subdivision 4, clause (5). Except as authorized by special law, the taxes initially levied by any district in accordance with section 475.61, for the payment of its bonds, upon property within each municipality included in the hospital district, must be included in computing the levy of the municipality; but nothing here limits the taxes required by section 475.74, to be levied by the district for payment of any deficiency in its bond sinking funds. An election is required before the issuance of all bonds except funding or refunding bonds. The proposition submitted at the election must be whether the hospital board shall be authorized to issue bonds of the district in a specified maximum amount, for the purpose of financing the acquisition and betterment of hospital and nursing home facilities, or of facilities of other stated types if it is not proposed to use the bond proceeds for hospital and nursing home facilities. Bonds issued by a hospital district do not constitute indebtedness for any purpose of any county, city, or town whose territory is included in the district.
History:
1959 c 570 s 5; 1969 c 333 s 4; 1973 c 123 art 5 s 7; 1978 c 609 s 1; 1Sp1981 c 4 art 1 s 169; 1983 c 213 s 12; 1987 c 229 art 10 s 1; 1Sp1989 c 1 art 5 s 33
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 447 - 450 — Municipal Welfare, Recreation › Chapter 447 — Hospitals, Welfare Activities › Section 447.36 — Annexation Of Territory.

447.36 ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY.
After the creation or reorganization of a hospital district, a city or town whose territory is contiguous to the district or contiguous to a city or town that is contiguous to the district at any point may ask to be annexed to the district. The resolution is subject to referendum according to section 447.31, subdivision 3. Annexed territory is subject to taxation like other property in the district for the support of its facilities and for the payment of principal and interest becoming due after the annexation on bonds of the district, whether authorized or issued before or after the annexation. If the hospital district has outstanding bonds or has voted bonds that are not yet issued, the annexation must not be requested unless approved by a majority of the electors of the city or town voting on the question at a regular or special election. The hospital board may condition its approval of the annexation upon the contribution, by or on behalf of the city or town to be annexed, to the capital improvement fund or the bond sinking fund of the hospital district, of an amount agreed upon as a reasonable estimate of the proportionate share, properly applicable to the annexed territory, of capital costs previously paid by the district, having regard to contributions previously made by cities and towns in the district and their inhabitants, and principal and interest already paid on bonds of the district. A city or town asking to be annexed may appropriate money or may authorize, issue, and sell its bonds or may accept and spend contributions from private parties to pay the proportionate share agreed upon. Each annexation becomes effective upon the date of adoption of the hospital board's resolution approving the annexation, or on a later date as the resolution prescribes. A certified copy of the resolution must be filed as provided in section 447.31, subdivision 4, for resolutions creating the district.
History:
1959 c 570 s 6; 1973 c 123 art 5 s 7; 1987 c 229 art 10 s 1; 2000 c 290 s 1
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 447 - 450 — Municipal Welfare, Recreation › Chapter 447 — Hospitals, Welfare Activities › Section 447.37 — Powers Supplementary.

447.37 POWERS SUPPLEMENTARY.
The powers granted here are supplementary to and not in substitution for other powers of counties, cities, and towns in connection with the acquisition, betterment, administration, operation, and maintenance of hospitals and nursing homes and the creation of hospital districts.
History:
1959 c 570 s 7; 1973 c 123 art 5 s 7; 1987 c 229 art 10 s 1
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 447 - 450 — Municipal Welfare, Recreation › Chapter 447 — Hospitals, Welfare Activities › Section 447.38 — Dissolution: Detachment Of Territory.

447.38 DISSOLUTION: DETACHMENT OF TERRITORY.
Subdivision 1.
Dissolution; petition to board; board's order.
A hospital district created or reorganized pursuant to sections 447.31 to 447.37 may be dissolved upon a petition to the hospital district board. The petition must state the grounds for dissolution, be signed by an authorized officer or officers of the governing body of any city or town included in the hospital district pursuant to a resolution of the governing body, and contain a proposal for distribution of the remaining funds of the district, if any, among the related governmental subdivisions. Except as otherwise provided, a proceeding for dissolution is governed by the provisions relating to proceedings for the organization of districts, so far as applicable. If the board determines that the conditions for the creation of the district no longer exist, that all indebtedness of the district has been paid, and that all property of the district except funds has been disposed of, it may make an order dissolving the district and directing the distribution of its remaining funds, if any, among the related governmental subdivisions on a basis the board determines to be just and equitable, to be specified in the order. Certified copies of the order for dissolution must be transmitted and filed as provided for an order creating a district. The clerk of the board shall also transmit a certified copy of the order to the treasurer of the district. The treasurer shall then distribute the remaining funds of the district as directed by the order, and is responsible for the funds until distributed.
Subd. 2.
Detachment of city or town; same procedure.
A city or town included in the hospital district may be detached from it by the same procedure provided for dissolution of the district. On detachment, all taxable property within the detached area remains subject to taxation for any existing bonded indebtedness of the district to the same extent as it would have been if not detached. The property remains subject to taxation for any other existing indebtedness of the district incurred for any purpose beneficial to the area to the extent the board finds just and equitable, to be specified in the order for detachment. The proper officers shall levy further taxes on the property accordingly.
History:
1963 c 300 s 1; 1973 c 123 art 5 s 7; 1987 c 229 art 10 s 1
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 447 - 450 — Municipal Welfare, Recreation › Chapter 447 — Hospitals, Welfare Activities › Section 447.41 — Establishment And Operation; Withdrawal.

