2012-146ORDINANC� NC7. 2012-146
AN ORI�INANCE AUTHORIZING Tl-IE CITY MANAG�R. OR HIS DES�IGNI;�, TO
SUBMIT A LET 1'ER TO "I�HE TLXAS COMPTROLLER PURSUANT TO TH�
REQUIREMFNTS OF SECTION 22UG.lOI O1� THE T�XAS GOVERNMENT CODE BY
INI'ORIvIING TH� COMI'TROLLI�R TNAT "LHT CITY OF DENTON IS AUTHORIZED BY
TI-I� STA"I'I' TU EXERCISE TNL POWER OF ENIIN�NT DOMAIN AND FURTII�R
STATING EACH PROVISION Or LnW "l-HA T GRANTS TH� C1TY CMINENT UOMAiN
AUTHORITY; nND PROVIDING �1N LTI�FCTIVL DATL.
WHL�REAS, Sectio» 2206.101 of tl�e Texas Uover»ment Code �vas passed into lavv on
Septenlber 1, 2011; and
WHEIZ�AS, this law i•equires that an e�ltity ��ith ei��ineiit domain a��thority, not later tl�ian
Decen�ber 31, 2012, must subi��it � certified maillret�n•n receipt requested uotice letter to d�e
Texas Comptroller stating lhat ihe ei7tiiy is autllorized by dle state to e;�ercise tl�e power of
eminent doniain and tiu�tller st�ting each provisio�l of la�v tl�at grants tlze e�ltity emine�lt doi�l�in
a.uthoi-ity; a��c�
VJHER�AS, a government�l ent'rty's po�ver of eminent domain ex��i-essly e�pires per said
statute on Septen�ber 1, 2013 �uiless the notice letter is submittcd in com��lial�ce witl� ihis statute;
WHERCAS, the City Cot�ncil deems it in the public inle��est to atitl�ociie t�l�e C'ity
1��1ana�;er or his designee to s«bmit such a lctter lo tl�c Tcxas Comptroller; NOW, TI��L.1�Ll�ORL',
TIIE COi_TNCIL OF THT CITY Or DTNTON HER�13Y ORDAINS:
SECTION l. The r�cilations in the pre�mbles to this Ordinance are iilcorporated herein_
SECTION 2. `l l�e City 1Vlan�ger or his desig�lee is l�ereby a�uCl�orized to subii7it �i letter,
aitacl�ed hereto as Exllibit "A" to tl�e Texas Compti•ollet• i�l tl�e ini�erest of compliance with
Section 2206.1.01 of tl�e Te�.�s Governnzent Code ai�d tl�e preserv�tion o1' the City of Derrton's
powers oFeminent domaiu.
SECTI�N 3. "1'his orclin�nce� sLiall become e�I'Fect�ive immediately upon it�s l�ass�ge and
approv�il.
PASSF?D AND �I'PROVLD this t11e _� 7-� � y u-- , 2�12.
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ATTEST:
:1�NNIP�R WAL7'CRS, CITY SECR�TARY
BY:
AI'PROVED AS TO LLGt�L FO[ZM:
AN1TA BURGESS, CITY ATTORNTY
BY: � i���� �
Exhibit A
` Susan Cortlb5 7exas Comptroller of Puhlic Accoui�ts
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What actlon must be taken: Per Senaie Bill 18 enacted by the 82nd Legislature, all public and private entities authorized to exercise the power
of eminent domain in Texas are required to submit a letter to the Comptroller of Public Accounts detalling thelr legal authority to exercise
this power. The letter must be sent by certified, return receipt mail not later than December 31, 2012. (Per the bill, the authority of an entity io
exercise ihe power of emineni clomain expires on Seplember 1, 2013, unless tlie letter has been submitted by the deadline.)
About this form: This form is desiyned io guide entities in subrnittinc� ihe required information on eminent domain authority. Once the fields have
been completed, the form can be printed and mailed via cerlified, return receipi to the address providecJ to meei the requiremenls ol the bill.
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1. Full, leyal name o( entily: Clty of Denton, Texas
2. Alternate name of entity (if anyJ: __ __ _ __
3. Primary address� Strool or P.�. Box 215 E. McKinney
Ciiy, Slale, Zi�i Codc Denton, TX 76201
4. Primary phune number (wrrh area code�: �940) 349-8200
5. Enlity contacl: Firsl name C'eOrge Lasl name Campbell
Phone number (wieh area code): �940) 349-8307 E-mail address: 9eorge.campbell@cltyofdenton.com
6. Aliernate contact: First name Anita �ast name Burgess
(940) 349-8336 • anita.burgess@cityofdenton.com
Phone number (with area code): _ _ __ __ E-inail address: ._ ____ _
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7. Does your entity have eminent domain authorily in Texas? f! Yes ^ No
e. if "yes" to question 7, please identify all oF the applicable provisions of slale law (hai grant eminenl domain aulhori[y to �his enlity. Please cite as TiUe of
Code or Article, Section NumberlName (for example, Texas Governmenl Cc�de, Section 43.136 or Arlicle 7849, Auxiliary Water LawsJ.
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; The City of Denton asserts all powers of eminent domain resident in federal, state, or Iocal law, as now written or
' hereafter amended, and as hereafter may be adopted, including, without limitation, the following provisions in Exhibit 1,
attached hereto and incorporated herein.
9. Please indicate the firsl year in whic,h lhis enlity exercised eminenl domain authority: __ _Unknown
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DISCLAIMER: Cha ler 2206, Subcha ter B, Go u � ' - f � ' {
p p vernmenl Code (as added Uy Senate 8i11 18, 82nd Regular Sesslon) requires [he CornpU011er of Public Account to collect informalion
and report lo the l.egislature all entities in tho s�ate ol Texas Ihat have fho aulhority lo exorcise the pawor of eminenl domain. Enlities Ihat provide inlormation to the Camplrollor
represenl and warranl Ihat the informaUon is accurate antl complrte to Ihe best oF llielr knowledge. Entities [hat provide Intorma[fon acknowled9e that i[ fs thelr rasponslbllity
to submit a letter by certifiad mail, retum receipi requested to the Comptroller's office, indicnting that the Entity is authorized to exercise eminent domain authority
and to Identity each �aw that grants such authorlty. The Enlily turlhar acknowledges lhaf Ihe Complroller's olilce is not responsible to submit sald Ic�[ier, nor is it responsible lar
the Enliiy', failuro lo submit said letter as required by law, and Ihal such faikire m2y cause the enliry's power ol eminent domain io expire un Seplember 1, 2013. The Enlity a�so
acknov�ledges lhal Ihe Comptroller oi Public Accounts is a slale a,yency sub]ect to Chapter 552 of the Texas GoJI Code (the "Texas Publlc Informatlon Acf') and caUrl Interpretallons
Ihereof, and ihal ihe iniorma[ion submitlod lo [his o(fice may be subjecl lo disclosure lo the public under Seclion 552.10f, e� ceq., of the Code.
Under Ch. 559, Government Cude, you are entilled to review, roquesl, and corr�ct informalion we have on file about you, avith limited exception; in accardance with Ch. 552,
Government Code. To requesl iniormation for review or lo reyuest error corneclion, conlact us al 1he address on lhi, lorm or sbl6compiiance��cpa ,I�le.lx.us.
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Mail this form vis certified mail to: -' sign r� 1
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COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS 5i nawre' oat�
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Austin, Texas 7s��� George Campbeli, City Manager (940} 349-8307
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Exhibit 1
CITATION TITLE
� Tex. Loc. Gov't Code §251.001 Right of Eminent Domain
Tex. Loc, Gov't Code §214.135 Condemnation of Easements and Interests; Assessments
I Tex. Loa Gov't Code §214.136 Condemnation of Property
Tex. Loc. Gov't Code §273.001 Acquisition of Property; Exercise of Police Power
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Tex. Loc. Gov't Code §331.001 General Authority
' Tex. Loa Gov't Code §331.003 Eminent Domain
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I Tex. Loc. Gov't Code §374.015 General Municipal Powers Relating to Urban Renewal
� Tex. Loa Gov't Code §374.016 Slum Clearance
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Tex, Loc. Gov't Code §280.001 Land for Use of United States
� Tex. Loa Gov't Code §392.056 Acquisition, Use, and Disposition of Real and Personal
Property
Tex. Loc. Gov't Code §392.061 Eminent Domain
Tex. Loc. Gov't Code §552.002 Certain Public Services & Utility Systems in HomeRule
Municipality
Tex. Loc, Gov't Code §241.903 Acquisition of Air Rights or Other Property
Tex. Loc. Gov't Code § 281.044 Facilities
I Tex. Loc. Gov't Code §281.050 Acquisition of Land and Other Property
Tex. Loc. Gov't Code §281.051 Eminent Domain
I Tex. Loc. Gov't Code §552.011 Use of Eminent Domain Power
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', Tex. Loa Gov't Code §552.012 Municipalities in or Contracting with a Water District
Tex. Loc. Gov't Code §552,013 Water System in Municipalities with Population of More Than
; 1,000
' Tex. Loc. Gov't Code §572.013 Use of Eminent Domain
913446,2 081-0000
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Tex. Loc. Gov't Code §601.040 Acquisition of Real Property
Tex. Transp. Code §224.002
Tex. Transp. Code §311.032
Acquisition by County or Municipality Generally
Establishment of Freeway
Tex. Transp. Code §22.011 General Powers Regarding Airports & Air Navigation
Facilities
Tex. Transp. Gode §311.092 Assessment for Opening, Extending, or Widening of Street or
Alley in Home-Rule Municipality
Tex. Transp. Code §314.011 Acquisition of Property for Highway Improvements by
Municipality
Tex. Transp. Code §317.003 Authority Regarding Facilities
Tex. Transp. Code §317.007
Tex. Water Code §11.033
Tex. Gov't Code § 1506.052
Eminent Domain
Eminent Domain
Authority for Parking Facilities
Tex. Gov't Code § 1506.060 Eminent Domain
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Tex. Gov't Code § 1505.103
Tex. Gov't Code § 1505.114 '
Tex. Const. Art. XI, § 5
Authority to Issue Obligations for Certain Facilities
Eminent Domain
Adoption or Amendment of Home Rule Charter
Tex. Const. Art. I, § 17 Taking, damaging or destroying property for public use; special
privileges and immunities; control of privileges and franchises
Tex. Health & Saf..Code Acquisition, Operation, and Lease of Hospitals. •
§262.022
Tex. Health & Saf. Code Hospital Facilities; Other Property
'�265.037
Tex. Health & Saf. Code Eminent Domain
§265.052
Tex. Util. Code §186.054 Construction and Maintenance if Utility, Common Carrier, Cable
Operator, and Energy Transporter Facilities
Tex. Util. Code §186.056 Valuation of Rights Acquired
Tex. Nat. Res. Code § 11.079
Article I, § 1.05
913446,2 OS 1-D000
Access to Land
Denton City Charter
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Lac�l Government Code (itefs & Annos)
TiYle 8. Acquisition, Sale:, ar.Lease crfProperty
� Subtitic A. Municipa] Acquisition, Sale, or Leasc of T'roperty
^�1 Chnpter 251. Municipal Ri�ht of Eminent Do�nain
�� � 231A�1. Right of Eminent Domain
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(a) '4Vhen the gaverning body of a municipulity considers it necess�ry, the munici}�11ity may erercise the ri�}►t oE
emi�ient dnmai.n for 1 public use to �cquire public or private property, �vhether l�cated i��sidE or autside the mu-
nicipality, for any of the follawin� uses :
(.l) the providing, enlaroing, or imprnving o� a rnunicipally owned city h�ll; police station; jail ur other taw
enforcema►xt detentiAn 't�cility; tire station; ]ibrary; scho�l or ntber educatiunal facility; academy; uuditor'ium;
h�spit�l; san�torium; max�:et house; s.lauohterh�use; warehouse; elevator; railroad terminal; airport; ferry;
femy landing; pier; wliarf; dock or nther shipping faciTity; loading ar unloadin.g f.'aciLity; all.ey, street, or otl�er
roadway; pArk, playoround, or other recreatianal f.'aciIity; sgu.are; r�vater �vorks system, includin�; reservoirs,
othcr water supply sources; watersheds, and watex storage, draicaage, treatment, distribution, trausmission, and
emptying facilities; sewH�c svstem including se�va�e co]]ection, draina�e, treatment, dispasal, and emprying
facilities; electrie ar gas po5,ver system; cemetery; and crematory; '
{2) the detanninin.g of riparian ri�hts relative to flie munici�al water wnrks;
(;) the straightenin' Ur improving of the channel of Any stream, br�nch, or cirain;
(4) the straightzn.ing, r��iden.ing, or extending of any alley, street, ar other roadway; and
{5) any other m��nioipal pubiic use the guverning bady consirlers 1�lvist�bla.
