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Texas Government Code - GOV'T § 1505.062. Contents of Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Bonds

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) An ordinance authorizing the issuance of bonds for a project under this subchapter must:

(1) briefly describe the proposed project;

(2) state the estimated cost of the project;

(3) include the amount, maximum rate of interest, time and place of payment, and other details in connection with the issuance;

(4) specify:

(A) whether the project is to be operated on the basis of a calendar, operating, or fiscal year;  and

(B) the beginning and ending dates of that year;

(5) provide for:

(A) an operation and maintenance account;  and

(B) a bond and interest redemption fund;  and

(6) contain a substantial description of any franchise provided in an encumbrance entered into under Section 1505.057.

(b) The governing body of the municipality shall covenant in the ordinance, and on the face of each bond issued under this subchapter, to at all times maintain charges for services provided by the project in amounts sufficient to:

(1) pay:

(A) the principal of and interest on the bonds when payable;

(B) administration and operation expenses;  and

(C) expenses necessary to maintain the project;

(2) create the bond and interest redemption fund;  and

(3) fund:

(A) a reserve for depreciation of the project;  and

(B) a reserve for improvements and extensions of the project other than those necessary to maintain the project.

(c) In the ordinance, the municipality may provide for additional bonds for extensions and permanent improvements to the project.

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