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2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES › Part 2: MUNICIPALITIES › Subpart 8: DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 202-A: AFFORDABLE HOUSING UTILITY FEES › 30-A §5061. Definitions

§5061. Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 2007, c. 174, §2 (NEW).]
1.  Affordable housing unit.
"Affordable housing unit" means an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling unit or condominium unit for a household whose income does not exceed 80% of the median income for the area as defined by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.
[PL 2007, c. 174, §2 (NEW).]
2.  Connection fee.
"Connection fee" means a one-time fee or charge for the establishment of water or sewer service that is directly related to the actual cost of installation of such service.
[PL 2007, c. 174, §2 (NEW).]
3.  Consumer-owned water utility.
"Consumer-owned water utility" has the same meaning as in Title 35‑A, section 6101.
[PL 2007, c. 174, §2 (NEW).]
4.  Impact fee.
"Impact fee" means a one-time fee or charge associated with the establishment of water or sewer service that is related to the impact of such service on system capacity and that is collected to offset future costs associated with system growth.
[PL 2007, c. 174, §2 (NEW).]
5.  Sewer utility.
"Sewer utility" means a municipal sewer department, a sewer district as defined in Title 38, section 1032, subsection 3 or 4 or a sanitary district formed under Title 38, chapter 11.
[PL 2013, c. 555, §4 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2007, c. 174, §2 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 555, §4 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES › Part 2: MUNICIPALITIES › Subpart 8: DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 202-A: AFFORDABLE HOUSING UTILITY FEES › 30-A §5062. Reduced fees; affordable housing

§5062. Reduced fees; affordable housing
The governing body of a consumer-owned water utility or a sewer utility, referred to in this section as "the governing body," may charge a lower impact fee or connection fee than its usual impact fee or connection fee for the establishment of service to a newly constructed affordable housing unit or units.   [PL 2007, c. 174, §2 (NEW).]
1.  Uniform application.
If the governing body elects to charge a reduced impact fee or connection fee under this section, it must apply the reduced fee uniformly to all similarly situated applicants for the reduced fee within the utility's service territory.
[PL 2007, c. 174, §2 (NEW).]
2.  Credit to purchaser.
Any reduction in the impact fee or connection fee pursuant to this section must be credited to the purchaser of the affordable housing unit.
[PL 2007, c. 174, §2 (NEW).]
3.  Ratepayer notification; cost allocation.
The governing body shall notify ratepayers in a timely manner of any reduction in the impact fee or connection fee pursuant to this section. The governing body may allocate the cost of the reduced impact fee or connection fee among all ratepayers.
[PL 2007, c. 174, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2007, c. 174, §2 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES › Part 2: MUNICIPALITIES › Subpart 8: DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 203: URBAN RENEWAL › 30-A §5105. Workable program

§5105. Workable program
1.  Goals of program.
For the purposes of this chapter, the authority may formulate for the municipality a workable program for using appropriate private and public resources to:
A. Eliminate and prevent the development or spread of slums and urban blight;   [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
B. Encourage needed urban rehabilitation;   [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
C. Provide for the redevelopment of slum and blighted areas; or   [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
D. Undertake any of these activities or other feasible municipal activities that are suitably employed to achieve the objectives of the workable program.   [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
[PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
2.  Provisions of program.
The workable program may provide for, but is not limited to:
A. The prevention of the spread of blight into areas of the municipality which are free from blight through the diligent enforcement of housing, zoning and occupancy controls and standards;   [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
B. The clearance and redevelopment of slum and blighted areas or portions of those areas; and   [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
C. The rehabilitation or conservation of slum and blighted areas or portions of those areas by:
(1) Replanning, removing congestion, providing parks, playgrounds and other public improvements;
(2) Encouraging voluntary rehabilitation; and
(3) Compelling the repair and rehabilitation of deteriorated or deteriorating structures.   [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
[PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 737, §§A2,C106 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 104, §§C8,10 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES › Part 2: MUNICIPALITIES › Subpart 8: DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 203: URBAN RENEWAL › 30-A §5107. General neighborhood renewal plans