(l�) A municipalrry coi�dcmning land under tl�is sectinn may take a fee s�imple title t� d�e praperty if the govern-
ing Uody expr•esses the intentian to dn so.
CR�Dt"I'(S)
Acts 1.987, 'i0th Leg., ch. 149, §], eff. Sept. ], 1957. Amended by Accs �Ol 1, 82nd Leg., ch. $1 (S.B. 18). § 3,
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V.T.C.A.,.L�cal Ciovernme.nt Gode § 2:i].DO1
eff. Sept. 1, 2U11.
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V�mon's T'exas Statutes a�.id Godes Annotated Curre�itness
Local GnvQrnment Code (ttefs �4c Annos)
Title 7, Regulltibn. of l�and Use, Structures, �3usin.c.sses, and Relxted Activities
Sabtitle A. Mwticipat .R.egulatory Authority
'�� Chapter 214, Municipal Reaulntion of Hnusi.n� and Other Structures (Re'fs & Annos)
'�i� 5ubch�pter D. F3uilding Lines (Refs & A.nnos)
.;.� § 214.135, CundemnHti�n ui Esisements and 'Tnterests; Assessments
(a) A mtinicipalicy rnust fol7ow the same pracedure that it is authorixed by� lativ to ttse to op�;n strc�ts when d�e
municipality:
(1) institutes and conduc.�ts a cor�d�mnation proc�edin� tc� candenm an easement or i.nterest necessary to estab-
lish a building line; nr
(2) imposes and collects an assessme»t b3sed on th.e be�aexrts arisinb out of the estxbtishment o�f a building line
a�ainst the praperty owner and properly abuttin� ar in the vicinity of the building line.
(b) If, in tlie condemnation nf a trac,t, tl�e awnership of tl•�e trlct or the interests in the tract are in can�aversy ar
unknown, an award for fhe tract may he made in bu.lk and paid i�ito caurt for the use of the parties ow�ung or in-
terested in the tract as their ownership or interest appears,
(c) When the a�var�l and flndin.gs of ih.e special. co�nznissi�ners, whc� are appointed un�ier Cha.pt�r 2�L, [FN1]
Praperty Codc, are filed w.itli tlie couM liaving j�trisdiction over the condenznation proceedi.n�s, the a�vard an�i
findinas are finAl and shall be made the jud;ment af the court. Compensatian. is due and payable nn readition of
the jud�nlent by the court adopting the award.
CREDI'T(51
Acts 1987, 70th i.eg., ch. 149, S I, eff:. Sept. 1, 1�3R7. .Renumbered from V.T.C.�., i.oc�l C�ov�rnment Code �
213.Q05 by Acts 2UO.l, 77th I:aeg., cli. 1420, § 12,Ob2(4), el:f. S�pt, l, 2601.
[�"tJl� V.'t'.�.A.,'Pro}�ercy C�de § ?1.OU] et seq.
Current throu�h the end of'the ?011 Regular Session and First Called Session of the 82nd I�egisJature
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Vernon's Texas 5talutes anrl Codes Aiinotated Currentness
Locx1 U�vernment Code (Refs &.Annos)
litle 7, Regultttio» of.Land Use, Structures, Busi�lesses, and ltelated Activities
Subtitle A. Mr.u►icipa7 Regulatory Authority
K� Chapter 214. Municipal. Regulatiun of T��ousing and Uther Structures (Refs & Annos)
�� SubchaPter D. Building Lines (Re�s & An.nos)
..�..� § 2I4,136. Condemntiiion of.T'roperty
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(H) Before o.r after expiration oi'the period f'or ei�n.formance set ander 5ectiun 213.13h(b)(2), a niunicipality, �ful-
lawinp the sanle procedure that it is authorized by lar� to use ta institute conde�tination proceedings, may:
( I) reinove a structure and condemn property in the area between a street and a building line; and
(2) itnp�se an assessment against prupei�ty owncrs and praperty that is benefitted by the estaYrlisht�ent of che
building line to the extent of the beneft.
(k,) 7'he municipality must provide .notice and a hear.ing to tbc cnvner nf attecied prop�rty for the determinati�n of:
(1) �dditionll da�iia;es sust�linecl by the remova] of a structure c�r the tahing of land in the areFi between a
sd�eet and a huilding line; or
(2) the assessment ta be imposed A�ainst a property owner And tl�e :pro�erty.
CREDIT(S}
Acts 14R7, 70th l..eg,, ch. r49, y 1, e;if. Sept, 1, 1987. Reilumbered from V,'1',C.A., Local tiavernment Gode §
21iAQb ancl amended by Acts 20U1, 77th Leg.,. ch. 1420, � 12.0t12(4), cff. Sepe. I, 2401.
("urrex�t Yhruugt� tlze end of the 20] 1 Reaul�r Sessi�n and First (:�ped Session of the 82nd .Legislature
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Local c.rnvornment C:ocle {Refs & tlnnos)
Tit1e !i. Acquasitian, Sale, or Leuse �f Praperty
F(� Subtitle C. Acquisitio�i, 5ale, or [,.ease Proti�isions Elpplying to Mare Than nne Tvpe of Loc�l t;UVai�n-
rnent
F� Ch�ptrr ?73. Acqriisition of Property for .Pttblic Purposes by Municipaiities, Counfies, and Other
L.ocAl Governments
.�_► § 273.�0.1..Acquisltian nf:Propert�; [sxercis�e of Po1i�.e Power
(a) A municipality muy, in accordanec with this chapter, aeguire property seplrately or,joitttly tivith another mu-
niciU�'lity or adier gavern�nental entity by gift, dedicat:ion, or parchase, with c�r without condem.n�tion.
(b) The `�rroperty mus�t be Ic�cuted tvithin ihe county where the mtinicipal.ity or other gnvernmental entiry� is loc-
ated. The property may be located inside or oursicle fhe corporate liniits af tlie munici.pality.
(c) 'The property must be used for the fallowin� publi� purposes:
{l) parks and playgratmds;
{2) hospifials;
(3) the extensit�n, improvement, and enlnr�e�nent of i�s water syste�n, includi:n� riparian ri�hts, water supply
reservoirs, stflndpipes, �vatersheds, and dams;
(4) the IHying, buildina, maintent�ice, and construction o�'water mains;
(5) Yhe iaying, erection, esiablishment, �nd maintenlnce of n.eeessary ap.purtenances or facil.ities that witl fur-
nish to the inhabitants of ttie mu�iic�paliry �►n abundant supply of wholesam� water,
(6) sewage plants and systems;
(7) rigf.�ts of way fox� watar and se�4rer lines;
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(8) airports and la��ding tields;
(9) incinerutors 1nd �arbage disposal plants;
{ 14) streats, boutevArds, alleys, or other pub1ic ways; or
(11) a right oPway needed in connection �vith property used for any af these purposes.
(d) The municipAlity may exercise p4lice power within �n are� a�c�iured ander this section.
CFt�Di'I'iS)
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Current thruugh th:e end ofthe 2U11 Regular Session and .First Cal.led Session of the 82nd Legislature
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l�oc�l Gover�ament Cucl� (Itc:fs & An��os)
Title 1 Q. Parks and Qther R�creation�il �nd Culcural Resaarces
Ki� Sw�title C, Parks and Other Recreational ancl Ci�7tura7 Resources and .Provisi�ns Applying to More
Than Onc Type of.Local Govarn.ment
�C� Ghaprer 331. Mu�iicipal and County Autb.ority to Acc�uire and MaintAin �Parks, Muscums, and Histor-
ic S ites
.*� § 33.1.00.t. General Aathority
(�) t� rnunicipzlity or county may i�raprove land Pnr �ark puiposes an� may operatc anci .maintain parks. The au-
th�rity to imprnve the land i.ncl.udes the authority to const,•uct buil�ines, lay out and pave driveways and walks,
cunslruct ditches or I�kes, and set out trees and sflruhs.
(b) A�nuuicipal.ity or enunty msiy by gift, devise, purchase, or eminent dnmain Uroceeding Acqui.re:
(i) land a��d huiltlyngs to be used for public pa�ks, playgrounds, or historicll tnuseums; ar
(?) tand an whicl� are lc�cated;
(�1) historic buildings, 5It�5, or landmarks oi' statewide histarical signif.icance associated with historic e_vents
ar pexsonalities;
(B) prehistoric ruins, burial grounds, ar archaeologicnl or vertebrate paleaitoingical sit.es; or
(C) sites including fossilized faot�arints, inscriptions msde by human agencv, or any othcr �rchaeologica.l,
�aleontologicdl, or historiC btlildi��as, markers, monuments, ar historics�l features.
(c) Land acquired by a municipality under 5ubsection (b) inay be situatec� inside or outside the municipaliry but
must be wi�hin the cauoty in �vhich the municipality is situated, and land �cquired by a county under SubsecYiou
(b) muse be within the limits of the cou��t�+. The la�id m1y be acquirecl in any siz� tract con5idered sui�t�jble by the
�overning body of the mttnicipality or county.
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V.T.C.A., Local Governme�it Code � 331.001
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Ac�.s i9�i7, 70tka L,eg., ch. .149, � I, et�. Sept, I, 1957. Amended by Acts 1989, 71st l.eg., ct�. l, $ 87(s), etf. Aug.
?8, 1989,
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Title lb, Parks a�id Other Recreational a�id Cultural Resources
� 5ubiitle C:. Parks and Uthcr Recreatir�nal and C:u1rural Resources and Provisians Applyin� to Mcfre
7'han C3ne Tj�pe �f Local Gnvernment
KC� Chapter �3 ]. Municipal and Coianty .Authnrity to A�quire a��d Mainta'rn Parks, Museuins, and Histor-
iC SiteS , .
.}.� § 331.Op3..E�ninent bomain
A municip�lity or c�unty may exercase entinent damain under Section 331.001(b) i'or the ncquisition of a histar-
ic si.te, building, or structure only on a sl�a�vzn� thst it is necessary• to }�z•event die dcstruction or deterioratinn of
fhe site, building, or structure.
