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NC Gen Stat § 162A-73 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 162A - Water and Sewer Systems|Article 5 - Metropolitan Sewerage Districts.|§ 162A-73 - Authority of governing bodies of political subdivisions.

 162A-73. Authority of governing bodies of political subdivisions.The governing body of any political subdivision is hereby authorized and empowered:(1) Subject to the approval of the Local Government Commission, to transfer jurisdiction over, and to lease, lend, sell, grant or convey to a district, upon such terms and conditions as the governing body of such political subdivision may agree upon with the district board, the whole or any part of any existing sewerage system or systems or such real or personal property as may be necessary or useful in connection with the acquisition, construction, reconstruction, improvement, extension, enlargement, equipment, repair, maintenance or operation of any sewerage system by the district, including public roads and other property already devoted to public use;(2) To make and enter into contracts or agreements with a district, upon such terms and conditions and for such periods as such governing body and the district board may determine:a. For the collection, treatment or disposal of sewage;b. For the collecting by such political subdivision or by the district of rents, rates, fees or charges for the services and facilities provided to or for such political subdivision or its inhabitants by any sewerage system, and for the enforcement of collection of such rents, rates, fees and charges; andc. For the imposition of penalties, including the shutting off of the supply of water furnished by any water system owned or operated by such political subdivision, in the event that the owner, tenant or occupant of any premises utilizing such water shall fail to pay any such rents, rates, fees or charges;(3) To fix, and revise from time to time, rents, rates, fees and other charges for the services furnished or to be furnished by a sewerage system under any contract between the district and such political subdivision, and to pledge all or any part of the proceeds of such rents, rates, fees and charges to the payment of any obligation of such political subdivision to the district under such contract;(4) To pay any obligation of such political subdivision to the district under such contract from any available funds of the political subdivision and to levy and collect a tax ad valorem for the making of any such payment; and(5) In its discretion or if required by law, to submit to its qualified electors under the election laws applicable to such political subdivision any contract or agreement which such governing body is authorized to make and enter into with the district under the provisions of this Article. Any such election upon a contract or agreement may, at the discretion of the governing body, be called and held under the election laws applicable to the issuance of bonds by such political subdivision. (1961, c. 795, s. 23; 1973, c. 822, s. 4.)
NC Gen Stat § 162A-74 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 162A - Water and Sewer Systems|Article 5 - Metropolitan Sewerage Districts.|§ 162A-74 - Rights-of-way and easements in streets and highways.

 162A-74. Rights-of-way and easements in streets and highways.A right-of-way or easement in, along, or across any State highway system, road, or street, and along or across any city or town street within a district is hereby granted to a district in case such right-of-way is found by the district board to be necessary or convenient for carrying out any of the work of the district. Any work done in, along, or across any State highway system, road, street, or property shall be done in accordance with the rules and regulations and any reasonable requirements of the Department of Transportation, and any work done in, along, or across any municipal street or property shall be done in accordance with any reasonable requirements of the municipal governing body. (1961, c. 795, s. 24; 1973, c. 507, s. 5; c. 822, s. 4; 1977, c. 464, s. 34.)
NC Gen Stat § 162A-75 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 162A - Water and Sewer Systems|Article 5 - Metropolitan Sewerage Districts.|§ 162A-75 - Submission of preliminary plans to planning groups; cooperation with planning agencies.

 162A-75. Submission of preliminary plans to planning groups; cooperation with planning agencies.Prior to the time final plans are made for the location and construction of any sewerage system, the district board shall present preliminary plans for such improvement to the county, municipal or regional planning board for their consideration, if such facility is to be located within the planning jurisdiction of any such county, municipal or regional planning group. The district board shall make every effort to cooperate with the planning agency, if any, in the location and construction of a proposed facility authorized under this Article. Any district board created under the authority of this Article is hereby directed, wherever possible, to coordinate its plans for the construction of sewerage system improvements with the overall plans for the development of the planning area, if such district is located wholly or in part within a county, municipal or regional planning area; provided, however, that the approval of any such county, municipal or regional planning board as to any such plan of the district shall not be required. (1961, c. 795, s. 25; 1973, c. 822, s. 4.)
NC Gen Stat § 162A-76 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 162A - Water and Sewer Systems|Article 5 - Metropolitan Sewerage Districts.|§ 162A-76 - Water system acting as billing and collecting agent for district; furnishing meter readings.

