Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to provide a financial incentive for the construction of a new water treatment facility in the city of Monticello, Minnesota, by offering a sales and use tax exemption for construction materials.

Main Provisions

• Refundable Exemption: The bill introduces a refundable sales and use tax exemption on materials, supplies, and equipment used for the construction, reconstruction, upgrade, expansion, renovation, or remodeling of a new water treatment facility, including related utility infrastructure.
• Eligibility Period: The purchases eligible for this tax exemption must occur between September 1, 2025, and December 31, 2029.
• Refund Mechanism: Although the sales tax will be initially imposed and collected, the tax paid will be refunded following the procedures outlined for similar projects under Minnesota Statutes. However, the refund applicant must be the governmental entity that owns or contracts the construction project.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• The bill establishes a specific sales tax exemption for the city of Monticello's water treatment facility construction project, altering the standard tax collection procedures by ultimately reimbursing taxes paid during the construction period.

Relevant Terms

• Sales and use tax exemption
• Refundable exemption
• Water treatment facility
• Monticello construction project
• Tax refund