§ 45-59.1-14. Modification to the tourism improvement district plan.
(a) The owners’ association, at any time, may request that the municipality modify the tourism improvement district plan. Any modification of the tourism improvement district plan shall be made pursuant to this chapter. The tourism improvement district plan shall not be modified, except by the request of the owners’ association and only in the manner requested by the owners’ association.
(b) Upon the written request of the owners’ association, the municipality may modify the tourism improvement district plan by adopting a resolution determining to make the modifications after conducting one public hearing on the proposed modifications. If the modification includes the levy of a new or increased assessment or the expansion of the tourism improvement district’s geographic boundaries, the municipality shall comply with all procedures required for establishment of a new tourism improvement district provided by this chapter. Notice of all other public hearings pursuant to this section shall comply with both of the following:
(1) The resolution of intention to modify shall be published once at least seven (7) days before the public hearing in a newspaper of general circulation in the municipality.
(2) A complete copy of the resolution of intention to modify shall be mailed by first class mail, at least ten (10) days before the public hearing, to each business owner affected by the proposed modification.
(c) The municipality shall adopt a resolution of intention to modify which states the proposed modification prior to the public hearing required by this section. The public hearing shall be held not more than ninety (90) days after the adoption of the resolution of intention to modify.
History of Section.P.L. 2022, ch. 282, § 1, effective June 29, 2022; P.L. 2022, ch. 283, § 1, effective June 29, 2022.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 45-59.1 - Tourism Improvement Districts
Section 45-59.1-1. - Short title.
Section 45-59.1-2. - Legislative findings and purpose.
Section 45-59.1-3. - Definitions.
Section 45-59.1-4. - Boundaries of a tourism improvement district — Requirement of consent.
Section 45-59.1-5. - Contents of tourism improvement district plan.
Section 45-59.1-7. - Hearing on establishment or renewal.
Section 45-59.1-8. - Changes to proposed assessment.
Section 45-59.1-9. - Authorizing resolution.
Section 45-59.1-10. - Expiration of tourism improvement district term.
Section 45-59.1-11. - Time and manner of collection of assessments — Delinquent payments.
Section 45-59.1-12. - Validity of assessment.
Section 45-59.1-13. - Certification to establish levels of services and funding.
Section 45-59.1-14. - Modification to the tourism improvement district plan.
Section 45-59.1-15. - Reports.
Section 45-59.1-16. - Renewal of tourism improvement district.