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2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3883 - Harris County Improvement District No. 15 › Subchapter E. General Financial Provisions › Section 3883.202. Money Used for Improvements or Services

Sec. 3883.202.  MONEY USED FOR IMPROVEMENTS OR SERVICES.  The district may acquire, construct, finance, operate, or maintain any improvement or service authorized under this chapter or Chapter 375, Local Government Code, using any money available to the district.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (S.B. 2531), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3883 - Harris County Improvement District No. 15 › Subchapter E. General Financial Provisions › Section 3883.203. Petition Required for Financing Services and Improvements With Assessments

Sec. 3883.203.  PETITION REQUIRED FOR FINANCING SERVICES AND IMPROVEMENTS WITH ASSESSMENTS.  (a)  The board may not finance a service or improvement project with assessments under this chapter unless a written petition requesting that service or improvement has been filed with the board.
(b)  A petition filed under Subsection (a) must be signed by the owners of a majority of the assessed value of real property in the district subject to assessment according to the most recent certified tax appraisal roll for Harris County.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (S.B. 2531), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3883 - Harris County Improvement District No. 15 › Subchapter E. General Financial Provisions › Section 3883.204. Method of Notice for Hearing

Sec. 3883.204.  METHOD OF NOTICE FOR HEARING.  The district may mail the notice required by Section 375.115(c), Local Government Code, by certified or first class United States mail.  The board shall determine the method of mailing notice.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (S.B. 2531), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3883 - Harris County Improvement District No. 15 › Subchapter E. General Financial Provisions › Section 3883.205. Assessments; Liens for Assessments

Sec. 3883.205.  ASSESSMENTS; LIENS FOR ASSESSMENTS.  (a)  The board by resolution may impose and collect an assessment for any purpose authorized by this chapter in all or any part of the district.
(b)  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, an expense of collection, and reasonable attorney's fees incurred by the district:
(1)  are a first and prior lien against the property assessed;
(2)  are superior to any other lien or claim other than a lien or claim for county, school district, or municipal ad valorem taxes; and
(3)  are the personal liability of and a charge against the owners of the property even if the owners are not named in the assessment proceedings.
(c)  The lien is effective from the date of the board's resolution imposing the assessment until the date the assessment is paid.  The board may enforce the lien in the same manner that the board may enforce an ad valorem tax lien against real property.
(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.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (S.B. 2531), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3883 - Harris County Improvement District No. 15 › Subchapter E. General Financial Provisions › Section 3883.206. Utility Property Exempt From Impact Fees and Assessments

Sec. 3883.206.  UTILITY PROPERTY EXEMPT FROM IMPACT FEES AND ASSESSMENTS.  The district may not impose an impact fee or assessment on the property, including the equipment, rights-of-way, facilities, or improvements, of:
(1)  an electric utility or a power generation company as defined by Section 31.002, Utilities Code;
(2)  a gas utility as defined by Section 101.003 or 121.001, Utilities Code;
(3)  a telecommunications provider as defined by Section 51.002, Utilities Code; or
(4)  a person who provides to the public cable television or advanced telecommunications services.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (S.B. 2531), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3883 - Harris County Improvement District No. 15 › Subchapter E. General Financial Provisions › Section 3883.207. Operation and Maintenance Tax

Sec. 3883.207.  OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TAX.  (a)  If authorized at an election held in accordance with Section 3883.211, the district may impose an annual operation and maintenance tax on taxable property in the district in accordance with Section 49.107, Water Code, for any district purpose, including to:
(1)  maintain and operate the district;
(2)  construct or acquire improvements; or
(3)  provide a service.
(b)  The board shall determine the tax rate.  The rate may not exceed the rate approved at the election.
(c)  Section 49.107(h), Water Code, does not apply to the district.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (S.B. 2531), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3883 - Harris County Improvement District No. 15 › Subchapter E. General Financial Provisions › Section 3883.208. Contract Taxes

