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Tenn. Code Ann. § 69-4-101 Bonds for building levees
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The county legislative bodies of the several counties, within the limits of which are lands rendered unfit for occupation and farming purposes by reason of the overflowing of the lands in times of high water in the rivers adjacent to the lands, may issue bonds pursuant to title 9…
Tenn. Code Ann. § 69-4-103 Commissioners
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The county legislative body of the county issuing the bonds shall appoint not less than three (3) nor more than five (5) persons to superintend the construction of the levee, who shall be denominated “the levee commissioners,” and who shall, before entering upon their duties, tak…
Tenn. Code Ann. § 69-4-104 Engineer — Contracts
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The levee commissioners shall employ a competent engineer to assist them in the location and construction of such levee, and shall have power to let out contracts for the work.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 69-4-105 Condemnation of real estate for construction of levee
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(a) The commissioners may take the real estate of any person, not exceeding the amount necessary for the construction and maintenance of the levee, by petition filed in the circuit court of the county in which the land lies, setting forth in substance:(1) The land wanted;(2) The …