Opinion No. (1985)

Dear Dr. Brunner:

This letter is in response to the following question:

Does a school district have the right to enter into a contract with the Department of Natural Resources to borrow money for energy conservation measures without the approval of [a] two-thirds majority of eligible voters under . . . [Section] 164.231 [sic]. If so, may the loan funds be repaid with the revenues derived from energy cost savings which will be calculated annually.

As we understand the situation, you wish to know if constitutional legislation can be enacted that allows the Department of Natural Resources to lend…