§ 25-9-159. INITIAL ACTION BY CITY COUNCIL.

(A)

After the conclusion of the public hearing required by Section 25-9-158 (Public Hearing Before City Council) and before the expiration of the period state law establishes for review of the petition, the council by resolution may:

(1)

deny consent to the creation of the water district; or

(2)

grant initial consent to creation of the water district, specifying each condition necessary for final consent.

(B)

If the council grants initial consent to the creation of a water district, the council shall instruct the city attorney to prepare the documents required for final consent by the council, including a consent ordinance and required agreements.

(C)

The city attorney shall:

(1)

draft the required documents; and

(2)

before the time the council is scheduled to grant final consent, send a copy of the documents to the:

(a)

Council;

(b)

city clerk; and

(c)

person who filed the petition.

Source: Section 13-1-329(b) and (c); Ord. 990225-70; Ord. 031211-11.