§5107. General neighborhood renewal plans
Any authority authorized to perform planning work may prepare a general neighborhood renewal plan for urban renewal areas which are of such scope that urban renewal activities may have to be carried out in stages. A general neighborhood renewal plan must conform to the comprehensive plan and the workable program of the municipality.   [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
1.  Contents of plan.
The plan may include, but is not limited to, a preliminary plan which:
A. Outlines the urban renewal activities proposed for the area involved;   [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
B. Provides a framework for the preparation of urban renewal plans; and   [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
C. Indicates generally the land uses, population density, building coverage, prospective requirements for rehabilitation and improvement of property and portions of the area contemplated for clearance and redevelopment.   [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
[PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 737, §§A2,C106 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 104, §§C8,10 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES › Part 2: MUNICIPALITIES › Subpart 8: DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 203: URBAN RENEWAL › 30-A §5110. Authorization to issue bonds

§5110. Authorization to issue bonds
The authority may issue bonds to finance any undertakings authorized by this chapter under the following conditions.   [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
1.  Hearing held.
The municipal officers must certify that the hearing required by section 5106 has been held.
[PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
2.  Approval of renewal plan granted.
The municipal officers must certify that approval of the renewal plan as required by section 5106 has been granted.
[PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
3.  Copies of certificates filed.
Copies of these certificates must be filed with the authority and with the municipal clerk.
[PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
4.  Reconsideration if no approval.
Failure of approval does not prevent the municipal officers from again considering the renewal plan in the manner provided.
[PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 737, §§A2,C106 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 104, §§C8,10 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES › Part 2: MUNICIPALITIES › Subpart 8: DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 203: URBAN RENEWAL › 30-A §5112. Conveyance to Federal Government on default

§5112. Conveyance to Federal Government on default
In any contract for financial assistance with the Federal Government, the authority may obligate itself to convey to the Federal Government possession of or title to the urban renewal project and land in the project to which the contract relates which is owned by the authority, upon the occurrence of a substantial default, as defined in the contract, with respect to the covenants or conditions to which the authority is subject. This obligation is specifically enforceable and does not constitute a mortgage. The contracts may provide that, in case of such a conveyance, the Federal Government may complete, operate, manage, lease, convey or otherwise deal with the urban renewal project in accordance with the terms of the contract, provided that the contract requires that, as soon as practicable after the Federal Government is satisfied that all defaults with respect to the renewal project have been cured and that the urban renewal project will thereafter be operated in accordance with the terms of the contract, the Federal Government will reconvey to the authority the urban renewal project as then constituted.   [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 737, §§A2,C106 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 104, §§C8,10 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES › Part 2: MUNICIPALITIES › Subpart 8: DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 203: URBAN RENEWAL › 30-A §5113. Bonds as legal investments

§5113. Bonds as legal investments
All public officers, municipal corporations, political subdivisions and public bodies, all banks, trust companies, bankers, savings banks and institutions, building and loan associations, savings and loan associations, investment companies and other persons carrying on a banking business; all insurance companies, insurance associations and other persons carrying on an insurance business; and all executors, administrators, curators, trustees and other fiduciaries may legally invest any sinking funds, money or other funds belonging to them or within their control in any bonds or other obligations issued by the authority under this chapter. These bonds and other obligations are authorized security for all public deposits. It is the purpose of this section to authorize any persons, political subdivisions and officers, public or private, to use any funds owned or controlled by them for the purchase of any such bonds or other obligations. Nothing in this section with regard to legal investments may be construed as relieving any person of any duty or of exercising reasonable care in selecting securities.   [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 737, §§A2,C106 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 104, §§C8,10 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES › Part 2: MUNICIPALITIES › Subpart 8: DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 203: URBAN RENEWAL › 30-A §5114. Exemption from taxes and execution

