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TX Spec Dist Code § 3894.053 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3894 - Rowlett Downtown Management District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3894.053. Nonvoting Directors

Sec. 3894.053.  NONVOTING DIRECTORS.  (a)  The following persons serve as nonvoting ex officio directors:(1)  the manager of the city;(2)  the financial director of the city; and(3)  the planning director of the city.(b)  If an office described by Subsection (a) is renamed, changed, or abolished, the governing body of the city may appoint another city officer or employee who performs duties comparable to those performed by the officer described by Subsection (a).|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 880 (S.B. 234), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3894.054 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3894 - Rowlett Downtown Management District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3894.054. Conflicts of Interest

Sec. 3894.054.  CONFLICTS OF INTEREST.  (a)  Except as provided by Section 3894.053 or this section:(1)  a director may participate in all board votes and decisions; and(2)  Chapter 171, Local Government Code, governs conflicts of interest of board members.(b)  A director who has a beneficial interest in a business entity that will receive a pecuniary benefit from an action of the board may participate in discussion and vote on that action if a majority of the board has a similar interest in the same action or if all other similar business entities in the district will receive a similar pecuniary benefit.(c)  A director who is also an officer or employee of a public entity may not participate in a discussion of or vote on a matter regarding a contract with that same public entity.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 880 (S.B. 234), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3894.055 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3894 - Rowlett Downtown Management District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3894.055. Director's Oath or Affirmation

Sec. 3894.055.  DIRECTOR'S OATH OR AFFIRMATION.  A director's oath or affirmation of office shall be filed with the district and the district shall retain the oath or affirmation in the district records.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 880 (S.B. 234), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3894.056 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3894 - Rowlett Downtown Management District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3894.056. Officers

Sec. 3894.056.  OFFICERS.  The board shall elect from among the directors a chair, vice chair, and secretary.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 880 (S.B. 234), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3894.057 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3894 - Rowlett Downtown Management District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3894.057. Compensation of Directors; Reimbursement of Expenses

Sec. 3894.057.  COMPENSATION OF DIRECTORS; REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES.  A director is not entitled to compensation for service on the board but is entitled to be reimbursed for necessary expenses incurred in carrying out the duties and responsibilities of a director.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 880 (S.B. 234), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3894.059 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3894 - Rowlett Downtown Management District|Subchapter B. Board of Directors|Section 3894.059. Quorum

Sec. 3894.059.  QUORUM.  For purposes of determining whether a quorum of the board is present, the following are not counted:(1)  a board position vacant for any reason, including death, resignation, or disqualification;(2)  a director who is abstaining from participation in a vote because of a conflict of interest; or(3)  a nonvoting director.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 880 (S.B. 234), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3894.101 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3894 - Rowlett Downtown Management District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3894.101. General Powers and Duties

Sec. 3894.101.  GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES.  The district has the powers and duties provided by:(1)  the general laws relating to conservation and reclamation districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, including Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code;(2)  the general laws relating to road districts and road utility districts created under Section 52(b), Article III, Texas Constitution, including Chapter 441, Transportation Code; and(3)  Chapter 375, Local Government Code.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 880 (S.B. 234), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3894.103 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3894 - Rowlett Downtown Management District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3894.103. Development Corporation Powers

Sec. 3894.103.  DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION POWERS.  The district, using money available to the district, may exercise the powers given to a development corporation under Chapter 505, Local Government Code, including the power to own, operate, acquire, construct, lease, improve, or maintain a project under that chapter.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 880 (S.B. 234), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3894.104 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3894 - Rowlett Downtown Management District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3894.104. General Powers Regarding Contracts

Sec. 3894.104.  GENERAL POWERS REGARDING CONTRACTS.  (a)  The district may:(1)  contract with any person to accomplish any district purpose, including a contract for:(A)  the payment, repayment, or reimbursement of costs incurred by that person on behalf of the district, including all or part of the costs of an improvement project and interest on the reimbursed cost; or(B)  the use, occupancy, lease, rental, operation, maintenance, or management of all or part of a proposed or existing improvement project; and(2)  apply for and contract with any person to receive, administer, and perform a duty or obligation of the district under a federal, state, local, or private gift, grant, loan, conveyance, transfer, bequest, or other financial assistance arrangement relating to the investigation, planning, analysis, study, design, acquisition, construction, improvement, completion, implementation, or operation by the district or others of a proposed or existing improvement project.(b)  A contract the district enters into to carry out a purpose of this chapter may be on any terms and for any period the board determines, including a negotiable or nonnegotiable note or warrant payable to the city, Dallas County, and any other person.(c)  Any person may contract with the district to carry out the purposes of this chapter without further statutory or other authorization.(d)  A contract payable from ad valorem taxes for a period longer than one year must be approved by the governing body of the city.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 880 (S.B. 234), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3894.105 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3894 - Rowlett Downtown Management District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3894.105. Competitive Bidding

