Relating to the transfer of the assets of and the dissolution of the Fort Bend County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1.
Impact
The immediate consequence of SB684, if enacted, includes the transfer of all assets, debts, and contractual rights of the water control and improvement district to the City of Sugar Land. It also specifically mentions the Certificate of Adjudication No. 11-5170, which will be owned by the city post-dissolution. This change reflects a shift in regulatory authority and responsibility, potentially affecting how water resources are managed and maintained within Fort Bend County.
Summary
SB684 addresses the transfer of the assets and the dissolution of the Fort Bend County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1. The bill stipulates that upon the city council of Sugar Land passing a resolution to accept the district's assets, debts, and obligations, the district will be officially dissolved. This legislative action aims to streamline management and control of water resources within the region by transferring oversight directly to the city, which may lead to more localized and efficient governance of water-related issues.
Contention
While the bill promotes local governance by consolidating water management under the city, it also raises questions regarding accountability and the ramifications of dissolving a water district. Stakeholders may be concerned about the transition of responsibilities and whether this will maintain, reduce, or enhance service levels for residents. Supporters advocate for more localized control, while opponents might argue the importance of maintaining independent regulatory entities to oversee critical water management functions.
Relating to the creation of the Fort Bend County Water Control and Improvement District No. 11; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Relating to the disposition of certain property by the former Bois D'Arc Island Levee Improvement District of Dallas and Kaufman Counties and the record of dissolution of that district.
Relating to the creation of Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 252; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.