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TX Spec Dist Code § 3896.151 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3896 - Rowlett Waterfront Entertainment Management District|Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions|Section 3896.151. General Powers Regarding Financial Matters

Sec. 3896.151.  GENERAL POWERS REGARDING FINANCIAL MATTERS.  Except as provided by Section 3896.161, the district may:(1)  impose an ad valorem tax on all taxable property in the district, including industrial, commercial, and residential property, to pay for an improvement project;(2)  impose an assessment on property in the district in the manner provided for:(A)  a district under Subchapter F, Chapter 375, Local Government Code; or(B)  a municipality or county under Subchapter A, Chapter 372, Local Government Code;(3)  provide or secure the payment or repayment of the costs and expenses of the establishment, administration, and operation of the district and the district's costs or share of the costs or revenue of an improvement project or district contractual obligation or indebtedness by or through:(A)  a lease, installment purchase contract, or other agreement with any person;(B)  the imposition of a tax, assessment, user fee, concession fee, or rental charge; or(C)  any other revenue or resource of the district;(4)  establish user charges related to the operation of storm-water facilities, including the regulation of storm water for the protection of water quality in the district;(5)  establish user charges for the use of nonpotable water for irrigation purposes, subject to the approval of the governing body of the city;(6)  undertake separately or jointly with other persons, including the city or Dallas County, all or part of the cost of an improvement project, including an improvement project:(A)  for improving, enhancing, and supporting public safety and security, fire protection and emergency medical services, and law enforcement in and adjacent to the district; or(B)  that confers a general benefit on the entire district or a special benefit on a definable part of the district; and(7)  enter into a tax abatement agreement in accordance with the general laws of this state authorizing and applicable to tax abatement agreements by municipalities.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 699 (H.B. 427), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3896.152 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3896 - Rowlett Waterfront Entertainment Management District|Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions|Section 3896.152. Borrowing Money

Sec. 3896.152.  BORROWING MONEY.  The district may borrow money for a district purpose by issuing or executing bonds, notes, credit agreements, or other obligations of any kind found by the board to be necessary or appropriate for the district purpose.  The bond, note, credit agreement, or other obligation must be secured by and payable from ad valorem taxes, assessments, or other district revenue.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 699 (H.B. 427), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3896.153 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3896 - Rowlett Waterfront Entertainment Management District|Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions|Section 3896.153. Impact Fees and Assessments; Exemption

Sec. 3896.153.  IMPACT FEES AND ASSESSMENTS; EXEMPTION.  (a)  The district may impose an impact fee or assessment on property in the district, including an impact fee or assessment on residential or commercial property, only in the manner provided by Subchapter A, Chapter 372, or Subchapter F, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, for a municipality, county, or public improvement district, according to the benefit received by the property.(b)  An impact fee for residential property must be for the limited purpose of providing capital funding for:(1)  public water and wastewater facilities;(2)  drainage and storm-water facilities; and(3)  streets and alleys.(c)  An assessment, a reassessment, or an assessment resulting from an addition to or correction of the assessment roll by the district, penalties and interest on an assessment or reassessment, or an expense of collection of an assessment, including reasonable attorney's fees, incurred by the district:(1)  is a first and prior lien against the property assessed; and(2)  is superior to any other lien or claim other than a lien or claim for county, school district, or municipal ad valorem taxes.(d)  The board may make a correction to or deletion from the assessment roll that does not increase the amount of assessment of any parcel of land without providing notice and holding a hearing in the manner required for additional assessments.(e)  The district may not impose an impact fee on the property, including equipment and facilities, of a public utility provider in the district.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 699 (H.B. 427), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3896.154 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3896 - Rowlett Waterfront Entertainment Management District|Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions|Section 3896.154. Certain Residential Property Not Exempt

Sec. 3896.154.  CERTAIN RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY NOT EXEMPT.  Section 375.161, Local Government Code, does not apply to the district.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 699 (H.B. 427), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3896.155 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3896 - Rowlett Waterfront Entertainment Management District|Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions|Section 3896.155. Maintenance and Operation Tax; Election

Sec. 3896.155.  MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION TAX; ELECTION.  (a)  Except as provided by Section 3896.161, the district may impose a tax for maintenance and operation purposes, including for:(1)  planning, constructing, acquiring, maintaining, repairing, and operating all improvement projects, including land, plants, works, facilities, improvements, appliances, and equipment of the district; and(2)  paying costs of services, engineering and legal fees, and organization and administrative expenses.(b)  The district may not impose a maintenance and operation tax unless the maximum tax rate is approved by the governing body of the city and a majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.  If the maximum tax rate is approved, the board may impose the tax at any rate that does not exceed the approved rate.(c)  A maintenance and operation tax election may be held at the same time and in conjunction with any other district election.  The election may be called by a separate election order or as part of any other election order.(d)  The proposition in a maintenance and operation tax election may be for a specific maximum rate.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 699 (H.B. 427), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3896.156 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3896 - Rowlett Waterfront Entertainment Management District|Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions|Section 3896.156. Use of Surplus Maintenance and Operation Money