Sec. 3894.105.  COMPETITIVE BIDDING.  Section 375.221, Local Government Code, applies only to a district contract that has a value of more than $50,000.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 880 (S.B. 234), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3894.106 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3894 - Rowlett Downtown Management District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3894.106. Economic Development

Sec. 3894.106.  ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.  (a)  The district may engage in activities that accomplish the economic development purposes of the district.(b)  The district may establish and provide for the administration of one or more programs to promote state or local economic development and to stimulate business and commercial activity in the district, including programs to:(1)  make loans and grants of public money; and(2)  provide district personnel and services.(c)  The district may create economic development programs and exercise the economic development powers that:(1)  Chapter 380, Local Government Code, provides to a municipality; and(2)  Subchapter A, Chapter 1509, Government Code, provides to a municipality.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 880 (S.B. 234), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3894.107 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3894 - Rowlett Downtown Management District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3894.107. Rules; Enforcement

Sec. 3894.107.  RULES; ENFORCEMENT.  (a)   The district may adopt rules:(1)  to administer or operate the district;(2)  for the use, enjoyment, availability, protection, security, and maintenance of the district's property and facilities; or(3)  to provide for public safety and security in the district.(b)  The district may enforce its rules by injunctive relief.(c)  To the extent a district rule conflicts with a city rule or order, the city rule or order controls.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 880 (S.B. 234), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3894.108 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3894 - Rowlett Downtown Management District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3894.108. Name Change

Sec. 3894.108.  NAME CHANGE.  The board by resolution may change the district's name.  The board shall give written notice of the change to the city.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 880 (S.B. 234), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3894.109 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3894 - Rowlett Downtown Management District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3894.109. Adding or Removing Territory

Sec. 3894.109.  ADDING OR REMOVING TERRITORY.  The board may add or remove territory under Subchapter J, Chapter 49, and Section 54.016, Water Code, except that:(1)  the addition or removal of the territory must be approved by:(A)  the governing body of the city; and(B)  the owners of the territory being added or removed;(2)  a reference to a tax in Subchapter J, Chapter 49, or Section 54.016, Water Code, means an ad valorem tax; and(3)  territory may not be removed from the district if bonds or other obligations of the district payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes on the territory are outstanding.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 880 (S.B. 234), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3894.110 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3894 - Rowlett Downtown Management District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3894.110. No Eminent Domain Power

Sec. 3894.110.  NO EMINENT DOMAIN POWER.  The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 880 (S.B. 234), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3894.111 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3894 - Rowlett Downtown Management District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3894.111. No Toll Roads

Sec. 3894.111.  NO TOLL ROADS.  The district may not construct, acquire, maintain, or operate a toll road.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 880 (S.B. 234), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3894.112 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3894 - Rowlett Downtown Management District|Subchapter C. Powers and Duties|Section 3894.112. District Employees; Terms of Employment; Compensation

Sec. 3894.112.  DISTRICT EMPLOYEES; TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT; COMPENSATION.  The board may employ and establish the terms of employment and compensation of:(1)  an executive director or general manager; or(2)  any other district employee the board considers necessary.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 880 (S.B. 234), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3894.151 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3894 - Rowlett Downtown Management District|Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions|Section 3894.151. General Powers Regarding Financial Matters

Sec. 3894.151.  GENERAL POWERS REGARDING FINANCIAL MATTERS.  Except as provided by Section 3894.161, the district may:(1)  impose an ad valorem tax on all taxable property in the district, including industrial, commercial, and residential property, to pay for an improvement project;(2)  impose an assessment on property in the district in the manner provided for:(A)  a district under Subchapter F, Chapter 375, Local Government Code; or(B)  a municipality or county under Subchapter A, Chapter 372, Local Government Code;(3)  provide or secure the payment or repayment of the costs and expenses of the establishment, administration, and operation of the district and the district's costs or share of the costs or revenue of an improvement project or district contractual obligation or indebtedness by or through:(A)  a lease, installment purchase contract, or other agreement with any person;(B)  the imposition of a tax, assessment, user fee, concession fee, or rental charge; or(C)  any other revenue or resource of the district;(4)  establish user charges related to the operation of storm-water facilities, including the regulation of storm water for the protection of water quality in the district;(5)  establish user charges for the use of nonpotable water for irrigation purposes, subject to the approval of the governing body of the city;(6)  undertake separately or jointly with other persons, including the city or Dallas County, all or part of the cost of an improvement project, including an improvement project:(A)  for improving, enhancing, and supporting public safety and security, fire protection and emergency medical services, and law enforcement in and adjacent to the district; or(B)  that confers a general benefit on the entire district or a special benefit on a definable part of the district; and(7)  enter into a tax abatement agreement in accordance with the general laws of this state authorizing and applicable to tax abatement agreements by municipalities.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 880 (S.B. 234), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3894.152 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3894 - Rowlett Downtown Management District|Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions|Section 3894.152. Borrowing Money

