The county legislative body of any county, any part of which is located within a watershed district, or the governing body of any city or town within, adjacent to or in the proximity of a watershed district, has the right to contribute, out of the general fund of such county or city, such amount as such legislative body sees fit, to be used in the preliminary expenses of the district, or in the maintenance of the district, or for capital improvements or projects of the district. County legislative bodies and governing bodies of cities or towns are empowered to levy and collect ad valorem taxes for the purpose of contributing to a watershed district, which are hereby declared to be for municipal and county public purposes.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Title 69 - Waters, Waterways, Drains and Levees
Chapter 6 - Watershed Districts
§ 69-6-102. Chapter Definitions
§ 69-6-110. Form of Ballot — Qualifications of Voters — Filing Results
§ 69-6-111. Issuance of Charter — Form — Recordation
§ 69-6-112. Adverse Vote on Organization — Endorsement — New Application
§ 69-6-114. Open Board Meetings
§ 69-6-119. Study of Watershed Area
§ 69-6-120. Change of Boundaries — Election Procedure
§ 69-6-125. Employment of Counsel
§ 69-6-126. Contribution by County, City or Town — Tax Levy
§ 69-6-127. District by Mutual Agreement
§ 69-6-128. Merger of Districts
§ 69-6-133. Appointment of Commissioners
§ 69-6-138. Assessment Book — Certification to Trustees
§ 69-6-140. Delinquent Assessments
§ 69-6-144. Ad Valorem Tax by General Assembly