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La. Rev. Stat. § 33:9038.75 St
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§9038.75. St. Martin Special Medical District A. Declaration. The legislature hereby finds and declares that a cooperative economic development district is necessary to establish the framework and governance of medical economic development through public-private partnerships, job…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:9038.76 College economic development districts
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§9038.76. College economic development districts A.(1) There is hereby created in East Baton Rouge Parish, in which Southern University and Louisiana State University are located, both hereafter in this Section referred to as a "college", the Southern University Economic Developm…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:9038.77 Special district in certain parishes
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§9038.77. Special district in certain parishes A. Definitions. As used in this Section, "parish" means any parish with a population between twenty-three thousand and twenty-eight thousand persons according to the latest federal decennial census. B. Creation. The governing authori…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:9038.78 Cooperative economic development; certain municipalities
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§9038.78. Cooperative economic development; certain municipalities A. A municipality with a population of between one thousand five hundred twenty-five and one thousand six hundred as established by the most recent federal decennial census may create a taxing district as provided…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:9038.79 University of Louisiana at Lafayette Economic Development District
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§9038.79. University of Louisiana at Lafayette Economic Development District A. Creation. The University of Louisiana at Lafayette Economic Development District, hereinafter referred to as the "district", is hereby created in the city of Lafayette and parish of Lafayette where th…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:9038.80 Lafitte Greenway Development District
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§9038.80. Lafitte Greenway Development District A. The Lafitte Greenway Development District, a special district and political subdivision of the state, hereinafter referred to as the "district", is hereby created in the city of New Orleans. B. The district is comprised of the ar…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:9038.81 Hotel Francis District; cooperative economic development
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§9038.81. Hotel Francis District; cooperative economic development A. There is hereby created within the town of St. Francisville, as more specifically provided in Subsection B of this Section, a body politic and corporate which shall be known as the Hotel Francis District, refer…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:9039 Boards of commissioners of certain districts; authority
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§9039. Boards of commissioners of certain districts; authority Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, for a plaza district created in this Part: (1) In addition to members otherwise provided by law, the board of commissioners of the district shall include: (a) One member appoin…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:9039.101 Short title
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§9039.101. Short title This Chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Local and Regional Economic Development District Act". Acts 2006, No. 839, §1, eff. July 5, 2006. NOTE: See Acts 2006, No. 839, §2, which provides that this Chapter 27-G does not supersede Chapter 27 to t…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:9039.102 Legislative findings and intent
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§9039.102. Legislative findings and intent In order to make parishes and municipalities more self-reliant in funding economic development and to relieve the financial burden on the state by creating a vehicle for economic development to be competitive with other states, this Chap…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:9039.103 Definitions
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§9039.103. Definitions As used in this Chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (1) "Bond" means the bonds, notes, renewal notes, refunding bonds, interim certificates, certificates of indebtedness, certificate…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:9039.104 Authorization to create local and regional economic development districts
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§9039.104. Authorization to create local and regional economic development districts A. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, any combination of contiguous parishes or separate municipalities, may, by ordinance or ordinances, form and determine the boundaries of a local or reg…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:9039.105 Board of commissioners; members; officers; finance and development committee
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§9039.105. Board of commissioners; members; officers; finance and development committee A. A district formed by more than one parish or municipality shall be governed by a board of commissioners consisting of not less than five persons appointed by the governing authority of such…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:9039.106 District functions
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§9039.106. District functions A. The exercise by the board of the powers conferred by this Chapter shall be deemed and held to be an essential governmental function of the state. As the exercise of the powers granted hereby will be in all respects for the benefit of the people of…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:9039.107 General powers
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§9039.107. General powers In addition to the powers and duties elsewhere granted in this Chapter, the board is hereby granted and shall have and may exercise all powers necessary and convenient for the carrying out of its objects and purposes, including but not limited to the fol…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:9039.108 Special powers
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§9039.108. Special powers In addition to the general powers granted in this Chapter, the district shall have the following special powers: (1) To act as a coordinating entity for development of policy and scope of the economic development efforts within the district. (2) To enter…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:9039.109 Taxation; inducements; fees and charges