Sec. 3883.208.  CONTRACT TAXES.  (a)  In accordance with Section 49.108, Water Code, the district may impose a tax other than an operation and maintenance tax and use the revenue derived from the tax to make payments under a contract after the provisions of the contract have been approved by a majority of the district voters voting at an election held for that purpose.
(b)  A contract approved by the district voters may contain a provision stating that the contract may be modified or amended by the board without further voter approval.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (S.B. 2531), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3883 - Harris County Improvement District No. 15 › Subchapter E. General Financial Provisions › Section 3883.209. Authority to Borrow Money and to Issue Bonds

Sec. 3883.209.  AUTHORITY TO BORROW MONEY AND TO ISSUE BONDS.  (a)  The district may borrow money on terms and conditions as determined by the board.  Section 375.205, Local Government Code, does not apply to a loan, line of credit, or other borrowing from a bank or financial institution secured by revenue other than ad valorem taxes.
(b)  The district may issue bonds, notes, or other obligations payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, sales and use taxes, assessments, impact fees, revenue, contract payments, grants, or other district money, or any combination of those sources of money, to pay for any authorized district purpose.
(c)  The limitation on the outstanding principal amount of bonds, notes, and other obligations set forth in Section 49.4645, Water Code, does not apply to the district.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (S.B. 2531), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3883 - Harris County Improvement District No. 15 › Subchapter E. General Financial Provisions › Section 3883.210. Taxes for Bonds

Sec. 3883.210.  TAXES FOR BONDS.  At the time the district issues bonds payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes, the board shall provide for the annual imposition of a continuing direct annual ad valorem tax, without limit as to rate or amount, while all or part of the bonds are outstanding as required and in the manner provided by Sections 54.601 and 54.602, Water Code.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (S.B. 2531), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3883 - Harris County Improvement District No. 15 › Subchapter E. General Financial Provisions › Section 3883.211. Elections Regarding Taxes and Bonds

Sec. 3883.211.  ELECTIONS REGARDING TAXES AND BONDS.  (a)  The district may issue, without an election, bonds, notes, and other obligations secured by:
(1)  revenue other than ad valorem taxes; or
(2)  contract payments described by Section 3883.208.
(b)  The district must hold an election in the manner provided by Subchapter L, Chapter 375, Local Government Code, to obtain voter approval before the district may impose an ad valorem tax or sales and use tax or issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes.
(c)  Section 375.243, Local Government Code, does not apply to the district.
(d)  All or any part of any facilities or improvements which may be acquired by a district by the issuance of its bonds may be included in one single proposition to be voted on at the election or the bonds may be submitted in several propositions.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (S.B. 2531), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3883 - Harris County Improvement District No. 15 › Subchapter E. General Financial Provisions › Section 3883.212. Competitive Bidding

Sec. 3883.212.  COMPETITIVE BIDDING.  Subchapter I, Chapter 49, Water Code, applies to the district.  Sections 375.221 and 375.223, Local Government Code, do not apply to the district.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (S.B. 2531), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3883 - Harris County Improvement District No. 15 › Subchapter E. General Financial Provisions › Section 3883.213. Tax and Assessment Abatements

Sec. 3883.213.  TAX AND ASSESSMENT ABATEMENTS.  The district may grant in the manner authorized by Chapter 312, Tax Code, an abatement for a tax or assessment owed to the district.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (S.B. 2531), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3883 - Harris County Improvement District No. 15 › Subchapter F. Taxes for Certain Defined Areas and Designated › Section 3883.251. Authority to Establish Defined Areas or Designated Property

Sec. 3883.251.  AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH DEFINED AREAS OR DESIGNATED PROPERTY.  The district may define areas or designate certain property of the district to pay for improvements, facilities, or services that primarily benefit that area or property and do not generally and directly benefit the district as a whole.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (S.B. 2531), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3883 - Harris County Improvement District No. 15 › Subchapter F. Taxes for Certain Defined Areas and Designated › Section 3883.252. Procedure for Election

Sec. 3883.252.  PROCEDURE FOR ELECTION.  (a)  Before the district may impose an ad valorem tax or issue bonds payable from ad valorem taxes of the area defined or property designated under Section 3883.251, the board must call and hold an election as provided by Section 3883.211 only in the defined area or in the boundaries of the designated property.
(b)  The board may submit the proposition to the voters on the same ballot to be used in another election.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (S.B. 2531), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3883 - Harris County Improvement District No. 15 › Subchapter F. Taxes for Certain Defined Areas and Designated › Section 3883.253. Declaring Result and Issuing Order

