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LA Rev Stat § 33:2740.44 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§2740.44. Special local taxes; Bossier Parish Elderly Services District

RS 2740.44 - Special local taxes; Bossier Parish Elderly Services District A. The governing authority of the Bossier Parish Elderly Services District, as created by this Section, may levy an ad valorem tax on all taxable property in the parish. B.(1) Such tax shall be levied by ordinance of the governing authority of the district adopted only after the question of its levy has been approved by a majority of the registered voters of the district voting at an election held for that purpose in accordance with the Louisiana Election Code. (2) The proposition submitted to the voters shall state the amount of the tax, which shall not exceed three mills, and the duration of the tax, which shall not exceed ten years. (3) The governing authority may call an election for the purpose of putting such question before the voters. (4) The governing authority of the district shall have all authority it has as governing authority of the parish for collecting and enforcing the collection of the tax authorized by this Section. C.(1) The Bossier Parish Elderly Services District is hereby created as a body politic and corporate and a political subdivision of the state, as defined in the Constitution of Louisiana, for the purpose of providing services to the elderly residents of Bossier Parish. (2) The boundaries of the district shall be coterminous with the boundaries of the parish. (3) The district may expend funds, from the tax authorized by this Section or from any other source, as it deems necessary or appropriate for carrying out the purposes of the district. D. The governing authority of the district may enter into a cooperative endeavor agreement, pursuant to Article VII, Section 14(C) of the Constitution of Louisiana, with the Bossier Council on Aging, Inc. in order to carry out the purposes of the district. Such an agreement shall meet all of the following requirements: (1) It shall be reduced to writing. (2) It shall be effective only after the governing authority of the district adopts an ordinance setting forth its terms. (3) It shall contain a provision prohibiting any member of the board of directors of the Bossier Council on Aging, Inc. from receiving compensation for service as a member or officer of the board. Acts 1998, No. 12, §1, eff. June 22, 1998.
LA Rev Stat § 33:2740.45 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§2740.45. Public cemetery maintenance; ad valorem tax; Morehouse Parish

RS 2740.45 - Public cemetery maintenance; ad valorem tax; Morehouse Parish In addition to the ad valorem tax authorized by R.S. 33:2740.1, the governing authority of Morehouse Parish may levy ad valorem taxes in any ward in Morehouse Parish not to exceed two mills, to be used for the maintenance and upkeep of public cemeteries located in such ward. The taxes shall be levied only after the question of the imposition of the taxes has been submitted to the qualified electors of such ward at an election to be conducted in accordance with the general election laws of the state of Louisiana and a majority of those voting in the election have voted in favor of the imposition of the taxes. Acts 1998, No. 11, §1, eff. June 22, 1998.
LA Rev Stat § 33:2740.47 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§2740.47. New Orleans Central City Economic Development District

RS 2740.47 - New Orleans Central City Economic Development District A. The New Orleans Central City Economic Development District, hereinafter referred to as the "district", is hereby created and is declared to be a body politic and political subdivision of the state of Louisiana, as defined in Article VI, Section 44 of the Constitution of Louisiana. The district, acting through its board of commissioners, the governing authority of said district, is hereby granted all of the rights, powers, privileges, and immunities granted to political subdivisions for industrial, commercial, research, and economic development purposes, excluding the powers of expropriation and taxation. B. The district is established for the primary object and purpose of establishing and adopting a master economic development plan for the central city area. C. The boundaries of the district shall be comprised of that area of the city bounded by Howard Avenue, Carondelet Street, Simon Bolivar, and Washington Ave. D.(1) The board of commissioners, hereinafter referred to as the "board", shall be composed of the following members: (a)(i) One member shall be the mayor of New Orleans or his designee. (ii) One member shall be appointed by the mayor of New Orleans. (b) One member shall be the city councilman who represents the district or his designee. (c)(i) One member shall be the state senator who represents the district or his designee. (ii) One member shall be appointed by the state senator who represents the district. (d) Each state representative who represents the district shall be a member or shall appoint a designee. (e) Three members shall be members of and appointed by Central City Partnership. (f) Two members shall be members of and appointed by the Aretha Castle Halley Business Association. (2) The state senator who represents the district shall call the first meeting of the board no later than January 31, 2000. At the first meeting the members shall elect a chair, a vice chairman, secretary, and any other officers needed. (3) In preparation of the economic development plan, as provided in Subsection A of this Section, the board shall make careful and comprehensive surveys and studies of present conditions and future economic growth of the district. A plan shall be made with the general purpose of guiding and accomplishing coordinated, adjusted, and harmonious economic development of the district, which will, in accordance with present and future needs, best promote the natural, cultural, and economic resources of the district and the citizens and businesses in the district. Acts 1999, No. 500, §1, eff. June 28, 1999.
LA Rev Stat § 33:2740.48 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§2740.48. Repealed by Acts 2011, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 20, §2, eff. June 12, 2011.

