Minnesota § 471.3455 PUBLIC SAFETY EQUIPMENT PURCHASE OR LEASE

Minnesota Statutes

§ 471.3455 — PUBLIC SAFETY EQUIPMENT PURCHASE OR LEASE

Minnesota § 471.3455

PartMUNICIPALITIES

Ch. 471MUNICIPAL RIGHTS, POWERS, DUTIES

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Minn. Stat. § 471.3455 (2026).

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Subdivision 1.Definitions.

(a)"Local government" means a statutory or home rule charter city, county, town, special taxing district, or any other political subdivision that acquires public safety equipment.

(b)"Public safety equipment" means vehicles and specialized equipment used by a fire department, as defined in section299N.01, subdivision 2, in firefighting, ambulance and emergency medical treatment services, rescue, and hazardous materials response. Subd. 2.Single source acquisition. Notwithstanding section465.71or471.345, a local government may acquire by purchase or lease used public safety equipment without competitive bidding or proposals if the equipment is clearly and legitimately limited to a single source of supply, and the contract price may be best established by direct

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Subdivision 1.Definitions.
(a) "Local government" means a statutory or home rule charter city, county, town, special taxing district, or any other political subdivision that acquires public safety equipment.
(b) "Public safety equipment" means vehicles and specialized equipment used by a fire department, as defined in section299N.01, subdivision 2, in firefighting, ambulance and emergency medical treatment services, rescue, and hazardous materials response.

Subd. 2.Single source acquisition.
Notwithstanding section465.71or471.345, a local government may acquire by purchase or lease used public safety equipment without competitive bidding or proposals if the equipment is clearly and legitimately limited to a single source of supply, and the contract price may be best established by direct negotiation.

Subd. 3.Long-term leases authorized.
Notwithstanding section366.095,410.32,412.301, or465.71, a local government may issue certificates of indebtedness or capital notes to acquire new or used public safety equipment by lease for a term of up to 15 years. The obligation created by a long-term lease agreement for public safety equipment must not be included in the calculation of net debt for purposes of section475.53, and does not constitute debt under any other statutory provision. No election is required in connection with the execution of a lease agreement authorized by this section.