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Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
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SPECIAL DISTRICT LOCAL LAWS CODE |
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Title 4. DEVELOPMENT AND IMPROVEMENT |
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Subtitle C. DEVELOPMENT, IMPROVEMENT, AND MANAGEMENT |
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Chapter 3858. DRIFTWOOD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT DISTRICT |
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Subchapter C. POWERS AND DUTIES |
Sec. 3858.102. IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
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(a) The district may provide, or it may enter into contracts with a governmental or private entity to provide, the following types of improvement projects or activities in support of or incidental to those projects:
(1) the planning, design, construction, improvement, operation, and maintenance of:
(A) irrigation facilities and landscaping;
(B) highway right-of-way or transit corridor beautification and improvement;
(C) lighting, banners, and signs;
(D) a street or sidewalk;
(E) a hiking or cycling path or trail;
(F) a park, lake, garden, recreational facility, sports facility, open space, scenic area, or related exhibit or preserve;
(G) a fountain, plaza, or pedestrian mall;
(H) a drainage or storm-water detention improvement;
(I) a wastewater treatment and disposal facility;
(J) a water quality protection facility;
(K) a facility to enhance groundwater recharge;
(L) an alternative energy facility; or
(M) solid waste management services, including garbage collection, recycling, and composting;
(2) the planning, design, construction, acquisition, lease, rental, improvement, maintenance, installation, and management of and provision of furnishings for a facility for:
(A) a conference, convention, or exhibition;
(B) a manufacturer, consumer, or trade show;
(C) a civic, community, or institutional event; or
(D) an exhibit, display, attraction, special event, or seasonal or cultural celebration or holiday; or
(3) a special or supplemental service for the improvement and promotion of the district or for the protection of public health and safety in the district, including:
(A) advertising;
(B) promotion;
(C) tourism;
(D) health and sanitation;
(E) public safety;
(F) security;
(G) fire protection or emergency medical services;
(H) business recruitment;
(I) development;
(J) elimination of traffic congestion;
(K) recreational, educational, or cultural improvements, enhancements, and services; or
(L) any similar public improvement, facility, or service.
(b) The district may not undertake a project under this section unless the board determines the project to be necessary to accomplish the public purpose of the district.