§ 51-39-5. Definitions
Whenever used in this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings ascribed in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: “Board” means the board of commissioners of a district. “Cost of project” means: All costs of site preparation and other start-up costs; All costs of construction; All costs of real and […]
§ 51-39-37. Property and revenue of district exempt from taxation
The property and revenue of the district shall be exempt from all state, county and municipal taxation.
§ 51-39-7. Creation of storm water management district; resolution
Any single unit of local government or any combination of units of local government may create a district. If any unit of local government is located within an existing district, then the unit of local government shall petition the district to provide a service or function needed by the petitioning unit, if the service or […]
§ 51-39-39. Filing of financial reports
Within ninety (90) days after the close of each fiscal year, the board of commissioners shall publish in a newspaper of general circulation in the county a sworn statement showing the financial condition of the district. The statement shall also be filed with the governing body of each member of the district.
§ 51-39-9. Publication of resolution; referendum on creation of district upon filing of protest
A certified copy of the adopted resolution or ordinance shall be published in a newspaper having a general circulation within the proposed district once a week for at least three (3) consecutive weeks before the date specified in the resolution or ordinance as the date upon which the governing body intends to create the district. […]
§ 51-39-41. District not authorized to deny access to system to person holding appropriate permits
This chapter shall not be construed to authorize a district to deny access to the storm water management system or any portion of that system to any person holding a valid water pollution control permit or coverage under a general permit from the Environmental Quality Permit Board.
§ 51-39-11. Adoption of resolution or ordinance authorizing district
If no petition requiring an election is filed or if three-fifths (3/5) of those voting in the election provided in Section 51-39-9 vote in favor of the creation of the district, the governing body shall adopt a resolution or ordinance authorizing the creation of the district.
§ 51-39-13. Payment of costs
All costs incident to the publication of the notices, election and all other costs of meeting the requirements of this chapter shall be paid by the governing body.
§ 51-39-15. Appeal of resolution or ordinance
Any party having an interest in the subject matter and aggrieved or prejudiced by the findings and adjudication of the governing body may appeal to the circuit court of the county in the manner provided by law for appeals from orders of the board of supervisors or municipal authorities in Section 11-51-75. However, if no […]
§ 51-39-17. Incorporation of district; incorporation agreement; publication of notice of incorporation; filing of required documents; issuance of certificate of incorporation
Within thirty (30) days following the adoption of the final authorizing resolution or ordinance, the designated representatives shall proceed to incorporate a district by filing for record in the office of the chancery clerk of the participating counties and/or the clerk of participating municipalities, as the case may be, and the Secretary of State an […]