85-7-2042. Levy of special taxes or assessments by resolution. (1) In lieu of authorizing bonds by petition or election, the board of commissioners may undertake proceedings pursuant to this part that may result in a resolution pursuant to 85-7-2048 authorizing a levy of special taxes or assessments to repay and secure the repayment of bonds issued to pay the costs of improvements described in 85-7-2012. The costs of improvements may include the costs of bond issuance and a debt service reserve securing the repayment of bonds.
(2) A board of commissioners, if authorized by this part, shall levy and assess on all irrigable acres in the district or subdistrict benefited by the improvements an equal dollar amount for each irrigable acre to repay the bonds.
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 495, L. 2021.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Chapter 7. Irrigation Districts
Part 20. Indebtedness, Bonds, and Bankruptcy
85-7-2001. Limitations on debt-incurring power
85-7-2002. through 85-7-2010 reserved
85-7-2011. Exemption of irrigation district property
85-7-2012. Purposes for which bonds may be issued
85-7-2013. Majority vote, petition, and protest requirements
85-7-2014. Procedure after election, petition, or resolution filed
85-7-2015. Effect of contracting with United States
85-7-2020. Details relating to bonds
85-7-2023. Notice of sale of bonds
85-7-2024. Issuance of bonds for direct contract payments
85-7-2025. Cancellation of unused bonds
85-7-2027. Disposition of bond proceeds
85-7-2028. through 85-7-2030 reserved
85-7-2031. Amending or supplementing United States contracts -- effect on indebtedness
85-7-2033. Private sale of bonds
85-7-2034. through 85-7-2040 reserved
85-7-2041. Bankruptcy proceedings by irrigation districts
85-7-2042. Levy of special taxes or assessments by resolution
85-7-2045. Right to protest levy of special taxes or assessments
85-7-2048. Resolution authorizing special taxes or assessments
85-7-2049. Adjournment of hearings on resolutions for special taxes or assessments
85-7-2050. Collection of special taxes or assessments by county treasurer -- delinquencies