Sec. 3896.156.  USE OF SURPLUS MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION MONEY.  If the district has surplus maintenance and operation tax money that is not needed for the purposes for which it was collected, the money may be used for any authorized purpose.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 699 (H.B. 427), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3896.157 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3896 - Rowlett Waterfront Entertainment Management District|Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions|Section 3896.157. Bond Issuance Plan Required Before Issuing Bonds

Sec. 3896.157.  BOND ISSUANCE PLAN REQUIRED BEFORE ISSUING BONDS.  The district may not issue bonds until the governing body of the city approves a bond issuance plan authorizing and setting forth the limitations on the issuance of the bonds.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 699 (H.B. 427), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3896.158 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3896 - Rowlett Waterfront Entertainment Management District|Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions|Section 3896.158. Bonds and Other Obligations; Municipal Approval

Sec. 3896.158.  BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS; MUNICIPAL APPROVAL.  (a)  Except as provided by Sections 3896.157 and 3896.161, the district may issue, by competitive bid or negotiated sale, bonds, notes, or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes or assessments in the manner provided by Subchapter A, Chapter 372, or Subchapter J, Chapter 375, Local Government Code.(b)  In exercising the district's borrowing power, the district may issue a bond or other obligation in the form of a bond, note, certificate of participation or other instrument evidencing a proportionate interest in payments to be made by the district, or other type of obligation.(c)  In addition to the sources of money described by Subchapter A, Chapter 372, and Subchapter J, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, district bonds may be secured and made payable wholly or partly by a pledge of any part of the net proceeds the district receives from any other district revenue.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 699 (H.B. 427), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3896.159 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3896 - Rowlett Waterfront Entertainment Management District|Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions|Section 3896.159. Bond Maturity

Sec. 3896.159.  BOND MATURITY.  Bonds must mature not more than 40 years from their date of issue.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 699 (H.B. 427), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3896.160 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3896 - Rowlett Waterfront Entertainment Management District|Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions|Section 3896.160. Taxes for Bonds and Other Obligations

Sec. 3896.160.  TAXES FOR BONDS AND OTHER OBLIGATIONS.  (a)  At the time bonds or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes are issued:(1)  the board shall impose a continuing direct annual ad valorem tax, without limit as to rate or amount, for each year that all or part of the bonds are outstanding; and(2)  the district annually shall impose an ad valorem tax on all taxable property in the district in an amount sufficient to:(A)  pay the interest on the bonds or other obligations as the interest becomes due;(B)  create a sinking fund for the payment of the principal of the bonds or other obligations when due or the redemption price at any earlier required redemption date; and(C)  pay the expenses of imposing the taxes.(b)  Bonds or other obligations that are secured by and payable from ad valorem taxes may not be issued unless the bonds and the imposition of the taxes are approved by:(1)  a majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose; and(2)  the governing body of the city.(c)  The district shall hold an election required by this section in the manner provided by Chapter 54, Water Code.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 699 (H.B. 427), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3896.161 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3896 - Rowlett Waterfront Entertainment Management District|Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions|Section 3896.161. Project Development Agreement Required to Impose Taxes or Borrow Money, Including Bonds

Sec. 3896.161.  PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT REQUIRED TO IMPOSE TAXES OR BORROW MONEY, INCLUDING BONDS.  Before the district may issue bonds, impose taxes, or borrow money, the district and the city must negotiate and execute a mutually approved and accepted interlocal project development agreement regarding the development plans and rules for:(1)  the development and operation of the district; and(2)  the financing of improvement projects.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 699 (H.B. 427), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3896.162 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3896 - Rowlett Waterfront Entertainment Management District|Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions|Section 3896.162. City Not Required to Pay District Obligations

Sec. 3896.162.  CITY NOT REQUIRED TO PAY DISTRICT OBLIGATIONS.  Except as provided by Section 375.263, Local Government Code, the city is not required to pay a bond, note, or other obligation of the district.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 699 (H.B. 427), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3896.201 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3896 - Rowlett Waterfront Entertainment Management District|Subchapter E. Dissolution|Section 3896.201. Dissolution by City Ordinance

Sec. 3896.201.  DISSOLUTION BY CITY ORDINANCE.  (a)  If the city adopts by a two-thirds vote of its governing body an ordinance to dissolve the district, the district is dissolved.(b)  The district may  not be dissolved until the district's outstanding indebtedness or contractual obligations payable from ad valorem taxes have been repaid or discharged.(c)  The district may not be dissolved until any agreement under Section 3896.161 has been executed and the district's performance under the agreement has been fulfilled, including any right or obligation the district has to reimburse a developer or owner for the costs of improvement projects.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 699 (H.B. 427), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3896.202 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3896 - Rowlett Waterfront Entertainment Management District|Subchapter E. Dissolution|Section 3896.202. Collection of Assessments and Other Revenue