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V.`I".C.A., Zocal Govemment Cnde § 374.01�
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Verrion's 'fexas Statates and Codcs .Annatated Currenu�es�
LocA] Government C.•o�e (I�efs & Annos)
T'itle 1?, Planning and .Development
Subtitle A, Municipal Plsnning mtil Develo�ment
�� Chapter 374. Urban Renewal in Municipa1ities (Refs tiC, Annos)
'�I� SubohaPcer i3, Munieipal :��wers and 1)uries I�lating tc� Urban Ren4wal
i..� § 37d.015. General Nlunieipal Powers Relating tu Urban Renew�al
Pabe �l af 3
Pa�e I
(a) A munic�ip�li.ty [nay exercise all powers necessary or convenient ta carry out the purposes ot'thas chaPiCr, in-
ch�ding the po�vei• to;
(1) cunduci preliminary surr��eys to detennixie if tmdertnking an urban renewal project is feasible;
(2) conc�uct u.rb�u renewal projeccs with.in its area of aperatiqn;
(3) execute contracts and other instrume�tts necessary or convenient to the exercise of its powers under this
chaptc;r; '
(4) provicle, arr�nge, ar contract for the fiirnishing �r repair by �ny persnn r�f services, privileges, �varks,
strec.ts, roads, pubJic utilitics, Ur other �f�cilities in connectiun with an urban renzwal .project, includin� insta.11-
ation, constructaan, and reconstructioa of streets, utilities, parks, pl�y�raunds, and other public im�rove�nents
necessary to cany out an urban renesval project;
(5) acquire any real property, inehid'mg improvemenls, and any personal property neccssiary fur �clministr�ztive
paiposes, that is necess�y or incidental to an urb�n renewal project, �hoJd, improve, clear, or prepare the prop-
erty tor radevelopment, mortgaae or otl�arwise encumber or dis�ose of.'the real property, insure ar prnvide f'or
the insurance of rea] or personal pro�crty or municipal op�ratic,ns agaizist any risk nr haz�rd and to pay prEmi-
ums on that i.nsurance, and enter �iy necessary contracts;
{6) invest urhan rene�va1 �rnject f�unds held �in resetves or sinking funds, or not required for immedi�tc dis-
bursemenf; in properry or securities in whicl� hoaks may legally invest fimds subject to their contral, redeeTn
bo�ids issued. under Sectic�n 374.02G at the redemption pa�ice established in the bond, �r purchase those boads
at less thvl the reciem:ption price, attd cancel the bonds redeemcd or purchaseci;
(7) borrow money ancl apply for and Acce�t adva�ices, loans, grants, contributinns, and afh�:r Pnnns of fnancial
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assistnn.ce from che federal, state, or co�iity g�vcrnment, c�ther public body, or nther pa6lic or private sources
for tl�e purposes af dlis ct�apter, �ive any reyuirad security, and make «nd cnrry out any� cnntracts in connee-
tion with the financial assistancr;
(A) nlake nlans necess�ry ta carry aut this chaptcr in its area of ope.ratio.n, co�at�•act ���ith an�� person in making
and carrying out the plans, and adopt, Approve, modify or amend the plans;
(9) c�evc;lop, test, and repdrt methods and techniques For the preventi��� of slwns and urbaa k�lieht, conduct
denaonsti•ations and other activitiies in conn�ecdon with chose mothods and techniques, aod apnly for, accept;
and use fede;ral g�ants made for ch�se purposes;
(10) �repure plans and prnvide reasanab.le assistance for the relocation vf persnns dispiaced from an urban re-
newal projcct aren, inetuciing families, Uusiness concer.ns, �nd others, as necessary ta �cqairc possessic�n ai�d
ta clear the areA in arder to confluct the urban rene�val prUject;
(11) appropriate fi�nds and m�ke expenditures as nec.essary tc� impl�mcni this chapcer and, subjcct m Subsec-
tian (c), ler�y taxes and assessments for that ptirpose;
(Y2) close, vacate, plan, or replan streets, rpacis, sirle.walhs, ways, �r other places, pl�n, replfln, znne, .or rezocat
any part oi fhe municip�lity and makc exceptions from building re�ulations, ancl enter agrecments witla an urb-
an renewnl agency vested with tuban renewal powers under Subchapter C, [F.N.I'J whick� ra.ay extend over any
perind, restrictin� action tn be tAke►a by the municipality under any of the powers granced under this chapter;
(13) organize, coordinate, and direct the adrninistration of this chapter within the �rea of aperation as those
provisians a�p1y t� the m.unicipAlity to mnst effectively prunxote anci achie�c thc putposes of this chapter and
est�blish new mtuiicipal offices or renrganize exist:i.ng aff"ices as necessary to ninst ePfectively implement
those purposes; and
{t��) issuetax increment boncis,
(b) A municipality m1y include in a ccmtract made with the federal eovernment for financial assist�nce far �n
urbmt rener�Al �zoject the prnvisions and conditions inxposed by feder�l law that the municipnlity considers reas-
anable, appropri�te, and consistent 4�ith thc purposes nf tl�is cbapter,
(c) f1 municipality may not levy a ta� or assessment ��nder or fbr the purposes of this chaptar until the proposeci
le�ry is submitted to tlle ntunicipulity's vpters in an election qn fhe questian and n majority o:E those votinp ap-
prove the levy.
(d) L�xcept �s provided by Seccion 374.O1 G, a municipality cnt��� acc�uirc by �ande�nnatio:n any ix�terest in real
property, including a Fee simple ineerest, that the �auaicipAliry c�nsiders necessary for or in connection with an
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urba�i renewal project, prc�perty dcdicated to a pub7ic use may be acquired in that manner, elce.pt that property�
llelonging ta the sulte or ta a political subdivisicm of t1�e st��te may .not be ace�uired w:ichout: the cc�nscnt of the
staee or p�lit:ical sr�bdivisi�n,
t:REDII'(S)
�cts 1987, 70ih Leg,, ch. 149, y�, ef£ Sert. 1, 1987.
[f�Nl] V,'('.C.A., Locul C;nv�tmment C:ode 3 374.02I et seq.
Cur�rent throu�h the end o�f the 2Q ] l Re�ular Session and First Called Session of the 8?nd L.egislan�ri;
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V.T.C.A., Local Government Code § 374.016
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Effective: [See Text AmendmentsJ
Vernon's Texas Statutes and Codes Annotated Currentness
Local Government Code (Refs & Annos)
Title 12. Planning and Development
Subtitle A. Municipal Planning and Development
Ff� Chapter 374. Urban Renewal in Municipalities (Refs & Annos)
'��1 Subchapter B. Municipal Powers and Duties Relating to Urban Renewal
-►-+ § 374.016. Slum Clearance
Page 1
(a) In this section, "slum clearance and redevelopment section" means any substantial contiguous part of an urban
renewal area that a municipality proposes to acquire and clear of all buildings, structures, and other improvements for
redevelopment and reuse in accordance with the urban renewal plan.
(b) If an urban renewal project includes a slum clearance and redevelopment section that the municipality proposes to
use for other than public use, the municipality may not use condemnation to acquire that property unless the munic-
ipality determines by resolution that the rehabilitation of that property without clearance would be impractical and
ineffective. That determination must be based on a fmding that at least 50 percent of the structures in the section are
dilapidated beyond the point of feasible rehabilitation or. are otherwise unfit for rehabilitation, and that there exist
other blighting characteristics, such as overcrowding of structures on the land, mixed uses of siructures, deficient
streets, or deficiencies in public utilities or recreational and community facilities. A municipality may exercise emi-
nent domain authority as provided by Chapter 21, Property Code.
CREDIT(S)
Acts 1987 70th Le .g ch. 149, & 1, eff. Sept, 1, 1987.
Current through the end of the 2011 Regular Session and First Called Session of the 82nd Legislature
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V,T.C,A., Locai Gavernmen.t �'crde § 2&O,QOI
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Pag� l �f 2
Aa�e 1
Vemota's Texas Statutes and Codes Anpotlted Gurrentness
Local Governroent Code {I�efs & Annos)
"1'itle S, Acquisiti�n, S�lc; ur Lease o�Prc>perty
x� Subtitle C. Acquisi.tiun, Sale, or Lease �'rovisians Applying to Iv�are Than One '['y�e c�f I.ocal Govern-
ment
Kt� Cbapter 280, Miscei.laneaus Pravisions Affectiug Acq�iisition, Sale, or Lease ctit' Property by Muni-
cipalities ancl Coanties
•ry § 28d.001. Gnnd far Usc of Uniied States
(a) A municipality or county, scp�rately ar jointly, may acquire land for Che use of the L1ni�.ed States gc�vern-
ment, eitl�er by a lease for a tenn ofyears or in fee simple title.
(b) Land acquired under this sectio.n by a eounty must be Iocated witl�in the county. I.and acquired under this
sectio�i by a m.unicipaliry �nust be located witliin tlie county in wliicla the municipaliry is located,
(c) Fo�r the purpose of acquiring land under this sectinn, � municipality ar c�unty may appropriate any available
funds and issue tinte warrants in payn�ent. If time warrants a�•e issued, the provisions af Ghapter 25? or
Subchaptea• C of Chapter'36? [FN ]] sha�l be fallowed tu khe extent applicable. '
(d) F�r the purX,ose of' acquirin� land under this sectinn, a municipal.ity Ur county may condemn land. 'I'hc: con-
d�innaiian may be ftyr any p�riod of years ��r in fee simple title. Condemnation ma�� be in the name uf the muni-
�ipality or county.
(�) �'rior to the filin, af a petition for condemnatios�, the enmtnissioncrs caurt af the connty or thc governing
body �f the municipality shall estimate an amaunt of maney t� be d�e just comperasation for the interest in the
land taken, ancl the petitiun shall state th�stt attiatmt.
(f� Immedi�tely t�ft.er filing a condemn�tioa siiit, ttie municipality or eounty may take possessian of the land by
depnsiting wifh the county cicrk the amoant o.f money estimated. Afcer a hearing as prov.ided by law, if the_ spe-
cial cc�m�nissinners a�pi�inted under the condemn�tion st�tutes f.ind thc just compensation to be greater than the
u�nourit f:ix�d by fhe comrriissioners cnurt ar �ov�m.ing body, an additional amount shal] be deposite�i with �he
coanry cierk by the takin� authority to ec�ual the amount :Faund by the special commissioners.
(� After fhe date of the talciia�, `rhich is tlte date �f the depnsit af tlie money estimatecl by tt�e co�iimissianers
ou�u�t or governing body or the date �f depasSt nf the amount :fixcd by ttae special cor�tmissio�ters if the taking is
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not desired ripYi] �cer tlae specill cotnn�issinners huve acted, the municipality or couriry may transfer the intcrest
acquired by the taking to the �Unite.d States govcrnment.
(h) A:municipal.iry or c�unty may contract with the United States gc�vernment ob]i,�Ating itself t� ucquirt a Icase-
liold int�rest or fee szmple title in land as aathorized by this sectio�a.
CKL;DT7'(S}
Acts 1I87, 70th Leg., ch, 149, § 1, et�'. Sept. 1, 19�7, Amended by f�cts 19y9, 7Cth T.,ee., ch_ t0G4, ,ys 4U, eff,
Sept. 1, 1999.
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Vernoai's Texas Statntes And Codes Annotated C:urrent�aess
I.,acf�l Governm�nt Code (Kcfs �: �nnos)
Title l2, Plannin� and Development
Subtitle C, F']annin� and Deve]opment Provisi�ns Applying to Mare 'I'han Une Type of I.,acal Govern- ment
�� Chapter 392, Housing At�tharities Estahlisl�ed by Municipalities And Cot�nties (�,efs 8:, An.nos)
'�� Subch�pter D. Pnwers and Duties af fi Ho�uing Authoriry
yy � 392.OS6. Acqnisitinn, Use, and Dispasition nf ReAI and Personal Praperty
(a) A�3 autliority may own, Liold, and improve reAl nr personal property.
(U) A❑ �utliority �nay purchase, lcase, nr obtain an optian on an inr.erest in real or personal �rope�ty. An authnr.-
ity m�y acyuire �n interest in rcal oi personal praperly by �ift, grant, bequcst, devise, or uny �ther manner.
