Title 36 — Title 36
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O.C.G.A. § 36-42-1 Short title
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This chapter may be referred to as the ‘‘Downtown Development Authorities Law.’’ History. — Ga. L. 1981, p. 1744, § 1.
O.C.G.A. § 36-42-14 Effect of chapter on other public authorities
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This chapter shall not affect any other authority existing as of April 17, 1981, or thereafter under general or local constitutional amendment or under general or local law. History. — Ga. L. 1981, p. 1744, § 14. 36-42-15. Construction of chapter; applicability of the ‘‘Georgia U…
O.C.G.A. § 36-42-16 Creation of special districts
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Pursuant to Article IX, Section II, Paragraph VI of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, municipalities may create one or more special districts within the area of operation of a downtown development authority for the purpose of levying and collecting taxes, fees, or assessm…
O.C.G.A. § 36-42-2 Legislative purpose
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The revitalization and redevelopment of the central business districts of the municipal corporations of this state develop and promote for the public good and general welfare trade, commerce, industry, and employment opportunities and promote the general welfare of this state by …
O.C.G.A. § 36-42-3 Definitions
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As used in this chapter, the term: (1) ‘‘Authority’’ means each public body corporate and politic created pursuant to this chapter. (2) ‘‘Cost of the project’’ or ‘‘cost of any project’’ means and includes: (A) All costs of acquisition (by purchase or otherwise), construction, as…
O.C.G.A. § 36-42-4 Creation of authorities; appointment and terms of directors; quorum
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There is created in and for each municipal corporation in this state a public body corporate and politic to be known as the downtown development authority of such municipal corporation, which shall consist of a board of seven directors. The governing body of the municipal corpora…
O.C.G.A. § 36-42-6 Action by resolution subsequent to activating authority
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The governing body of the municipal corporation may, by proper resolution adopted subsequent to its resolution activating its authority: 799 36-42-7 (1) Change its designation of the downtown development area to a geographical area within the municipal corporation which, in the j…
O.C.G.A. § 36-42-8 Powers of authorities generally
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(a) Each authority shall have all of the powers necessary or convenient to carry out and effectuate the purposes and provisions of this chapter, including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the power: (1) To bring and defend actions; (2) To adopt and amend a corpo…
O.C.G.A. § 36-42-8.1 Eminent domain by municipality or authority
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Repealed by Ga. L. 2006, p. 39, § 20/HB 1313, effective April 4, 2006. Editor’s notes. — This Code section was based on Code 1981, § 36-42-8.1, enacted by Ga. L. 1992, p. 2533, § 4. Ga. L. 2006, p. 39, § 25/HB 1313, not codified by the General Assembly, provides that the repeal o…
O.C.G.A. § 36-42-9 Revenue bonds generally
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(a) Revenue bonds, notes, or other obligations issued by an authority shall be paid solely from the property (including, but not limited to, real property, fixtures, personal property, revenues, or other funds) pledged, mortgaged, conveyed, assigned, hypothecated, or otherwise en…