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IA Code § 357A.5 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title IX - LOCAL GOVERNMENT|Chapter 357A - RURAL WATER SERVICE PROVIDERS|Section 357A.5 - Appearances.

357A.5 Appearances.   At the hearing on the petition, any owner or tenant of real property within the boundaries of the area described in the petition may appear, in person or by a designated representative, and any representative of the department, a city, or an interested person may also appear, in favor of or in opposition to the incorporation and organization of the proposed district. The appearances may also be filed in writing prior to the time set for the hearing.  [C71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §357A.5; 82 Acts, ch 1199, §63, 96]  91 Acts, ch 134, §6  Referred to in §357A.14
IA Code § 357A.6 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title IX - LOCAL GOVERNMENT|Chapter 357A - RURAL WATER SERVICE PROVIDERS|Section 357A.6 - Findings — order.

357A.6 Findings — order.   1. After the hearing, the supervisors may strike off any part of the territory that testimony shows will not be benefited by the creation of the district. If the supervisors do not find that the district is reasonably necessary, they shall dismiss the petition.   2. If the supervisors find that required notice of the hearing has been given and that the proposed district is reasonably necessary for the public health, convenience, and comfort of the residents, or may be of benefit in providing fire protection, they shall make an order establishing the district as a political subdivision, designating its boundary, and identifying it by name or number. The order shall be published in the same newspaper which published the notice of hearing. The supervisors shall prepare and preserve a complete record of the hearing on the petition and their findings and action.  [C71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §357A.6]  91 Acts, ch 134, §7; 2019 Acts, ch 24, §104  Referred to in §357A.14
IA Code § 357A.7 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title IX - LOCAL GOVERNMENT|Chapter 357A - RURAL WATER SERVICE PROVIDERS|Section 357A.7 - Meeting of members.

357A.7 Meeting of members.   As a part of the order incorporating the district, the supervisors shall fix the time and place at which the members shall meet to select from their number a board of directors. Selection of the initial board shall be not later than thirty days after the hearing. The number of directors on the board, not to exceed nine, shall be determined by a majority vote of those members present. Any member elected a director who fails to become a participating member, within thirty days after entry in the minutes of the board of a declaration of availability of benefit units for subscription, shall forfeit the office of director.  [C71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §357A.7]  Referred to in §357A.20
IA Code § 357A.8 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title IX - LOCAL GOVERNMENT|Chapter 357A - RURAL WATER SERVICE PROVIDERS|Section 357A.8 - Bylaws submitted at special meeting.

357A.8 Bylaws submitted at special meeting.   Within thirty days after election of the original board, proposed bylaws shall be submitted for adoption at a special meeting of members of the district, written notice of which shall be mailed to each member. Members present at the special meeting may adopt or amend any of the proposed bylaws, and may propose and adopt alternative or additional bylaws. The bylaws may subsequently be amended at any annual or special meeting of the participating members of the district. However, the bylaws of each district shall provide:   1. For an annual meeting of participating members by July 31 of each year following the year of incorporation of the district, and for the mailing of written notice of the time and place of each annual meeting to each participating member and publication of the notice in a newspaper of general circulation in the district not less than ten nor more than thirty days prior to each meeting.   2. That each participating member of the district shall be entitled to a single vote at all annual and special meetings of the district, regardless of the number of benefit units to which the member has subscribed.  [C71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §357A.8]  95 Acts, ch 77, §3; 2012 Acts, ch 1016, §1  Referred to in §357A.20
IA Code § 357A.9 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title IX - LOCAL GOVERNMENT|Chapter 357A - RURAL WATER SERVICE PROVIDERS|Section 357A.9 - Members divided into classes.

