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TX Spec Dist Code § 21.251 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 2 - Environment and Sanitation|Subtitle A - Solid Waste Management|Chapter 21 - Upper Sabine Valley Solid Waste Management District|Subchapter F. Construction, Renovation, and Repair Contracts|Section 21.251. Authority to Enter Into Construction, Renovation, and Repair Contracts

Sec. 21.251.  AUTHORITY TO ENTER INTO CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION, AND REPAIR CONTRACTS.  The district may contract with any person to construct, renovate, repair, or make improvements to any district works, improvements, waste disposal, treatment, or other facilities, plants, pipelines, equipment, and appliances.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 21.252 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 2 - Environment and Sanitation|Subtitle A - Solid Waste Management|Chapter 21 - Upper Sabine Valley Solid Waste Management District|Subchapter F. Construction, Renovation, and Repair Contracts|Section 21.252. Bids on Contracts Over $15,000

Sec. 21.252.  BIDS ON CONTRACTS OVER $15,000.  The district may enter into a contract under Section 21.251 that requires an expenditure of more than $15,000 only after competitive bidding as provided by Subchapter B, Chapter 271, Local Government Code.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 21.253 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 2 - Environment and Sanitation|Subtitle A - Solid Waste Management|Chapter 21 - Upper Sabine Valley Solid Waste Management District|Subchapter F. Construction, Renovation, and Repair Contracts|Section 21.253. Contract Specifications, Plans, and Details

Sec. 21.253.  CONTRACT SPECIFICATIONS, PLANS, AND DETAILS.  A contract under Section 21.251 must contain, or have attached to it, the specifications, plans, and details for work included in the contract.  The work shall be done according to the plans and specifications under the supervision of the district.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 21.254 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 2 - Environment and Sanitation|Subtitle A - Solid Waste Management|Chapter 21 - Upper Sabine Valley Solid Waste Management District|Subchapter F. Construction, Renovation, and Repair Contracts|Section 21.254. Execution and Availability of Contracts

Sec. 21.254.  EXECUTION AND AVAILABILITY OF CONTRACTS.  (a)  A contract under Section 21.251 must be in writing and signed by:(1)  the contractor; and(2)  a district representative designated by the board.(b)  The contract shall be kept in the district's office and must be available for public inspection.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 21.255 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 2 - Environment and Sanitation|Subtitle A - Solid Waste Management|Chapter 21 - Upper Sabine Valley Solid Waste Management District|Subchapter F. Construction, Renovation, and Repair Contracts|Section 21.255. Contractor's Bond

Sec. 21.255.  CONTRACTOR'S BOND.  (a)  A contractor shall execute a bond:(1)  in an amount determined by the board, not to exceed the contract price;(2)  payable to the district and approved by the board; and(3)  conditioned on the faithful performance of the contract.(b)  The bond must provide that a contractor pay to the district all damages sustained as a result of the contractor's default on the contract.(c)  The bond shall be deposited in the district's depository.  A copy of the bond shall be kept in the district's office.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 21.256 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 2 - Environment and Sanitation|Subtitle A - Solid Waste Management|Chapter 21 - Upper Sabine Valley Solid Waste Management District|Subchapter F. Construction, Renovation, and Repair Contracts|Section 21.256. Board Control and Determination

Sec. 21.256.  BOARD CONTROL AND DETERMINATION.  (a)  The board has control of construction, renovation, or repairs being done for the district under a contract under Section 21.251.(b)  The board shall determine whether the contract is being fulfilled.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 21.257 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 2 - Environment and Sanitation|Subtitle A - Solid Waste Management|Chapter 21 - Upper Sabine Valley Solid Waste Management District|Subchapter F. Construction, Renovation, and Repair Contracts|Section 21.257. Inspection of Work

Sec. 21.257.  INSPECTION OF WORK.  (a)  The board shall have the work contracted for under Section 21.251 inspected by engineers, inspectors, and personnel of the district.(b)  During the progress of the contracted work, the engineers, inspectors, and personnel shall submit to the board written reports that show whether the contractor is complying with the contract.(c)  On completion of the contracted work, the engineers, inspectors, and personnel shall submit to the board a final detailed written report that includes information necessary to show whether the contractor has fully complied with the contract.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 21.258 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 2 - Environment and Sanitation|Subtitle A - Solid Waste Management|Chapter 21 - Upper Sabine Valley Solid Waste Management District|Subchapter F. Construction, Renovation, and Repair Contracts|Section 21.258. Payments for Work