§5114. Exemption from taxes and execution
1.  Property exempt from execution.
All property, including funds of the authority, is exempt from levy and sale by virtue of an execution, and no execution or other judicial process may issue against the authority's property nor may judgment against the authority be a charge or lien upon its property.
[PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
2.  Property exempt from taxation.
The property of the authority is declared to be public property used for essential public and governmental purposes and that property and the authority are exempt from all taxes of the municipality, the State or any political subdivision of the State, provided that, with respect to any property in a renewal project, the tax exemption provided in this section shall terminate when the authority sells, leases or otherwise disposes of the property to a redeveloper for redevelopment.
[PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
3.  Construction; limitation of application.
Nothing in this section may be construed to:
A. Prohibit the authority from making payments in lieu of taxes to the municipality; or   [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
B. Apply to or limit the right of obligees to foreclose or otherwise enforce any mortgage of the authority or the right of any obligee to pursue any remedies for the enforcement of any pledge or lien given by the authority on its rents, fees, grant or revenue.   [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
[PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 737, §§A2,C106 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 104, §§C8,10 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES › Part 2: MUNICIPALITIES › Subpart 8: DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 203: URBAN RENEWAL › 30-A §5116. Investment of funds; redemption of bonds

§5116. Investment of funds; redemption of bonds
The authority may:   [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
1.  Invest funds.
Invest any funds held in reserves or sinking funds or any funds not required for immediate disbursement in property or securities in which saving banks may legally invest funds subject to their control; and
[PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
2.  Redeem or purchase bonds.
Redeem its bonds at the redemption price established in the bonds or may purchase its bonds at less than redemption price, all bonds so redeemed or purchased to be cancelled.
[PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 737, §§A2,C106 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 104, §§C8,10 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES › Part 2: MUNICIPALITIES › Subpart 8: DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 203: URBAN RENEWAL › 30-A §5117. Investigatory powers

§5117. Investigatory powers
Acting through one or more trustees or other persons designated by the authority, examinations and investigations may be conducted to:   [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
1.  Take testimony at hearings.
Hear testimony and take proof under oath at public or private hearings on any matter material for its information;
[PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
2.  Examination of unavailable witnesses.
Administer oaths and issue commission for the examination of witnesses who are outside of the State or unable to appear before the authority, or who are excused from attendance; and
[PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
3.  Make information available.
Make available to appropriate agencies, including those charged with the duty of abating or requiring the correction of nuisances or similar conditions or of demolishing unsafe or insanitary structures or eliminating slums or conditions of blight within its area of operation, its findings and recommendations with regard to any building or property where conditions exist which are dangerous to the public health, safety, morals or welfare.
[PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 737, §§A2,C106 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 104, §§C8,10 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES › Part 2: MUNICIPALITIES › Subpart 8: DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 203: URBAN RENEWAL › 30-A §5119. Encouragement of private enterprise

§5119. Encouragement of private enterprise
The authority, to the greatest extent it determines to be feasible in carrying out this chapter, shall afford maximum opportunity, consistent with the sound needs of the municipality as a whole, for the rehabilitation or redevelopment of the urban renewal area by private enterprise. The authority shall consider this objective in exercising its powers under this chapter, including the formulation of a workable program, the approval of urban renewal plans, the exercise of its zoning powers, codes and regulations relating to the use of land and the use and occupancy of buildings and improvements, the disposition of any property acquired, and the provision of necessary public improvements.   [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 737, §§A2,C106 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 104, §§C8,10 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES › Part 2: MUNICIPALITIES › Subpart 8: DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 203: URBAN RENEWAL › 30-A §5120. Grant of funds by municipality

§5120. Grant of funds by municipality
The municipality may grant funds to the authority for the purpose of aiding the authority in carrying out any of its powers and functions under this chapter. To obtain funds for this purpose, the municipality may levy taxes and may issue and sell its bonds. Any bonds issued by the municipality under this section shall be issued in the manner and within the limitations, except as otherwise provided, prescribed by the laws of the State for the issuance and authorization of bonds by the municipality for a public purpose.   [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 737, §§A2,C106 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 104, §§C8,10 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES › Part 2: MUNICIPALITIES › Subpart 8: DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 203: URBAN RENEWAL › 30-A §5121. Title of purchaser