357A.9 Members divided into classes.   The initial board of each district shall divide its members by lot into three classes of as nearly equal size as possible. The terms of the directors in the first, second, and third classes shall expire on the dates of the annual meetings in the first, second, and third years, respectively, following the year in which the district is incorporated, or as soon thereafter as their respective successors are elected and have qualified. At the annual meeting in each year after the year in which the district is incorporated, a director shall be elected to succeed each director whose term of office expires on that date, and each director so elected shall hold office for a term of three years and until a successor is elected and has qualified. Vacancies shall be filled by appointment by the remaining directors, for the unexpired term.  [C71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §357A.9]  Referred to in §357A.20
IA Code § 357A.10 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title IX - LOCAL GOVERNMENT|Chapter 357A - RURAL WATER SERVICE PROVIDERS|Section 357A.10 - Board meetings.

357A.10 Board meetings.   The board shall meet annually on the same day as, and immediately following, the annual meeting of participating members, and may meet at such other times as it may determine, or upon the call of the chairperson or any two directors. At the first meeting of the initial board following its election, and at each succeeding annual board meeting, the board shall elect a chairperson, vice chairperson, secretary, and treasurer for the ensuing year.  [C71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §357A.10]  Referred to in §357A.20
IA Code § 357A.11A (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title IX - LOCAL GOVERNMENT|Chapter 357A - RURAL WATER SERVICE PROVIDERS|Section 357A.11A - Customer records.

357A.11A Customer records.   Notwithstanding section 22.2, subsection 1, public records of a district, which shall not be examined or copied as of right, include private customer information. Except as required pursuant to chapter 476, “private customer information” includes information identifying a specific customer and any record of a customer account, including internet-based customer account information.  2012 Acts, ch 1010, §1
IA Code § 357A.12 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title IX - LOCAL GOVERNMENT|Chapter 357A - RURAL WATER SERVICE PROVIDERS|Section 357A.12 - Plans, specifications, and procedures.

357A.12 Plans, specifications, and procedures.   1. As soon as reasonably possible after incorporation of a district, the board shall file with the supervisors and the department copies of the plans and specifications for, and estimates of the cost of, any improvements authorized by this chapter which the board proposes to construct or acquire. The board shall determine a reasonable fee which each member shall pay for the privilege of utilizing the district’s facilities, and which shall be known as a benefit unit. Benefit units may be classified. The board, by publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the district, shall generally describe the planned improvements, the area to be served and the fee members will be required to pay for each service connected to the water system.   2. The procedures for competitive bidding specified in chapter 26 and for emergency repairs as specified in section 384.103, subsection 2, shall apply to construction carried out pursuant to this chapter.  [C71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §357A.12; 82 Acts, ch 1199, §64, 96]  91 Acts, ch 134, §11; 2006 Acts, ch 1017, §34, 42, 43; 2019 Acts, ch 24, §104
IA Code § 357A.13 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title IX - LOCAL GOVERNMENT|Chapter 357A - RURAL WATER SERVICE PROVIDERS|Section 357A.13 - Selling water.

357A.13 Selling water.   If the capacity of the district’s facilities permits, the district may sell water by contract to any city, other district, or other person, public or private, not within the boundaries of a district.  [C71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §357A.13]
IA Code § 357A.14 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title IX - LOCAL GOVERNMENT|Chapter 357A - RURAL WATER SERVICE PROVIDERS|Section 357A.14 - Attaching to district — inclusion of city — merger.

357A.14 Attaching to district — inclusion of city — merger.   1. An owner of real property outside a district which can be economically served by the facilities of the district, or thirty percent of the owners of all real property lying within the outside perimeter of a proposed addition, may petition to be attached to the district. The petition shall be filed with the auditor, and the auditor and supervisors shall notify the district that a petition has been received and proceed in a manner set forth in sections 357A.3 through 357A.6.   2. All or any part of an incorporated city may be included in the boundaries of any existing water district or water district being newly organized, provided the governing body of such city by resolution or ordinance gives, or has given, its consent.   3. Boards of any two or more districts may by concurrent action and by approval of the supervisors merge their districts into one. In case of merger the members of the boards of the merged districts may serve out the terms for which they were elected. The resulting district shall take over all the assets and legal liabilities of the water districts joining in the merger. Obligations of any district secured by the revenue of the systems operated by the district shall continue to be retired, or a sinking fund for such purpose created from revenue from the system operated over the same area by the resulting district in accordance with the laws under which the obligations were issued, until all obligations of the old district have been retired.   4. If there is a conflict between two or more districts concerning which district will serve an area, the supervisors of the county in which the disputed area is located shall, after a public hearing, determine which district can more adequately and economically provide service within the area.  [C71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §357A.14]  91 Acts, ch 134, §12, 13; 93 Acts, ch 84, §2; 94 Acts, ch 1023, §109; 96 Acts, ch 1031, §1
IA Code § 357A.15 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title IX - LOCAL GOVERNMENT|Chapter 357A - RURAL WATER SERVICE PROVIDERS|Section 357A.15 - Taxing prohibited — refunds.

