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9 DE Code § 4637. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 46. Sewers and Sewer Districts|§ 4637. Public sale of bonds.

§ 4637. Public sale of bonds. All bonds issued under this law, except as otherwise provided in § 4644 of this title and except bonds of authorized issues of $30,000 or less and having a maximum maturity of not more than 5 years from the date of issuance of such bonds, shall be sold at public sale upon sealed proposals after at least 10 days notice published at least once in a publication carrying municipal bond notices and devoted primarily to financial news or to the subject of state and municipal bonds, published in the City of New York, and at least 10 days notice published at least once in a newspaper published in the County and having general circulation therein. Bonds of authorized issues of $30,000 or less, and maturing as hereinabove set forth, and all bond anticipation notes may be sold at private sale by such financial officer as the county government may by resolution provide. 9 Del. C. 1953, §  4636;  56 Del. Laws, c. 103, §  13;
9 DE Code § 4638. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 46. Sewers and Sewer Districts|§ 4638. Contents of notice of sale — Generally.

§ 4638. Contents of notice of sale — Generally. The public notice of sale of bonds shall describe the bonds and set forth the terms and conditions of sale. It shall invite bidders to name the rate or rates of interest to be borne by the bonds, which rate or rates shall be stated in multiples of 1/8 or 1/1 0 of 1 percent. The notice shall also state that the bonds will not be sold for less than par and accrued interest. 9 Del. C. 1953, §  4637;  56 Del. Laws, c. 103, §  13;
9 DE Code § 4639. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 46. Sewers and Sewer Districts|§ 4639. Contents of notice of sale — Award of bonds at single interest rate.

§ 4639. Contents of notice of sale — Award of bonds at single interest rate. Unless the notice of sale permits the naming of more than 1 rate of interest, as hereinafter provided, it shall state that all the bonds bid for shall bear a single rate of interest and, in case of a sale of more than 1 issue, after describing the separate issues, shall state the combined maturities as if such combined maturities constituted a single issue. The notice of sale shall state that the bonds will be awarded to the bidder offering the lowest interest rate and, as between bidders offering the same lowest rate, to the bidder who offers to pay the highest cash premium. 9 Del. C. 1953, §  4638;  56 Del. Laws, c. 103, §  13;
9 DE Code § 4640. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 46. Sewers and Sewer Districts|§ 4640. Contents of notice of sale — Multiple rate bidding.

§ 4640. Contents of notice of sale — Multiple rate bidding. The notice of sale may, as an alternative to a single interest rate, permit bidders to name 2 or more interest rates for the bonds proposed to be sold, within such limitations as the notice of sale may provide. In such event it shall state that all the bonds will be awarded to the bidder on whose bid the total loan may be made at the lowest net interest cost to the district, such net cost being computed, as to each bid, by adding to the total principal amount of the bonds the total interest which will be paid under the terms of the bid, after deducting from such interest the amount of premium, if any. 9 Del. C. 1953, §  4639;  56 Del. Laws, c. 103, §  13;
9 DE Code § 4641. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 46. Sewers and Sewer Districts|§ 4641. Contents of notice of sale — Deposit.

§ 4641. Contents of notice of sale — Deposit. The notice of sale shall require all bidders to deposit a certified or cashier's check for 2% of the amount of bonds proposed to be sold, to secure the district from any loss resulting from the failure of the bidder to comply with the terms of his or her bid. 9 Del. C. 1953, §  4640;  56 Del. Laws, c. 103, §  13;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
9 DE Code § 4642. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 46. Sewers and Sewer Districts|§ 4642. Contents of notice of sale — Rejection of proposals.

§ 4642. Contents of notice of sale — Rejection of proposals. Each notice of sale shall reserve the right to reject any and all bids and shall state that any bid not complying with the terms of the notice will be rejected. 9 Del. C. 1953, §  4641;  56 Del. Laws, c. 103, §  13;
9 DE Code § 4643. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 46. Sewers and Sewer Districts|§ 4643. Proposals opened publicly.