Sec. 21.258.  PAYMENTS FOR WORK.  (a)  The district shall pay the contract price of a construction, renovation, or repair contract in accordance with this section.(b)  The district shall make monthly progress payments under a contract as the work proceeds or at more frequent intervals as determined by the board.(c)  To provide a basis for determining progress payments, the contractor, on the request of the board, shall furnish, in the detail requested, an analysis of the total contract price showing the amount included for each principal category of the work.(d)  In making progress payments, the board shall retain 10 percent of the estimated amounts until final completion and acceptance of the contract work.  The board may authorize any of the remaining progress payments to be made in full if:(1)  the board finds that satisfactory progress is being made; and(2)  at least 50 percent of the work has been completed.(e)  If the work under a contract is substantially complete and the board finds the amount retained to be in excess of the amount adequate for the protection of the district, the board may release to the contractor all or part of the excess amount.(f)  On completion and acceptance of each separate project, work, or other division of the contract on which the price is stated separately in the contract, payment may be made without retention of a percentage.(g)  When work is completed according to the contract, the board shall draw a warrant on the depository to pay any balance due on the contract.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 21.301 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 2 - Environment and Sanitation|Subtitle A - Solid Waste Management|Chapter 21 - Upper Sabine Valley Solid Waste Management District|Subchapter G. Waste Disposal|Section 21.301. Acquisition of Existing Facilities

Sec. 21.301.  ACQUISITION OF EXISTING FACILITIES.  If the district acquires existing works, improvements, and waste disposal, treatment, and other facilities, plants, pipelines, equipment, and appliances that are completed, partially completed, or under construction, the district may:(1)  assume the contracts and obligations of the previous owner; and(2)  perform the obligations of the previous owner in the same manner and to the same extent that any other purchaser or assignee would be bound.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 21.302 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 2 - Environment and Sanitation|Subtitle A - Solid Waste Management|Chapter 21 - Upper Sabine Valley Solid Waste Management District|Subchapter G. Waste Disposal|Section 21.302. Solid Waste Recovery Facility

Sec. 21.302.  SOLID WASTE RECOVERY FACILITY.  The district may construct or acquire and operate  a facility used to store, handle, sort, bail, recycle, process, and recover solid waste.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 21.303 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 2 - Environment and Sanitation|Subtitle A - Solid Waste Management|Chapter 21 - Upper Sabine Valley Solid Waste Management District|Subchapter G. Waste Disposal|Section 21.303. Standards for Solid Waste Handling

Sec. 21.303.  STANDARDS FOR SOLID WASTE HANDLING.  (a)  The district shall establish minimum standards of operation for all aspects of solid waste handling, including:(1)  storage;(2)  collection;(3)  incineration;(4)  recycling;(5)  sanitary landfill; and(6)  composting.(b)  Before establishing the standards, the district must:(1)  hold public hearings after giving public notice in the time and manner prescribed by board rule;(2)  consult with the commission to ensure that the standards are not inconsistent with established criteria; and(3)  find that the standards are reasonably necessary to protect the public health or welfare from water pollution or other harm to the environment.(c)  To amend the standards, the district must follow the same procedures required for establishing standards.(d)  The board may adopt rules reasonably necessary to implement solid waste disposal standards.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 21.304 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 2 - Environment and Sanitation|Subtitle A - Solid Waste Management|Chapter 21 - Upper Sabine Valley Solid Waste Management District|Subchapter G. Waste Disposal|Section 21.304. Management of Municipal Solid Waste

Sec. 21.304.  MANAGEMENT OF MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE.  (a)  The district may assume the exclusive authority to exercise the powers granted to a county under Section 361.165, Health and Safety Code, including the power to issue licenses and exercise municipal solid waste management authority.(b)  If the district exercises the licensing authority granted under this section, the district must adopt and enforce rules for the management of municipal solid waste.(c)  A rule adopted under this section must be:(1)  compatible with and at least as stringent as those of the commission; and(2)  approved by the commission.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 21.305 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 2 - Environment and Sanitation|Subtitle A - Solid Waste Management|Chapter 21 - Upper Sabine Valley Solid Waste Management District|Subchapter G. Waste Disposal|Section 21.305. On-Site Sewage Disposal Systems

