Maplewood authorizes a local sales and use tax to fund public safety training, community center, and park projects.

The bill allows the city of Maplewood to impose a local sales and use tax of one-half percent, subject to voter approval. The tax revenue will fund the East Metro Public Safety Training Facility, Maplewood Community Center, and Afton Heights Park. The tax expires 20 years after imposition or when project costs are met. The city can issue bonds up to $81 million to finance these projects, excluding costs related to bond issuance.

Maplewood authorizes a local sales and use tax to fund public safety training, community center, and park projects.

The bill allows the city of Maplewood to impose a local sales and use tax of one-half percent, subject to voter approval. The tax revenue will fund the East Metro Public Safety Training Facility, Maplewood Community Center, and Afton Heights Park. The tax expires 20 years after imposition or when project costs are met. The city can issue bonds up to $81 million to finance these projects, excluding costs related to bond issuance.