Bill Type and Number: Ordinance 2007 - 291

Sponsor: Council Member Graham

Date of Introduction: March 13, 2007

Committee(s) of Reference: R, F, A, ECID

Date of Analysis: March 16, 2007

Type of Action: Amending Chapter 92, Ordinance Code

Bill Summary: The bill adds to two sections in Chapter 92 (Uniform Community Development Districts) so as to better define conditions of a request by a Community Development Districts to be granted eminent domain powers over land outside of the legal boundaries of the development district. This bill requires that the purpose of such a request be elaborated.

Background Information: Recently, a Community Development District requested a grant of eminent domain powers over land outside the district.

Policy Impact Area: Community Development District/Eminent domain power

Fiscal Impact: Undetermined

Analyst: Weiss