Sec. 3883.253.  DECLARING RESULT AND ISSUING ORDER.  (a)  If a majority of the voters voting at the election approve the proposition or propositions, the board shall declare the results and by order shall establish the defined area and describe it by metes and bounds or designate the specific property.
(b)  A court may not review the board's order except on the ground of fraud, palpable error, or arbitrary and confiscatory abuse of discretion.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (S.B. 2531), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3883 - Harris County Improvement District No. 15 › Subchapter F. Taxes for Certain Defined Areas and Designated › Section 3883.254. Taxes for Services, Improvements, and Facilities in Defined Areas or Designated Property

Sec. 3883.254.  TAXES FOR SERVICES, IMPROVEMENTS, AND FACILITIES IN DEFINED AREAS OR DESIGNATED PROPERTY.  On voter approval and adoption of the order described in Section 3883.253, the district may apply separately, differently, equitably, and specifically its taxing power and lien authority to the defined area or designated property to provide money to construct, administer, maintain, and operate services, improvements, and facilities that primarily benefit the defined area or designated property.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (S.B. 2531), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3883 - Harris County Improvement District No. 15 › Subchapter F. Taxes for Certain Defined Areas and Designated › Section 3883.255. Issuance of Bonds and Imposition of Taxes for Defined Area or Designated Property

Sec. 3883.255.  ISSUANCE OF BONDS AND IMPOSITION OF TAXES FOR DEFINED AREA OR DESIGNATED PROPERTY.  After the order under Section 3883.253 is adopted, the district may issue bonds to provide for any land, improvements, facilities, plants, equipment, and appliances for the defined area or designated property.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (S.B. 2531), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3883 - Harris County Improvement District No. 15 › Subchapter G. Municipal Annexation and Dissolution › Section 3883.301. Municipal Annexation; Dissolution

Sec. 3883.301.  MUNICIPAL ANNEXATION; DISSOLUTION.  (a)  The district is a "water or sewer district" under Section 43.071, Local Government Code.
(b)  Section 43.075, Local Government Code, applies to the district.
(c)  Section 375.264, Local Government Code, does not apply to the dissolution of the district by a municipality.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 885 (S.B. 2531), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3884 - North Oak Cliff Municipal Management District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 3884.001. Definitions

Sec. 3884.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:
(1)  "Board" means the district's board of directors.
(2)  "City" means the City of Dallas.
(3)  "District" means the North Oak Cliff Municipal Management District.
(4)  "Improvement project" means a project authorized by Section 3884.102:
(A)  inside the boundaries of the district; and
(B)  in areas outside but adjacent to the boundaries of the district if the project is for the purpose of extending public infrastructure improvements beyond the district's boundaries to a logical terminus.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 866 (S.B. 2501), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3884 - North Oak Cliff Municipal Management District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 3884.002. Creation and Nature of District

Sec. 3884.002.  CREATION AND NATURE OF DISTRICT.  The district is a special district created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 866 (S.B. 2501), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3884 - North Oak Cliff Municipal Management District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 3884.003. Purpose; Legislative Findings

Sec. 3884.003.  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 the city 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, the public welfare in the district, and educational scholarships for college-bound students residing in or out of the district.
(c)  The district is created to supplement and not to supplant city services provided in the district.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 866 (S.B. 2501), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3884 - North Oak Cliff Municipal Management District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 3884.004. Findings of Benefit and Public Purpose

Sec. 3884.004.  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)  developing or expanding transportation and commerce; and
(4)  providing quality residential housing.
(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;
(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; and
(4)  provide educational scholarships for college-bound students residing in or out of the district.
(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 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 866 (S.B. 2501), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3884 - North Oak Cliff Municipal Management District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 3884.005. District Territory

