SPECIAL DISTRICTS CODE
CHAPTER 3502. WESTWORTH VILLAGE-WHITE SETTLEMENT REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY
SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
§ 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, § 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
§ 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, § 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
§ 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, § 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
§ 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, § 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
SUBCHAPTER B. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
§ 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, § 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
§ 3502.052. TERM. A director serves a two-year term.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, § 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
§ 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, § 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
§ 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, § 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
§ 3502.055. EMPLOYEES. The board may employ all persons
necessary to carry out the functions of the authority.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, § 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
SUBCHAPTER C. AUTHORITY POWERS AND DUTIES
§ 3502.101. AUTHORITY OF BOARD. The board shall manage,
operate, and control the authority.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1277, § 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
§ 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, § 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
§ 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, § 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
§ 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, § 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
§ 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, § 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
SUBCHAPTER D. DISSOLUTION
§ 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, § 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
§ 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, § 1, eff. April 1, 2005.