Sec. 21.305.  ON-SITE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEMS.  (a)  The district may apply to the commission for designation as an authorized agent to implement and enforce on-site sewage disposal rules under Chapter 366, Health and Safety Code.(b)  If the district finds that due to the nature of the soil or drainage in the area it is necessary to prevent water pollution that may injure the public health, the board by rule may:(1)  provide limits on the number and kind of septic tanks in an area defined by the rule;(2)  prohibit the use of septic tanks in the area; or(3)  prohibit the installation of new septic tanks in the area.(c)  The board shall consult with the commission before the adoption of a rule under Subsection (b).(d)  The board may not adopt a rule under Subsection (b) without first holding a public hearing in the area to be affected by the rule.(e)  The board by order may provide for a gradual and systematic reduction of the number or kind of septic tanks in the area and, by rule, may provide for a system to license and issue permits for the installation of new septic tanks in the area affected. If the board adopts a license and permit system, a person may not install a septic tank in the area without a license or permit from the board.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 21.306 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 2 - Environment and Sanitation|Subtitle A - Solid Waste Management|Chapter 21 - Upper Sabine Valley Solid Waste Management District|Subchapter G. Waste Disposal|Section 21.306. Acquisition, Construction, and Operation of Disposal Systems

Sec. 21.306.  ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, AND OPERATION OF DISPOSAL SYSTEMS.  The district may:(1)  acquire and provide by purchase, gift, or lease a disposal system in the district or in a county adjacent to the district;(2)  construct and provide a disposal system in the district or in a county adjacent to the district;(3)  operate or sell a disposal system that it constructs or acquires;(4)  contract with a person to operate and maintain a disposal system belonging to the person; and(5)  contract with a person to train or supervise employees of a disposal system.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 21.307 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 2 - Environment and Sanitation|Subtitle A - Solid Waste Management|Chapter 21 - Upper Sabine Valley Solid Waste Management District|Subchapter G. Waste Disposal|Section 21.307. Waste Disposal Contracts

Sec. 21.307.  WASTE DISPOSAL CONTRACTS.  (a)  The district may contract to receive and to treat or dispose of waste from a person in the district.(b)  The district shall set fees in the contract after considering:(1)  the quality of the waste;(2)  the quantity of the waste;(3)  the difficulty encountered in treating or disposing of the waste;(4)  operation and maintenance expenses and debt retirement services; and(5)  any other reasonable consideration.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 21.351 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 2 - Environment and Sanitation|Subtitle A - Solid Waste Management|Chapter 21 - Upper Sabine Valley Solid Waste Management District|Subchapter H. General Financial Provisions|Section 21.351. Accounting

Sec. 21.351.  ACCOUNTING.  The district shall keep complete and accurate accounts of its business transactions in accordance with generally accepted methods of accounting.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 21.352 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 2 - Environment and Sanitation|Subtitle A - Solid Waste Management|Chapter 21 - Upper Sabine Valley Solid Waste Management District|Subchapter H. General Financial Provisions|Section 21.352. Annual Budget

Sec. 21.352.  ANNUAL BUDGET.  (a)  The district's annual budget must contain a complete financial statement, including a statement of:(1)  the outstanding district obligations;(2)  the amount of cash on hand to the credit of each district fund;(3)  the amount of money received by the district from all sources during the previous year;(4)  the amount of money available to the district from all sources during the ensuing year;(5)  the amount of the balances expected at the end of the year in which the budget is being prepared;(6)  the estimated amount of revenue and balances available to cover the proposed budget; and(7)  the estimated tax rate that will be required.(b)  The board may amend the budget after adoption.(c)  The district may not spend money for an expense not included in the annual budget or an amendment to it unless the board by order declares the expense to be necessary.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 21.353 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 2 - Environment and Sanitation|Subtitle A - Solid Waste Management|Chapter 21 - Upper Sabine Valley Solid Waste Management District|Subchapter H. General Financial Provisions|Section 21.353. Sworn Statement Regarding Money and Disbursements

Sec. 21.353.  SWORN STATEMENT REGARDING MONEY AND DISBURSEMENTS.  As soon as practicable after the close of the fiscal year, the district treasurer shall prepare for the board a sworn statement of:(1)  the amount of money that belongs to the district; and(2)  an account of the disbursement of that money.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 21.354 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 2 - Environment and Sanitation|Subtitle A - Solid Waste Management|Chapter 21 - Upper Sabine Valley Solid Waste Management District|Subchapter H. General Financial Provisions|Section 21.354. Depository