RS 2740.48 - Repealed by Acts 2011, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 20, §2, eff. June 12, 2011.
LA Rev Stat § 33:2740.56 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§2740.56. Columbia; downtown development district

RS 2740.56 - Columbia; downtown development district The Columbia Downtown Historical District as created and provided for by ordinance 93-4, adopted May 11, 1993, and any amendment thereto, shall be deemed to be and shall be recognized as a downtown development district. Acts 2003, No. 513, §1, eff. June 20, 2003.
LA Rev Stat § 33:2740.61 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§2740.61. Downtown development district; city of Donaldsonville

RS 2740.61 - Downtown development district; city of Donaldsonville A historic district created and provided for by ordinance by the governing authority of the city of Donaldsonville shall be deemed to be and shall be recognized as a downtown development district. Acts 2003, No. 842, §1; Acts 2011, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 20, §1, eff. June 12, 2011.
LA Rev Stat § 33:2740.65 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§2740.65. Franklin; downtown development district

RS 2740.65 - Franklin; downtown development district The Franklin Downtown Development District of the city of Franklin, as created and provided for by city ordinance 3099, adopted May 17, 2005, and any amendment thereto, shall be deemed to be and shall be recognized as a downtown development district. Acts 2006, No. 476, §1, eff. June 22, 2006.
LA Rev Stat § 33:2740.68 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§2740.68. Redesignated as R.S. 47:338.208 pursuant to Acts 2011, No. 248, §4.

RS 2740.68 - Redesignated as R.S. 47:338.208 pursuant to Acts 2011, No. 248, §4.
LA Rev Stat § 33:2740.69 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§2740.69. Redesignated as R.S. 47:338.209 pursuant to Acts 2011, No. 248, §4.

RS 2740.69 - Redesignated as R.S. 47:338.209 pursuant to Acts 2011, No. 248, §4.
LA Rev Stat § 33:2740.71 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§2740.71. Short title

RS 2740.71 - Short title This Subpart may be cited as the "Business Improvement District Act". Acts 2003, No. 904, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 33:2740.72 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§2740.72. Legislative findings

RS 2740.72 - Legislative findings The legislature finds that: (1) There is a need for uniform, focused, and fair procedures in state law to provide a reasonable alternative for the establishment, power, operation, and duration of independent districts to promote, manage, maintain, and develop business improvement and development districts within municipalities and parishes. (2) It is the legislative intent and purpose in implementing Article VI, Sections 19 and 36 of the Constitution of Louisiana, based upon, and consistent with, legislative findings of fact and declarations of policy, to authorize a uniform procedure by general law to establish an independent special district as an alternative method to promote, manage, maintain and develop business improvement and development districts in municipalities and parishes through the levy and collection of special assessments. It is further the legislative intent and purpose to provide by general law for the uniform operation, exercise of power, and procedure for termination of any such independent district. It is further the purpose and intent of the legislature that a district created under this Subpart not have or exercise any zoning or permitting power. It is further the purpose and intent of the legislature that no debt or obligation of a district shall constitute a burden on any local government without its consent. Acts 2003, No. 904, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 33:2740.74 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§2740.74. Establishment of district

