§ 33.2-2012. Approval by Commonwealth Transportation Board
The district shall not construct or improve a transportation improvement without the approval of both the Commonwealth Transportation Board and the locality in which the transportation improvement will be located. At the request of the commission, the Commissioner of Highways may exercise the powers of condemnation provided in Chapter 2 (§ 25.1-200 et seq.) of […]
§ 33.2-2013. Enlargement of local districts
The district shall be enlarged by resolution of the local governing body upon the petitions of the district commission and the owners of at least 51 percent of either the land area or assessed value of land of the district within each locality and of at least 51 percent of either the land area or […]
§ 33.2-2014. Abolition of local transportation districts
A. Any district created pursuant to this chapter may be abolished by resolutions passed by each local governing body within whose locality any portion of the district lies, upon the joint petition of the commission and the owners of at least 51 percent of the land area located within the district in each locality. Joint […]
§ 33.2-2015. Chapter to constitute complete authority for acts authorized; liberal construction
This chapter shall constitute complete authority for the district to take the actions authorized in this chapter. This chapter, being necessary for the welfare of the Commonwealth and its inhabitants, shall be liberally construed to effect its purposes. Any court test concerning the validity of any bonds that may be issued for transportation improvements made […]
§ 33.2-2009. Reimbursement for advances to district
To the extent that a locality or town has made advances to the district, the commission shall direct the district treasurer to reimburse the locality or town from any district funds not otherwise specifically allocated or obligated. 1993, c. 395, § 33.1-419; 2014, c. 805.
§ 33.2-2010. Cooperation between districts and other political subdivisions
Any district created pursuant to this chapter may enter into agreements with localities, towns, or other political subdivisions of the Commonwealth for joint or cooperative action in accordance with the authority contained in § 15.2-1300. 1993, c. 395, § 33.1-420; 2014, c. 805.
§ 33.2-2011. Tort liability
No pecuniary liability of any kind shall be imposed upon the Commonwealth or any locality, town, or landowner therein because of any act, agreement, contract, tort, malfeasance, misfeasance, or nonfeasance by or on the part of a district or its agents, servants, or employees. 1993, c. 395, § 33.1-421; 2014, c. 805.
§ 33.2-2005. Annual special improvements tax; use of revenues
Upon the written request of the commission made concurrently to the local governing body or bodies pursuant to this chapter, each local governing body may levy and collect an annual special improvements tax on taxable real estate zoned for commercial or industrial use or used for such purposes and taxable leasehold interests in that portion […]
§ 33.2-2006. Agreements with Commonwealth Transportation Board; payment of special improvements tax to Transportation Trust Fund
A. The district may contract with the Commonwealth Transportation Board for the Commonwealth Transportation Board to perform any of the purposes of the district. The district may agree by contract to pay all or a portion of the special improvements tax to the Commonwealth Transportation Board. Prior to executing any such contract, the district shall […]
§ 33.2-2007. Jurisdiction of localities and officers, etc., not affected
Neither the creation of a district nor any other provision in this chapter shall affect the power, jurisdiction, or duties of the respective local governing bodies; sheriffs; treasurers; commissioners of the revenue; circuit, district, or other courts; clerks of any court; magistrates; or any other local or state officer in regard to the area embraced […]