Minnesota § 471.3455 - PUBLIC SAFETY EQUIPMENT PURCHASE OR LEASE
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 471.3455 — PUBLIC SAFETY EQUIPMENT PURCHASE OR LEASE, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 471.3455. PUBLIC SAFETY EQUIPMENT PURCHASE OR LEASE
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 section 299N.01, subdivision 2, in firefighting, ambulance and emergency medical treatment services, rescue, and hazardous materials response.
Subd. 2.Single source acquisition.
Notwithstanding section 465.71 or 471.345, 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 section 366.095, 410.32, 412.301, or 465.71, 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 section 475.53, 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.
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Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Source: official Minnesota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 471.3455 ("PUBLIC SAFETY EQUIPMENT PURCHASE OR LEASE") is part of the Minnesota Statutes, the codified statutory law of Minnesota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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