357A.15 Taxing prohibited — refunds.   1. A district shall not have power to levy any taxes. The facilities constructed or otherwise acquired by a district, including but not limited to ponds, reservoirs, pipelines, wells, check dams, and pumping installations, the revenues obtained by the district from the sale of water, and the revenue bonds or notes, or interest from the revenue bonds or notes, issued by a district shall not be taxable in any manner by the state or any of its political subdivisions.   2. A rural water district organized under chapter 504 shall receive a refund of sales or use taxes upon submitting an application to the department of revenue for the refund of taxes imposed upon the sales price of all sales of building materials, supplies, or equipment sold to a contractor or used in the fulfillment of a written contract for the construction of facilities for the rural water district to the same extent as a rural water district organized under this chapter may obtain a refund under section 423.4, subsection 1.  [C71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §357A.15]  98 Acts, ch 1161, §1; 2000 Acts, ch 1078, §2; 2003 Acts, ch 145, §286  ; 2003 Acts, 1st Ex, ch 2, §176, 205  ; 2004 Acts, ch 1049, §191; 2004 Acts, ch 1175, §394; 2019 Acts, ch 24, §104  Referred to in §422.7(2)(r)
IA Code § 357A.16 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title IX - LOCAL GOVERNMENT|Chapter 357A - RURAL WATER SERVICE PROVIDERS|Section 357A.16 - Detaching real property from district.

357A.16 Detaching real property from district.   If it becomes apparent that any real property included within a district cannot economically or adequately be served by the facilities of the district, the owners of the real property may file with the auditor a petition to the supervisors requesting that the real property be detached from the district. The petition shall:   1. Describe by section, or fraction thereof, and by township and range, the real property which it is proposed to detach from the district.   2. State that the real property cannot economically or adequately be served by the facilities of the district, and that it is not feasible for the district to enlarge or extend its facilities so as to economically and adequately serve the real property.   3. Be signed by the owners of all the real property which it is desired to detach from the district.  [C71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §357A.16]  91 Acts, ch 134, §14  Referred to in §357A.18, 357A.24
IA Code § 357A.17 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title IX - LOCAL GOVERNMENT|Chapter 357A - RURAL WATER SERVICE PROVIDERS|Section 357A.17 - Inactive district dissolved.

357A.17 Inactive district dissolved.   A petition may be filed with the auditor requesting the supervisors to dissolve an inactive district. The petition shall:   1. State that the district owns no property of any kind exclusive of records, maps, plans, and files, and that all of its debts and obligations have been fully paid.   2. State that the board has not held a meeting for more than one year prior to the date of filing of the petition, that the district is not functioning, and will probably continue to be inoperative.   3. Be signed by three-fourths of the members of the district.  [C71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §357A.17]  Referred to in §357A.18
IA Code § 357A.18 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title IX - LOCAL GOVERNMENT|Chapter 357A - RURAL WATER SERVICE PROVIDERS|Section 357A.18 - Hearing.

