HB 3443
Relating to the Greater Huntington Park and Recreation District
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Bill overview
This bill allows the Cabell County Board of Education to contribute funds from special and excess levies to the Greater Huntington Park and Recreation District. The Park Board can continue to charge fees for services and goods, impose service fees, issue revenue bonds, and assess costs for improvements to park systems. The bill also outlines specific levy amounts for different taxing districts within Cabell and Wayne Counties, and the City of Huntington and Milton.
Key provisions
- The Cabell County Board of Education may provide funds to the Greater Huntington Park and Recreation District.
- The Park Board can charge fees for services and goods offered.
- The Park Board can impose reasonable service fees on park users.
- The Park Board can issue revenue bonds for park improvements, subject to voter approval.
- The Park Board can assess costs for improvements to park infrastructure on abutting property owners.
- The bill specifies levy amounts for different taxing districts.
- The City of Huntington and Milton may contribute funds to the Park District.
- The bill allows the Park Board to create trusts for efficient management of assets.
Who is affected
- Greater Huntington Park and Recreation District
- Cabell County Board of Education
- Cabell County
- Wayne County
- City of Huntington
Notable changes
- The bill establishes a new funding source for the Park District through the Cabell County Board of Education.
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