Sec. 3884.005.  DISTRICT TERRITORY.  (a)  The district is composed of the territory described by Section 2 of the Act creating this chapter, as that territory may have been modified under Section 3884.106.
(b)  A mistake in the field notes of the district contained in Section 2 of the Act creating 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 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 866 (S.B. 2501), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3884 - North Oak Cliff Municipal Management District › Subchapter A. General Provisions › Section 3884.006. Eligibility for Inclusion in Special Zones

Sec. 3884.006.  ELIGIBILITY FOR INCLUSION IN SPECIAL ZONES.  (a)  All or any part of the area of the district is eligible to be included in:
(1)  a tax increment reinvestment zone created by the city under Chapter 311, Tax Code;
(2)  a tax abatement reinvestment zone created by the city under Chapter 312, Tax Code; or
(3)  an enterprise zone created by the city under Chapter 2303, Government Code.
(b)  If the city creates a tax increment reinvestment zone described by Subsection (a), the city and the board of directors of the zone, by contract with the district, may grant money deposited in the tax increment fund to the district to be used by the district for the purposes permitted for money granted to a corporation under Section 380.002(b), Local Government Code, including the right to pledge the money as security for any bonds issued by the district for an improvement project.  A project may not receive public funds under Section 380.002(b), Local Government Code, unless the project has been approved by the governing body of the city by the adoption of a resolution.
(c)  A tax increment reinvestment zone created by the city in the district is not subject to the limitations provided by Section 311.006(b), Tax Code.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 866 (S.B. 2501), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3884 - North Oak Cliff Municipal Management District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 3884.051. Governing Body; Terms

Sec. 3884.051.  GOVERNING BODY; TERMS.  (a)  The district is governed by a board of nine directors composed of:
(1)  six directors appointed by the governing body of the city under Subsections (b) and (c);
(2)  one assistant city manager of the city, appointed by the city manager;
(3)  the chief financial officer of the city; and
(4)  the economic director of the city.
(b)  Before the term of each director expires as provided by Subsection (d), the owner or owners of a majority of the appraised value of the real property in the district, or the majority of the record owners of real property in the district subject to taxation, may submit a petition to the governing body of the city requesting that the governing body appoint as successor directors the persons named in the petition.  If the persons named in the petition meet the qualifications prescribed by Sections 3884.052 and 3884.053, the governing body may appoint those persons as successor directors.
(c)  If a petition is not submitted under Subsection (b), the governing body of the city shall appoint as successor directors persons who meet the qualifications prescribed by Sections 3884.052 and 3884.053.
(d)  Directors serve staggered terms of four years, with four or five directors' terms expiring July 1 of each odd-numbered year.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 866 (S.B. 2501), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3884 - North Oak Cliff Municipal Management District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 3884.052. Appointment of Directors; Board Meetings

Sec. 3884.052.  APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTORS; BOARD MEETINGS.  (a)  Directors appointed by the governing body of the city must meet at least one of the qualifications prescribed by Section 3884.053.
(b)  A person may not be appointed to the board by the governing body of the city if the appointment of that person would result in fewer than:
(1)  four of the directors being residents of the city and meeting the qualifications prescribed by Section 3884.053(a)(2), (3), (4), or (5); and
(2)  two of the directors meeting the qualifications prescribed by Section 3884.053(a)(1).
(c)  The governing body of the city may not appoint a person as a director if the appointment will result in more than four persons serving on the board at any time who are seeking financial assistance or reimbursement from the district for capital improvements in the district.
(d)  The governing body of the city may remove a member of the board with or without cause at any time by a majority vote.
(e)  The board shall hold meetings at a place accessible to the public.  The board shall file a copy of the notice of a meeting with the city's secretary.  The city's secretary shall post the notice at Dallas City Hall.
(f)  The board may not create an executive committee to exercise the powers of the board.
(g)  If an office described in Section 3884.051(a) is renamed, changed, or abolished, the governing body of the city may appoint another city officer or employee who performs duties comparable to those performed by the officer described by that subsection.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 866 (S.B. 2501), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3884 - North Oak Cliff Municipal Management District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 3884.053. Qualifications of Directors Appointed by City