357A.18 Hearing.   1. Upon the filing with the auditor of a petition under either section 357A.16 or section 357A.17, the auditor shall so inform the supervisors who shall fix a time for consideration of the petition. The supervisors may, but shall not be required to, hold a hearing thereon. After consideration of the petition, and after the hearing if one is held, the supervisors shall ascertain whether:   a. The petition meets all of the requirements prescribed by section 357A.16 or section 357A.17 for either such petition.   b. It appears from all information available to the supervisors that each allegation included in the petition is factual.   2. If the supervisors’ finding on each of the foregoing points is positive, it shall declare the real property described in the petition detached from the district, or declare the district dissolved, as the case may be. The supervisors shall notify the secretary of the district of its action, and the secretary shall amend the records of the district to show that the real property described in the petition has been detached from the district, or shall within thirty days deliver to the auditor all records, maps, plans, and files of the district dissolved.  [C71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §357A.18]  91 Acts, ch 134, §15, 16; 2010 Acts, ch 1061, §180
IA Code § 357A.19 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title IX - LOCAL GOVERNMENT|Chapter 357A - RURAL WATER SERVICE PROVIDERS|Section 357A.19 - Not exempt from other requirements.

357A.19 Not exempt from other requirements.   This chapter does not exempt any district from the requirements of any other statute, whether enacted prior to or subsequent to July 1, 1970, under which the district is required to obtain the permission or approval of, or to notify, the department, the utilities division of the department of commerce, or any other agency of this state or of any of its political subdivisions prior to proceeding with construction, acquisition, operation, enlargement, extension, or alteration of any works or facilities which the district is authorized to undertake pursuant to this chapter.  [C71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §357A.19; 82 Acts, ch 1199, §65, 96]
IA Code § 357A.20 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title IX - LOCAL GOVERNMENT|Chapter 357A - RURAL WATER SERVICE PROVIDERS|Section 357A.20 - Alternate operation by nonprofit corporation.

357A.20 Alternate operation by nonprofit corporation.   1. A nonprofit corporation incorporated under chapter 504 for the specific purpose of operating a rural water system may petition the supervisors for incorporation of a district, in the manner provided by section 357A.2. The signatures of the corporation’s officers on the petition and a resolution adopted by the corporation’s board of directors approving the petition shall suffice in lieu of signatures of owners of thirty percent of the real property in the proposed district, if the corporation presents evidence satisfactory to the supervisors that a sufficient number of members of the proposed district will subscribe to benefit units to make its operation feasible. The procedure for hearing and determination of disposition of the petition shall be as provided by this chapter.   2. In any district incorporated upon the petition of a nonprofit corporation, the following procedures shall apply:   a. After final approval of the petition by a board of supervisors, the secretary of the corporation shall file a notice with the secretary of state dissolving the nonprofit corporation in accordance with chapter 504.   b. Upon filing of the notice, the nonprofit corporation shall cease to exist as a chapter 504 entity and all assets and liabilities of the nonprofit corporation become the assets and liabilities of the newly organized district without a need for any further meetings, voting, notice to creditors, or other actions by the members or board.   c. The officers and board of directors of the corporation shall be the officers and board of the district.   d. The applicable laws of the state and the articles of incorporation and bylaws of the corporation shall control the initial size and initial term of office of such officers and board, in lieu of sections 357A.7, 357A.9, and 357A.10.   e. The district shall bring its operation and structure in compliance with sections 357A.7 through 357A.10 at the first annual meeting of the participating members and board of directors.  [C71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §357A.20]  91 Acts, ch 134, §17; 95 Acts, ch 77, §5; 2004 Acts, ch 1049, §191; 2004 Acts, ch 1175, §393; 2010 Acts, ch 1061, §180; 2020 Acts, ch 1063, §190  Subsection 2, paragraph e amended
IA Code § 357A.21 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title IX - LOCAL GOVERNMENT|Chapter 357A - RURAL WATER SERVICE PROVIDERS|Section 357A.21 - Annexation of land by a city — mediation — arbitration.