§ 4643. Proposals opened publicly. All proposals shall be opened publicly at the time and place stated in the notice of sale, and not before, and shall be publicly announced. 9 Del. C. 1953, §  4642;  56 Del. Laws, c. 103, §  13;
9 DE Code § 4644. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 46. Sewers and Sewer Districts|§ 4644. Private sale to public agencies.

§ 4644. Private sale to public agencies. Notwithstanding this or any other law, any bonds may be sold without previous public offering to, and may be purchased by, the Sinking Fund Commission or the Insurance or Pension Fund Commission of the County of Kent, or the State, or may be sold to any agency acting on behalf of the United States of America. 9 Del. C. 1953, §  4643;  56 Del. Laws, c. 103, §  13;
9 DE Code § 4645. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 46. Sewers and Sewer Districts|§ 4645. Form of bonds.

§ 4645. Form of bonds. Bonds may be issued in form payable to bearer with coupons attached for the payment of interest and, if so issued, may be made subject to registration as to principal only or as to both principal and interest. 9 Del. C. 1953, §  4644;  56 Del. Laws, c. 103, §  13;
9 DE Code § 4646. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 46. Sewers and Sewer Districts|§ 4646. Form of notes.

§ 4646. Form of notes. Notes may be issued in fully registered form; or notes may be issued in form payable to bearer, with interest payable to bearer on presentation for endorsement, and, if so issued, shall be subject to full registration. Interest on notes issued in registered form and interest on bearer notes which have been registered shall be payable to the registered holder. 9 Del. C. 1953, §  4645;  56 Del. Laws, c. 103, §  13;
9 DE Code § 4647. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 46. Sewers and Sewer Districts|§ 4647. Execution of bonds and notes.

§ 4647. Execution of bonds and notes. All bonds and notes shall be executed in the name of the County of Kent by such officials, including a financial officer, as may be designated by resolution of the county government, and shall be under the seal or a facsimile seal of the County and attested by the Clerk. Coupons attached to a bond shall be authenticated by the manual signature or the facsimile signature of the financial officer signing the bond. 9 Del. C. 1953, §  4646;  56 Del. Laws, c. 103, §  13;
9 DE Code § 4648. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 46. Sewers and Sewer Districts|§ 4648. Bonds and notes redeemable prior to maturity.

§ 4648. Bonds and notes redeemable prior to maturity. No bonds or notes shall be made payable on demand, but any bond or note may be made subject to redemption prior to maturity on such notice, at such time or times, with such redemption provisions and at such redemption prices as may be stated in the bond or note. When any such bond or note shall have been validly called for redemption, and any payment of the principal thereof and of the interest thereon accrued to the date of redemption shall have been made or provided for, interest thereon shall cease. 9 Del. C. 1953, §  4647;  56 Del. Laws, c. 103, §  13;
9 DE Code § 4649. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 46. Sewers and Sewer Districts|§ 4649. Interest rates.

§ 4649. Interest rates. Bonds or notes issued pursuant to this law may bear interest at a rate or rates, without limitation, which may be determined by resolution of the county government. 9 Del. C. 1953, §  4648;  56 Del. Laws, c. 103, §  13;  57 Del. Laws, c. 602.;
9 DE Code § 4650. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 46. Sewers and Sewer Districts|§ 4650. Application of proceeds.

§ 4650. Application of proceeds. After payment of the reasonable cost of issuance, including printing or engraving costs, advertising expense and legal and other professional expenses, the proceeds of the sale of any bonds or notes shall be applied only to the purpose or purposes for which the obligations were authorized to be issued, and any excess amount thereof or any amount thereof which for any reason is not necessary for any such purpose, shall:  (1) Be applied to payment of such obligations at not more than their face value; and (2) Be applied to payment of the first maturing installments of such issue.9 Del. C. 1953, §  4649;  56 Del. Laws, c. 103, §  13;
9 DE Code § 4651. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 46. Sewers and Sewer Districts|§ 4651. Bonds and notes negotiable.

§ 4651. Bonds and notes negotiable. All bonds and notes of the County issued pursuant to this law, whether payable to bearer or in fully registered form, shall be negotiable instruments. 9 Del. C. 1953, §  4650;  56 Del. Laws, c. 103, §  13;
9 DE Code § 4652. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 46. Sewers and Sewer Districts|§ 4652. Reconversion of fully registered bonds.