§5121. Title of purchaser
Any instrument executed by the authority and purporting to convey any right, title or interest in any property under this chapter is conclusive evidence of compliance with this chapter insofar as title or other interest of any bona fide purchasers, lessees or transferees of the property is concerned.   [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 737, §§A2,C106 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 104, §§C8,10 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES › Part 2: MUNICIPALITIES › Subpart 8: DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 204: MAINE REDEVELOPMENT LAND BANK AUTHORITY › 30-A §5151. Title

§5151. Title
This chapter may be known and cited as "the Maine Redevelopment Land Bank Act."   [PL 2021, c. 664, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2021, c. 664, §3 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES › Part 2: MUNICIPALITIES › Subpart 8: DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 204: MAINE REDEVELOPMENT LAND BANK AUTHORITY › 30-A §5152. Findings and declaration of necessity

§5152. Findings and declaration of necessity
The Legislature finds and declares that:   [PL 2021, c. 664, §3 (NEW).]
1.  Blighted, abandoned, environmentally hazardous and functionally obsolete property burdens public resources.
There exist areas in the State in need of economic revitalization where blighted, abandoned and environmentally hazardous property and property that is both functionally obsolete and unfit to be repurposed for another use present burdens on municipal revenues and public health and safety;
[PL 2021, c. 664, §3 (NEW).]
2.  Need for revitalization.
In order to strengthen and revitalize the economy of the State and municipalities, it is in the best interest of the State to assemble and dispose of blighted, abandoned and environmentally hazardous property and property that is both functionally obsolete and unfit to be repurposed for another use in a coordinated manner to foster development of that property and promote economic growth;
[PL 2021, c. 664, §3 (NEW).]
3.  Coordinated development of blighted, abandoned, environmentally hazardous and functionally obsolete property serves the public interest.
The planning and preparation for revitalizing the economy through the acquisition of blighted, abandoned and environmentally hazardous property and property that is both functionally obsolete and unfit to be repurposed for another use using public money are a governmental concern and serve a valid public purpose;
[PL 2021, c. 664, §3 (NEW).]
4.  Facilitate coordinated redevelopment of blighted, abandoned, environmentally hazardous and functionally obsolete property.
The establishment of the redevelopment authority is necessary to facilitate the relief of the conditions described in this section by assisting public entities, including, but not limited to, municipalities, counties, regional planning organizations and state agencies, in the redevelopment of blighted, abandoned and environmentally hazardous property and property that is both functionally obsolete and unfit to be repurposed for another productive use; and
[PL 2021, c. 664, §3 (NEW).]
5.  Municipalities, counties and unorganized territories have properties that they cannot restore to productive use due to a variety of technical or financial issues.
The establishment of the redevelopment authority is necessary to provide technical and financial assistance to local governments upon request for the purpose of returning to productive use blighted, abandoned, environmentally hazardous and functionally obsolete property, including property acquired by a municipality through the municipal foreclosure process.
[PL 2021, c. 664, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2021, c. 664, §3 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES › Part 2: MUNICIPALITIES › Subpart 8: DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 204: MAINE REDEVELOPMENT LAND BANK AUTHORITY › 30-A §5153. Definitions