Sec. 3894.152.  BORROWING MONEY.  The district may borrow money for a district purpose by issuing or executing bonds, notes, credit agreements, or other obligations of any kind found by the board to be necessary or appropriate for the district purpose.  The bond, note, credit agreement, or other obligation must be secured by and payable from ad valorem taxes, assessments, or other district revenue.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 880 (S.B. 234), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3894.153 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3894 - Rowlett Downtown Management District|Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions|Section 3894.153. Impact Fees and Assessments; Exemption

Sec. 3894.153.  IMPACT FEES AND ASSESSMENTS; EXEMPTION.  (a)  The district may impose an impact fee or assessment on property in the district, including an impact fee or assessment on residential or commercial property, only in the manner provided by Subchapter A, Chapter 372, or Subchapter F, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, for a municipality, county, or public improvement district, according to the benefit received by the property.(b)  An impact fee for residential property must be for the limited purpose of providing capital funding for:(1)  public water and wastewater facilities;(2)  drainage and storm-water facilities; and(3)  streets and alleys.(c)  An assessment, a reassessment, or an assessment resulting from an addition to or correction of the assessment roll by the district, penalties and interest on an assessment or reassessment, or an expense of collection of an assessment, including reasonable attorney's fees, incurred by the district:(1)  is a first and prior lien against the property assessed; and(2)  is superior to any other lien or claim other than a lien or claim for county, school district, or municipal ad valorem taxes.(d)  The board may make a correction to or deletion from the assessment roll that does not increase the amount of assessment of any parcel of land without providing notice and holding a hearing in the manner required for additional assessments.(e)  The district may not impose an impact fee on the property, including equipment and facilities, of a public utility provider in the district.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 880 (S.B. 234), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3894.154 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3894 - Rowlett Downtown Management District|Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions|Section 3894.154. Certain Residential Property Not Exempt

Sec. 3894.154.  CERTAIN RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY NOT EXEMPT.  Section 375.161, Local Government Code, does not apply to the district.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 880 (S.B. 234), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3894.155 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3894 - Rowlett Downtown Management District|Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions|Section 3894.155. Maintenance and Operation Tax; Election

Sec. 3894.155.  MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION TAX; ELECTION.  (a)  Except as provided by Section 3894.161, the district may impose a tax for maintenance and operation purposes, including for:(1)  planning, constructing, acquiring, maintaining, repairing, and operating all improvement projects, including land, plants, works, facilities, improvements, appliances, and equipment of the district; and(2)  paying costs of services, engineering and legal fees, and organization and administrative expenses.(b)  The district may not impose a maintenance and operation tax unless the maximum tax rate is approved by the governing body of the city and a majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.  If the maximum tax rate is approved, the board may impose the tax at any rate that does not exceed the approved rate.(c)  A maintenance and operation tax election may be held at the same time and in conjunction with any other district election.  The election may be called by a separate election order or as part of any other election order.(d)  The proposition in a maintenance and operation tax election may be for a specific maximum rate.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 880 (S.B. 234), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3894.156 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3894 - Rowlett Downtown Management District|Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions|Section 3894.156. Use of Surplus Maintenance and Operation Money

Sec. 3894.156.  USE OF SURPLUS MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION MONEY.  If the district has surplus maintenance and operation tax money that is not needed for the purposes for which it was collected, the money may be used for any authorized purpose.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 880 (S.B. 234), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3894.157 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3894 - Rowlett Downtown Management District|Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions|Section 3894.157. Bond Issuance Plan Required Before Issuing Bonds

Sec. 3894.157.  BOND ISSUANCE PLAN REQUIRED BEFORE ISSUING BONDS.  The district may not issue bonds until the governing body of the city approves a bond issuance plan authorizing and setting forth the limitations on the issuance of the bonds.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 880 (S.B. 234), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3894.158 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3894 - Rowlett Downtown Management District|Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions|Section 3894.158. Bonds and Other Obligations; Municipal Approval

Sec. 3894.158.  BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS; MUNICIPAL APPROVAL.  (a)   Except as provided by Sections 3894.157 and 3894.161, the district may issue, by competitive bid or negotiated sale, bonds, notes, or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes or assessments in the manner provided by Subchapter A, Chapter 372, or Subchapter J, Chapter 375, Local Government Code.(b)  In exercising the district's borrowing power, the district may issue a bond or other obligation in the form of a bond, note, certificate of participation or other instrument evidencing a proportionate interest in payments to be made by the district, or other type of obligation.(c)  In addition to the sources of money described by Subchapter A, Chapter 372, and Subchapter J, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, district bonds may be secured and made payable wholly or partly by a pledge of any part of the net proceeds the district receives from any other district revenue.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 880 (S.B. 234), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3894.159 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3894 - Rowlett Downtown Management District|Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions|Section 3894.159. Bond Maturity

Sec. 3894.159.  BOND MATURITY.  Bonds may mature not more than 40 years from their date of issue.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 880 (S.B. 234), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|