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MO Rev Stat § 238.222 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XIV - Roads and Waterways|Chapter 238 - Transportation Districts and Transportation Corporations, Special Projects|Section 238.222 - Powers of board, generally — officers, meetings, expenses — quorum — notification of organization to state auditor.

Effective - 28 Aug 2016, 2 histories   238.222. Powers of board, generally — officers, meetings, expenses — quorum — notification of organization to state auditor. — 1. The board shall possess and exercise all of the district's legislative and executive powers.  2. Within thirty days after the election of the initial directors or the selection of the initial directors pursuant to subsection 3 of section 238.220, the board shall meet. The time and place of the first meeting of the board shall be designated by the court that heard the petition upon the court's own initiative or upon the petition of any interested person. At its first meeting and after each election of new board members or the selection of the initial directors pursuant to subsection 3 of section 238.220, the board shall elect a chairman from its members.  3. The board shall appoint an executive director, district secretary, treasurer and such other officers or employees as it deems necessary.  4. At the first meeting, the board, by resolution, shall define the first and subsequent fiscal years of the district, shall adopt a corporate seal, and shall notify the state auditor as required in subsection 7 of this section.  5. A simple majority of the board shall constitute a quorum. If a quorum exists, a majority of those voting shall have the authority to act in the name of the board, and approve any board resolution.  6. Each director shall devote such time to the duties of the office as the faithful discharge thereof may require and may be reimbursed for his actual expenditures in the performance of his duties on behalf of the district.  7. Any district which has been previously organized and for which formation was approved prior to August 28, 2016, shall notify the state auditor's office in writing of the date it was organized and provide contact information for the current board of directors by December 31, 2016. Any district organized and formed after August 28, 2016, shall be required to notify the state auditor's office in writing of the date it was organized and provide contact information for the current board of directors within thirty days of the date of the first meeting of the board under the provisions of subsection 2 of this section. ­­-------- (L. 1990 S.B. 479 & 649 § 44, A.L. 2003 H.B. 668, A.L. 2016 H.B. 1418)
MO Rev Stat § 238.225 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XIV - Roads and Waterways|Chapter 238 - Transportation Districts and Transportation Corporations, Special Projects|Section 238.225 - Projects, submission of plans to commission, approval — submission to local transportation authority, when — exemption.

Effective - 28 Aug 2011   238.225. Projects, submission of plans to commission, approval — submission to local transportation authority, when — exemption. — 1. Before construction or funding of any project the district shall submit the proposed project to the commission for its prior approval. If the commission by minute finds that the project will improve or is a necessary or desirable extension of the state highways and transportation system, the commission may preliminarily approve the project subject to the district providing plans and specifications for the proposed project and making any revisions in the plans and specifications required by the commission and the district and commission entering into a mutually satisfactory agreement regarding development and future maintenance of the project. After such preliminary approval, the district may impose and collect such taxes and assessments as may be included in the commission's preliminary approval. After the commission approves the final construction plans and specifications, the district shall obtain prior commission approval of any modification of such plans or specifications.  2. If the proposed project is not intended to be merged into the state highways and transportation system under the commission's jurisdiction, the district shall also submit the proposed project and proposed plans and specifications to the local transportation authority that will become the owner of the project for its prior approval.  3. In those instances where a local transportation authority is required to approve a project and the commission determines that it has no direct interest in that project, the commission may decline to consider the project. Approval of the project shall then vest exclusively with the local transportation authority subject to the district making any revisions in the plans and specifications required by the local transportation authority and the district and the local transportation authority entering into a mutually satisfactory agreement regarding development and future maintenance of the project. After the local transportation authority approves the final construction plans and specifications, the district shall obtain prior approval of the local transportation authority before modifying such plans or specifications.  4. Notwithstanding any provision of this section to the contrary, this section shall not apply to any district whose project is a public mass transportation system. ­­-------- (L. 1990 S.B. 479 & 649 § 45, A.L. 2007 S.B. 22, A.L. 2011 S.B. 173)
MO Rev Stat § 238.227 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XIV - Roads and Waterways|Chapter 238 - Transportation Districts and Transportation Corporations, Special Projects|Section 238.227 - Funding mechanisms authorized — deposits with commission or authority, purpose.

