HB431 Summary

• Proposes a constitutional amendment for Tallapoosa County authorizing the legislature to establish a road maintenance district in Willow Point Estates as a public corporation.

• District would be composed of all lot owners in Willow Point Estates and requires approval by majority vote (one vote per lot) at a referendum election conducted by the judge of probate.

• Road owner must join the petition and agree to transfer road ownership to the district; transferred roads become private roads for use by lot owners and maintained by the district.

• District may assess annual road maintenance charges on lot owners; proceeds used only for maintenance, construction, repair, paving of roads and bridges, and district administration.

• Unpaid road maintenance charges result in a lien on the property enforceable under local law; amendment scheduled for voter approval at the 2020 general election.