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DE SB103

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

9/3/2015

Primary Sponsor

Brian Pettyjohn

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Origin

Senate

148th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Allows Bridgeville Commissioners to annex contiguous territory of 5 acres or less without holding a referendum, following a petition process from property owners
  • Property owners seeking annexation must submit a written petition describing the territory, which Commissioners have 90 days to accept or reject
  • Requires the adopted annexation ordinance to rezone the annexed area consistent with the town's comprehensive plan and be recorded with Sussex County Recorder of Deeds within 90 days
  • Authorizes Commissioners to issue bonds or other obligations to refinance existing municipal debt and pay refunding bond costs without holding a referendum
  • Requires two-thirds approval from all members elected to each house of the Delaware General Assembly to enact these charter amendments

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend The Charter Of The Town Of Bridgeville To Provide For Annexation Of Contiguous Territory Of Five (5) Acres Or Less Without Referendum And Relating To The Power To Borrow For Municipal Purposes To Permit The Refinance Of Existing Debt And To Pay The Costs Of Issuing The Refunding Bonds Without Referendum.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

9/3/2015

Committee Referrals

Administration6/10/2015
Community/County Affairs5/14/2015

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