Sec. 21.354.  DEPOSITORY.  (a)  The board shall name one or more banks to serve as depository for the district's money.(b)  District money, other than money transmitted to a bank for payment of bonds issued by the district, shall be deposited as received with the depository bank and shall remain on deposit.(c)  Before the district deposits money in a bank in an amount that exceeds the maximum amount secured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the bank must execute a bond or provide other security in an amount sufficient to secure from loss the amount of the district's deposits that exceed the amount secured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.(d)  This section does not limit the board's power to invest the district's money as provided by Subchapter A, Chapter 2256, Government Code.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 21.355 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 2 - Environment and Sanitation|Subtitle A - Solid Waste Management|Chapter 21 - Upper Sabine Valley Solid Waste Management District|Subchapter H. General Financial Provisions|Section 21.355. Investments

Sec. 21.355.  INVESTMENTS.  (a)  The board may place district money in a certificate of deposit of a state or national bank or a state or federal savings and loan association in this state if the money is secured in the manner required for the security of county funds.(b)  The board by resolution may provide that an authorized representative may invest and reinvest district money and provide for money to be withdrawn from the appropriate district accounts for investments on terms the board considers advisable.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 21.356 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 2 - Environment and Sanitation|Subtitle A - Solid Waste Management|Chapter 21 - Upper Sabine Valley Solid Waste Management District|Subchapter H. General Financial Provisions|Section 21.356. Payment of Expenses

Sec. 21.356.  PAYMENT OF EXPENSES.  (a)  The board may pay:(1)  costs and expenses necessarily incurred in the district's operation;(2)  legal fees; and(3)  other incidental expenses.(b)  The board may reimburse a person for money advanced for a payment described by Subsection (a).(c)  A payment may be made from the proceeds of district bonds, taxes, or fees or from other district revenue.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 21.357 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 2 - Environment and Sanitation|Subtitle A - Solid Waste Management|Chapter 21 - Upper Sabine Valley Solid Waste Management District|Subchapter H. General Financial Provisions|Section 21.357. Borrowing Money

Sec. 21.357.  BORROWING MONEY.  The district may borrow money for any purpose authorized by this chapter.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 21.358 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 2 - Environment and Sanitation|Subtitle A - Solid Waste Management|Chapter 21 - Upper Sabine Valley Solid Waste Management District|Subchapter H. General Financial Provisions|Section 21.358. Payment of Judgments

Sec. 21.358.  PAYMENT OF JUDGMENTS.  A court of this state that renders a money judgment against the district may require the board to pay the judgment from money in the district depository that is not dedicated to the payment of any district debt.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 21.401 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 2 - Environment and Sanitation|Subtitle A - Solid Waste Management|Chapter 21 - Upper Sabine Valley Solid Waste Management District|Subchapter I. Bonds|Section 21.401. Authority to Issue Bonds

Sec. 21.401.  AUTHORITY TO ISSUE BONDS.  The board may issue and sell bonds in the district's name to acquire land and construct works, improvements, and waste disposal, treatment, and other facilities, plants, pipelines, equipment, and appliances as provided by this chapter.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 21.402 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 2 - Environment and Sanitation|Subtitle A - Solid Waste Management|Chapter 21 - Upper Sabine Valley Solid Waste Management District|Subchapter I. Bonds|Section 21.402. Bond Payment

Sec. 21.402.  BOND PAYMENT.  The board may provide for the payment of the principal of and interest on the bonds:(1)  from the imposition of property taxes on all taxable property in the district;(2)  by pledging all or part of the designated revenue from the ownership or operation of the district's works, improvements, and facilities; or(3)  from a combination of the sources listed by Subdivisions (1) and (2).|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2009.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 21.403 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 2 - Environment and Sanitation|Subtitle A - Solid Waste Management|Chapter 21 - Upper Sabine Valley Solid Waste Management District|Subchapter I. Bonds|Section 21.403. Bond Election

Sec. 21.403.  BOND ELECTION.  (a)  The district may not issue bonds until the issuance is approved by a majority of voters voting in the district at an election held for that purpose.(b)  The board may order a bond election.  The order calling the election must state:(1)  the hours during which the polls will be open;(2)  the location of the polling places;(3)  the amount of bonds to be authorized; and(4)  the maximum maturity of the bonds.(c)  At an election to authorize bonds, the ballot must be printed to provide for voting for or against the issuance of bonds and the imposition of property taxes for payment of the bonds.(d)  If a majority of the votes cast at the election favor the issuance of the bonds, the bonds may be issued by the board.  If a majority of the votes cast at the election do not favor issuance of the bonds, the bonds may not be issued.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2009.|