Section 12-316 – Competitive Bidding Requirements
(a) This section does not authorize a county or municipal corporation to avoid compliance with any competitive bidding requirements for a conversion or improvement to be performed by a private contractor. (b) Provisions in State, county, or municipal law that require competitive bidding do not apply to a conversion or improvement performed by: (1) a county, municipal corporation, […]
Section 12-317 – Bond Issue; Tax Levy to Pay Bonds
(a) In accordance with its charter or a public general law or public local law, a county or municipal corporation may issue bonds or other evidence of indebtedness to carry out this subtitle. (b) To pay the principal and interest on bonds or other evidence of indebtedness or an advance from its general fund, a county or […]
Section 12-305 – Regulations
A county or municipal corporation shall adopt rules and regulations to carry out this subtitle.
Section 12-306 – Proceedings for Conversion Authorized
Proceedings under this subtitle may be used to: (1) convert an existing electric or communication facility; and (2) construct, reconstruct, or relocate any other related electric or communication facility.
Section 12-307 – Initiation of Proceedings for Conversion
(a) Proceedings for a conversion must be initiated by petition filed under § 12-308 of this subtitle. (b) The petition shall: (1) define generally the proposed conversion; (2) request that proceedings for the proposed conversion be initiated under this subtitle; and (3) describe the proposed conversion district by: (i) specifying its exterior boundaries; (ii) providing a description of the proposed conversion district […]
Section 12-308 – Filing of Petition; Execution of Certificate; Presentation
(a) The petition shall be filed with the clerk of the legislative body of the county or municipal corporation in which the proposed conversion district is located. (b) After a petition is filed under subsection (a) of this section, the clerk shall review the petition. (c) If the petition is signed by the number of qualified landowners required […]
Section 12-309 – Resolution of Intent to Order Conversion
(a) On presentation of the petition and the certificate of sufficiency from the clerk under § 12-308 of this subtitle, the legislative body of the county or municipal corporation may adopt a resolution that declares its intent to: (1) order the conversion described in the petition; and (2) enter into an agreement with a public agency or public […]
Section 12-310 – Investigation and Report on Petition
(a) After receipt of a petition under § 12-308 of this subtitle, the legislative body of the county or municipal corporation shall order an investigation and a report on the petition. (b) (1) The report shall include: (i) the nature of the conversion; (ii) the estimated cost of the conversion and the proceedings for the conversion; (iii) funds available from other […]
Section 12-311 – Agreement Between Political Subdivision and Service Provider
(a) In a proceeding for a conversion, the county or municipal corporation and any public agency or public utility supplying electric service or communication service with the county or municipal corporation shall provide by agreement that: (1) at the start or on completion of the conversion, the public agency or public utility has legal title to the […]
Section 12-312 – Resolution Ordering Conversion
(a) After approval by the Commission of an agreement under § 12-311 of this subtitle and, if required, a public hearing in accordance with § 12-309 of this subtitle, the legislative body of the county or municipal corporation may adopt a resolution ordering the conversion to be completed in accordance with the resolution. (b) The resolution shall […]