RS 2740.74 - Establishment of district A. The method for the establishment of a business improvement district shall be pursuant to an ordinance adopted by the governing body of the municipality or parish in which the area of land is located granting a petition for the establishment of a business improvement district. The petition for the establishment of a business improvement district shall be filed by the petitioner with the governing authority of the municipality or parish. The petition shall contain: (1) A description of the boundaries of the district. (2) The written consent to the establishment of the district by all landowners whose immovable property is to be included in the district. (3) A designation of five persons to be the initial members of the board of commissioners, who shall serve in that office until replaced by elected members as provided in R.S. 33:2740.75(B)(1). (4) The proposed name of the district. (5) A map of the proposed district showing existing infrastructure, if any. (6) Based upon available data, the proposed timetable for construction of the district services and the estimated cost of constructing the proposed services. B. A public hearing on the petition shall be conducted by the governing authority of the municipality or parish within forty-five days after the petition is filed unless an extension of time is requested by the petitioners and granted by the governing authority of the municipality or parish. The hearing shall be held at an accessible location in the municipality or parish in which the business improvement district is to be located. The petitioner shall cause a notice of the hearing to be published in a newspaper at least once a week for the four successive weeks immediately prior to the hearing. Such notice shall give the time and place for the hearing, a description of the area to be included in the district, and any other relevant information which the establishing governing bodies may require. The advertisement shall be published in the official journal of the municipality or parish. C. The governing authority of the municipality or parish shall consider the record of the public hearing and any other relevant factors in making its determination to grant or deny a petition for the establishment of a business improvement district. D. An ordinance establishing a business improvement district shall include the boundaries of the district, the names of the five persons designated to be the initial members of the board of commissioners of the district, and the name of the district. Acts 2003, No. 904, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 33:2740.75 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§2740.75. Board of commissioners; members and meetings

RS 2740.75 - Board of commissioners; members and meetings A. The board of the district shall exercise the powers granted to the district pursuant to this Subpart. The board shall consist of five members; except as otherwise provided herein, each member shall hold office for a term of four years and until a successor is chosen and qualifies. The initial members of the board shall be residents of the state and two of such initial members shall have their principal place of business within the district. B.(1) Commencing six years after the initial appointment of members, the position of each member whose term has expired shall be filled by a qualified elector of the district, elected by the qualified electors of the district in accordance with Title 18 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950. (2) Members of the board shall be known as commissioners and, upon entering into office, shall take an oath of office. They shall hold office for the terms for which they were elected or appointed and until their successors are chosen and qualified. If, during the term of office, a vacancy occurs, the remaining members of the board shall fill the vacancy by an appointment for the remainder of the unexpired term. (3) A majority of the members of the board constitutes a quorum for the purposes of conducting its business and exercising its powers and for all other purposes. Action taken by the district shall be upon a vote of a majority of the members present unless general law or a rule of the district requires a greater number. (4) As soon as practicable after each election or appointment, the board shall organize by electing one of its members as chair and by electing a secretary, who need not be a member of the board, and such other officers as the board may deem necessary. (5) The board shall keep a permanent record book in which shall be recorded minutes of all meetings, resolutions, ordinances, proceedings, and any and all corporate acts. The record book shall be opened to inspection in accordance with R.S. 44:31 et seq. (6) Each commissioner shall be entitled to receive for his services a per diem not to exceed seventy-five dollars per meeting and such travel expenses as may be authorized in the bylaws of the district. (7) All meetings of the board shall be conducted in accordance with R.S. 42:11 et seq. C. In any parish or municipality which operates under a home rule charter which provides for the governing authority of any special district lying wholly within the parish or municipality, such charter provisions shall supersede the provisions of this Subpart relating to the membership of the board. Acts 2003, No. 904, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 33:2740.76 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§2740.76. Board of commissioners; general duties

RS 2740.76 - Board of commissioners; general duties A. The board may employ and fix the compensation of a district manager. If employed, the district manager shall have charge and supervision of the works of the district and shall be responsible for preserving and maintaining any improvement or facility constructed or erected pursuant to the provisions of this Subpart, for maintaining and operating the equipment owned by the district, and for performing such other duties as may be prescribed by the board. The district manager may hire or otherwise employ and terminate the employment of such other persons, including, without limitation, professional, supervisory, and clerical employees, as may be necessary and authorized by the board. The compensation and other conditions of employment of the officers and employees of the district shall be as provided by the board. Notwithstanding R.S. 42:1101 et seq., the district manager or a board member or district employee may be a stockholder, officer, or employee of a landowner. B. The board shall designate a person who is a resident of the state as treasurer of the district, who shall have charge of the funds of the district. Such funds shall be disbursed only upon the order, or pursuant to the resolution, of the board by warrant or check countersigned by the treasurer and by such other person as may be authorized by the board. The board may give the treasurer such other or additional powers and duties as the board may deem appropriate and may fix his or her compensation. The board may require the treasurer to give a bond in such amount, on such terms, and with such sureties as may be deemed satisfactory to the board to secure the performance by the treasurer of his or her powers and duties. The financial records of the district shall be audited by an independent certified public accountant at least once a year. C. The board may select as a depository for its funds any qualified public depository as defined in R.S. 39:1211 et seq. Acts 2003, No. 904, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 33:2740.77 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§2740.77. Disclosure of public financing