Sec. 3896.202.  COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS AND OTHER REVENUE.  (a)  If the dissolved district has bonds or other obligations outstanding secured by and payable from assessments or other revenue, other than ad valorem taxes, the city succeeds to the rights and obligations of the district regarding enforcement and collection of the assessments or other revenue.(b)  If the district is dissolved, the city has and may exercise all district powers to enforce and collect the assessments or other revenue to pay:(1)  the bonds or other obligations when due and payable according to their terms; or(2)  special revenue or assessment bonds or other obligations issued by the city to refund the outstanding bonds or obligations.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 699 (H.B. 427), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3896.203 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3896 - Rowlett Waterfront Entertainment Management District|Subchapter E. Dissolution|Section 3896.203. Assumption of Assets and Liabilities

Sec. 3896.203.  ASSUMPTION OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES.  (a)  The district may not be dissolved by the city unless the city assumes the obligations of the district, including any bonds or other indebtedness payable from assessments or other district revenue.(b)  If the city dissolves the district, the board shall transfer ownership of all district property to the city.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 699 (H.B. 427), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3897.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3897 - Timber Springs Municipal Management District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3897.001. Definitions

Sec. 3897.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.(2)  "Director" means a board member.(3)  "District" means the Timber Springs Municipal Management District.(4)  "Improvement project" means a project authorized by Subchapter C-1.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 656 (S.B. 1184), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3897.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3897 - Timber Springs Municipal Management District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3897.002. Creation and Nature of District

Sec. 3897.002.  CREATION AND NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a special district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 656 (S.B. 1184), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3897.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3897 - Timber Springs Municipal Management District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3897.003. Purpose; Legislative Findings

Sec. 3897.003.  PURPOSE; LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS.  (a)  The creation of the district is essential to accomplish the purposes of Sections 52 and 52-a, Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, and other public purposes stated in this chapter.  By creating the district and in authorizing a municipality in which the district is located and other political subdivisions to contract with the district, the legislature has established a program to accomplish the public purposes set out in Section 52-a, Article III, Texas Constitution.(b)  The creation of the district is necessary to promote, develop, encourage, and maintain employment, commerce, transportation, housing, tourism, recreation, the arts, entertainment, economic development, safety, and the public welfare in the district.(c)  This chapter and the creation of the district may not be interpreted to relieve a municipality or county in which the district is located from providing the level of services provided as of the effective date of the Act enacting this chapter to the area in the district.  The district is created to supplement and not to supplant municipal and county services provided in the district.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 656 (S.B. 1184), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3897.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3897 - Timber Springs Municipal Management District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3897.004. Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose

Sec. 3897.004.  FINDINGS OF BENEFIT AND PUBLIC PURPOSE.  (a)  The district is created to serve a public use and benefit.(b)  All land and other property included in the district will benefit from the improvements and services to be provided by the district under powers conferred by Sections 52 and 52-a, Article III, and Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, and other powers granted under this chapter.(c)  The creation of the district is in the public interest and is essential to further the public purposes of:(1)  developing and diversifying the economy of the state;(2)  eliminating unemployment and underemployment;(3)  providing quality residential housing; and(4)  developing or expanding transportation and commerce.(d)  The district will:(1)  promote the health, safety, and general welfare of residents, employers, potential employees, employees, visitors, and consumers in the district, and of the public;(2)  provide needed funding for the district to preserve, maintain, and enhance the economic health and vitality of the district territory as a residential community and business center; and(3)  promote the health, safety, welfare, and enjoyment of the public by providing pedestrian ways and by landscaping and developing certain areas in the district, which are necessary for the restoration, preservation, and enhancement of scenic beauty.(e)  Pedestrian ways along or across a street, whether at grade or above or below the surface, and street lighting, street landscaping, vehicle parking, and street art objects are parts of and necessary components of a street and are considered to be an improvement project that includes a street or road improvement.(f)  The district will not act as the agent or instrumentality of any private interest even though the district will benefit many private interests as well as the public.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 656 (S.B. 1184), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|
TX Spec Dist Code § 3897.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Special District Local Laws Code|Title 4 - Development and Improvement|Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management|Chapter 3897 - Timber Springs Municipal Management District|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 3897.005. District Territory

Sec. 3897.005.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district is composed of the territory described by Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter, as that territory may have been modified under Section 3897.115 or other law.(b)  A mistake in the field notes of the district contained in Section 2 of the Act enacting this chapter or in copying the field notes in the legislative process does not in any way affect:(1)  the district's organization, existence, or validity;(2)  the district's right to contract, including the right to issue any type of bond or other obligation for a purpose for which the district is created;(3)  the district's right to impose or collect an assessment, tax, or any other revenue; or(4)  the legality or operation of the board.|Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 656 (S.B. 1184), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.|