Parkland dedication; parkland development special fund.
Saint Paul Legislative Code § 63.704
in effectSec. 63.704. - Parkland dedication; parkland development special fund.
There is hereby established a parkland development special fund. All parkland dedication fees collected pursuant to this article shall be deposited in the parkland development special fund and used solely for the acquisition, development, or improvement of public parks, playgrounds, recreation facilities, wetlands, trails, or open space within the city. Funds collected shall be used for the aforementioned purposes within one-half (½) mile of the project for which the funds were collected or for the neighborhood or community park nearest to the project. Use of the funds collected shall be documented and made publically available in an annual report. Such funds may not be used for ongoing operations or maintenance. All fund expenditures shall be approved by the city council by resolution. Expenditures from the parkland development special fund shall be in conformance with the city's adopted comprehensive plan and development or project plans for sub-areas of the city. Payments made to satisfy the requirements of this section shall be made separately from any payments for building permits or any other payment to the city.
(Ord 15-27, § 2, 8-26-15)
Source: City of Saint Paul, Minnesota, City Charter, Legislative Code and Administrative Code (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/mn/st._paul/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIILECO_TITVIIIZOCO_ARTVII63.700PADE_S63.704PADEPADESPFUFetched: 11/1/2026