RS 2740.77 - Disclosure of public financing The district shall take affirmative steps to provide for the full disclosure of information relating to the public financing and maintenance of improvements to immovable property undertaken by the district. Such information shall be made available to all existing residents, and to all prospective residents, of the district. Acts 2003, No. 904, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 33:2740.78 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§2740.78. Development activities

RS 2740.78 - Development activities A. In order to effectuate the purposes of this Subpart, the board shall have the specific authority provided in R.S. 33:2740.79; such authority shall be exercised solely within the district. B. The board shall formulate a redevelopment plan or plans for the district and submit any plan to the governing authority of the municipality or parish for review. The board shall formulate a program or programs to implement any redevelopment plan. Such a program shall implement the various plans in such a manner as to aid and encourage private development of the area and to promote and coordinate public development. In formulating such a program, the board may conduct studies and may consult with all departments of the municipality or parish and other public or private agencies concerned with matters affecting or affected by the program. C. After adoption of the development program, the board may implement any portion thereof in such manner as shall, in its judgment, most likely accomplish said program. To that end, the district may employ or contract with engineers, architects, attorneys, underwriters, and other professionals necessary for the financing and implementation of the construction, renovation, maintenance, or operation of facilities described in the redevelopment plan and may contract in accordance with law for the construction, renovation, maintenance, or operation of the facilities. D. The board shall prepare each year an annual budget in accordance with the Louisiana Local Government Budget Act, R.S. 39:1301 et seq. Acts 2003, No. 904, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 33:2740.80 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§2740.80. Revenue; assessments; ad valorem

RS 2740.80 - Revenue; assessments; ad valorem A. Subject to the approval of the governing authority of the municipality or parish and district electors as provided in Subsection C of this Section, the district may levy an ad valorem tax for such number of years as may be provided in the proposition authorizing its levy as an assessment for the purpose of carrying out the purposes contemplated by the redevelopment plan and for the operating expenses of the district. B. Any ad valorem tax levied by the district, including taxes levied under Subsection A of this Section shall be subject to homestead exemption as provided by Article VII, Section 20 of the Constitution of Louisiana. C. No ad valorem tax may be levied under the provisions of Subsection A of this Section unless authorized by a majority of the electors within the boundaries of the district as provided for in R.S. 33:2740.73 of this Subpart who vote at an election held for that purpose in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Louisiana Election Code. The governing authority of the municipality or parish shall call any such election. D. Any tax levied under authority of the Section shall be in addition to all other taxes which other political subdivisions in the municipality or parish nor or hereafter may be authorized by law to levy and collect. All services and programs to be provided from the proceeds of the tax shall be in addition to the services and programs which are otherwise provided by other governing authorities. Acts 2003, No. 904, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 33:2740.82 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§2740.82. Bonds and notes; miscellaneous

RS 2740.82 - Bonds and notes; miscellaneous A. The district may issue bond anticipation notes in accordance with the provisions of R.S. 39:1460.1 et seq. B. The district may issue short-term revenue bonds for paying any of the expenses of the district in accordance with the provisions of R.S. 39:1470 et seq. C. The district may issue refunding bonds in accordance with the provisions of R.S. 39:1444 et seq. Acts 2003, No. 904, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 33:2740.83 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§2740.83. Approval of issuance of bonds by State Bond Commission

RS 2740.83 - Approval of issuance of bonds by State Bond Commission The approval of the State Bond Commission shall be obtained prior to the issuance of any bonds of the district pursuant to the rules and regulations of the State Bond Commission. Acts 2003, No. 904, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 33:2740.84 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 33 - Municipalities and Parishes|§2740.84. Exemption from taxes

RS 2740.84 - Exemption from taxes It is hereby determined that the creation of the district and the carrying out of its public functions and corporate purposes is, in all respects, a public and governmental purpose for the benefit of the people of the state, and for the improvement of their health, safety, welfare, prosperity, and security, and that said functions and purposes are public purposes and that the district will be performing an essential governmental function in the exercise of the powers conferred upon it by this Subpart. All obligations authorized to be issued by the district pursuant to the provisions of this Subpart, together with interest thereof, income therefrom, and gain upon the sale thereof shall be exempt from all state and local taxes. Acts 2003, No. 904, §1.