(c) An authority may sell, lease, exchange, h•ansfer, assign, pledge, ar graut an optinn on tl.le au[hority's real
praperty or person�J property and may insare or pr�vide fnr tllc�: insuranee of thc uuthoritv's real property, per-
sona) property, or operations a;alnst risks or hazart�s.
{d) Regardless af «hecher the c�ebt is i�curred by the authority, an auihc�rity may procare insurance or guarantees
frocn the Eederal 8avernment of the paynaent of a �lebt, ��r park of a debt, secured by a►nort;;a�e o.[� �rc�perty in-
cluded in ahausing project.
(e} Anather law K�ith respect to the lcquisixion, operation, nr dis�osa.fion af property by another public body does
not apply to fl housi�ig autkaority unless specifically provided by the legislature,
CRFI7IT(S)
Acts .1987, 70th I,eg., ch. 149, � 1, eff. Sept. .l, 1957. Amended by /lcts 1989, 71st Leg., ch, (i77, § 4, eff. Au�.
28, 'I 9�9.
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V.T.C.A., Local Government Code § 392.061
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Page 1
Vernon's Texas Statutes and Codes Annotated Currentness
Local Government Code (Refs & Annosl
Title 12, Planning and Development
Subtitle C. Planning and Development Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government
"� Chapter 392. Housing Authorities Established by Municipalities and Counties (Refs & Annos)
"G� Subchapter D. Powers and Duties of a Housing Authority
-r-+ § 392.061. Eminent Domain
(a) An authority may acquire an interest in real property, including a fee simple interest, by the exercise of the power
of eminent domain after it adopts a resolution describing the real property and declaring the acquisition of the property
necessary for the purposes of the authority under this chapter.
(b) An authority may exercise the power of eminent domain in the manner provided by Chapter 21, Properiy Code, or
by other applicable statutory provisions for the exercise of the power of eminent domain.
(c) An authority may exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire properly already devoted to public use, but the
authority may not acquire real property belonging to a municipality, a county, another political subdivision, or the
state without the consent of the governmental entity,
CREDIT(S)
Acts 1987 70th Leg., ch. 149. § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.
Current through the end of the 2011 Regular Session and First Called Session of the 82nd Legislature
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Local Government Cnde (Refs & �1�mos}
Tit1e 13. Wuter and Utilities (Refs 8c Ann�s)
�;ab'tiile A. Municipal 1�Vater and Ut�lities
�i� Ch�pter 532. Municipal Utilities (Refs & Annos)
Fi� Subchapter A. Public lJtil.izy Systems in Ueneral
..�..� �:,52A02. Certain Public Services und Utilih° �ystems in Home-Rule Municipality
Pa�;e 1 Uf 2
Page I
(a) In this scction, "public servic�" includcs a public telepht�ne syst�m, street railway system, f�rtilizing plant;
slauahterhouse, municipal rai]�vAy terminal, dock, whart; ferry, fcrry landing, or shippin� �fscili .ty, includina
loadin� and tmloading devices,
(h) A hc�me-rule munici�ality may buy, own, construct inside �r outside the niunicip�l li�nits, and znaintain t�id
operate a gas system, electric lighting plant, sewage plant, nr uther pablic service c�r pub}ic utility and ma�� re-
quire and receive compensation for services furnishe� for privatc purposes or other►vise. The municipality may
usc eminent domain aud�nrity to appropriate real prope:rty, riphts-of-v��ay, ar other praperry as necesslry to ef�i-
ciently carry out diose objects. T"he municipality ma)� coademn the property of any person thnt cc�nducts such a
business or utility service �far tl�e parpose af operatinb and maintainina tlie public sarvice �r p�.iblic utility and
clistributi.n� the utility seivices in tlie municipality. In iCs cl�arter, t�ie municipulilv may adDpt rulzs it considers
advisable for the acquisition or oper�t.ion of the public serricc or puUlic utility.
(c) '11�e municipaNty mzy manufacture iis own eiectricity, �as, or anvtfv.ng clse necded or us�d by the public, It
may purchase, and make co«lracts for the �urchase af, gas, elc:ctricity, oil, or any o�l�er can�mudity or article
used by the public utd may sell it to thc public on terms as pmrided by the rnunicipal charter, ordinance, or res-
olutian cr�the aovernina bady af the municipll.ly ��vned utility,
(d) The rounicipaliry may rec�uire watcr 4vorks corparatiqns, gas coznpanies, street car comp�n.ies, telephone
companies, telegraph cnmpanies, eleckric companies, or othex perso.os ��ho hold a francl�ise [i•om the municipal-
9ty to extend their services to terrirc>ry as required by the municipll charter.
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Acts I I�7, 7Ut�h i.�eg., ch, 1�9, � 1, ei'f. Sept. ], 1987. Amended by Acts 1999,, 76th L,eg, ch. 4U5, § 4�; eff. 5ept.
1, 1999. Renumbered �6�am V.T,C.A., Laca] (3av�rnment Code ��}02,002 by .Acts 2007, 80Ch T,eg., ch. 885, �
3.76(a)(2}(A), e.ff: Apri) 1, 2009.
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V.T.C.A., i.,ocal Governrnent Code � 55?,.002
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Eifective:[See Text Amendmcnts�
Vern��i's Texas Stan�tes and Godes AnnoCated Currenkness
Locpl Govemment Code (Kefs & Annos)
Title 7. Repulation of.Land Use, Structures, Ausinesses, and Related Activities
Subtide C. Regul�tory Authority Applyina ta More Than One Type of T..acal Goverc�rnent
^t� Chapter 241. Municipal and Comity Znning Authority Around Airports �Ref.'s R Aca.nos)
��I Subcliapter �. Miscellanzous Provisians
..�� § 24i.903. Acquisition t�f Air Ri�hts �r Other Property
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(a) �l politic�l subdivision may acquSre frum a person or other political suUdivision an air ri�rht, aviation easE-
rnenC, or atiaer estate ar interest in property or in anonconforming strucn�re or use if �
(I) the acguisition is nccessary to accamplish the purposes uf this chapter;
(2) the praperty or nonc�nforming struct��re c.�r use is located within the putitic�l subdivision, tt�e pcilitic�l sub-
division owns the air�orl, ot the politica] subdivision is served by the airport; and
{3)(A) d�e political subdivision desires to reinove, lower, or terrninate thc nonc�nfnrming structure or usc:
(B) nirpo�l zoni�ig regulatinns are not sufl'icient to pravidc: necc:ssa�y appraach protection Uecuuse ni consti-
tuiional limirapons; or
(C) the acquisition of 1 pro�ierty r.i�ht is roore advisable than an �irport zvning regulation in providing ❑e-
cessary approach protectinn.
(b) An acquisitioa under this section may he b}� purchase, grant, or co.ndemnition in t}ie tnAn.ner provided by
SubohApter B, Chapter 21, �'roperry Cod�. (FN 1 J
CREI�r'I'(S)
Acts 1987, 70th T.eg., ch, 149, � l, eff. Se}�t. ], 1987.
��av r � v,�'.C..t1.. Prnpeity Code, � 21.011 et sec�.
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V.T.C.A., Local Government Code § 281.044
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Effective: [See Text Amendments]
Vernon's Texas Statutes and Codes Annotated Currentness
Local Government Code �Refs & Annos)
Title 9. Public Buildings and Grounds (Refs & Annosl
Subtitle A. Municipal Public Buildings and Grounds (Refs & Annos)
"[� Chapter 281. Municipal Civic Center Authorities �,Refs & Annos)
'��l Subchapter D, Powers and Duties �Refs & Annos)
�-► § 281.044. Facilities
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(a) An authority may establish, acquire, lease as lessee or lessor, purchase, construct, improve, enlarge, equip, repair,
operate, or maintain all or a designated part of:
(1) a public improvement such as a civic center, civic center building, auditorium, opera house, music hall, exhi-
bition hall, coliseum, museum, library, recreational building or facility, or other public building or related facility; or
(2) a structure, parking area, or facility located at or in the immediate vicinity of the public improvement and to be
used in connection with the public improvement for off-street parking or storage of motor vehicles or other con-
veyances.
(b) A lease made under Subsection (a) may contain any terms the board considers appropriate.
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Acts 1987 70th Leg. ch. 149, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.
Current through the end of the 2011 Regular Session and First Called Session of the 82nd Legislature
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� Iaf'fective:[See Z'est Amendments:�
Vernan's Texas Statutes And Cndes Annot��ted C�uTeattness
Lnczl Government Code {Re�fs & Annns)
T'itic 9. Public Buildings ttnei �rrouiids (ltel�s � Annos)
Subtitle A. Municipal l'ublic f3uildings and Grounds {Itefs & Annns)
'�(� Chapter 281. Municipal Civic Cenier Authorities {R.e:Ps & Antios)
'��1 Subchapter D. Powers and Duties (R.efs & Ann�s)
.�� § 281.osn. Acquisition of Z�nd And Other Property
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{a) An aathority may acquire land, rnaterials, e�sements, rig'hts-of-way, ar other property cnnsid�red necessary,
incidentel,. or helptu1. ta the accom�lisl�ment of a purpose stated in Seclion 281..U44, includin� property con-
sidered nec:essary for the coostruction; inaprovement, extension, ea.lareement, crperltion, or cnaintenance oF the
author.iry`s facilities. An authority may acquire tUe property by gift, grant, purchase; or candemnation.
(b) An aakhorlty m�y �cyui.re fze simple ticle to, or an c:ascment on, public ar private la�d locatcd in or Uut of the
author.ity's boundaries. An authoriry may acquire title to, nr an easemenY on, property th.at is not held in fee.
(c) An authority may laase property on terms khe bc�ard considers �dvancageous to the au.thority.
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Acts 1987, 70�h I.eg., CII. ��}�%, §], e�'f: Sept. l, 19&7,
Current through th� end of.'the 201 l Regular Session and First Called Session of the 82nd Legislature
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Local G�vernment Gode (Refs & Annos)
'1"itle 9. Public Buildings and Grounds (Refs &�lnnos}
Subtitle A. Municipal PuUlic I3uildings and (�rounds {'Ref,s & Annos)
F�1 Chapter 2�1. Municipal C;ivic Center tluthoritics (Refs & Annns)
'�(� Subchapter U,'I'nwers �nd Dutics (Refs & Annos)
.�..r § ?8.1.05i.. Eminent.Domain
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(a) �n �athoritv may acnuire land, eas�menis, �r other praperty within it� b�undaries by condemnation. The a�a-
tharity may rondemn the fee simple title or �u easement. 'T'he board shal] institutt condemnation prnceedings in
the name of the Autt.i�r.ity and shall direct tl�e �roceedin�s.
(b) "11�e manner in which an authority exercises fihe ri�ht of eminent dom�in. is g�r7emed by �;l�apter 21, PrUparty
Code.
CRE.DIT(S)
Acts 19�7, 7Utb Le;., ch. 14), � 1, eff Sept. I, I<187.
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Vernnn's Texas Statutes and Codes Annatated. Current��ess
.Loc�] Governmenl C�Ude (R�fs &, An.nos)
TiEle ].3. VJater and Utilities (Refs �, Annos)
5u�title A. Municipal ��ater and Udlities
'��1 �hapter 552. Municipal Utilities (Itefs �: Annc�s)
'�(� Subchapter.B. Acuuisitian nf:l:nterests far 1')rnina�e, Scw�ge, ar W�ter Supply Purpases
.�r•.► § 552.011. Use af Gminent Domain Power
A municipality �I�trt owns its wuter system may exercise thc potiwer of emincnt dnmain t� conden�n private prop-
erty ]ocated inside or autside the municipal limits to acquire ri;hts-of-way fo.r digging ar excavatina canals or
for layina w11.er ra;�ins o►• ntherpipelines to brina water into the ca�unicipaliTy farpi�blac use.