357A.21 Annexation of land by a city — mediation — arbitration.   1. A district or association shall be fairly compensated for losses resulting from annexation. The governing body of a city or water utility and the board of directors or trustees of the district or association may agree to terms which provide that the facilities owned by the district or association and located within the city shall be retained by the district or association for the purpose of transporting water to customers outside the city.   2. If an agreement is not reached under subsection 1, the governing body of the city or water utility or the board of directors or trustees of the district or association may request mediation pursuant to chapter 679C. The governing body or board requesting mediation shall be responsible for the costs of the mediation. A mediation committee shall be established if a governing body or board requests mediation pursuant to this subsection. The mediation committee shall consist of one member of the governing body of the city or the governing body’s designee, one member of the board of directors or trustees of the district or association, as applicable, and one disinterested member chosen by the other two members. A list of qualified mediators may be obtained from the American arbitration association, the public employment relations board established pursuant to section 20.5, or a recognized mediation organization or association.   3. If an agreement is not reached within ninety days, the issues may be submitted to arbitration. If submitted, an arbitrator shall be selected by a committee which includes one member of the governing body of the city or its designee, one member of the district’s or association’s board of directors or trustees or its designee, as applicable, and a disinterested party selected by the other two members of the committee. A list of qualified arbitrators may be obtained from the American arbitration association or other recognized arbitration organization or association.  87 Acts, ch 109, §3; 88 Acts, ch 1172, §1; 92 Acts, ch 1015, §5; 2004 Acts, ch 1049, §191; 2004 Acts, ch 1175, §393; 2014 Acts, ch 1086, §4  Referred to in §357A.2, 384.84
IA Code § 357A.22 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title IX - LOCAL GOVERNMENT|Chapter 357A - RURAL WATER SERVICE PROVIDERS|Section 357A.22 - Personal liability.

357A.22 Personal liability.   Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, a director, officer, employee, or other personnel of the board are not liable on the district’s debts or obligations and a director, officer, employee, or volunteer of the board is not personally liable in that capacity, for a claim based upon an act or omission of the person performed in the discharge of the person’s duties, except for any of the following:   1. A breach of the duty of loyalty to the district.   2. Acts or omissions not in good faith or which involve intentional misconduct or knowing violation of the law.   3. A transaction from which the person derives an improper personal benefit.  88 Acts, ch 1170, §2
IA Code § 357A.22A (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title IX - LOCAL GOVERNMENT|Chapter 357A - RURAL WATER SERVICE PROVIDERS|Section 357A.22A - Rural fire protection program — liability.

357A.22A Rural fire protection program — liability.   1. A rural water district or rural water association incorporated under this chapter or chapter 504 shall establish a rural fire protection program which shall include but is not limited to providing access to designated soft-hose fill stations, providing annually or more often if necessary updated maps of soft-hose fill stations to all fire departments within the rural water service area, and sponsoring informational meetings for all fire departments and interested parties within the rural water service area for the purpose of reviewing locations of facilities, operational procedures, communication procedures and facilities, and procedures designed to coordinate efforts to enhance rural fire protection.   2. A rural water district or rural water association incorporated under this chapter or chapter 504 which provides water service to cities, benefited fire districts, or townships shall not be liable for a claim against the district or association for failure to provide or maintain fire hydrants, facilities, or an adequate supply of water or water pressure for fire protection purposes if the purpose of the hydrants, facilities, or water used is not for fire protection.  2001 Acts, ch 54, §1; 2004 Acts, ch 1049, §191; 2004 Acts, ch 1175, §393; 2007 Acts, ch 126, §58; 2019 Acts, ch 24, §104
IA Code § 357A.23 (2021)
2021 Iowa Code|Title IX - LOCAL GOVERNMENT|Chapter 357A - RURAL WATER SERVICE PROVIDERS|Section 357A.23 - City sewer and water franchise authorized.

357A.23 City sewer and water franchise authorized.   Notwithstanding section 364.2, subsection 4, paragraph “a”, for the purposes of obtaining or qualifying for federal funding, a city may grant a franchise to a rural water district incorporated under this chapter or chapter 504, for a term of not more than forty years. In addition to the franchises listed in section 364.2, subsection 4, paragraph “a”, a city may grant a franchise to a rural water district incorporated under this chapter or chapter 504, to erect, maintain, and operate plants and systems for sewer services. All provisions of section 364.2 shall otherwise apply to a franchise granted to a rural water district.  94 Acts, ch 1137, §1; 2004 Acts, ch 1049, §191; 2004 Acts, ch 1175, §393  Referred to in §364.2