Effective - 28 Aug 1997   238.227. Funding mechanisms authorized — deposits with commission or authority, purpose. — 1. A district may use any one or more of the taxes or other funding methods specifically authorized by sections 238.200 to 238.275 to fund a project.  2. At any time during the existence of the district the board may submit or resubmit a proposed funding method authorized by sections 238.200 to 238.275 for a project to the qualified voters for approval.  3. The commission may by contract with a district receive any revenue received by the district from any funding method authorized by sections 238.200 to 238.275. Such revenue shall be deposited by the commission pursuant to section 227.180 and applied by the commission to project costs including debt service on revenue bonds or refunding bonds issued by the district or the commission under sections 238.200 to 238.275.  4. If the proposed project is not intended to be merged into the state highways and transportation system under the commission's jurisdiction, the local transportation authority that will assume maintenance of the project may by contract with a district receive any revenue received by the district and deposit such revenue in a special trust account. Such revenue and interest therefrom shall be applied by the local transportation authority to project costs or debt service on revenue bonds issued by the district or the local transportation authority pursuant to sections 238.200 to 238.275. ­­-------- (L. 1990 S.B. 479 & 649 § 46, A.L. 1997 S.B. 303)
MO Rev Stat § 238.232 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XIV - Roads and Waterways|Chapter 238 - Transportation Districts and Transportation Corporations, Special Projects|Section 238.232 - Property tax, vote required — election, ballot form — collection of tax.

Effective - 28 Aug 1997   238.232. Property tax, vote required — election, ballot form — collection of tax. — 1. If approved by at least four-sevenths of the qualified voters voting on the question in the district, the district may impose a property tax in an amount not to exceed the annual rate of ten cents on the hundred dollars assessed valuation. The district board may levy a property tax rate lower than its approved tax rate ceiling and may increase that lowered tax rate to a level not exceeding the tax rate ceiling without voter approval. The property tax shall be uniform throughout the district.  2. The ballot of submission shall be substantially in the following form:   Shall the ______ Transportation Development District impose a property tax upon all real and tangible personal property within the district at a rate of not more than ______ (insert amount) cents per hundred dollars assessed valuation for the purpose of providing revenue for the development of a project (or projects) in the district (insert general description of the project or projects, if necessary)?    ☐ YES   ☐ NO    If you are in favor of the question, place an "X" in the box opposite "YES". If you are opposed to the question, place an "X" in the box opposite "NO".    3. The county collector of each county in which the district is partially or entirely located shall collect the property taxes and special benefit assessments made upon all real property and tangible personal property within that county and the district, in the same manner as other property taxes are collected.  4. Every county collector having collected or received district property taxes shall, on or before the fifteenth day of each month and after deducting his commissions, remit to the treasurer of that district the amount collected or received by him prior to the first day of the month. Upon receipt of such money, the district treasurer shall execute a receipt therefor, which he shall forward or deliver to the collector. The district treasurer shall deposit such sums into the district treasury, credited to the appropriate project or purpose. The collector and district treasurer shall make final settlement of the district account and commissions owing, not less than once each year, if necessary. ­­-------- (L. 1990 S.B. 479 & 649 § 48, A.L. 1997 S.B. 303)
MO Rev Stat § 238.233 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XIV - Roads and Waterways|Chapter 238 - Transportation Districts and Transportation Corporations, Special Projects|Section 238.233 - Collection of revenues.

Effective - 28 Aug 1997   238.233. Collection of revenues. — 1. The county collector of each county in which the district is located shall collect the real property taxes and special assessments made upon all real property within that county and district, in the same manner as other real property taxes are collected. If the special assessment is based on something other than the assessed value of real property, the district shall provide the information on which such special assessment is based for all applicable real property. In addition, the city treasurer of the city in which the district is located shall collect business license taxes imposed by the district in the same manner as other business license taxes, if any, are collected.  2. Every county collector and city treasurer having collected or received district assessments or taxes shall, on or before the fifteenth day of each month and after deducting the cost of such collection but not to exceed one percent of the total amount collected, remit to the treasurer of that district the amount collected or received by him or her prior to the first day of such month. Upon receipt of such money, the district treasurer shall execute a receipt therefor, which he or she shall forward or deliver to the county collector or city treasurer which collected such money. The district treasurer shall deposit such sums into the district treasury, credited to the appropriate fund or account. The county collector or city treasurer, and district treasurer shall make final settlement of the district account and costs owing not less than once each year, if necessary.  3. As an alternative to the method of collection set forth in subsections 2 and 3 of this section, the district may elect to collect any such special assessments, real property taxes or business license taxes on its own behalf. ­­-------- (L. 1997 S.B. 303)
MO Rev Stat § 238.237 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XIV - Roads and Waterways|Chapter 238 - Transportation Districts and Transportation Corporations, Special Projects|Section 238.237 - Toll roads, allowed when — election, ballot form.