Sec. 3884.053.  QUALIFICATIONS OF DIRECTORS APPOINTED BY CITY.  (a)  To be qualified to serve as a director appointed by the governing body of the city, a person must be at least 18 years old and must be:
(1)  a resident of the district who is also a registered voter of the district or a registered voter who lives within a two-mile radius of the district;
(2)  an owner of property in the district;
(3)  an owner of stock, whether beneficial or otherwise, of a corporate owner of property in the district;
(4)  an owner of a beneficial interest in a trust that owns property in the district; or
(5)  an agent, employee, or tenant of a person covered by Subdivision (2), (3), or (4).
(b)  Section 49.052, Water Code, does not apply to the district.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 866 (S.B. 2501), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3884 - North Oak Cliff Municipal Management District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 3884.054. Vacancy

Sec. 3884.054.  VACANCY.  The governing body of the city shall fill a vacancy on the board by appointing a person who meets the qualifications prescribed by Section 3884.051(a) or 3884.053 to serve for the remainder of the unexpired term.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 866 (S.B. 2501), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3884 - North Oak Cliff Municipal Management District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 3884.055. Director's Oath or Affirmation

Sec. 3884.055.  DIRECTOR'S OATH OR AFFIRMATION.  A director's oath or affirmation of office shall be filed with the district and the district shall retain the oath or affirmation in the district records.  A copy of each director's oath or affirmation of office shall be filed with the city's secretary.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 866 (S.B. 2501), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3884 - North Oak Cliff Municipal Management District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 3884.056. Officers

Sec. 3884.056.  OFFICERS.  The board shall elect from among the directors a chair, a vice chair, and a secretary.  The offices of chair and secretary may not be held by the same person concurrently.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 866 (S.B. 2501), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3884 - North Oak Cliff Municipal Management District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 3884.057. Compensation; Expenses; Liability Insurance for Directors

Sec. 3884.057.  COMPENSATION; EXPENSES; LIABILITY INSURANCE FOR DIRECTORS.  (a)  The district may compensate each director in an amount not to exceed $50 for each board meeting.  The total amount of compensation for each director in one year may not exceed $2,000.
(b)  Directors are entitled to reimbursement for necessary and reasonable expenses incurred in carrying out the duties and responsibilities of the board.
(c)  The district may obtain and pay for comprehensive general liability insurance coverage from a commercial insurance company or other source that protects and insures a director against personal liability and from any and all claims relating to:
(1)  actions taken by the director in the director's capacity as a member of the board;
(2)  actions and activities taken by the district; or
(3)  the actions of others acting on behalf of the district.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 866 (S.B. 2501), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3884 - North Oak Cliff Municipal Management District › Subchapter B. Board of Directors › Section 3884.058. Conflicts of Interest

Sec. 3884.058.  CONFLICTS OF INTEREST.  (a)  A director, including a director who qualifies under Section 3884.053(a)(2), (3), (4), or (5), may participate in all board votes and decisions if the director complies with the requirements of Subsection (b).
(b)  A director shall comply with Section 171.004, Local Government Code, including the disclosure and abstention requirements of that section.  A director must file a copy of the director's disclosure affidavit required by Section 171.004, Local Government Code, with the city's secretary before participating in a board discussion or vote.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 866 (S.B. 2501), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3884 - North Oak Cliff Municipal Management District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3884.101. General Powers and Duties

Sec. 3884.101.  GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES.  The district has the powers and duties provided by this chapter and by:
(1)  the general laws relating to conservation and reclamation districts created under Section 59, Article XVI, Texas Constitution, including Chapters 49 and 54, Water Code;
(2)  Chapter 441, Transportation Code, except that:
(A)  the district may exercise any power granted by this chapter without regard to any provision or requirement of or procedure prescribed by Chapter 441, Transportation Code; and
(B)  the district may not build or operate a toll road;
(3)  Subchapter A, Chapter 372, Local Government Code, in the same manner as a municipality or a county;
(4)  Chapter 1371, Government Code;
(5)  Chapter 375, Local Government Code; and
(6)  Chapter 311, Tax Code.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 866 (S.B. 2501), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3884 - North Oak Cliff Municipal Management District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3884.103. General Powers Regarding Contracts