§ 4652. Reconversion of fully registered bonds. Any bond originally issued in form payable to bearer with coupons attached may contain a provision that, when it has been fully registered, it will, on the written request of the holder thereof, be reconverted, at the expense of such holder, into a new coupon bond by the preparation and substitution of a new bond and coupons for unmatured interest, of the same form and tenor as those originally authorized. Any such bond may again be converted into a fully registered bond and be reconverted into a coupon bond from time to time in the manner herein provided. The resolution of the governing body authorizing any conversion or reconversion shall set forth the date, maturities, interest rate, denominations, and numbers of the old and new bonds and the name of the holder. 9 Del. C. 1953, §  4651;  56 Del. Laws, c. 103, §  13;
9 DE Code § 4653. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 46. Sewers and Sewer Districts|§ 4653. Reissuance of bonds or notes lost or destroyed.

§ 4653. Reissuance of bonds or notes lost or destroyed. If lost or completely destroyed, any bond or note may be reissued in the form and tenor of the lost or destroyed bond upon the owner furnishing, to the satisfaction of the governing body:  (1) Proof of ownership; (2) Proof of loss or destruction; (3) A surety bond in twice the face amount of the bond and coupons; and (4) Payment of the cost of preparing and issuing the new bond or note.9 Del. C. 1953, §  4652;  56 Del. Laws, c. 103, §  13;
9 DE Code § 4654. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 46. Sewers and Sewer Districts|§ 4654. Reissuance of defaced or partially destroyed bonds or notes.

§ 4654. Reissuance of defaced or partially destroyed bonds or notes. If defaced or partially destroyed, any bond may be reissued in the form and tenor of the defaced or partially destroyed bond or note, to the bearer, or if registered, to the registered holder, at the expense of such holder, on surrender of the defaced or partially destroyed bond or note, and on such other conditions as the resolution authorizing the reissuance may provide. 9 Del. C. 1953, §  4653;  56 Del. Laws, c. 103, §  13;
9 DE Code § 4655. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 46. Sewers and Sewer Districts|§ 4655. Certain agreements forbidden.

§ 4655. Certain agreements forbidden. In the issuance or sale of bonds or notes it shall be unlawful for the governing body, or any member or members thereof, or any official of the County of Kent to:  (1) Agree to pay directly or indirectly any bonus for the issuance or for the sale of the obligations authorized, and every such payment may be recovered by the County in an action at law; (2) Enter into any agreement with any original purchaser or his or her representative regarding the deposit or disposition of any moneys received or to be received from such sale and every such agreement shall be void; (3) Enter into any agreement in the nature of a service contract providing for publication of notice of sale, and printing of bonds or notes, and for the providing of a legal opinion or for any technical or advisory services used in connection with the issuance of bonds or notes, unless such agreement provides that any advisor, agent, technician or any other person acting in an advisory capacity agrees not to offer to purchase or to participate in the purchase, or in the distribution of the bonds or notes at public or private sale; and any agreement to the contrary shall be void and any money or compensation paid thereon may be recovered by the County in an action at law.9 Del. C. 1953, §  4654;  56 Del. Laws, c. 103, §  13;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
9 DE Code § 4656. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 46. Sewers and Sewer Districts|§ 4656. Payment of bonds and notes.

§ 4656. Payment of bonds and notes. The power and obligation of the County to pay all bonds and notes hereafter issued by it pursuant to this chapter shall be unlimited. The full faith and credit of the County is hereby pledged for the payment of the principal of and the interest on all bonds and notes of the County hereafter issued pursuant to this chapter whether or not such pledge be stated in the bonds or notes, or in the bond resolution, or note resolution, authorizing their issuance. Bonds or notes issued for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, extending or improving projects authorized by this chapter may be additionally secured by a pledge of the revenue derived from the operation of said enterprise, as may be provided in the bond resolution or note resolution, authorizing the bonds or notes. 9 Del. C. 1953, §  4655;  56 Del. Laws, c. 103, §  13;
9 DE Code § 4657. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 46. Sewers and Sewer Districts|§ 4657. Appropriation may include engineering and other costs.