 162A-76. Water system acting as billing and collecting agent for district; furnishing meter readings.The owner or operator, including any political subdivision, of a water system supplying water to the owners, lessees or tenants of real property which is or will be served by any sewerage system owned or operated by a district is authorized to act as the billing and collecting agent of the district for any rents, rates, fees or charges imposed by the district for the services and facilities provided by such sewerage system, and such district is authorized to arrange with such owner or operator to act as the billing and collecting agent of the district for such purpose. Any such owner or operator shall, if requested by a district, furnish to the district copies of such regular periodic meter reading and water consumption records and other pertinent data as the district may require to do its own billing and collecting. The district shall pay to such owner or operator the reasonable additional expenses incurred by such owner or operator in rendering such services to the district. (1961, c. 795, s. 26; 1973, c. 822, s. 4.)
NC Gen Stat § 162A-77 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 162A - Water and Sewer Systems|Article 5 - Metropolitan Sewerage Districts.|§ 162A-77 - District may assume sewerage system indebtedness of political subdivision; approval of voters; actions founded upon invalidity of election; tax to pay assumed indebtedness.

 162A-77. District may assume sewerage system indebtedness of political subdivision; approval of voters; actions founded upon invalidity of election; tax to pay assumed indebtedness.A district may assume all outstanding indebtedness of any political subdivision in the district lawfully incurred for paying all or any part of the cost of a sewerage system, subject to approval thereof by a majority of the qualified voters of the district voting at an election thereon. Any such election shall be called and held in accordance with the provisions of the Local Government Finance Act, insofar as the same may be made applicable, and the returns of such election shall be canvassed and a statement of the result thereof prepared, recorded and published as provided in the Local Government Finance Act. No right of action or defense founded upon the invalidity of the election shall be asserted nor shall the validity of the election be open to question in any court upon any ground whatever, except in an action or proceeding commenced within 30 days after the publication of such statement of result. In the event that any such indebtedness of a political subdivision is assumed by the district, there shall be annually levied and collected a tax ad valorem upon all the taxable property in the district sufficient to pay such assumed indebtedness and the interest thereon as the same become due and payable; provided, however, that such tax may be reduced by the amount of other moneys actually available for such purpose. Such tax shall be determined, levied and collected in the manner provided by G.S. 162A-71 and subject to the provisions of said section.Nothing herein shall prevent any political subdivision from levying taxes to provide for the payment of its debt service requirements as to indebtedness incurred for paying all or any part of the cost of a sewerage system if such debt service requirements shall not have been otherwise provided for. (1961, c. 795, s. 27; 1973, c. 512, s. 5; c. 822, s. 4.)
NC Gen Stat § 162A-78 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 162A - Water and Sewer Systems|Article 5 - Metropolitan Sewerage Districts.|§ 162A-78 - Advances by political subdivisions for preliminary expenses of districts.

 162A-78. Advances by political subdivisions for preliminary expenses of districts.Any political subdivision is hereby authorized to make advances, from any moneys that may be available for such purpose, in connection with the creation of such district and to provide for the preliminary expenses of such district. Any such advances may be repaid to such political subdivision from the proceeds of bonds issued by such district or from other available funds of the district. (1961, c. 795, s. 28; 1973, c. 822, s. 4.)
NC Gen Stat § 162A-79 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 162A - Water and Sewer Systems|Article 5 - Metropolitan Sewerage Districts.|§ 162A-79 - Article regarded as supplemental.

 162A-79. Article regarded as supplemental.This Article shall be deemed to provide an additional and alternative method for the doing of the things authorized hereby and shall be regarded as supplemental and additional to powers conferred by other laws, and shall not be regarded as in derogation of or as repealing any powers now existing under any other law, either general, special or local; provided, however, that the issuance of bonds under the provisions of this Article need not comply with the requirements of any other law applicable to the issuance of bonds except as herein provided. (1961, c. 795, s. 29; 1973, c. 822, s. 4.)
NC Gen Stat § 162A-80 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 162A - Water and Sewer Systems|Article 5 - Metropolitan Sewerage Districts.|§ 162A-80 - Inconsistent laws declared inapplicable.

 162A-80. Inconsistent laws declared inapplicable.All general, special or local laws, or parts thereof, inconsistent herewith are hereby declared to be inapplicable, unless otherwise specified, to the provisions of this Article. (1961, c. 795, s. 30; 1973, c. 822, s. 4.)
NC Gen Stat § 162A-81 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 162A - Water and Sewer Systems|Article 5 - Metropolitan Sewerage Districts.|§ 162A-81 - Adoption and enforcement of ordinances.