CF�FI7IT(S}
Acts ]987, 7f�th I_eg., ch. ]49, § 1, �ff. Sept, l, 1987. Renumbered from V.T.C.A., Local Government Cc�de §
402A 1 I by Acts 20��, 8(hh I..ea., ch. $85, ,��' :s.7G(a)(2)(r3), efF. tlpril l, 20U9.
Current throu.gh che ezici. of tbe 2011 Regular Sessian and Fir�t Called Session uf the 82rid I..,egisl�rture
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Veinon's `i"exas Statutes and Codes An�ioc��ted Crirrentness
L�aal Governrnent �ode (ltefs �C �nnos)
'"fitle 13, Water ancl Utilities (Ii.efs & Aniios)
Sul�title /t, Municipal Water and tltilities
��1 Chapter 55?. .Municipa] [Jti}ities (R.e.fs & Annos)
� Subchapter B. Acqnisiti.nn of interests far Drainage, Sewage, or Wutei• Supply Purposes
..i.; § 552.O.12..Mvnic9palities in or Contracfing With a Wuter District
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(a) In this section, "water districf" meZns a rnunicipal water autllority� or oYher dr.strict createcl under Article XV.i,
Section a4, of the Texas Constitution.
{b) 'I'his seceion applies t� a municipalrty that is laaated in a k ater district ar that h�s a contract with a water dis-
trict for a supply of untrelted water. Tliis scctian is cunlalative of inunicipal ch��ter pravisions relt�ti�ig co the
saane subject but takes prec�dencc ovrr amunic'tpal charter prtrvision to the extent u:f any corai]ict.
(c) Tlae municipaJit,y, acting alone or K�ith one or moi•e other niunicipalities to whicb this section applies, rnay:
(1) receivc or zc9uire by gift, dedication, purchase, or cor.�demnadon �ny praperry in this state, lacated inside
o�r outside the municipal baundari.es, to buil.d or ac�7uire:
(A) �vater parification And ireaUnent facilities;
(B) reservoirs; or
(C) pipelines rund any type of water tr�nspartati�n f�.cilities considerec� nccessary to provicle 1:iae municipality
or nrux�icip�lities with fi�;sh water fc�r muiiic.r,pal, domestic, and industrial purposes; and
(2) construat or otherv✓isc acquir�: any facility described by Subd.ir•ision (l ).
(d) Ctaapter2l, �'roperty Code, applies to a conderanatian prnceeding �roubht anderthis section.
(e) The munici.pality cir mu:nicipalities, individually or joinily, may operate, maint�i�, and ixnprove, and may sell
or ]ease in �i�hale or in part, property acquired or cnnstructed under this sectio�i and any impru�lements on diat
properq�. �h7unacipalities m�iy indiviclually ar ,jointly control and operate joiiitly owned facilities by contracting
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with one anotlier �u mutually t��reeable terms.
(f} The governing bndy of � municipality providing w�iter treatment xlcilities under this section may:
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(1) issne uegotiable muni�ipa! bonds or warrants for that parFose aTad impuse t�xes to provicie the znterest ancl
sinking fund for those 'bonds or w�rrants in tlle ►nanuer pror•ided by lt���� for the issuunce of tax supported
Yr�nds and warrants b�� th� municipatity; or
(2) issue revenue bonds su�ported by the revenues of ane or morr: of the municipal utilities as provided by
Chapt�r 1502, Governmettt Code.
(a) Th.e �ovemina body �P tt muniripality thae acquires facilities �r property under this saction rna} impase reas-
onable charges for die use ot the f'acil.ities or praperty. Tt� the case of jaintly uper�ted facilities, the goveming
bodies of nc� municipalitics involved may imposo the charges by a�•ee�nent.
(h) A municzpality or a c�mb:ii�tttion of municipalities flctia� u►lder tfris section may ccmtracC «ri�th any other mu-
� nicipali.ty to supp(y the other municipality wirh servi.ces from t�e facilities nr improvem.ents acquired or con-
i; structed under this section. �y ordinanie, the �overnine bodies of thc znunieip�lities �rovic�in� the services may
< prescribe and enforce rules relating to th� use af the improvements anei facilities.
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(i) An election is not required for a.pproval of �uly contr��ct t�latinb to �S�t�ter treatment under this section.
{j) In �c�didnn to t�sxes far the interest and sinkin� fund nf bonds dr warrants issued under this sectian, the �ov-
er�ning bocly of the munici}�ali.ry separately or jointly acquirine improvemrncs or faci[ities u.nder this section may
impose taxes f'or the improvement, operf�tion, and n�F�intenance of the impravement�5 and facil.ities. 'C'ttase caxcs
are sabject tn limits on taxation imposed by the cnnstatutinn and Is�ws af this state a�id by the �nunicrpal charter.
C'fZL.DIT(S)
.hcts 1987, 70t1� L.eg., ch. 1�49, § 1, eff. Sept. ], 1987. Ameniied by Aots '2001y 77th Leg., ch. 142U, § 8.346, eff.
Sept. .1, 2U01. Renumbcred from V,T.C.�I., Local C�ovcrninent Gode � d0?A1? by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., ch, 885,
� 3.76(a)(2}(B), eti: April l, 2Q09.
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Verne�n's Texzs Statutes and C�des Annotafied Currentness
Loca1 Governanent Code (Refs �. Annos)
Titla :( 3. VL'ater and Utilities {Ref.'s tC Anrias)
Sa:b�tifle A. Munieipal Water a�ld Utilities
F� Chapter 552. Mu�nicipal Utiliri�s (Refs � Annos)
'�i� Su.bchapter F3. Acquisition of Intc:rests inr Drainlge, Sewage; ar Wa.ter Supply P►uposes
..�..� § SS2.C1�13. VI'nter 5ystem in Municipalities Witl►.Populatian of More Than 1,000
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(a) This section ap,plies to a municipality with a pnpulation oF mnre than 1,004 tl�at owns aa�d operates a water
svstem f.c�r its residents far fire protection or damestic consumption, Excert a5 ntherwise provided hy this scc-
tian, a mu�aici�ality's authority under this section is in additian to authority grantecJ by munici�at �harter.
{b) The mwtici�aGty may acGui.re any interast, incluciing a fEC simple interest, i.n publicly or privately o�vned
properry, including rip�'rit�n rigltts, located Anywhere in the sl:ate. 'I"he mnnici��lity inay acquire the interest. by
purohase, eift, devise, or eminent c�omain.
{c) To furnis�i an adequate and wholeson�e supply �f water for the resiclents, the municipai.ity may exercise the
power of emin�nt domain tn acc�uire and candemn public or private praperty tn extend, improvc, or en.largc i.ts
water syse�m, i.ncluding �uater su.pply r�servoirs, riparian rights, standpipes, and watersheds, to CunStTUCC wat�f
supply reservoirs, r�•ells ar artesian wells, or da�ns, anii to canstruct or establish necessary f�cilities or appurtea�
aoces.
(d) Fc�r purposes of thi.s section, the municipality has the s�une powers relat.ing to emiiient domlin conferreci by
statute on water improvement districts or watcr control �nd prescrvatian districts or canferred hy general la�v on
mun ic ipalities.
(e) 7'1�e municipaiity may acquii•e fee simplc title to pro�erty u�der this section if the rescrlution orderin� con-
de�noacinn prc�ceedin�s specifies tl�at such tin interest is ta be t�cauircd.
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:Accs 19R7, 70t:h Lc�., c�h. 149, § 1, eff Sept, 1, 1987. Rem�inbered from V.T.C.A., Local Gov�rr�ment C�de �
402.013 by Acts 2007� g()tlt.Leg.� ch, 8R5, y� 3.7b(a)(2)(B), eff. April I, 2009.
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I.�ocal �overnment L'ode (Rcfs & Annos)
Title ]3. Water And Ucilities (Refs & Annas)
Subticte C. Water Provisions Applying to Mort'i7iau One Type of.Local CJovern.merat
'�� Chaptea� 572, Public Utility A;enc:ies for Provision �f Water or Sewer Service
�� Subchapter Ti. Coaperatian by :Public and Privau L'ntiries
..►•.► § 572.Q13. [1se of Tminenk Dortaain
(a) A participating pablic entity has tlie.power af' em.inent domaut to be exerc�sed. as provid�d by this sectinii.
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(6) 'C.he use nf eminent dr�main a�rthority by a p�rticip:►tin� public entity is .�overned by Che la�v relatin; to an
eminent dornain proceeclin� invalvin; a mtmicipality in fhis state,
(c) A partieipating p�iblic entity may acc�uire a fee dtle ta the �o�7demned reAl praperty, excluding mittcral in- terests.
(d} A participating public entity may not use eminent domain authority t� acquire an interest in a facility that b�-
lan�s to anather puhlic enrat;�� or a private entit:y. '
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rld.ded by �1cts 1999, 76t1� Le;., ch. 227, § l9, eff: Sept. 1, 1999, Renumbered from V.T.GA., Lacal Govern-
ment Cade ; a2?.o� 3_by ncfs zoa�, 80th Leg., ch, 88s, § 3.76(c)(2)(E3), etf,.April ], ?009,
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Tft'ective: April 1, 2U09
Vernnn's Texas Statutes and L'ncles Amiotated Currentness
LocHJ Govenune��t Code (Refs & Annas}
'1"itle 14, .Parking and Transpartation (R�fs & AnnUS)
Subtifle A, Municip�l Parking Provisions
'�I� C:hapter b01. Municipal Authority Relatin�, to }'arkin�
F(� SubcnantEr E�. Muniripal Parking Authorities
..r.; � 60.1.0�0. Acquisitiun of Hes►1 Property
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(a) The m�rnicipaG.i�� ra�ay t�cquirc r�al prop�rty fnr a praject or for building or iniprovin� � r��fld leadine to a project.
(b)'T`h� municip�tlity may clase � rold as is necessary or convetzient forthe pu.rposes o�f �his subchupter,
{e) An a:utharity may, at its own expense, acquire real pra�crty fUr a project in the name n� fhe enntucipality b5!
purchase nr condemnation under the la�s relatin�, to the cc�ndemnat'ton r�f land by the municipality, Tlie ai�thor-
ity may, xtn�il it ceases to exist, use the property.
(d) If an autl�ority deter.n.i.ines tliat real property is nU 1�nger required for a pmjec't, 1nd the property was acquu•rd
at the expense of the mim.icip�lity, the xuthority'may give the use of. the property to the municipaHly, If che prop=
erty �s�+as acc�uired af :the expeiise �f the .authority, the authority may sell, lease, ar otherwise dispose of the pr�r}�-
etty and may use the proceeds for the pu.rposes of this s�abcharter,
C]:ZE.i:)I'I'(S)
Acts 1987, 70th Lcg., cli. 149, § l, eff. Sept, 1, I987. R.enumbered #'rom V.T,C,A., I..ac�.l C�oveniment Ccide §
431.040 by t�cts 2Q07, ROth Leg., ch, ��5, 5 3.7�i(ci){2), eff. April l, 2UU9.
Currem thruugh che end of the 2011 Regalar Scssion and Fi.rst Callcd Sessinn nfthe 82nd L,e�islature
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Suhtitle F!. State Itichway Systicm
��1 Chapter 224. Ac�uisiiion, Constructinn, and M�intcnance (Refs R. An.nos)
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(a) A county or tnnnicipality shaIl acyuire, in the manner provided by law, tlie hiahway ri�ht-of w1y th�tt is re-
quested b}� thc department.
