Albert Lea authorized to extend local sales tax for additional projects.

The bill allows the city of Albert Lea to extend its local sales tax for additional projects. The tax revenue will be used to pay for water quality improvements, trail expansions, library improvements, recreation area improvements, and park improvements. The tax is subject to voter approval and will expire 30 years after imposition or when the city council determines the revenue is sufficient. The tax is not subject to certain levy limitations and does not require a separate election for bond issuance.

Albert Lea authorized to extend local sales tax for additional projects.

The bill allows the city of Albert Lea to extend its local sales tax for additional projects. The tax revenue will be used to pay for water quality improvements, trail expansions, library improvements, recreation area improvements, and park improvements. The tax is subject to voter approval and will expire 30 years after imposition or when the city council determines the revenue is sufficient. The tax is not subject to certain levy limitations and does not require a separate election for bond issuance.