 162A-81. Adoption and enforcement of ordinances.(a) A district shall have the same power as a city under G.S. 160A-175 to assess civil fines and penalties for violation of its ordinances, and may secure injunctions to further insure compliance with its ordinances as provided by this section.(b) An ordinance may provide that its violation shall subject the offender to a civil penalty of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) to be recovered by the district in a civil action in the nature of debt if the offender does not pay the penalty within a prescribed period of time after he has been cited for violation of the ordinance. Any person assessed a civil penalty by the district shall be notified of the assessment by registered or certified mail, and the notice shall specify the reasons for the assessment. If the person assessed fails to pay the amount of the assessment to the district within 30 days after receipt of notice, or such longer period, not to exceed 180 days, as the district may specify, the district may institute a civil action in the General Court of Justice of the county in which the violation occurred or, in the discretion of the district, in the General Court of Justice of the county in which the person assessed has his or its principal place of business, to recover the amount of the assessment. The validity of the district's action may be appealed directly to General Court of Justice in the county in which the violation occurred, or may be raised at any time in the action to recover the assessment. Neither failure to contest the district's action directly nor failure to raise the issue of validity in the action to recover an assessment precludes the other.(c) An ordinance may provide that it may be enforced by an appropriate equitable remedy issuing from court of competent jurisdiction. In such case, the General Court of Justice shall have jurisdiction to issue such orders as may be appropriate and it shall not be a defense to the application of the district for equitable relief that there is an adequate remedy at law.(d) Subject to the express terms of an ordinance, a district ordinance may be enforced by any one, all, or a combination of the remedies authorized and prescribed by this section.(e) An ordinance may provide, when appropriate, that each day's continuing violation shall be a separate and distinct offense. (1983, c. 333, s. 4.)
NC Gen Stat § 162A-85.1 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 162A - Water and Sewer Systems|Article 5A - Metropolitan Water and Sewerage Districts.|§ 162A-85.1 - Definitions.

 162A-85.1. Definitions.(a) Definitions. - As used in this Article, the following definitions shall apply:(1) Board of commissioners. - The duly elected board of commissioners of the county or counties in which a metropolitan water and sewerage district shall be created under the provisions of this Article.(2) City council or Council. - The duly elected city council of any municipality.(3) Cost. - As defined in G.S. 162A-65.(4) District. - A metropolitan water and sewerage district created under the provisions of this Article.(5) District board. - A water and sewerage district board established under the provisions of this Article.(6) General obligation bonds. - As defined in G.S. 162A-65.(7) Governing body. - As defined in G.S. 162A-32.(8) Person. - As defined in G.S. 162A-65.(9) Political subdivision. - As defined in G.S. 162A-65.(10) Revenue bonds. - Any bonds the principal of and the interest on which are payable solely from revenues of a water and sewerage system or systems.(11) Revenues. - All moneys received by a district from, in connection with, or as a result of its ownership or operation of a water and sewerage system, including moneys received from the United States of America, or any agency thereof, pursuant to an agreement with the district board pertaining to the water and sewerage system, if deemed advisable by the district board.(12) Sewage. - As defined in G.S. 162A-65.(13) Sewage disposal system. - As defined in G.S. 162A-65.(14) Sewerage system. - As defined in G.S. 162A-65.(15) Sewers. - As defined in G.S. 162A-65.(16) Water distribution system. - As defined in G.S. 162A-32.(17) Water system. - As defined in G.S. 162A-32.(18) Water treatment or purification plant. - As defined in G.S. 162A-32.(b) Description of Boundaries. - Whenever this Article requires the boundaries of an area be described, it shall be sufficient if the boundaries are described in a manner which conveys an understanding of the location of the land and may be by any of the following:(1) By reference to a clearly identified map recorded in the appropriate register of deeds office.(2) By metes and bounds.(3) By general description referring to natural boundaries, boundaries of political subdivisions, or boundaries of particular tracts or parcels of land.(4) Any combination of the foregoing.  (2013-50, s. 2.)
NC Gen Stat § 162A-85.2 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 162A - Water and Sewer Systems|Article 5A - Metropolitan Water and Sewerage Districts.|§ 162A-85.2 - Creation.

 162A-85.2. Creation.(a) Except as provided by operation of law, the governing bodies of two or more political subdivisions may establish a metropolitan water and sewerage district if all of the political subdivisions adopt a resolution setting forth all of the following:(1) The names of the appointees to the district board.(2) The date on which the district board shall be established.(3) The boundaries of the district board.(b) Prior to the adoption of a resolution under subsection (a) of this section, the governing body shall hold at least two public hearings on the matter, held at least 30 days apart, after publication of the notices of public hearing in a newspaper of general circulation, published at least 10 days before each public hearing.  (2013-50, s. 2.)
NC Gen Stat § 162A-85.4 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 162A - Water and Sewer Systems|Article 5A - Metropolitan Water and Sewerage Districts.|§ 162A-85.4 - Expansion of district board after creation.

 162A-85.4. Expansion of district board after creation.(a) After creation pursuant to G.S. 162A-85.2, the district board may expand to include other political subdivisions if the district board and the political subdivision adopt identical resolutions indicating the political subdivision will become a participant in the district board.(b) Prior to adopting the resolution under subsection (a) of this section, the district board and the political subdivision shall hold at least two public hearings on the matter, held at least 30 days apart, after publication of the notices of public hearing in a newspaper of general circulation, published at least 10 days before each public hearing.(c) Upon adoption of the identical resolutions, the political subdivision shall appoint a district member in accordance with G.S. 162A-85.3(a), if that political subdivision is entitled to an appointment under that section.  (2013-50, s. 2.)
NC Gen Stat § 162A-85.5 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 162A - Water and Sewer Systems|Article 5A - Metropolitan Water and Sewerage Districts.|§ 162A-85.5 - Powers generally.