(b) Chapter 2l, Property Cc�de, gvverns Ehe procedure for an acquisitian by emiaent domain.
CREDIT(S)
.Acts ] 99�. 74ch Lcg., ch. 165, �.1, eff. Sepc. 1, 1995.
Cun•ent tl�rou�h tlie end of the 201'l ftegular Session and First Cttlled S�ssion of the 82hd Legislature
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Title 6. Roadways
Subtitle E, Municipal Streets
'�� Chnpter 31 ]. General .Provisions Relatin� to Municipal Streets
'�� Suhchapter B. Municipal Freeways
�..� § 3] 1.433. Est�blishment of Freeway
(a) The �overning liody of a municipal:ih� may establish, ma�ntuin, 1nd operate a frteav��y,
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(b) "I'o establish � fi•ceway by using a street that exists at tlie ti�ne of' the establishrnent, the municipaliry must
have the consent o�f the owners of lands abuttin� dle fi•eeway or must purchase o:r cor�demn the right of access to
the abutti.ng lands. Th.is subsection does not require consent co establish a freek�ay for die first time as a new
way for vchicular �nd pedestrian trafFic.
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Tra�isport�tion Code (Refs & Annas)
'fitle 3. Aviatian
fi�1 Chlpter 22. County and Municipal Airpnrts (Itefs & Annos}
�i� Sub�hapter I3, Establishme�t, Acquisition, t)peratinn, ivlainYenance, ancl T>isposal of �'�irpons and Air
Naviaation Facilities
..r..� § 22.O1 i. t;eneral Powers Etegar�iing Airports and Air lYavi�ati�n Facilities
(a) A local government cnay plan, establish, cnnstn�ct, improve, equip, maintain, nperate, re�ulute, protect, and
pul3ce an airpart or air navigation facility in or outside:
(1) lhe eerritory of the loc�l �*overnment; nr
(?) tlte territary of this state.
(b} 'I1ic po���er granted under Subscctinn (a) includes:
(l) constructin�, instafling, ec�uippin�, maintainin�, and Uperatin� at aa airport � bualding or other fa�ility, in-
cluding a building or other f�.ci.lity for: �
(A) tlie landing and taJ:enff o.f aireraft;
(�3) car�u, f.reight, and mail handlin�, st�rage, tind p.rpcessing;
(C) the servicia� or retrofittine oP aircraR, aerospace aircraft. and nfher equipment a��d veh.icles i•elflted [o
air transportadon ar aerospace flight; and
(U) the �amfort and accommodation of air u��v�lers, includin� a facility cnmmnnl}� found and provided at
an �iirport; flIICI
(2) bur�ing �nd sellin� goods �is an incident to the operlfion ��f the loct►1 govcmment's air��ort.
(c) A local gnvernmcnt, by eminent dornain or any other method, �t�ay acquire an i.nterest in pro�exty, including
an easement in �n �►ia•port h�z�rd or land oatside the bounda�aes nf an nirPort or �irpart site:
(I.) f'or fl purpose described by Subsectio�n (1); and
(2) as necess�ry to pennit the safe npd efficient oneration of the airport or to pre�ent, eliminate, or mark �n
ailport hazard.
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(d) �1 lo�al government may acquire an existing ai�part ar air na�i�fltion facility but may not acyuire ar tuke
over nr► lirport ar air naviaatio►z faciliry or�med or contralled by annther loc:il government or public agency of
tJ�is state or a�iother state withnut tha consenl �f the other 1t�Cal gnvemment ar the public agency.
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Acts 1995, 7�lli i�e�., ch. 165, S 1, eff.. Sept. ], 19�35.
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'Trlpsporiation Code (.R.efs & A�inos)
Tifle fi. Roadways
Subtitle'E. Municipal SCre€ts
Rt� Cl�apccr � l l< General Provisions Relating to Munici�al Sfreets
R� Subchapter E. .Fi nunci►�g .Improve�nents
♦y §�1`1.092. Assessm.ent for Opening, Fxtendin�, or VVideninb of Street ur Alley in Home-
Rule Municipulity
(a) A home-nile municip�lity may:
(1) tta�uire land necessary for openirag, extending, ar widenip� a publ�c street ar all.ey by the exercise of the
ri�ht of eminent dnmain under Secti.on 251,�f11, I..ocal Governme��t. Code; and
(2) �ssess the nwner� of land located in th� tcrritory oi' thc improvement and specillly benefitted by the i.m-
pr�vement farthe cost af the improve�nent.
(b) 'The special comm�ssioners �pp�inted under Ch�pter ? 1, Prop4rty Code, €�s part of the eminent domain pro-
ceeding shall ap�ortion the cost of die improvement bec��een ti�e municipality und the landowr�ers. T'he �riunicip-
aliry's shzu�e of the Gost may n�t exceeci one-third of the cost. "I"he municipality shaU pay its sh3re of the cost, and
d�e ]andowners shall p�y the balance.
(c) The srecial commissioners sha11 detennine thc l�nd thai is loc�tccl in thc tcrricary vf tt,e improvement and is
specially bene�t�e� in enhanced valae.
(d) The:assessment creates A lie�i on thc owne�'s lanci for d�e assessed cust.
(e) 'I'he rnunicipality may issue assignable certifiaates for the pay�x►ent of' tlrc assesscd cnst and m�y provi�ie fc�r
fhe payment of the cost in dei'erred payments, which bear interest �t a rAte determined by the municipal chart�r
but not to ex�eecl ei�l�t percent.
CRFDIT(S)
Acts 1995, 7�ttli Le�,, ch, 1 GS, y 1, eff. Sept. l; 1995.
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"�r��nsportation Code (Ref.'s & Ann�s)
Title 6. Roadways
5ubt�tle F, Municip�l Stre�ets
�;� Chapter 314. Purchase or Conde�nnatioai of Proparty fur k��:ighways by Cer[ai�� Munacipalities
'�I� Subchapter B. r�uthority to I'urchase ar Condemn Praperty
••�—► § 3.14.A91. Atqaisit'ron uf Property f��r Hi�i�way ImproFements by MY►nicipality
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(�a) 'The governin� bocly of a municip�ISty may purchase ar condemn pro}�eity ro lay out, constnict, improve, or
extend any hiahway within its bwnelaries.
(b) Costs incurred i�i makina im�rovemen�s, inc(uding the costs of }�urchase or conclemnation aF ar dama�e ta
property and the casts c>f trial:in� assessmcnts Ur issuino cenificates uncl�,�r lhis chaptcr, nt�y be paid frocn �zny
manicipal fund �►�ailnble .far that purpose.
(c) A municipatity may selI property ni•iginally purchASed f'c�r i�np.rovemcnts but not used for the improvem.ents
on the terms it considers appropriate. "T'he procecds fro�n th� sale sh�il] be depositec3 in a fund that muy be used
only to pay for costs described by Subsection (b). '
(d) In tliis sectiai, "hi�hwa��'° includes any strE:ct, �lley, public plz�ce, or sqaare ciedicated to public use.
CRFL)tT{S)
Acts 1995, 7�t1}:L�g., ch. 165, $ 1, ef1: Bept. l, 1995.
Current through the end uf the 20J.1 .Regular Sessinn and First Called Session oFthe 42nd LeaS.slanue
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Title 6. Roadways
Subtitle E, Municipal Streets
"� Chapter 317. Elimination of Grade-Level Street Crossings by Railroad Lines in Municipalities with
Population of More Than 100,000
"Y� Subchapter A. General Provisions
-►♦ § 317.003. Authority Regarding Facilities
(a) To decrease hazards to life or property, promote public safety or convenience, improve traffic conditions, or en-
courage the orderly development of the municipality, a municipality may acquire, construct, improve, enlarge, extend,
maintain, repair, or replace a facility.
(b) Activities authorized by Subsection (a) include:
(1) removing and relocating railroad tracks, a utility line or pipe, or another improvement;
(2) removing or demolishing a building or another improvement;
(3) paying for damage to other property in connection with an activity described by that subsection; or
(4) improving a street in connection with an activity described by that subsection.
CREDIT(S)
Added by Acts 1999 76th Leg. ch. 227, �24, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Current through the end of the 2011 Regular Session and First Called Session of the 82nd Legislature
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Title b. Ro�dways
5u�tide E. Municipal Streets
�i� �:hapter 317. Eli►nination of Grade-I..e�el Strec:t (�'rc�ssin�s by Railr�ad laines in Niunicipalities with
Population ofMore T�an 100,000
^I� Subchapter A. General Provisions
.�.� § 317.OQ7. Eminent bomain
{a) A municipality may exercise the pawer of eminent dnmai�l to acc�uire the fee simple title to, an easement ic�,
or a right-of-way over or through �uty property, ine]uding watcr or land undcr water, th�t the governing body of
the municipality deterrnines necessary tioaccomplish a parpose provided by Sectiun 317.UO3.
(b) A n�unicipality may nat candemn }�roperty under Subsectian (a) if the property is used. for ceinete�y pur- poses.
(c) A mw�icipaliry shflll �ay adeguatz compensation to the pwner cif �ropc:rty Ulat is t�:en, damaged, ar des-
troyed in fhe �ccomplishment of a pw�pase provided by Section 3 Y7.0�3.
(d) A mauicipality mny pay campensation and darnages adjudicated in u condemnation procreding or da�na�e to
the pr�perty af a person in the accomp]ishment of a p�upase provided hy Section i t7.UU3 from:
(1) the proceeds of. tax or revenae bonsls issued under this chapter; or
(2) other available municipal rnoney.
(e) Chapter 21, Properry Codc, goverr�s the procedure for the exereise of the po�ve.r o:f eininent dc�main under this
sectian.
CFtEDIT(S)
Aclded by Acts 19�9, 7C>th I,eg., ch. 227, § 24, eff: Sept. i, ] 99y.
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Water Cude (R�fs & Annns}
Title 2. Water Administration (itefs 4�: Annps)
Subtitic B. Water Ri�bt3
KC� Chapter ] r. �Vater Kights (Refs & Annos)
'�I� 8ubehapter B. Rights in 5tate Water (Refs & Annos)
..y� § .1.1.033. F.,minent Domain
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T'he right. t� take wAter necessary fo.r domestic and municipal supply ptirp�ses is pra.mary antl fundamental, and
the right. tn rec�ver from nther uses water whiol� is essential to domestic and municip�l supply ��urposes is pura-
mount and unqacstioncd in ttie policy of the state. All putitical su.bdivisions of the state and constitutional gov-
emmenta] agencies exer�ising delegAtaci le�islative puwcrs have; tlte pou�er of emincnt domai.n to be exerciscd as
pravided by law Por dnmestic, mtitnicipal, and m�nufacturing uses and f.o.r �ther purpases au�horized by this
cndc, includine the irri�ation of land inr all rec�uirements nf ugriculrivaJ employn�eni.
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Adcled by Acts 1977, d�th Leg., p. 2207, ch. 870, � l, eff.', Sept. 1; 1977.
C�urrent tivongh the eiad nf'the 201'J Regular Session nnd F'irst Caped Sessian ofthe RZnd t.egislaturc
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Title 9. Public Securities ,�Refs & Annos)
Subtitle J. Specific Authority for Municipalities to Issue Securities
"C� Chapter 1506. Bonds for Municipal Parking and Transportation Facilities
'�L� Subchapter B. Bonds for Parking Facilities in Home-Rule Municipalities
-►-► § 1506.052. Authority for Parking Facilities
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(a) A municipality may establish, acquire, lease as lessor or lessee, construct, improve, enlarge, equip, repair, operate,
or maintain a structure, parking area, parking garage, or facility for off-street parking or storage of motor vehicles or
other conveyances.