Effective - 28 Aug 1997   238.237. Toll roads, allowed when — election, ballot form. — 1. If approved by a majority of the qualified voters voting on the question in the district, the district may charge and collect tolls or fees for the use of a project. The board may charge a lower toll rate or fee than that amount approved by the district voters, and may increase that lower toll rate or fee to a level not exceeding the toll or fee rate ceiling without voter approval. Toll rates or fees for the use of the same project may vary at the election of the board, depending upon the type or nature of the user, or the type or nature of the use.  2. The ballot of submission shall be substantially in the following form:   Shall the ______ Transportation Development District be authorized to charge tolls or fees in amounts not to exceed those given below:   Maximum Toll or Fee Toll or Fee Description   (Insert amount) (Insert a brief description of the toll or fee, distinguishing it from other tolls or fees to be charged on the same project)   (Insert amount) (Describe the next toll or fee charged)   (Etc.) (Etc.)   for the purpose of providing revenue for the development of a project (or projects) in the district (insert general description of the project or projects, if necessary)?    ☐ YES   ☐ NO    If you are in favor of the question, place an "X" in the box opposite "YES". If you are opposed to the question, place an "X" in the box opposite "NO".    3. To construct a toll facility, a district may relocate an existing state highway, subject to approval by the commission, or an existing local public street or road, subject to approval by the local transportation authority having control and jurisdiction over such street or road. A district shall not incorporate an existing free public street, road, or highway into a district project that will be subject to tolls. ­­-------- (L. 1990 S.B. 479 & 649 § 50, A.L. 1997 S.B. 303)
MO Rev Stat § 238.240 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XIV - Roads and Waterways|Chapter 238 - Transportation Districts and Transportation Corporations, Special Projects|Section 238.240 - Indebtedness, authorized — bonds, authority to issue — limitations.

Effective - 28 Aug 1998   238.240. Indebtedness, authorized — bonds, authority to issue — limitations. — 1. A district may contract and incur liabilities appropriate to accomplish its purposes.  2. It may lease or lease-purchase any real or personal property necessary or convenient for its purposes.  3. It may borrow money for its purposes at such rates of interest as the district may determine.  4. It may issue bonds, notes and other obligations, and may secure any of such obligations by mortgage, pledge, assignment or deed of trust of any or all of the property and income of the district, subject to the restrictions provided in sections 238.200 to 238.275. The district shall not mortgage, pledge or give a deed of trust on any real property or interests which it obtained by eminent domain. The district shall not mortgage, pledge or give a deed of trust on any real property or interests which it acquired from the state of Missouri or any agency or political subdivision thereof without the written consent of the state, agency or political subdivision from which it obtained the property. ­­-------- (L. 1990 S.B. 479 & 649 § 51, A.L. 1997 S.B. 303, A.L. 1998 S.B. 861)
MO Rev Stat § 238.245 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XIV - Roads and Waterways|Chapter 238 - Transportation Districts and Transportation Corporations, Special Projects|Section 238.245 - Property, district may purchase and control access.

Effective - 30 May 1990   238.245. Property, district may purchase and control access. — The district may, subject to commission or local transportation authority approval, as appropriate:  (1) Purchase land or receive contributions of land and cash for project right-of-way;  (2) Limit and control access from adjacent property to a district project; and  (3) Sell and convey excess right-of-way for fair market value to any person or entity. ­­-------- (L. 1990 S.B. 479 & 649 § 53)  Effective 5-30-90
MO Rev Stat § 238.247 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XIV - Roads and Waterways|Chapter 238 - Transportation Districts and Transportation Corporations, Special Projects|Section 238.247 - Condemnation, subject to commission or authority approval, ordinance of local governing body — procedures — relocation expenses to be paid, how.