 162A-85.5. Powers generally.(a) Each district shall be deemed to be a public body and body politic and corporate exercising public and essential governmental functions to provide for the preservation and promotion of the public health and welfare, and each district is hereby authorized and empowered to do all of the following:(1) To exercise any power of a Metropolitan Water District under G.S. 162A-36, except subdivision (9) of that section.(2) To exercise any power of a Metropolitan Sewer District under G.S. 162A-69, except subdivision (9) of that section.(3) To do all acts and things necessary or convenient to carry out the powers granted by this Article.(b) Each district shall keep its accounts on the basis of a fiscal year commencing on the first day of July and ending on the 30th day of June of the following year.  (2013-50, s. 2.)
NC Gen Stat § 162A-85.7 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 162A - Water and Sewer Systems|Article 5A - Metropolitan Water and Sewerage Districts.|§ 162A-85.7 - Bonds and notes authorized.

 162A-85.7. Bonds and notes authorized.A metropolitan water and sewerage district shall have power from time to time to issue bonds and notes under the Local Government Finance Act.  (2013-50, s. 2.)
NC Gen Stat § 162A-85.13 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 162A - Water and Sewer Systems|Article 5A - Metropolitan Water and Sewerage Districts.|§ 162A-85.13 - Rates and charges for services.

 162A-85.13. Rates and charges for services.(a) The district board may fix, and may revise from time to time, rents, rates, fees, and other charges for the use of and for the services furnished or to be furnished by any water system or sewerage system. Such rents, rates, fees, and charges may not apply differing treatment within and outside the corporate limits of any city or county within the jurisdiction of the district board. Such rents, rates, fees, and charges shall not be subject to supervision or regulation by any bureau, board, commission, or other agency of the State or of any political subdivision.(a1) The district board may require system development fees only in accordance with Article 8 of this Chapter.(b) Any such rents, rates, fees, and charges pledged to the payment of revenue bonds of the district shall be fixed and revised so that the revenues of the water system or sewerage system, together with any other available funds, shall be sufficient at all times to pay the cost of maintaining, repairing, and operating the water system or sewerage system, the revenues of which are pledged to the payment of such revenue bonds, including reserves for such purposes, and to pay the interest on and the principal of such revenue bonds as the same shall become due and payable and to provide reserves therefor. If any such rents, rates, fees, and charges are pledged to the payment of any general obligation bonds issued under this Article, such rents, rates, fees, and charges shall be fixed and revised so as to comply with the requirements of such pledge.(c) The district board may provide methods for collection of such rents, rates, fees, and charges and measures for enforcement of collection thereof, including penalties and the denial or discontinuance of service.  (2013-50, s. 2; 2017-138, s. 8.)
NC Gen Stat § 162A-85.17 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 162A - Water and Sewer Systems|Article 5A - Metropolitan Water and Sewerage Districts.|§ 162A-85.17 - Rights-of-way and easements.

 162A-85.17. Rights-of-way and easements.A right-of-way or easement in, along, or across any State highway system, road, or street, and along or across any city or town street within a district is hereby granted to a district in case such right-of-way is found by the district board to be necessary or convenient for carrying out any of the work of the district. Any work done in, along, or across any State highway system, road, street, or property shall be done in accordance with the rules and regulations and any reasonable requirements of the Department of Transportation, and any work done in, along, or across any municipal street or property shall be done in accordance with any reasonable requirements of the municipal governing body.  (2013-50, s. 2.)
NC Gen Stat § 162A-85.21 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 162A - Water and Sewer Systems|Article 5A - Metropolitan Water and Sewerage Districts.|§ 162A-85.21 - Submission of preliminary plans to planning groups; cooperation with planning agencies.

 162A-85.21. Submission of preliminary plans to planning groups; cooperation with planning agencies.(a) Prior to the time final plans are made for the extension of any water system or sewerage system, the district board shall present preliminary plans for such improvement to the county or municipal governing board for their consideration if such facility is to be located within the jurisdiction of any such county or municipality. The district board shall make every effort to cooperate with the county or municipality in the location and construction of any new proposed facility authorized under this Article.(b) Any district board created under the authority of this Article is hereby directed, wherever possible, to coordinate its plans for the construction of any new water system or sewerage system improvements with the overall plans for the development of the planning area if such district is located wholly or in part within a county or municipal planning area.(c) This section shall not apply to renovations, repairs, or regular maintenance of water systems or sewer systems.  (2013-50, s. 2.)