(b) The municipality may:
(1) regulate the use of a facility authorized by Subsection (a); and
(2) establish charges for use of the facility.
CREDIT(S)
Added by Acts 1999 76th Le� ch. 227 S 1, eff. Sept, 1, 1999,
Current through the end of the 2011 Regular Session and First Called Session of the 82nd Legislature
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Government Code (Refs & A.nnos)
Title 9. Public 5ecurities (Ref.'s & Annos)
Sribtid� J: Specific Authority fnr Munieipalities tv Isst�e Seew`ities
�t� Chapter 1506. �3onds for Mux►ioipll Parkina ancl 'T'r�nspc�illti�n FaGiliries
FC� Subchapter B. Bonds for Farking Facilities i�t LTome•Rule Municipalities
.�.; § .1.506.060. Tm3nent Domain
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A nlunicipality may rxercise thc powcr of e;n�inent dnmain to acquii•e thc fee si.n�ple fitle to prcr}�erry t� provicle �
site for a facility uut�orized by Section 1505.052,
CREUI"C`{S)
Added by Acts 1999, 7bth Lc�., ch. 227, � 1, ei'f. Scpt. 1, 199y.
Currei�t tivough the encl of the 2411 Regular Sessinn and First C;allec� Session of tJ�e 82nd Legislature
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Government Code �Refs & Annosi
Title 9. Public Securities (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle J. Specific Authority for Municipalities to Issue Securities
"� Cha�ter 1505. Obligations for Coastal Municipalities for Coastal Matters
'�[� Subchapter C. Obligations for Toll Bridges and Other Facilities in Certain Coastal Municipalities
-�-► § 1505.103. Authority to Issue Obligations for Certain Facilities
A municipality may issue revenue obligations to:
(1) consiruct, maintain, or operate a toll bridge or tunnel;
(2) construct, maintain, operate, or extend a sewage disposal plant, without regard to whether the plant is inside or
outside the municipality;
(3) construct, maintain, extend, or improve a sanitary sewer line or storm sewer line, without regard to whether the
line is inside or outside the municipality;
(4) if found necessary by the goveming body of the municipality, construct, maintain, extend, or improve a water
main or water line from the source of water supply of the municipality to any location inside the municipality;
(5) acquire, reclaim, reconstruct, elevate, or fill in any submerged land or lowland along a waterfront of the mu-
nicipality and construct a sidewalk, street, or gas line on the land;
(6) construct, maintain, extend, or improve a seawall, breakwater, or other shore protection to protect the waterfront
of the municipality;
(7) construct, reconstruct, maintain, operate, or dredge a channel or boat basin in corinection with any deepwater
port of the municipality; or
(8) construct, maintain, replace, or operate:
(A) a boat basin or boat slip; or
(B) a structure in connection with the basin or slip, including a dry dock, boat service station, wall, pier, or wharf.
CREDIT(S)
Added by Acts 1999 76th Le�., ch. 227, � 1, eff. Sept. l, 1999.
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Subtiile J. Specific Aathority i'or Municipalities te� Issue SeclYrities
�� Cha�ter ]�Qi. Obligations for Coastal Municipalities for Coastal.Matters
� Subchs�ptCr C, ObligAtions fo.r Toll Bridbes and Uthcr'FaciJities in Certarn C�astal Muia.ici�alitiEs
.�..� § 1�O�.114. Eminent DomAin
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(a) A municip�7ity may exercise the power of eminent d.Umuin to acquire the fee si:enple title to, an easement in,
or a right-of-way aver or throu;h any property, including tivnter or ]and under waier, that the �ovcrning Uady nf
the municipaliry determines necessary to acc�tnplish a pu�ose pmvided by Section 150S.10� ivithoa.t regard ta
��vheth�r the property is iraside or outside the municipality.
(b) A mtimici}�ali.ty may nat ci�ndemn property under Subs�ctian (�) i'f the propen�� is used for cemetery �ur- poses.
(c) A municipaGty sh�sll pay adequatc compensution tu thc: orvz�er of pi•aperty that is taken, damaged, or des-
troy�d in the accomplishment of a purpase prci�ided hy Se��tion 1 �[)5.S U3.
(d) A municipa[ity shall pu} compensation and dama�es adjudicuted in a condemnati�n praceeding or cl�mage to
the property uf � persou ar corporntion in the Acconi.plisii�Yient of a p:urpose providetl by Seckion ISO�.l�3 frotn
the prnceeds of abli�ations issued underthis subchapter.
(e) Ch�pter 21, Property Code, governs the procedure fnr the exc:rcise af the powcr of etninent dam.�in under this
sectic�n.
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Vernon's Texas Statutes and Codes Annotated Cunentness
Constitution of the State of Texas 1876 (Refs & Annos)
'�p Article XI, Municipal Corporations
.�.� § 5. Cities of 5,000 or more population; adoption or amendment of charters; taxes; debt re-
strictions
5ec. 5. (a) Cities having more than five thousand (5000) inhabitants may, by a majority vote of the qualified
voters of said city, at an election held for that purpose, adopt ar amend their charters. If the number of inhabit-
ants of cities that have adopted or amended their charters under this section is reduced to five thousand (5000) or
fewer, the cities still may amend their charters by a majority vote of the qualified voters of said city at an elec-
tion held for that purpose. The adoption or amendment of charters is subject to such limitations as may be pre-
scribed by the Legislature, and no charter or any ordinance passed under said charter shall contain any provision
inconsistent with the Constitution of the State, or of the general laws enacted by the Legislature of this State.
Said cities may levy, assess and collect such taxes as may be authorized by law or by their charters; but no tax
for any purpose shall ever be lawful for any one year, which shall exceed two and one-half per cent. of the tax-
able property of such city, and no debt shall ever be created by any city, unless at the same time provision be
made to assess and collect annually a sufficient sum to pay the interest thereon and creating a sinking fund of at
least two per cent. thereon, except as provided by Subsection (b). Furthermore, no city charter shall be altered,
amended or repealed oftener than every two years.
(b) To increase efficiency and effectiveness to the greatest extent possible, the legislature may by general law
authorize cities to enter into interlocal contracts with other cities or counties without meeting the assessment and
sinking fund requirements under Subsection (a).
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Amended Aug. 3, 1909, proclamation Sept. 24, 1909; Nov. 5, 1912, proclamation Dec. 30, 1912; Nov. 5, 1991;
Nov. 8, 2011.
Current through the end of the 2011 Regular Session and First Called Session of the 82nd Legislature
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Effective: November 3, 2009
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Vernon's Texas Statutes and Codes Annotated Currentness
Constitution of the State of Texas 1876 (Refs & Annosl
"I� Article I. Bill of Rights (Refs & Annos)
-►—► § 17. Taking, damaging or destroying property for public use; special privileges and immunities;
control of privileges and franchises
Sec. 17. (a) No person's property shall be taken, damaged, or desiroyed for or applied to public use without adequate
compensation being made, unless by the consent of such person, and only if the taking, damage, or desiruction is for:
(1) the ownership, use, and enjoyment of the property, notwithstanding an incidental use, by:
(A) the State, a political subdivision of the State, or the public at large; or
(B) an entity granted the power of eminent domain under law; or
(2) the elimination of urban blight on a particular parcel of property.
(b) In this section, "public use" does not include the taking of property under Subsection (a) of this section for transfer
to a private entity for the primary purpose of economic development or enhancement of tax revenues,
(c) On or after January 1, 2010, the legislature may enact a general, local, or special law granting the power of eminent
domain to an entity only on a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to each house.
(d) When a person's property is taken under Subsection (a) of this section, except for the use of the State, compensation
as described by Subsection (a) shall be %rst made, or secured by a deposit of money; and no irrevocable or uncon-
trollable grant of special privileges or immunities shall be made; but all privileges and franchises granted by the
Legislature, or created under its authority, shall be subject to the control thereof.
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Amended Nov. 3, 2009.
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V.T.C.A., Health & Safety Code § 262.022
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Health and Safety Code LRefs & Annosl
Title 4. Health Facilities
Subtitle C. Local Hospitals
"� Chapter 262. Municipal Hospital Authorities
"I� Subchapter C. Powers and Duties
-►-► § 262.022. Acquisition, Operation, and Lease of Hospitals
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(a) The authority may construct, purchase, enlarge, furnish, or equip one or more hospitals, A hospital may be located
outside the municipality or municipalities.
(b) The authority may operate and maintain one or more hospitals. The authority shall operate a hospital without the
intervention of private profit for the use and benefit of the public unless the authority leases the hospital,
(c) The board may lease a hospital, or part of a hospital, owned by the authority for operation by the lessee as a hospita]
under terms that are satisfactory to the board and the lessee. The lease must:
(1) be authorized by resolution of the board;
(2) be executed on behalf of the authority by the president and secretary of the board; and
(3) have the seal of the authority impressed on the lease.
(d) The bond resolution or trust indenture may prescribe procedures and policies for the operation of a hospital. If a
hospital is used, operated, or acquired by a nonprofit corporation or is leased, the authority may delegate to the non-
profit corporation or lessee the duty to establish the procedures and policies.
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Acts 1989 71st LeQ, ch. 678, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.
Current through the end of the 2011 Regular Session and First Called Session of the 82nd Legislature
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V.T.C.A., Health & Safety Code § 265.037
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Vernon's Texas Statutes and Codes Annotated Currentness
Health and Safety Code (Refs & A.nnosi
Title 4. Health Facilities
Subtitle C. Local Hospitals
"0 Chapter 265. Joint Municipal and County Hospitals
'�[� Subchapter D. Joint County-Municipal Hospital Boards
�-► § 265.037. Hospital Facilities; �ther Property
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(a) 'I'he board may purchase, construct, receive, lease, or otherwise acauire hospital facilities and may improve, en-
large, furnish, equip, operate, and maintain those facilities.
(b) The county or the municipality may lease or convey title to, or any other interest in, al] or part of the county's or
municipality's hospital facilities, including real and personal properiy, to the board on terms agreed to by the county or
municipality and the board.
(c) The board may own, receive, encumber, sell, lease, or convey any interest in real or personal property, including
gifts and grants. However, the board may not encuxnber, sell, lease, or convey real or personal property unless the
commissioners court and the governing body of the municipality by resolution approve the transaction.
(d) A board existing in a county with a population of more than 100,000 and a municipality with a population of more
than 75,000, as an exercise of its powers as a public agency and body politic, may purchase, construct, receive, lease,
or otherwise acquire hospital facilities, including the sublease of one or more hospital facilities, regardless of whether
the action might be considered anticompetitive under the antitrust laws of the United States or this state.
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Acts 1989 71st Le�. ch. 678, § l, eff. Sept. 1.1489. Amended by Acts ] 997 75th Le�. ch. 909 § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
Current through the end of the 2011 Regular Session and First Called Session of the 82nd Legislature
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V.T,C.A., Health & Safety Code § 265.052
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Vernon's Texas Statutes and Codes Annotated Currenrness
Health and Safety Code (Refs & Annos)
Title 4. Health Facilities
Subtitle C. Local Hospitals
"[� Chapter 265. Joint Municipal and County Hospitals
"i� Subchapter D, Joint County-Municipal Hospital Boards
-►—► § 265.052. Eminent Domain
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(a) The hospital board may acquire the fee simple title to or any other interest in land and other property by con-
demnation under Chapter 21, Property Code, to carry out any power, duty, or function under this subchapter.
(b) The board has the same rights as a county or municipality under Section 21.021, Propertv Code.
(c) The board shall determine the amount and character of the interest in land or other property to be acquired under
this section.
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Acts 1989 71st Leg. ch. 678 § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.
