Service Requirements & Construction
What are the construction bidding requirements for a MUD?
Chp. 49.273
Chp. 293.63 (4)
Chp. 263.63 (8)
When was Article III, Section 52 of the Texas Constitution adopted and what did it authorize?
Adopted in 1904 and authorized the Texas Legislature to pass laws permitting special water districts.
What is a LID?
Levee Improvement District - Uses of a system of levees and drainage facilities to reclaim lands contiguous to rivers, streams and creeks. LIDs can issue bonds and levy taxes. Can carry out reclamation plan from contributions.
List typical MUD Expenditures.
- Operations
- Maintenance
- Improvements
- Upgrades
- Debt Payment
What is a BAR and what are BANs?
What are the performance and payment bond requirements?
TGC Subchapter B. Sec 2253.021 (a)(1&2)
When was Article XVI, Section 59 of the Texas Constitution adopted and what did it allow?
It was adopted in 1917 and it allowed water districts to operate with unlimited tax authority and bond special districts.
What are the two (2) ways to create a District?
Legislature
TCEQ
List typical MUD Revenues.
- Service charges
- Property taxes
- Bonds
What is the Districts share requirements for clearing and grubbing?
Chp. 293.44 (a) (3&5)
What are the change order requirements for a MUD?
293.81
When was Chapter 54 of the Texas Water Code adopted and what did it authorize?
Adopted in 1971, it authorized the creation of MUDS with a streamlined creation process.
What is a General Law District?
- Created by TCEQ or the country commissioners court
- Conforms with Texas Water Code
What are the requirements to be a District Director?
- 18 years old
- Owner of a taxable property in the District
When can a District reimburse a developer 100% of water, sewer, or drainage project?
Chp. 293.47 (a)(1-4)
What are the water and sewer service requirements for a MUD?
LGC 212.0115
LGC 212.012
and Chp. 293.111
Why was Chapter 49 added in 1995?
It was added to standardize the administrative provisions for numerous type of districts.
What is Special Law District?
Created by legislature which may perform one function or a limited purpose. That may include geographical area that differ from the district area or emphasize a different function.
List the 8 main District Consultants & the duties of each.
- General Manager
- Attorney
- Financial Advisor
- Tax Assessor
- Engineer
- Bookkeeper
- Operator
- Auditor
Can a District pay for the relocation of existing facilities due to changes in the plan of development?
Chp. 293.44 (a)(6)
What is required to annex additional land into a MUD?
- Petition of land owner
- Feasibility of annexation including it is feasible, practicable, and to the advantage of the district
- City Consent (if in ETJ or City Limits)
What was the first District created that was used as a financing mechanism for development purposes?
Harris County Improvement District No. 1 in the 1950s.
What are the steps to create a District?
- Preliminary Planning
- Petitioning the City
- County Review
- Filing and Hearing
- Appointment of Directors
- Organization Meeting
- Approved by qualified voters
What is the name of the organization created for the betterment of water districts and when was it formed?
Association of Water Board Directors (AWBD) formed in 1975.
A District can fund all creation costs with bond proceeds except?
293.44 (a) (11)