Subdivision 1. Financing. Ramsey County shall pay all of the costs of relief of the poor therein and be responsible for all welfare programs within the county, the cost of which is not met from federal, state or private sources.
Subd. 2. Borrowing. (a) Authority. Ramsey County is granted authority to borrow funds and pledge the credit of the county for repayment of the funds for the support of the poor; the governing body of Ramsey County may issue bonds or other evidences of indebtedness to pay therefor when authorized to do so as provided in this subdivision or the charter.
(b) Bonds. All bonds issued pursuant to this subdivision are to be sold in the manner prescribed by chapter 475, and mature serially, the first installment of which becoming due in not more than three years and the last of which becoming due and payable in not more than ten years from the date of issue. These bonds shall bear interest at an annual rate of not to exceed six percent, payable semiannually, and the governing body of Ramsey County shall provide for the payment thereof in the manner prescribed by chapter 475, and the governing body of Ramsey County shall negotiate and sell the bonds, from time to time, in the amounts that the board of county commissioners sees fit.
While any of these bonds are outstanding and unpaid, there shall be annually levied and collected a tax upon all real and personal property in Ramsey County, sufficient to pay the principal and interest of these bonds as they respectively become due and payable.
(c) Emergency borrowing. The provisions of this subdivision requiring the submission of the question of issuing bonds for the relief of the poor to a vote of the people does not supersede any law of the state, or charter provision, permitting, in cases of emergency, the issuance of bonds or the borrowing of funds for the relief of the poor without obtaining such a vote.
Subd. 3. [Repealed, 1991 c 51 s 6]
1974 c 435 s 1.0204; 1978 c 743 s 1; 1991 c 51 s 1
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 370 - 403 — Counties, County Officers, Regional Authorities
Section 383A.011 — Session Laws That Do Not Apply To Ramsey County.
Section 383A.02 — Powers And Duties.
Section 383A.07 — Parks And Recreation.
Section 383A.08 — Detention And Corrections.
Section 383A.12 — Health Department.
Section 383A.14 — Air Quality.
Section 383A.155 — Housing Improvement Areas.
Section 383A.16 — Highway Improvements.
Section 383A.165 — Seasonal Highway Load Restrictions.
Section 383A.17 — Capitol Approach.
Section 383A.18 — Soldiers' Rest.
Section 383A.19 — Codification Of Special Laws.
Section 383A.20 — Government Administration.
Section 383A.201 — Officials Not To Be Interested In Contracts.
Section 383A.21 — Fees Of The Court Administrator Of District Court, Coroner And County Recorder.
Section 383A.22 — Fee System For County Services, Document Processing.
Section 383A.23 — Commissioners; Composition; Redistricting.
Section 383A.26 — Organization.
Section 383A.281 — Definitions.
Section 383A.282 — County Board Responsibilities.
Section 383A.283 — Human Resources Department.
Section 383A.284 — General; Human Resources Powers Of Department And County Board.
Section 383A.285 — Classified Service.
Section 383A.286 — Unclassified Service.
Section 383A.287 — Personnel Review Board.
Section 383A.288 — Competitive Examinations.
Section 383A.289 — Eligible Lists.
Section 383A.291 — Certification Of Eligibles.
Section 383A.292 — Noncompetitive Appointments.
Section 383A.293 — Probationary Period.
Section 383A.294 — Grievances.
Section 383A.295 — Conditions Of Employment.
Section 383A.296 — Misconduct.
Section 383A.297 — Political Activity.
Section 383A.298 — Transitional Provisions.
Section 383A.301 — Status Of Present Employees.
Section 383A.321 — Definitions.
Section 383A.322 — Small Business Set-aside.
Section 383A.323 — Purchasing Through Health Care Cooperative.
Section 383A.35 — Court Commissioner.
Section 383A.37 — Sheriff; Fees.
Section 383A.381 — Abstract Clerk.
Section 383A.39 — Courthouse And City Hall.
Section 383A.40 — Welfare Department; Local Social Services Agency.
Section 383A.405 — Corrections.
Section 383A.411 — Bonds Or Levy For Water System For County Buildings.
Section 383A.42 — County Surveyor; Approval Of Plat.
Section 383A.421 — Surveyor Fees.
Section 383A.43 — Legislative Research Committee.
Section 383A.47 — Reduction Of Appropriations.
Section 383A.50 — Administration Of Budget.
Section 383A.551 — Ramsey County; Charter Commission.
Section 383A.552 — Charter Commission; Nominations And Appointments.
Section 383A.553 — Charter Commission; Terms; Chair; Expenses And Administration.
Section 383A.554 — Powers And Duties.
Section 383A.556 — Effective Date.
Section 383A.601 — Legislative Findings.
Section 383A.602 — Definitions.
Section 383A.603 — District Erosion And Sediment Control Program.
Section 383A.604 — Organization Soil Erosion And Sediment Control Programs.
Section 383A.605 — Compliance.
Section 383A.62 — Elections Department Merger.
Section 383A.75 — Joint Property Tax Advisory Committee.
Section 383A.80 — Ramsey County Deed And Mortgage Tax.
Section 383A.81 — Environmental Response Fund.