§5153. Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 2021, c. 664, §3 (NEW).]
1.  Abandoned.
"Abandoned" with reference to a property means a property that is vacant and to which the owner has no intent to return.
[PL 2021, c. 664, §3 (NEW).]
2.  Blighted.
"Blighted" with reference to a property means a property on which buildings or improvements are detrimental or are a threat to the public health, safety or welfare in their present condition.
[PL 2021, c. 664, §3 (NEW).]
3.  Environmentally hazardous.
"Environmentally hazardous" with reference to a property means a property that is designated as an uncontrolled hazardous substance site under Title 38, section 1365.
[PL 2021, c. 664, §3 (NEW).]
4.  Functionally obsolete.
"Functionally obsolete" with reference to a property means a property that is unable to be used to adequately perform the functions for which it was intended.
[PL 2021, c. 664, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2021, c. 664, §3 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES › Part 2: MUNICIPALITIES › Subpart 8: DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 204: MAINE REDEVELOPMENT LAND BANK AUTHORITY › 30-A §5154. Maine Redevelopment Land Bank Authority established; purpose

§5154. Maine Redevelopment Land Bank Authority established; purpose
The Maine Redevelopment Land Bank Authority, as established in Title 5, section 12004‑G, subsection 7‑G and referred to in this chapter as "the redevelopment authority," is a body corporate and politic and a public instrumentality of the State.   [PL 2021, c. 664, §3 (NEW).]
The purpose of the redevelopment authority is to assist municipalities and other entities in this State in the redevelopment of properties identified as eligible under section 5157, subsection 1 in order to return those properties to productive use.   [PL 2021, c. 664, §3 (NEW).]
The purposes of this chapter are public and the redevelopment authority is performing a governmental function in carrying out this chapter.   [PL 2021, c. 664, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2021, c. 664, §3 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES › Part 2: MUNICIPALITIES › Subpart 8: DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 204: MAINE REDEVELOPMENT LAND BANK AUTHORITY › 30-A §5156. Maine Redevelopment Land Bank Fund; sources of funding