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Utilities Code (Refs & Annos)
Title 4. Delivery of Utility Services
Subtitle B. Provisions Regulating Delivery of Services
"[� Chapter 186. Provisions to Ensure the Reliability and Integrity of Utility Service
'�C� Subchapter E. Construction and Maintenance of Facilities Along, Over, Under, or Across Railroad
Right-Of-Way
-►-► § 186.U54. Construction and Maintenance of Utility, Common Carrier, Cable Operator, and
Energy Transporter Facilities
(a) A utility, common carrier, cable operator, or energy transporter may acquire an easement by eminent domain
along, over, under, or across a railroad or railroad right-of-way as provided by this subchapter to maintain, operate, or
upgrade its facilities consistent with preexisting licenses or agreements.
(b) A utility, common carrier, cable operator, or energy transporter:
(1) shall provide notice to the railroad within a reasonable period of any proposed activity relating to the construc-
tion, maintenance, or operation of the facilities; and
(2) may not unreasonably interfere with railroad operations.
(c) Absent terms to the contrary in an easement acquired by condemnation under this subchapter, existing license, or
agreement, a railroad may require a utility, common carrier, cable operator, or energy transporter to relocate any
portion of a facility that is located in the railroad right-of-way that is not in the public right-of-way if:
(1) a reasonable alternate route is available;
(2) a reasonable amount of time is provided;
(3) substantial interference with the raikoad operations is established; and
(4) the railroad re'vnburses the utility, common carrier, cable operator, or energy transporter for the reasonable cost
of relocation.
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Added by Acts 2003 78th Leg. ch. 1087. � 2, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Current through the end of the 20ll Regular Session and First Called Session of the 82nd Legislature
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Effective: September 1, 2003
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Vemon's Texas Statutes and Codes Annotated Currentness
Utilities Code (Refs & Annosl
Title 4. Delivery of Utility Services
Subtitle B. Provisions Regulating Delivery of Services
"� Chapter 186. Provisions to Ensure the Reliability and Integrity of Utility Service
"[l Subchapter E. Construction and Maintenance of Facilities Along, Over, Under, or Across Railroad
Right-Of-Way
��§ 186.056. Valuation of Rights Acquired
(a) In the absence of an agreement to convey a permanent easement for the continued right to use a preeacisting facility
located in a raikoad right-of-way, a utility, common carrier, cable operator, or energy transporter may obtain the right
to continuously use the right-of-way through the exercise of eminent domain under Chapter 21, Property Code.
(b) The award of damages due the railroad under an eminent domain proceeding as provided by Subsection (a) is:
(1) the market value of the real property interest to be used; and
(2) if a portion of the railroad's right-of-way is taken, damages, if any, to the raikoad's remaining property.
(c) The railroad may also recover:
(1) reasonable costs and expenses for interference with railroad operations, including intemal costs for providing
flagging services; and
(2) reasonable costs and expenses to repair any damage to its facilities caused by the maintenance, operarion, or
upgrade of the pree�sting utility, common carrier, cable operator, or energy transporter facilities.
(d) The payment by the utility, common carrier, cable operator, or energy transporter detemuned under this section is
the only compensation due to the railroad for the perpeival use of the interest obtained.
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Added by Acts 2003 78th Leg ch 1087 § 2 eff. Sept. 1 2003.
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Natural Resources Code (Refs & Annosl
Title 2. Public Domain
Subtitle A. General Provisions
"� Chapter 11. Provisions Generally Applicable to the Public Domain (Refs & Annosl
"C�1 Subchapter D. Regulation of the Public Domain
� � § 11.079. Access to Land
Page 1
(a) The sta.te, a permittee of the state, or a lessee or assignee of state land or minerals dedicated to the permanent school
fund may exercise the power of eminent domain to obtain an easement whenever it is necessary to enter or cross the
land of another person for the purpose of obtainixig access to any land or interest in land that is owned by the state and
that is dedicated by law to the permanent school fund.
(b) If the state or such pertnittee, lessee, or assignee and the private owner of the land through which an easement for
access is sought cannot agree on the place or the terms for the easement to obtain access, either the state or such
permittee, lessee, or assignee may, in order to provide that access, exercise this power of eminent domain in the
manner provided by Chapter 21, Property Code.
(c) Easements acquired under this section are declared to be for the sole use and benefit of the state, its permittee,
lessee, or assignee and may be used only to the extent necessary to achieve the required access or for the purposes for
which the permit, lease, or assignment was granted. An easement so acquired is hereby dedicated to the permanent
schoolfund.
(d) If the sta.te desires to utilize the power of eminent domain to obtain an easement under this section for access to a
tract of land, the attorney general shall institute condemnation proceedings as provided under Chapter 21, Property
Code. If agreement regarding an easement for access cannot be reached with a private landowner, a permittee of the
state or a lessee or assignee of land or minerals dedicated to the permanent school fund desiring to utilize this section
to obtain an easement for access to a tract of land must institute the condemnation proceedings authorized by this
section.
(e) If the easement acquired under this section is taken solely to benefit a tract of land in which the permanent school
fund owns only a mineral interest, the easement shall not be pennanent but shall be limited to the term that the state
minerals are held under a valid prospect permit or lease. The easement will terminate when the prospect permit and
lease expires or terminates.
( fl This section is cumulative of the provisions of Subtitles C and D, Title 2, Natural Resources Code, FN1 relating to
access to land and to the power of eminent domain. The special fund accounts established under Sections 51.401,
52.297. and 53.155 of this code may be used to compensate landowners for an easement to obtain access under this
section.
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Added by Acts 1987. 70th Le�., ch. 1061, � 1, eff. Aue. 31, 1987.
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FN1 V.T.C.A., Natural Resources Code § 31.00] et seq. and V.T.C.A., Natural Resources Code § 51.001 et
se,�c .
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§ 1.U4 L)�f.�;NT�N CC1T)�L;
admin.i.st�r tl�e g�ve:rt�nlent c�f the cit,y. All pa�i�ers of the cits� shall iar:, e�x�;rcised in rhe rnar�rier
��re;scribed l��r i;liis chnrter, or ii' che m�nn.er b�; noi� prescril�eci, tlien in. s�xc;.ta rai�inner as �nay be
prFSCr.ihed t�y ordizii�.nc�;.
Sec. 1.(.15. Powers oC the ciL-3:
T17e City of f)cnl;on shiill. �i.f���c �Zn.d rna3� exercise al.l th� p���n�ers grzn.ted tn citi�s by tlin
CUll5�1�1'1�11)T1 OT Lc�W3 Of TGIXEiS lY1L'lU{�I.Il� bj)LC1flCctlljt �.�1q5�' j�UWETS Itic`1dG' ��vailable to citie�; ot'
:GZ�ore th�tn fi.ve ttiousand (�,OOCI) inh�zlyitr�nts tiy �x=hat is known as i;hc Ho�ne RuleAnic,ndment
to �he Constzi;uti�n of Texas (ArCicle XI, Se;r.tion fi and t.he Hairie Rule T:n.t�b'l.i.ng Act .(Vernozl's
'l�s:as Codes Annotat�d, Texas L�acal Gove.r.n.:�x�c:�r►i, (;odc Sc�ctia�� 5.004, Cl�apter. 9, C;haptc�r 26,
�nci Suhch�pter � af Cha�ter 51), as these 1<�vva no�� read or n�ay herc:after be amended. The
ci.ty m�y* acquire property a�ithin or ��itl�.out its aorporat� l.i.mit� for arisf inunicipal purp�se;
may cooperate wi�ll �he guv�rn�nen.t af 'l�;xus o�� r�.ny a.ge:ncsy thereof, oz� i��itYi i;he fede:ra.l
gov�rr�r.nent or an}� a�ency ti�.erenf, _ur �rith tl�e gavernmeant of any count,y, cit•3; nr. political
su}�di�-isi�n i,o uccomplish anT= lawfiz). purpose f�r tlie r�dva:ucemexit af. C11.e hE.�1th, mora��,
ssfPty, con�renic;nce, or welf�.re o.f the ci1�y or :it� inh.abitants; may 5e11, le�.:;e, mrn•tgage, .ho1d.,
manage, and co�itrol sur,h pro��cri:y as its i.nl;Ere�st m�y rec�uire; Z�r���ided th.e cit�* Stl'ci�.I Ilqt, sell,
con�re,y, lc�ase, n�ortgr�ge, OC p�t1C1'W1S2 r�ilC'.I�Fit� tY]C.' P,I1�1TB 35SG�:5 O��IIy pUr1�.].0 U.t1Ll�:j� system or
any �urtion �.hereof es�ential to cor.i.i;inuecl effective ia.ti'l:ity service withou.t t'l�e Z�rior apPro�Y�zl
b;�r a m�zjora.ty uf the c�u.r�lzfied voie.rs c�f th.e; cit3= who vots At �n election held for f�his purpose;
a.i.lr3 rr�a,y exercise f,lze pnwet� of ecn:ii��;rit dom.ait� w'l�en ize�essary or. desirable to carry out any
af.' tlz.e, pc�wers conferred up��n it by i�l7:i� CharCer or. th.c: C;onstitutic�n a.r laws of T�:�a�. Tlle
�n.u.merati.on af pari;icular pown:rs irG tliis C�liartFr shrill riat be lzeld or �leeme;c� ic> be sxclt�sive,
but in 3dd:i�t:i�ii i:c� tli� pou�ei•s �;numerated 'ki�rein, i.mplisd f�l.iereby or appz•c,��r[�te tu thc
exe:rcise tliere�f, 11�.c� ciiy s11a11. have anc� in<3y ea:ercisr .'•11I t)�;11P.0 powers «rhirli und.er tih�;
t�onstitution r�.nd g�eneral l�ws of this �i;ai:e it: v��auld lae cc�m��eten� for th.is Charte:r to
S�P,C.l.fl.Cti�ij� [;numc�rat�.
((.)rd. No. �J9-C157, Anaend. No. Z, 2-1f�-99, ratified 5-1-99)
Sec, 1.06. Liabil.fties, esemptions and Iimitation.s.
(a) No :propert3� bel.on�Yiig tq the ci.ty srif�,ll be sLihjeci; t:c� a.��y exrcutioll c�f' anY ki.nd or nature. ;
(b) No fund Li�;lan�in.�; i;o tihe city s}�.a111�rs suF�ject tc� garn:isYimcnt, attacllnlent or s�ques-
tr�ition, azid ttxe city sl�al.l x�ever be requ.irf,d t;o finsr�t�r in an;V �;�Si11S�lITiL'ri.� j�TACP,P..CI1:I1�S,
(c) No assi�,,mznent afwages nr. n1;�kier cbmppt�sr�t;:inn �arned, or to bP Parned, Y�� any �m.�lnyee
nf Che city� sh.al.l be valid znd 1;lae city �hall ne��e:r be requircd to reco�nize any such assi�;.nTnc�nt
or to �nsw�r in an.5> proceecliilg ther. eun.
(d� `P�1�; CiL-y crf D�nton sl��;Il never be.liable fi�r d.eaih or pers�iial it�jtity �f �. person (�t• for
propertp da�'i�ges of any kind u:rtless `vi.thin ninr:ty (90) d.ays a.ft�:r th�; occui•rence causi.ng tihc
daruage, de��li,.:injury, or. destruction a i�otice itl r�riting Uy ar nn behalf of i;l�e person i.njured
or c:aainzin�; riani.�.�;es, if li�ruzg, ar th.� person's r�p��es�ntatiac, i.f cler�d, or tl�ie nwnc�rs af tl�e
�r.operi:y i.njurec� or dt;stroyed is d�l�vere�d to thP citp ul:an���;�e,i• �tati.n�; E������ifcciil3r �nci
�upP. �'n. lU 4