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GA HB807

Bill

Status

Passed

3/31/2016

Primary Sponsor

Valencia Stovall

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015-2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends the original 1992 Act creating community improvement districts (CIDs) within Clayton County to expand the list of authorized governmental services and facilities, including streets, parks, storm water/sewage systems, water distribution, public transportation, terminal/dock/parking facilities, and other services allowed by general law
  • Redefines "electors" to clarify that owners of multiple parcels receive only one vote (not one per parcel) and that multiple owners of a single parcel share one vote, cast by a written designee
  • Expands the definition of "project" to allow districts to fund projects in immediately adjoining community improvement districts if the board determines a direct benefit, and to include the creation or supplementing of public services such as fire and police, provided they do not conflict with or duplicate existing services
  • Establishes a new process for expanding district boundaries after initial creation through annexation resolutions adopted by both the district board and the governing authority of Clayton County and/or affected municipalities
  • Grants district boards a new explicit power to create, provide, enhance, or supplement public services such as fire and police, so long as those services do not conflict with or duplicate existing Clayton County or municipal services

Legislative Description

Clayton County; community improvement districts; provisions

Last Action

Effective Date

3/31/2016

Committee Referrals

State and Local Governmental Operations1/27/2016
Intragovernmental Coordination1/22/2016

Full Bill Text

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