§5156. Maine Redevelopment Land Bank Fund; sources of funding
The Maine Redevelopment Land Bank Fund, referred to in this chapter as "the fund," is established as a dedicated nonlapsing fund to support the purposes of the redevelopment authority. Fees collected pursuant to Title 38, section 2203‑A, subsection 2‑A must be deposited into the fund. Other sources of funding may include, but are not limited to, state or federal funds received by the redevelopment authority to support community redevelopment. Unless otherwise specified, money received by the redevelopment authority for the express purpose of acquiring or developing property in accordance with this chapter must be deposited into the fund.   [PL 2021, c. 664, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2021, c. 664, §3 (NEW).
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§5158. Powers and duties generally
The redevelopment authority has the following powers and duties:   [PL 2021, c. 664, §3 (NEW).]
1.  Suit.
To sue and be sued;
[PL 2021, c. 664, §3 (NEW).]
2.  Seal.
To adopt an official seal;
[PL 2021, c. 664, §3 (NEW).]
3.  Office.
To maintain an office at a place designated by the redevelopment authority within the State;
[PL 2021, c. 664, §3 (NEW).]
4.  Agreements with public entities.
To enter into agreements with public entities, including, but not limited to, municipalities, counties, regional planning organizations, state agencies and municipal or regionally organized land banks in order to effectuate the purposes of this chapter. Agreements may include the acquisition of property or rights in property from a municipality or county whose governing unit declares the need for such an agreement;
[PL 2021, c. 664, §3 (NEW).]
5.  Agreements with federal agencies.
To enter into agreements with federal agencies related to funding of the redevelopment of property acquired in accordance with this chapter;
[PL 2021, c. 664, §3 (NEW).]
6.  Assistance.
To provide assistance, by request, to entities in the State engaged in redevelopment activities by using the best practices adopted by the Development Ready Advisory Committee under section 5161;
[PL 2021, c. 664, §3 (NEW).]
7.  Application for funding.
To apply for grants, loans and other financial assistance from state or federal government programs for redevelopment projects consistent with this chapter;
[PL 2021, c. 664, §3 (NEW).]
8.  Bonds.
To issue revenue bonds as provided in section 5160;
[PL 2021, c. 664, §3 (NEW).]
9.  Eminent domain.
To acquire in a municipality, through an agreement with a municipality or county, eligible property by the exercise of the power of eminent domain as provided in section 5159;
[PL 2021, c. 664, §3 (NEW).]
10.  Rules.
To adopt rules for the purposes of carrying out this chapter. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A; and
[PL 2021, c. 664, §3 (NEW).]
11.  Other functions.
To perform other functions necessary or useful for carrying out any of its powers, duties or purposes.
[PL 2021, c. 664, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2021, c. 664, §3 (NEW).
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§5162. Biennial report
1.  Biennial report.
The redevelopment authority shall submit biennially, beginning with the Second Regular Session of the 131st Legislature, to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over economic development matters a complete report on the activities of the redevelopment authority. The report must include the following:
A. A description of the redevelopment authority's operations;   [PL 2021, c. 664, §3 (NEW).]
B. A listing of all property acquired pursuant to this chapter;   [PL 2021, c. 664, §3 (NEW).]
C. An accounting of all activities related to the fund;   [PL 2021, c. 664, §3 (NEW).]
D. A listing of any bonds issued during the fiscal year by the redevelopment authority;   [PL 2021, c. 664, §3 (NEW).]
E. A statement of the redevelopment authority's proposed and projected activities for the ensuing year; and   [PL 2021, c. 664, §3 (NEW).]
F. Recommendations regarding further actions that may be suitable for achieving the purposes of this chapter.   [PL 2021, c. 664, §3 (NEW).]
[PL 2021, c. 664, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2021, c. 664, §3 (NEW).
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§5201. Findings and declaration of necessity
The Legislature finds and declares that:   [PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
1.  Existence of depressed areas.
There exists in the municipalities of the State deteriorating, dilapidated, slum and blighted areas, dangerous buildings and incompatible uses of property, which constitute a serious threat to the public health, safety or welfare of the residents of the State;
[PL 1999, c. 540, §1 (AMD).]
2.  Expense to public.
[PL 1999, c. 540, §2 (RP).]
3.  Effect on municipalities.
These areas, buildings and uses constitute an economic and social liability and substantially impair or arrest the sound growth of municipalities;
[PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
4.  Not remediable by regulation or private enterprise.
These threats are beyond remedy and control solely by regulatory process in the exercise of police power and cannot be dealt with effectively by the ordinary operation of private enterprise without the aids provided in this chapter;
[PL 1999, c. 540, §3 (AMD).]
5.  Public purpose.
The elimination of these areas, buildings and uses, the acquisition and preparation of land in or necessary to the redevelopment and rehabilitation of the areas, buildings and uses, and its sale or lease in accordance with community development programs adopted by municipalities, any assistance which may be given by any state or federal public bodies or agencies and any money raised or appropriated by municipalities in connection with that activity, are public uses required by the public exigencies and are purposes for which public money may be expended and private property acquired; and
[PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
6.  Legislative determination.
The necessity of the public interest for this chapter is hereby declared as a matter of legislative determination.
[PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1987, c. 737, Pt. C, §106 (NEW); PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD); PL 1989, c. 104, Pt. C, §§8, 10 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 737, §§A2,C106 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 6 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 9, §2 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 104, §§C8,10 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 540, §§1-3 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 30-A: MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES › Part 2: MUNICIPALITIES › Subpart 8: DEVELOPMENT › Chapter 205-A: MUNICIPAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS › 30-A §5211. Definitions