Effective - 28 Aug 2006   238.247. Condemnation, subject to commission or authority approval, ordinance of local governing body — procedures — relocation expenses to be paid, how. — 1. The district may condemn lands for a project in the name of the state of Missouri, upon prior approval by the commission, or the local transportation authority and by ordinance of the local governing body as appropriate, as to the necessity for the taking of the description of the parcel and the interest taken in that parcel.  2. If condemnation becomes necessary the district shall act under chapter 523 and may condemn a fee simple or other interest in land.  3. The district may, after prior notice to the owner to enter upon private property, survey and determine the most advantageous route and design. The district shall be liable for all damages done to the property by such inspection.  4. Any person who involuntarily transfers any interest in land to a district which becomes insolvent and comes under the jurisdiction of a court may reacquire that property by paying to the district the total amount of the condemnation award for that parcel, plus statutory interest at the statutory rate from the date of taking on the amount of that award, if the project will not be completed by either the district, the commission or a local transportation authority.  5. Whenever a district undertakes any project which results in the acquisition of real property or in any person or persons being displaced from their homes, businesses, or farms, the district shall provide relocation assistance and make relocation payments to such displaced person and do such other acts and follow such procedures as would be necessary to comply with the federal Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended. ­­-------- (L. 1990 S.B. 479 & 649 § 54, A.L. 2006 H.B. 1944)
MO Rev Stat § 238.250 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XIV - Roads and Waterways|Chapter 238 - Transportation Districts and Transportation Corporations, Special Projects|Section 238.250 - Contractual powers.

Effective - 30 May 1990   238.250. Contractual powers. — The district may contract with:  (1) A federal agency, a state or its agencies and political subdivisions, the commission, a local transportation authority, a corporation, partnership or individual regarding funding, promotion, planning, designing, constructing, improving, maintaining, or operating a project or to assist in such activity; and  (2) The commission or a local transportation authority to transfer the project to the commission or the local transportation authority free of cost or encumbrance on such terms set forth by contract. ­­-------- (L. 1990 S.B. 479 & 649 § 55)  Effective 5-30-90
MO Rev Stat § 238.252 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XIV - Roads and Waterways|Chapter 238 - Transportation Districts and Transportation Corporations, Special Projects|Section 238.252 - Powers — generally.

Effective - 26 Jun 2001   238.252. Powers — generally. — In addition to all other powers granted by sections 238.200 to 238.275 the district shall have the following general powers:  (1) To sue and be sued in its own name, and to receive service of process, which shall be served upon the district secretary;  (2) To fix compensation of its employees and contractors. All construction contracts in excess of five thousand dollars between the district and any private person, firm, or corporation shall be competitively bid and shall be awarded to the lowest and best bidder;  (3) To purchase any real or personal property necessary or convenient for its activities. All outright purchases of personal property in excess of one thousand dollars between the district and any private person, firm or corporation shall be competitively bid and shall be awarded to the lowest and best bidder;  (4) To collect and disburse funds for its activities; and  (5) To exercise such other implied powers necessary or convenient for the district to accomplish its purposes which are not inconsistent with its express powers. ­­-------- (L. 1990 S.B. 479 & 649 § 56, A.L. 2001 H.B. 202)  Effective 6-26-01
MO Rev Stat § 238.255 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title XIV - Roads and Waterways|Chapter 238 - Transportation Districts and Transportation Corporations, Special Projects|Section 238.255 - Insurance, district may obtain — purposes — self-insurance not allowed, exception.

Effective - 30 May 1990   238.255. Insurance, district may obtain — purposes — self-insurance not allowed, exception. — 1. The district may obtain such insurance as it deems appropriate, considering its legal limits of liability, to protect itself, its officers and its employees from any potential liability and may also obtain such other types of insurance as it deems necessary to protect against loss of its real or personal property of any kind. The cost of this insurance shall be charged against the project.  2. The district may also require contractors performing construction or maintenance work on the project to obtain liability insurance having the district, its directors and employees as additional named insureds.  3. The district shall not attempt to self-insure for its potential liabilities unless it finds that it has sufficient funds available to cover any anticipated judgments or settlements and still complete its project without interruption. The district may self-insure if it is unable to obtain liability insurance coverage at a rate which is economically feasible to the district, considering its resources. ­­-------- (L. 1990 S.B. 479 & 649 § 57)  Effective 5-30-90