Sec. 3884.103.  GENERAL POWERS REGARDING CONTRACTS.  (a)  The district may:
(1)  contract with any person to accomplish any district purpose, including a contract for:
(A)  the payment, repayment, or reimbursement of costs incurred by that person on behalf of the district, including all or part of the costs of any improvement project and interest on the reimbursed cost; or
(B)  the use, occupancy, lease, rental, operation, maintenance, or management of all or part of a proposed or existing improvement project; and
(2)  apply for and contract with any person to receive, administer, and perform a duty or obligation of the district under a federal, state, local, or private gift, grant, loan, conveyance, transfer, bequest, or other financial assistance arrangement relating to the investigation, planning, analysis, study, design, acquisition, construction, improvement, completion, implementation, or operation by the district or others of a proposed or existing improvement project.
(b)  A contract the district enters into to carry out a purpose of this chapter may be on any terms and for any period the board determines, including a negotiable or nonnegotiable note or warrant payable to the city, Dallas County, or any other person.
(c)  Any person may contract with the district to carry out the purposes of this chapter without further statutory or other authorization.
(d)  The district must follow Resolution 08-2826, adopted by the city on October 22, 2008, for construction, procurement, and professional services contracts related to the use of historically underutilized businesses and minority contracting in the implementation of its district plan.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 866 (S.B. 2501), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3884 - North Oak Cliff Municipal Management District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3884.104. Rules; Enforcement

Sec. 3884.104.  RULES; ENFORCEMENT.  (a)  The district may adopt rules:
(1)  to administer or operate the district;
(2)  for the use, enjoyment, availability, protection, security, and maintenance of the district's property and facilities; or
(3)  to provide for public safety and security in the district.
(b)  The district may enforce its rules by injunctive relief.
(c)  To the extent a district rule conflicts with a city rule, order, or regulation, the city rule, order, or regulation controls.
(d)  The district shall provide the city with written notice not later than the 30th day before the date of a meeting at which the board will adopt rules.  The district may not adopt a rule affecting the use of a municipally owned asset, such as a public park, street, sidewalk, transit facility, or public right-of-way, unless the governing body of the city has approved the rule by ordinance, order, or resolution.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 866 (S.B. 2501), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3884 - North Oak Cliff Municipal Management District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3884.105. Name Change

Sec. 3884.105.  NAME CHANGE.  The board by resolution may change the district's name.  The board shall give written notice of the change to the city.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 866 (S.B. 2501), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3884 - North Oak Cliff Municipal Management District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3884.106. Adding or Removing Territory

Sec. 3884.106.  ADDING OR REMOVING TERRITORY.  The board may add or remove territory under Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code, and Section 54.016, Water Code, except that:
(1)  the addition or removal of the territory must be approved by:
(A)  the governing body of the city by ordinance, order, or resolution; and
(B)  the owners of the territory being added or removed;
(2)  a reference to a tax in Subchapter J, Chapter 49, Water Code, or Section 54.016, Water Code, means an ad valorem tax; and
(3)  territory may not be removed from the district if bonds or other obligations of the district payable wholly or partly from ad valorem taxes or assessments levied or assessed on the territory are outstanding.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 866 (S.B. 2501), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3884 - North Oak Cliff Municipal Management District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3884.107. Economic Development

Sec. 3884.107.  ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.  (a)  The district may create economic development and other programs under Section 52-a, Article III, Texas Constitution, and may impose and collect ad valorem taxes for those purposes.  The district has the economic development powers that Chapter 380, Local Government Code, provides to a municipality with a population of more than 100,000.  Each economic development program and each project that will receive public funds under an economic development program must be approved by the governing body of the city by ordinance, order, or resolution.
(b)  The district shall provide the city written notice not later than the 30th day before the date of a meeting at which the board will adopt terms of an economic development program.  The district may not adopt an economic development program or improvement project to be funded under an economic development program unless the governing body of the city has approved the program or improvement project by ordinance, order, or resolution.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 866 (S.B. 2501), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3884 - North Oak Cliff Municipal Management District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3884.108. No Eminent Domain Power

Sec. 3884.108.  NO EMINENT DOMAIN POWER.  The district may not exercise the power of eminent domain.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 866 (S.B. 2501), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3884 - North Oak Cliff Municipal Management District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3884.109. Terms of Employment; Compensation