§ 4657. Appropriation may include engineering and other costs. In determining the amount to be appropriated for a project pursuant to this chapter, the county government may include the engineering, legal and other professional costs, and other costs of acquisition, construction or reconstruction of the property or improvement to be financed. Interest on notes issued during the construction period may also be financed. 9 Del. C. 1953, §  4656;  56 Del. Laws, c. 103, §  13;
9 DE Code § 4658. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 46. Sewers and Sewer Districts|§ 4658. Validity of bonds not dependent on preliminary proceedings.

§ 4658. Validity of bonds not dependent on preliminary proceedings. It is the intent of this chapter that the power to issue obligations under this chapter and the validity of the bonds or notes so issued shall not be affected by, or be dependent in any way on the validity or the regularity of any proceedings for the issuance of any bonds or notes to be renewed, extended, retired, funded or refunded by the issuance of such obligations, and shall be independent of the power to make improvements or acquire property and shall not be dependent on or affected by the validity or regularity of any improvements or the acquisition of any property, or the authorization thereof, for the financing of which such bonds or notes are issued, or are to be issued. 9 Del. C. 1953, §  4657;  56 Del. Laws, c. 103, §  13;
9 DE Code § 4659. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 46. Sewers and Sewer Districts|§ 4659. Legal effect of debt statement.

§ 4659. Legal effect of debt statement. After the issuance of any bonds or notes in reliance on any debt statement issued by the County, the accuracy and sufficiency of such debt statement shall not be contested by any suit, action or proceeding relating to the validity of such bonds or notes and such bonds or notes shall be presumed to be within all debt or other limitations prescribed by any law of this State. 9 Del. C. 1953, §  4658;  56 Del. Laws, c. 103, §  13;
9 DE Code § 4660. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 46. Sewers and Sewer Districts|§ 4660. Short period of limitations.

§ 4660. Short period of limitations. The bond resolution authorizing the issuance of bonds, or any notes issued in anticipation of said bonds, may be contested only if:  (1) Such obligations are authorized for a purpose for which the County is not authorized to expend money; (2) The provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of the publication of such resolution are not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity, is commenced within 20 days after the date of such publication; or (3) Such obligations are authorized in violation of the Constitution of this State.9 Del. C. 1953, §  4659;  56 Del. Laws, c. 103, §  13;
9 DE Code § 4661. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 46. Sewers and Sewer Districts|§ 4661. Construction of chapter with other laws.

§ 4661. Construction of chapter with other laws. The powers conferred by this chapter shall be in addition to, and not in substitution for, the powers conferred by any other general, special or local law. The powers conferred by this chapter may be exercised notwithstanding that any other general, special or local law may confer such powers, and without regard to the requirements, restrictions, limitations or other provisions contained in such other general, special or local law. 9 Del. C. 1953, §  4660;  56 Del. Laws, c. 103, §  13;
9 DE Code § 4801. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 48. Regional Planning|§ 4801. Definitions.

