Minnesota 2023-2024 Regular Session

Minnesota Senate Bill SF4371

Introduced
2/29/24  

Caption

City of Ramsey special tax increment financing authority modifications

Impact

If enacted, SF4371 will provide Ramsey and its authorities greater authority in managing tax increment financing districts. It includes significant alterations, such as extending timelines for qualifying projects from five years to ten years, allowing for greater leeway in funding essential developments post-certification. This change could expedite projects that are vital to Ramsey’s growth while providing more time to complete necessary public works, thereby fostering economic development and improving service accessibility for the community.

Summary

SF4371 proposes modifications to the special tax increment financing authority specifically for the city of Ramsey. The bill seeks to amend Laws from 2010 that set regulations around tax increment financing districts, allowing more flexibility and adaptation to the city's needs as it continues to develop. A key feature of the bill is that it includes provisions for eligible expenditures that aim to improve the local infrastructure, such as the Northstar Transit Station, structured parking, and roadway enhancements. This emphasizes the focus on urban redevelopment and supporting major transit networks within the state.

Contention

The bill may face discussions and potential contention surrounding the balance of local control versus state oversight in urban financing. Critics might argue that while the bill appears beneficial for Ramsey, it could set a precedent for similar modifications in other cities, raising concerns over the potential for misuse of tax increment financing and the implications it could have on accountability and fiscal management. The specifics of allowable expenditures could lead to debates on priorities regarding infrastructure versus other community needs, such as affordable housing and social services.

Companion Bills

MN HF4340

Similar To Ramsey; special tax increment financing authority modified.

Previously Filed As

MN HF4340

Ramsey; special tax increment financing authority modified.

MN HF1036

Ramsey; special rules authorized.

MN SF1314

Ramsey special rules authorization

MN SF109

City of Maplewood tax increment financing special rules authorization

MN SF4919

City of St. Cloud special tax increment financing authority provision

MN HF2347

Ramsey; special tax increment financing authority provided.

MN SF2184

Ramsey special tax increment financing authority provision

MN SF3482

Plymouth special tax increment financing authority authorization

MN SF3513

Maple Grove tax increment financing special rules authorization

MN SF65

Maple Grove tax increment financing special rules authorization

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