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MS SB3082
Bill
Status
3/28/2018
Primary Sponsor
Hillman Frazier
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AI Summary
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Authorizes the City of Jackson to establish special local improvement assessment districts and levy up to 6 mills in annual assessments on taxable real property within those districts, subject to 60% approval by property owners.
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Allows districts to be created through either a municipal resolution process with public hearings or a homeowners association petition and ballot referendum process.
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Permits use of assessment proceeds for local improvements including parks, sidewalks, streets, security enhancements, landscaping, and property acquisition/rehabilitation.
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Authorizes the municipality or delegated urban renewal/redevelopment agencies to issue bonds payable solely from special assessment revenues, which are exempt from the municipality's debt limitation and legal investments for financial institutions.
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Requires homeowners associations managing districts to maintain separate accounting records, submit to annual independent audits, and file audit reports with the municipality; districts dissolve once all improvements are completed and debts satisfied.
Legislative Description
City of Jackson; authorize to create special local improvement taxing districts.
Last Action
Died In Committee
3/28/2018