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§9039.109. Taxation; inducements; fees and charges A.(1) With the written approval of any participating parish or municipality, by resolution adopted by its governing authority, the district may exercise the power of taxation available to any other political subdivision of the st…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:9039.11 Short title
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§9039.11. Short title This Chapter may be cited as the "Community Development District Act". Acts 2001, No. 992, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:9039.110 Projects
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§9039.110. Projects A. The district may undertake a project which may include but not be limited to land acquisition, design, construction, renovation, rehabilitation, equipping, infrastructure, and other improvements or modifications and all operational expenses including mainte…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:9039.111 Financing
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§9039.111. Financing A.(1) The district may issue bonds, notes, certificates, or other evidences of indebtedness to fund economic development through acquisition of land, acquisition and construction of buildings and other structures or facilities, including furnishings and equip…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:9039.112 Construction of Chapter
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§9039.112. Construction of Chapter A. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, this Chapter shall not supersede or impair any existing obligation of any contract between any participating parish or municipality and another party relating to a project listed in R.S. 33:9039.…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:9039.12 Legislative findings
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§9039.12. Legislative findings The legislature finds that: (1) There is a need for uniform, focused, and fair procedures in state law to provide a reasonable alternative for the establishment, power, operation, and duration of independent districts to manage and finance basic com…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:9039.121 Abbeville Film and Visitors Commission District; creation; boundaries; purpose
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§9039.121. Abbeville Film and Visitors Commission District; creation; boundaries; purpose The Abbeville Film and Visitors Commission District, hereinafter referred to in this Chapter as the "district", is hereby created as a political subdivision of the state. The boundaries of t…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:9039.122 Composition of the governing board
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§9039.122. Composition of the governing board A. The district shall be governed by a board of commissioners, referred to in this Chapter as the "board", consisting of seven members appointed by the mayor of the city of Abbeville subject to the approval of the governing authority …
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:9039.123 Powers and functions of the district
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§9039.123. Powers and functions of the district A. The district, through the board, shall establish plans, policy, and marketing strategies to provide for the development and expansion of the film, video, and television production industry in the district and for attracting visit…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:9039.124 Funding of the district
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§9039.124. Funding of the district A.(1)(a) Except as provided in Subparagraph (b) of this Paragraph, the district, through the board, is authorized to levy and collect a tax upon the occupancy of hotel rooms, motel rooms, and overnight camping facilities within the district. Suc…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:9039.125 Cooperation with state agencies
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§9039.125. Cooperation with state agencies A. The district, through the board, shall cooperate with the Governor's Office of Film and Television and Louisiana Economic Development in carrying out the district's purposes and in assisting the Governor's Office of Film and Televisio…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:9039.13 Definitions
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§9039.13. Definitions As used in this Chapter, the term: (1) "Assessable improvements" means any and all public improvements and community facilities that the district is empowered to provide in accordance with this Chapter. (2) "Assessment bonds" means special obligations of the…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:9039.14 Establishment of district
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§9039.14. Establishment of district A. The method for the establishment of a community development district shall be pursuant to an ordinance adopted by the governing body of the parish in which the land is located granting a petition for the establishment of a community developm…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:9039.15 Board of supervisors; members and meetings
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§9039.15. Board of supervisors; members and meetings A.(1) The board of the district shall exercise the powers granted to the district pursuant to this Chapter. Except as otherwise provided in Paragraph (2) of this Subsection, the board shall consist of five members. Except as ot…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:9039.15.1 Lakeshore Villages Community Development District; board of
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§9039.15.1. Lakeshore Villages Community Development District; board of supervisors, elections, and meetings A. The Lakeshore Villages Community Development District in St. Tammany Parish, hereafter in this Section referred to as the "district", is subject to the provisions of R.…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:9039.16 Board of supervisors; general duties
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§9039.16. Board of supervisors; general duties A. The board shall employ, and fix the compensation of, a district manager. The district manager shall have charge and supervision of the works of the district and shall be responsible for preserving and maintaining any improvement o…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:9039.17 Budget; reports and reviews
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§9039.17. Budget; reports and reviews A. The district is required to comply with R.S. 39:1301 et seq. B. At least sixty days prior to adoption, the district board shall submit to the local governing authorities having jurisdiction over the area included in the district, for purpo…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:9039.18 Disclosure of public financing