§5211. Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 2003, c. 510, Pt. A, §29 (NEW).]
1.  Assessed share.
"Assessed share" means a special assessment that represents that portion of the total projected cost of an improvement undertaken by a municipality in a capital improvement district that is the obligation of an owner of property within the capital improvement district. The assessed share must be calculated by the municipal officers in the same manner and according to the same standards as the capital costs of sewer improvements are assessed pursuant to sections 3442 and 3444, except the total assessment must be calculated on the basis of the projected cost of the entire improvement rather than any percentage of the projected costs of the improvement, and no type of property within the capital improvement district is exempt from the assessment.
[PL 2003, c. 510, Pt. A, §29 (NEW).]
2.  Capital improvement district.
"Capital improvement district" means a defined area within a municipality that is initially privately owned and that has been designated by the municipality as a capital improvement district according to the provisions of this chapter for the interrelated purposes of fairly apportioning the costs of making necessary capital improvements among the owners of property in the capital improvement district and establishing the public elements of the capital improvement district as municipally owned.
[PL 2003, c. 510, Pt. A, §29 (NEW).]
3.  Improvement.
"Improvement" means road construction, drainage system development or the installation of sewer or drinking water infrastructure.
[PL 2003, c. 510, Pt. A, §29 (NEW).]
4.  Public elements.
"Public elements" of a capital improvement district means legal interests in defined properties located within a capital improvement district. "Public elements" may include public easements or fee simple titles in specifically defined property or properties.
[PL 2003, c. 510, Pt. A, §29 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 510, §A29 (NEW).
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§5212. Capital improvement districts authorized
A municipality may create one or more capital improvement districts within the municipal boundaries.   [PL 2003, c. 510, Pt. A, §29 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 510, §A29 (NEW).
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§5214. Implementation of improvements to capital improvement district
1.  Advisory committee.
The municipal officers are responsible for implementing improvements to the capital improvement district. For the purposes of overseeing the authorized improvements to the capital improvement district, the municipal officers shall appoint an advisory committee consisting of no fewer than 3 and no more than 7 owners of property within the capital improvement district for the purposes of receiving comments and recommendations on the proposed improvement or improvements within the capital improvement district. Advisory committee members serve at the pleasure of the municipal officers.
[PL 2003, c. 510, Pt. A, §29 (NEW).]
2.  Cost of improvement.
The initial cost of an authorized improvement in a capital improvement district is borne by the municipality until the improvement is complete, as determined by the municipal officers. Commencing with the first tax year that begins after the determination by the municipal officers that the improvement is complete, the municipality shall levy a special assessment against each property in the capital improvement district representing that property's annual share of the cost of the improvement as determined by the municipal officers and projected in the referenda ballots that created the capital improvement district, unless the actual total cost of the improvement is determined to be less than projected during the referenda, in which case the special assessments are reduced proportionally to reflect the actual cost.
[PL 2003, c. 510, Pt. A, §29 (NEW).]
3.  Method of assessment.
The special assessments must be included in the next annual warrant to the tax collector of the municipality for collection and must be collected in the same manner as state, county and municipal taxes are collected.
[PL 2003, c. 510, Pt. A, §29 (NEW).]
4.  Annual report.
The municipality's annual report must record the progress of implementing the improvements to the capital improvement district. At a minimum, the annual report must include:
A. The boundaries of the capital improvement district;   [PL 2003, c. 510, Pt. A, §29 (NEW).]
B. The public elements of the capital improvement district;   [PL 2003, c. 510, Pt. A, §29 (NEW).]
C. The improvements to the capital improvement district made by the municipality; and   [PL 2003, c. 510, Pt. A, §29 (NEW).]
D. The total cost of those improvements, the schedule of the assessed shares and contingency fees against the property located within the district to pay for the improvements and the degree to which those assessed shares and contingency fees have been collected.   [PL 2003, c. 510, Pt. A, §29 (NEW).]
[PL 2003, c. 510, Pt. A, §29 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 510, §A29 (NEW).
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§5215. Dissolution of capital improvement district
A capital improvement district created under this chapter may not be dissolved until the debt created by the improvements is finally discharged and the special assessments levied for the purpose of providing for those improvements have been paid or otherwise satisfied. The municipal officers shall dissolve a capital improvement district upon certification of the discharge of debt. The certification of the discharge of debt must be presented to the municipal officers by the municipal treasurer. At a minimum, the certification must include an attestation by the municipal treasurer that all assessed shares levied for the improvements in a capital improvement district have been paid in full or a property tax lien has been recorded in the registry of deeds.   [PL 2003, c. 510, Pt. A, §29 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 510, §A29 (NEW).
