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House Bill 3864 |
House Author: Gooden |
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Effective: 6-17-11 |
Senate Sponsor: Deuell |
House Bill 3864 amends the Special District Local Laws Code to create the Lazy W District No. 1, a municipal utility district, subject to voter approval at a confirmation election and municipal consent. The bill grants the district the power to undertake certain road projects; authorizes the district to develop and manage parks, recreational facilities, and natural science laboratories and to promote the preservation of fish and other wildlife in the district; and establishes powers regarding contracts and rules. The bill authorizes the district, subject to certain requirements, to issue obligations; establish fees, rates, and charges; and impose special assessments and property, operation and maintenance, and contract taxes. The district is prohibited from exercising the power of eminent domain outside the district.