Sec. 3884.109.  TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT; COMPENSATION.  The board may employ and establish the terms of employment and compensation of an executive director or general manager and any other district employees the board considers necessary.  An employee may not receive annual compensation of more than $150,000 from public funds of the district.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 866 (S.B. 2501), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3884 - North Oak Cliff Municipal Management District › Subchapter C. Powers and Duties › Section 3884.110. Notice to Property Owners

Sec. 3884.110.  NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNERS.  (a)  The board shall annually provide owners of real property in the district written notice that specifies the tax of the district for the district's next fiscal year in sufficient clarity to describe the tax rate for the operation and maintenance of the district and the tax rate for the payment of debt service of obligations issued or incurred by the district.  The written notice must be sent by first class United States mail, postage prepaid, to the current address of the property owner as reflected on the tax rolls of the appraisal district.
(b)  The notice must clearly state that the tax rates on real property imposed in the district are in addition to the ad valorem taxes imposed by other taxing units that tax real property in the boundaries of the district.
(c)  The district shall generate and implement a program to provide notification to a prospective purchaser of property in the district of the rates of tax and assessments that have been approved and are imposed by the district.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 866 (S.B. 2501), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3884 - North Oak Cliff Municipal Management District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 3884.152. Borrowing Money

Sec. 3884.152.  BORROWING MONEY.  (a)  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 any district purpose.  The bond, note, credit agreement, or other obligation may be secured by and payable from ad valorem taxes, assessments, a combination of ad valorem taxes and assessments, or other district revenue.  The governing body of the city must approve the issuance of bonds, notes, credit agreements, or other obligations of the district, in general terms before the preparation of preliminary official statements or loan closing documents, as provided by the development and operating agreement approved by the city in accordance with Section 3884.160, or by separate action.
(b)  The governing body of the city must approve the final terms of the bond issuance, note, or credit facility, including the principal amount, note amount, interest rate or rates, redemption provisions, and other terms and conditions relating to the issuance.
(c)  The district shall file annual audited financial statements with the city's secretary.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 866 (S.B. 2501), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3884 - North Oak Cliff Municipal Management District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 3884.153. Assessments; Exemption

Sec. 3884.153.  ASSESSMENTS; EXEMPTION.  (a)  The district may impose an assessment on property in the district, including an assessment on commercial, industrial, or office property, only in the manner provided by Subchapter A, Chapter 372, Local Government Code, 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 assessment on property must be for the limited purpose of providing capital funding for:
(1)  public water and wastewater facilities;
(2)  drainage and storm-water facilities;
(3)  streets and alleys; and
(4)  any authorized purpose under Chapter 372, Local Government Code.
(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, an expense of collection, and reasonable attorney's fees incurred by the district:
(1)  are a first and prior lien against the property assessed; and
(2)  are superior to any other lien or claim other than a lien or claim for county, school district, or municipal ad valorem taxes.
(d)  A lien of an assessment against property under this chapter runs with the land, and the portion of an assessment payment obligation that has not yet come due is not eliminated by the foreclosure of an ad valorem tax lien.  Any purchaser of property in a foreclosure of an ad valorem tax lien takes the property subject to the assessment payment obligations that have not yet come due and to the lien and terms of payment under the applicable assessment ordinance or order.
(e)  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.
(f)  The district shall file notice of any tax or assessment imposed by the district with the county clerk of Dallas County and post the notice on the district's Internet website.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 866 (S.B. 2501), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.
2023 Texas Statutes › Special District Local Laws Code › Title 4 - Development and Improvement › Subtitle C - Development, Improvement, and Management › Chapter 3884 - North Oak Cliff Municipal Management District › Subchapter D. General Financial Provisions › Section 3884.154. Residential Property Exempt

Sec. 3884.154.  RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY EXEMPT.  The district may not impose taxes, assessments, fees, or any other requirement for payment, construction, alteration, or dedication on single-family detached residential property, residential condominiums, duplexes, triplexes, and quadruplexes.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 866 (S.B. 2501), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2009.