HB 5106
Relating to the Greater Huntington Park and Recreation District
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Bill overview
This bill modifies the funding structure for the Greater Huntington Park and Recreation District. It allows the Cabell County Board of Education to contribute funds to the district, which are currently available through special and excess levies. The bill also outlines how the Park Board can charge fees for services and goods, establish service fees, and issue revenue bonds, subject to voter approval for bond issues. Finally, it details how local governments can contribute to the district’s funding through property taxes.
Key provisions
- The Cabell County Board of Education may provide funds to the Park District through existing levies.
- The Park Board can charge fees for services and goods offered within the park system.
- The Park Board can impose service fees on park users, requiring voter approval for new fees.
- The Park Board can issue revenue bonds, subject to voter approval for bond issues.
- Local governments (Cabell County, Wayne County, Cabell County Board of Education, Huntington, and Milton) can levy property taxes to support the Park District.
- The amount of property tax levies varies based on property class.
- The Park Board can create trusts to manage assets.
- The Park Board can sue and enter into contracts.
Who is affected
- Greater Huntington Park and Recreation District
- Cabell County School Board
- City of Huntington
- Wayne County
- Residents of Huntington and Milton
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