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Section 9-55-11 – Procedure for change of boundaries.

9-55-11. Procedure for change of boundaries. If the governing body decides to change the boundaries of a proposed district, the hearing shall be continued to a time at least thirty days after such decision and the notice shall be given as prescribed in §9-55-8, showing the boundary amendments. However, no new or additional resolution of […]

Section 9-55-12 – Establishment or rejection of districts–Adoption of ordinance establishing district–Contents.

9-55-12. Establishment or rejection of districts–Adoption of ordinance establishing district–Contents. The governing body, following a hearing held pursuant to subdivision 9-55-7(2), may establish or reject any proposed district or districts. If the governing body decides to establish a district, it shall adopt an ordinance to that effect. The ordinance shall contain the following information: (1)The […]

Section 9-55-15 – Procedure for implementation of tax.

9-55-15. Procedure for implementation of tax. For the purposes of implementing the tax imposed under §9-55-14, the governing body may make a reasonable classification of businesses or users of space in a district. The collection of the tax imposed pursuant to §9-55-14, shall be made and enforced in such a manner as the governing body […]

Section 9-55-17 – Limitations on amount of assessments or taxes.

9-55-17. Limitations on amount of assessments or taxes. The total amount of special assessments or general business occupation taxes levied under this chapter may not exceed the total costs and expenses of the projects authorized in the resolution of intent for such district. The levy of any additional special assessment or occupation tax may not […]

Section 9-55-18 – Purpose of taxation or assessment by municipality–Limitations on taxation and assessment–Method of taxation or assessment.

9-55-18. Purpose of taxation or assessment by municipality–Limitations on taxation and assessment–Method of taxation or assessment. A municipality may levy a general business occupation tax, or a special assessment against the real property located in a district to the extent of the special benefit to such property, for the purpose of paying all or any […]

Section 9-55-18.1 – Issuance and sale of bonds–Permissible uses of proceeds–Business improvement district to remain in effect.

9-55-18.1. Issuance and sale of bonds–Permissible uses of proceeds–Business improvement district to remain in effect. Any municipality that has created a business improvement district as provided by this chapter, and levied special assessments or general business occupation taxes, or both, may issue and sell bonds payable from the special assessments, business occupation taxes, or both, […]

Section 9-55-19 – Procedure for abolishment of district.

9-55-19. Procedure for abolishment of district. The governing body may, by ordinance, abolish a district after a hearing thereon. The governing body shall adopt a resolution of intent to abolish the area at least thirty days prior to the hearing required by this section. The resolution shall give the time and place of the hearing. […]