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§9039.18. Disclosure of public financing The district shall take affirmative steps to provide for the full disclosure of information relating to the public financing and maintenance of improvements to immovable property undertaken by the district. Such information shall be made a…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:9039.19 General powers
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§9039.19. General powers The district shall have, and the board may exercise, the following powers: (1) To sue and be sued in the name of the district; to adopt and use a seal and authorize the use of a facsimile thereof; to acquire, by purchase, gift, devise, or otherwise, and t…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:9039.20 Special powers; public improvements and community facilities
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§9039.20. Special powers; public improvements and community facilities A. The district shall have, and the board may exercise, subject to the regulatory jurisdiction and permitting authority of all applicable governmental bodies and agencies, including soil and water conservation…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:9039.21 Purchase, management or sale of water or wastewater utility by district
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§9039.21. Purchase, management or sale of water or wastewater utility by district No community development district may purchase or sell a water or wastewater utility that provides service to the public, or enter into a management contract for such facilities, until the governing…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:9039.22 Bonds of the district
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§9039.22. Bonds of the district A. The district is hereby authorized and empowered to issue and sell from time to time bonds, notes, renewal notes, refunding bonds, interim certificates, certificates of indebtedness, certificates of participation, debentures, warrants, commercial…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:9039.23 Bonds and notes; miscellaneous
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§9039.23. Bonds and notes; miscellaneous A. The district may issue bond anticipation notes in accordance with the provisions of R.S. 39:1460.1 et seq. B. The district may issue short-term revenue bonds for paying any of the expenses of the district in accordance with the provisio…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:9039.24 Statutory pledge
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§9039.24. Statutory pledge Any pledge made by the district shall be valid and binding from time to time when the pledge is made without the need for physical delivery of any pledged property. The money, assets, or revenues of the district so pledged and thereafter received by the…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:9039.25 Approval of issuance of bonds by State Bond Commission
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§9039.25. Approval of issuance of bonds by State Bond Commission The approval of the State Bond Commission shall be obtained prior to the issuance of any bonds of the district pursuant to the rules and regulations of the State Bond Commission. Acts 2001, No. 992, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:9039.26 Exemption from taxes
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§9039.26. Exemption from taxes It is hereby determined that the creation of the district and the carrying out of its public functions and corporate purposes is, in all respects, a public and governmental purpose for the benefit of the people of the state, and for the improvement …
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:9039.27 Bonds not debts of state governmental units
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§9039.27. Bonds not debts of state governmental units Bonds issued under the provisions of this Chapter shall be limited obligations of the district payable solely from the sources pledged for the payment thereof. All such bonds shall contain a statement on their face substantial…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:9039.28 Bonds as legal investment and security for public deposit
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§9039.28. Bonds as legal investment and security for public deposit The state and all public officers, any parish, municipality, or other subdivision or instrumentality of the state, any political subdivision, any bank, banker, trust company, savings bank and institution, buildin…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:9039.29 Assessments
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§9039.29. Assessments A. Benefit special assessments. The board shall annually determine, order, and levy the annual installment of the total benefit special assessments for bonds issued and related expenses to finance district facilities and projects which are levied under this …
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:9039.30 Enforcement of liens
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§9039.30. Enforcement of liens Any lien in favor of the district arising under this Chapter may be enforced by the district in a court of competent jurisdiction as provided by law. Such proceedings may be brought at any time after the expiration of one year from the date any tax,…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:9039.31 Bids required
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§9039.31. Bids required The district shall comply with the provisions of R.S. 38:2211 et seq. regarding the construction of public works or the purchase of materials or supplies. Acts 2001, No. 992, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:9039.32 Fees, rentals, and charges; procedure for adoption and modifications; minimum revenue requirements
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§9039.32. Fees, rentals, and charges; procedure for adoption and modifications; minimum revenue requirements A. The district is authorized to prescribe, fix, establish, and collect rates, fees, rentals, or other charges for the facilities and services furnished by the district, w…
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:9039.33 Nonpayment; delinquency; discontinuance of service
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§9039.33. Nonpayment; delinquency; discontinuance of service The district shall provide by ordinance with respect to nonpayment, delinquency charges and discontinuance of service for water and sewer services provided by the district. Acts 2001, No. 992, §1.
La. Rev. Stat. § 33:9039.34 Contraction or expansion of district; termination; dissolution
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§9039.34. Contraction or expansion of district; termination; dissolution A. The boundaries of the district may be contracted or expanded in the same manner in which the district was created pursuant to R.S. 33:9039.14. B. The district may be terminated or dissolved in one of the …