§ 4801. Definitions. As used in this chapter, unless the same shall be inconsistent with the context:  (1) “Commission” means “Regional Planning Commission of Kent County” created by this chapter. (2) “Council” means “the Council of the Mayor and Council of Dover.” (3) “County Engineer” means “County Engineer of Kent County.” (4) “County government” means the county governing body of Kent County. (5) “District” means “Regional Planning District of Kent County” created by this chapter. (6) “Highway Department” means “State Department of Transportation of the State of Delaware.” (7) “Land development” means “any tract or parcel of land upon which is proposed the construction or erection of 1 or more commercial, industrial, multi-family, or mobile home park use.” (8) “Minor subdivision” means any subdivision of land that creates 5 or less, or no, parcels of land and if a parcel of land is created, either said created parcel is not on a new road, or said created parcel or parcels is on a private road approved pursuant to regulations adopted by the county government; and shall apply only to the creation of up to a 5 parcel minor subdivision and shall not apply to the creation of parcels in excess of a total of 5 off of the tract of land from which minor subdivision is sought. Original tract shall be deemed to be all tracts separately in existence upon effective date of this definition. (9) “Recorder's office” means “Recorder of Deeds in and for Kent County.” (10) “Road” includes any “road,” “street,” “highway,” “freeway,” “parkway” or other public thoroughfare. (11) “Subdivision” means division of any part, parcel or area of land by the owner or the owner's agent, into lots or parcels 2 or more in number for the purpose of conveyance, transfer, improvement or sale with or without appurtenant roads, streets, lanes, driveways and ways dedicated or intended to be dedicated to public use, or the use of purchasers or owners of lots fronting thereon. A subdivision includes:  a. Any division of a parcel of land having frontage on an existing improved street into 2 or more lots, 1 or more of which have frontage on the existing street; b. Any development of a parcel of land which involves installation of streets and driveways whether or not dedicated and whether or not the parcel is divided for the purpose of immediate conveyance, transfer or sale; c. Any resubdivision and, as appropriate, shall refer to the process of subdividing land or the land so subdivided.9 Del. C. 1953, §  4801;  56 Del. Laws, c. 103, §  15;  56 Del. Laws, c. 241, §§  5, 6;  60 Del. Laws, c. 503, §  22;  67 Del. Laws, c. 167, §  1;  69 Del. Laws, c. 410, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
9 DE Code § 4802. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 48. Regional Planning|§ 4802. Regional Planning Commission and Regional Planning District; statement of purposes.

§ 4802. Regional Planning Commission and Regional Planning District; statement of purposes. For the purpose of promoting health, safety, prosperity and general welfare, as well as for the purpose of securing coordinated plans for roads, airways, railways, public buildings, parks, playgrounds, civic centers, airports, commercial, industrial and residential developments, water supplies, sewers and sewage disposal, drainage and other improvements and utilities (excepting, however, privately owned public utilities engaged in furnishing light, heat, power, transportation or communication by telephone or by telegraph or otherwise, as to which the provisions of this chapter shall not apply) in that portion of Kent County which is not included within the corporate limits of any city or town, unless any territory within such corporate limits is included upon request made by the governing body of authority of any such city or town, and as well as for the purpose of preventing the unnecessary duplication of such improvements or utilities, a department known as the Regional Planning Commission of Kent County is created for the area to be known as the Regional Planning District of Kent County. 9 Del. C. 1953, §  4802;  56 Del. Laws, c. 103, §  15;  56 Del. Laws, c. 241, §  7;
9 DE Code § 4803. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 48. Regional Planning|§ 4803. Regional Planning Commission.

§ 4803. Regional Planning Commission. The county government shall, by ordinance, establish a Regional Planning Commission and determine the membership, terms, qualifications and compensation of said Commission. 9 Del. C. 1953, §  4803;  56 Del. Laws, c. 103, §  15;  56 Del. Laws, c. 241, §§  8, 9;  58 Del. Laws, c. 340, §§  3, 4;  60 Del. Laws, c. 503, §  22;  66 Del. Laws, c. 323, §  1;
9 DE Code § 4804. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 48. Regional Planning|§ 4804. Office space and equipment.

§ 4804. Office space and equipment. The Kent County government shall provide suitable and convenient office space for the use and occupancy of the Commission, and the county government shall furnish and supply all necessary equipment for the office. 9 Del. C. 1953, §  4804;  56 Del. Laws, c. 103, §  15;  58 Del. Laws, c. 340, §  5;  66 Del. Laws, c. 323, §  2;
9 DE Code § 4805. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 9 - Counties|Chapter 48. Regional Planning|§ 4805. Secretary of Commission and other personnel.

§ 4805. Secretary of Commission and other personnel. (a) The Commission shall appoint a secretary who shall serve for such time, and perform such duties and receive such compensation as the Commission may prescribe. The secretary shall give bond if required by the Commission in such amount as the Commission may require. (b) The Commission may appoint, discharge at pleasure and fix the compensation of such employees and staff or may contract for the services of such persons, firms, or corporations as from time to time, in its judgment may be necessary to the exercise of its powers under this chapter; provided, however, that all actions of the Commission are subject to county government approval, and the county government may require any employee to give bond with surety approved by it in a sum to be fixed by the Commission. 9 Del. C. 1953, §  4805;  56 Del. Laws, c. 103, §  15;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;