447.41 ESTABLISHMENT AND OPERATION; WITHDRAWAL.
Except cities of the first class, a city or town or any combination of them acting jointly may, by resolution or ordinance, establish and operate a nursing home or home for the aged, and may acquire by lease not to exceed 15 years, gift, devise, purchase, condemnation, or otherwise any property necessary or desirable and suitable for that purpose. The governing body of the city or town may by ordinance make rules and provide for a managing board as it deems necessary to operate the nursing home or home for the aged. A city or town may withdraw its interest in a nursing home or home for the aged with the consent of each city and town having an interest in the home, and shall be paid whatever sums may be agreed upon, having due regard for its investment in the home.
History:
1959 c 42 s 1; 1973 c 123 art 5 s 7; 1987 c 229 art 10 s 1
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 447 - 450 — Municipal Welfare, Recreation › Chapter 447 — Hospitals, Welfare Activities › Section 447.42 — Community House; Developmental Disabilities.

447.42 COMMUNITY HOUSE; DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.
Subdivision 1.
Establishment.
Notwithstanding any provision of Minnesota Statutes to the contrary, any city, county, town, or nonprofit corporation approved by the commissioner of human services, or any combination of them may establish and operate a community residential facility for persons with developmental disabilities or related conditions, as defined in section 252.27, subdivision 1a.
Subd. 2.
Administration.
Community residential facilities established under this section may be administered by a nonprofit corporation, by the political subdivision establishing them or by a community mental health center board organized under section 245.66.
Subd. 3.
Facilities.
The premises and facilities for any community residential facility may be acquired by purchase, lease, or gift and may be established and operated in connection with existing public and private facilities and institutions.
Subd. 4.
Financing.
Any political subdivision described in subdivision 1 may use unspent funds, accept gifts, grants, and subsidies from any lawful source, or apply for federal funds and may use the money for a community residential facility. It may also grant or loan the money to any nonprofit corporation approved by the commissioner of human services for the establishment and operation of a community residential facility.
Subd. 5.
Licensing.
A community residential facility established and operated under this section must meet all applicable licensure standards established by the commissioners of health and human services.
History:
1974 c 292 s 1; 1984 c 654 art 5 s 58; 1985 c 21 s 64; 1987 c 229 art 10 s 1; 1987 c 384 art 2 s 92; 1992 c 464 art 1 s 55; 2005 c 56 s 1
2023 Minnesota Statutes › Chapters 447 - 450 — Municipal Welfare, Recreation › Chapter 447 — Hospitals, Welfare Activities › Section 447.45 — Bonds For Hospital, Nursing Home, Related Facilities.

447.45 BONDS FOR HOSPITAL, NURSING HOME, RELATED FACILITIES.
Subdivision 1.
May include construction debt of acquired facility.
A county, city, or hospital district may issue revenue bonds by resolution of its governing body to finance the acquisition and betterment of hospital, nursing home, and related medical facilities. This power is in addition to other powers granted by law and includes, but is not limited to, the payment of interest during construction and for a reasonable period after construction and the establishment of reserves for bond payment and for working capital. In connection with the acquisition of any existing hospital or nursing home facilities, the city, county, or district may retire outstanding indebtedness incurred to finance the construction of the existing facilities.
Subd. 2.
Listed facilities and services are deemed hospital, nursing home.
(a) With respect to facilities for the care, treatment, and training of persons with developmental disabilities, and facilities attached or related to a nursing home providing supportive services to elderly persons who are not yet in need of nursing home care, including congregate housing, adult day care and respite care services, a hospital district, county, or city may exercise the powers in sections 447.45 to 447.50 as if these facilities were hospital or nursing home facilities within the meaning of sections 447.45 to 447.50. "County or city" includes cities of the first class and counties containing them.
(b) With respect to facilities attached or related to a nursing home providing supportive services to elderly persons who are not yet in need of nursing home care, including congregate housing, adult day care, and respite care services, a hospital district may exercise the powers in sections 447.45 to 447.50 as if these facilities were hospital or nursing home facilities within the meaning of sections 447.45 to 447.50.
History:
1971 c 844 s 1; Ex1971 c 48 s 51; 1974 c 292 s 2; 1978 c 609 s 2; 1Sp1981 c 4 art 1 s 52; 1982 c 614 s 9; 1985 c 21 s 65; 1987 c 229 art 10 s 1; 1992 c 464 art 1 s 55; 1993 c 271 s 5; 1995 c 80 s 1; 1997 c 94 s 3; 1997 c 219 s 6; 2005 c 56 s 1