CHAPTER 3502. WESTWORTH VILLAGE-WHITE SETTLEMENT REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
SPECIAL DISTRICT LOCAL LAWS CODE
TITLE 4. DEVELOPMENT AND IMPROVEMENT
SUBTITLE B. DEFENSE BASE DEVELOPMENT
CHAPTER 3502. WESTWORTH VILLAGE-WHITE SETTLEMENT REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 3502.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter:
(1) "Authority" means the Westworth Village-White Settlement
Redevelopment Authority.
(2) "Board" means the board of directors of the authority.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
Sec. 3502.002. WESTWORTH VILLAGE-WHITE SETTLEMENT REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY. The authority is established as a political
subdivision of this state if Westworth Village and White
Settlement each:
(1) adopt a resolution authorizing the authority's
establishment; and
(2) appoint three members to the board.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
Sec. 3502.003. AUTHORITY TERRITORY. The boundaries of the
authority territory are the boundaries of Westworth Village and
White Settlement.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
Sec. 3502.004. EXEMPTION FROM TAXATION. The property, revenue,
and income of the authority are exempt from all taxes imposed by
the state or a political subdivision of the state.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
SUBCHAPTER B. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Sec. 3502.051. COMPOSITION OF BOARD. The board consists of six
directors. The governing body of each municipality in the
authority shall appoint three directors.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
Sec. 3502.052. TERM. A director serves a two-year term.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
Sec. 3502.053. VACANCIES. A vacancy on the board is filled for
the unexpired term in the manner provided for the original
appointment.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
Sec. 3502.054. OFFICERS. (a) The board shall select from its
membership a presiding officer and an assistant presiding
officer.
(b) The assistant presiding officer presides in the absence of
the presiding officer.
(c) The board shall select a secretary-treasurer. The
secretary-treasurer is not required to be a director.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
Sec. 3502.055. EMPLOYEES. The board may employ all persons
necessary to carry out the functions of the authority.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
SUBCHAPTER C. AUTHORITY POWERS AND DUTIES
Sec. 3502.101. AUTHORITY OF BOARD. The board shall manage,
operate, and control the authority.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
Sec. 3502.102. GENERAL POWERS. The authority may exercise, on
approval by and in coordination with the governor, all powers
necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of this
chapter, including the power to:
(1) sue and be sued, and plead and be impleaded, in its own
name;
(2) adopt an official seal;
(3) adopt and enforce bylaws and rules for the conduct of its
affairs;
(4) acquire, hold, use, and dispose of its revenue, income,
receipts, and money from every source;
(5) select its depository;
(6) acquire, hold, own, lease, rent, or dispose of any property
or interest in property, including rights or easements, in
performing duties and exercising powers under this chapter by
purchase, exchange, gift, assignment, condemnation, sale, lease,
or otherwise and to hold, manage, operate, or improve the
property;
(7) sell, assign, lease, encumber, mortgage, or otherwise
dispose of any property or interest in property, and release or
relinquish any right, title, claim, lien, interest, easement, or
demand however acquired;
(8) notwithstanding any other law, perform an activity
authorized by Subdivision (7) by public or private sale, with or
without public bidding;
(9) lease or rent any lands within the property and buildings,
structures, or facilities located on the property from or to any
person to carry out the purposes of this chapter;
(10) request and accept any appropriation, grant, allocation,
subsidy, guaranty, aid, service, labor, material, or gift from
any source, including the federal government, this state, a
public agency, or a political subdivision;
(11) maintain an office and appoint and determine the duties,
tenure, qualifications, and compensation of officers, employees,
agents, and professional advisors and counselors, including
financial consultants, accountants, attorneys, architects,
engineers, appraisers, and financing experts, as the board
considers necessary or advisable;
(12) borrow money;
(13) establish, impose, and collect rents, rates, fees, and
charges for its facilities and services;
(14) acquire land or any interest in land within the boundaries
of the authority by condemnation in the manner provided by
Chapter 21, Property Code, subject to the approval of each
municipality in the authority; and
(15) exercise the powers in Chapters 373 and 380, Local
Government Code, granted to a municipality for the development of
housing and expansion of economic development and commercial
activity.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
Sec. 3502.103. RECEIPT OF PROPERTY. The authority shall accept
title, on approval by and in coordination with the governor, from
the United States to all or any portion of the real property
situated:
(1) within the boundaries of the authority, together with any
improvements located on the property and personal property
related to the property, commonly referred to as:
(A) Parcel A--18 Hole Golf Course;
(B) Parcel B--Wherry Housing Area;
(C) Parcel C--Kings Branch Housing Area;
(D) Parcel D--Stables Area and Vacant Land;
(E) Parcel E--5 acres;
(F) Parcel F--18 acres; and
(G) Parcel H--Firing Range; and
(2) outside the boundaries of the authority within an
unincorporated area in Tarrant County, together with any
improvements located on the property and personal property
related to the property, commonly referred to as Parcel
G--Weapons Storage Area.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
Sec. 3502.104. USE OF PROPERTY. (a) The authority shall use
the property described by Section 3502.103 and all assistance
available for the property from the United States and all other
sources to replace and enhance the economic benefits generated
for the property by Carswell Air Force Base with diversified
activity, including planned land uses to foster:
(1) creation of new jobs;
(2) economic development;
(3) industry;
(4) commerce;
(5) manufacturing;
(6) housing;
(7) recreation; and
(8) the construction, operation, and maintenance of facilities,
improvements, and infrastructures on the property.
(b) The governing body of Fort Worth must consent in writing
before any use or development of land within the property
commonly referred to as Parcel G may be undertaken.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
Sec. 3502.105. AWARDING OF CONTRACTS. (a) The board may adopt
rules governing the receiving of bids and the awarding of
contracts.
(b) A contract in the amount of more than $15,000 for the
construction of improvements or the purchase of material,
machinery, equipment, supplies, or any other property, other than
real property, may only be awarded on competitive bids received
by the authority.
(c) Notice must be published in a newspaper of general
circulation in the authority not later than the 16th day before
the date set for receiving bids for a contract described by
Subsection (b).
(d) This section does not apply to:
(1) personal or professional services; or
(2) the acquisition or sale of the property.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
SUBCHAPTER D. DISSOLUTION
Sec. 3502.151. LEGISLATIVE INTENT. The legislature intends that
the authority be dissolved after conveyance and sale of all of
the property described by Section 3502.103.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
Sec. 3502.152. POWER TO DISSOLVE. (a) The board may dissolve
the authority if:
(1) each municipality in the authority approves the dissolution;
and
(2) all debts or obligations have been satisfied or retired.
(b) Any assets of the authority remaining after all debts or
obligations have been satisfied shall be conveyed or transferred
to the municipalities in the authority as approved by the board.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, Sec. 1, eff. April 1, 2005.