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§5221. Definitions
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2001, c. 521, §1 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 510, Pt. A, §30 (RP).
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§5222. Capital improvement districts authorized
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2001, c. 521, §1 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 510, Pt. A, §30 (RP).
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§5223. Capital improvement districts; public hearing; notice; referendum votes
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2001, c. 521, §1 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 510, Pt. A, §30 (RP).
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§5224. Implementation of improvements to capital improvement district
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2001, c. 521, §1 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 510, Pt. A, §30 (RP).
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§5225. Dissolution of capital improvement district
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2001, c. 521, §1 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 510, Pt. A, §30 (RP).
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§5221. Findings and declaration of necessity
1.  Legislative finding.
The Legislature finds that there is a need for new development in areas of municipalities and plantations to:
A. Provide new employment opportunities;   [PL 2001, c. 669, §1 (NEW).]
B. Improve and broaden the tax base; and   [PL 2001, c. 669, §1 (NEW).]
C. Improve the general economy of the State.   [PL 2001, c. 669, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 2011, c. 101, §1 (AMD).]
2.  Authorization.
For the reasons set out in subsection 1, municipalities and plantations may develop a program for improving a district of the municipality or plantation:
A. To provide impetus for industrial, commercial, transit-oriented or arts district development, or any combination;   [PL 2009, c. 314, §1 (AMD).]
B. To increase employment; and   [PL 2001, c. 669, §1 (NEW).]
C. To provide the facilities outlined in the development program adopted by the legislative body of the municipality or plantation.   [PL 2011, c. 101, §2 (AMD).]
[PL 2011, c. 101, §2 (AMD).]
3.  Declaration of public purpose.
It is declared that the actions required to assist the implementation of development programs are a public purpose and that the execution and financing of these programs are a public purpose.
[PL 2001, c. 669, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2001, c. 669, §1 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 413, §1 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 314, §1 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 101, §§1, 2 (AMD).
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§5226. Procedure
1.  Notice and hearing.
Before designating a development district or adopting a development program, the municipal or plantation legislative body or the municipal or plantation legislative body's designee must hold at least one public hearing. Notice of the hearing must be published at least 10 days before the hearing in a newspaper of general circulation within the municipality or plantation.
[PL 2011, c. 101, §16 (AMD).]
2.  Review by commissioner.
Before final designation of a tax increment financing district, the commissioner shall review the proposal to ensure that the proposal complies with statutory requirements.
[PL 2023, c. 377, §2 (AMD).]
3.  Effective date.
A designation of a tax increment financing district or a development program for a tax increment financing district is effective upon approval by the commissioner. A designation of a development district other than a tax increment financing district is effective upon approval by the municipal or plantation legislative body. A development program other than a development program for a tax increment financing district is effective upon adoption by the municipal or plantation legislative body.
[PL 2013, c. 184, §5 (AMD).]
4.  Administration of district.
The legislative body of a municipality or plantation may create a department, designate an existing department, office, agency, municipal housing or redevelopment authority or enter into a contractual arrangement with a private entity to administer activities authorized under this chapter.
[PL 2011, c. 101, §18 (AMD).]
5.  Amendments.
A municipality or plantation may amend a designated development district or an adopted development program only after meeting the requirements of this section for designation of a development district or adoption of a development program. A municipality or plantation may not amend the designation of a development district if the amendment would result in the district's being out of compliance with any of the conditions in section 5223, subsection 3.
[PL 2011, c. 101, §19 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2001, c. 669, §1 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 101, §§16-19 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. JJ, §26 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. JJ, §41 (AFF). PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §5 (REV). PL 2013, c. 184, §5 (AMD). PL 2023, c. 377, §2 (AMD).
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§5229. Rules
The commissioner may adopt rules necessary to carry out the duties imposed by this chapter and to ensure municipal or plantation compliance with this subchapter following designation of a tax increment financing district. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.   [PL 2011, c. 101, §22 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2001, c. 669, §1 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 101, §22 (AMD).