(a) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, money collected as rent under section 16B.24, subdivision 5, for state property at any of the regional treatment centers or state nursing home facilities administered by the commissioner of human services is dedicated to the regional treatment center or state nursing home from which it is generated. Any balance remaining at the end of the fiscal year shall not cancel and is available until expended.

Terms Used In Minnesota Statutes 245.037

  • Fiscal year: The fiscal year is the accounting period for the government. For the federal government, this begins on October 1 and ends on September 30. The fiscal year is designated by the calendar year in which it ends; for example, fiscal year 2006 begins on October 1, 2005 and ends on September 30, 2006.
  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
  • state: extends to and includes the District of Columbia and the several territories. See Minnesota Statutes 645.44

(b) The commissioner may lease out any buildings or portions of buildings, units, or lands acquired by the department that are not needed for the uses and purposes of the department. Such authority to lease out buildings, units, and lands includes authority to lease to employees of the department, notwithstanding section 16B.24, subdivision 5, paragraph (c). The commissioner may set the prices and terms and conditions for leases under this paragraph and shall not make any such lease for a term of more than five years. All money received from leases under this paragraph shall be credited to the fund from which the property was acquired or through which the property is being maintained. Money credited for leased property maintenance is appropriated to the commissioner for that purpose.

(c) The commissioner may lease out any buildings or portions of buildings, units, or lands acquired by the department to clients and employees of the department for the provision of community-based services, notwithstanding section 16B.24, subdivision 5, paragraph (c). The commissioner may set the prices and terms and conditions for leases under this paragraph, and shall not make any such lease for a term of more than five years. All money received from leases under this paragraph shall be credited to the fund from which the property was acquired or through which the property is being maintained. Money credited for leased property maintenance is appropriated to the commissioner for that purpose.