§ 126-207. Powers and duties.

(a)

The governing body shall provide within a District the potable water and/or sewer facilities authorized pursuant to the provisions of this article. Such facilities may be funded in whole or in part by special assessments or service charges applicable solely within the boundaries of the District in which such facilities are provided.

(b)

The governing body, in order to provide the potable water distribution system and/or the sewer collection system within the District, shall have all of the powers granted by the Sarasota County Charter and the general laws of the State of Florida as may be necessary or proper to carry out the intent and purpose of the District as they relate to the provision of potable water distribution system and/or the sewer collection system. The governing body shall, in addition thereto, have the following specific powers and authority:

(1)

To pay all or any part of the Costs of the District and reimbursement of any Costs funded by other utility or County funds prior to or after establishment of the District, including, but not limited to Costs related to design, financing, engineering, project management, land acquisition and construction.

(2)

To borrow money for the purposes of the District, provided that any borrowing shall comply with the limitations and requirements of the Constitution and laws of the State of Florida.

(3)

To enter into contracts with other districts, municipalities, counties, state and federal governmental units for the purpose of obtaining grants, financial aid, assistance or benefits and for otherwise carrying out the purposes of the District.

(4)

To establish and levy non-ad valorem assessments against specially benefited property within the District in order to provide funds for the purposes of the District.

(Ord. No. 2007-085, §§ 1, 2, 9-12-2007)