Sec. 8270.154. COST OF RELOCATING OR ALTERING PROPERTY. (a) In this section, "sole expense" means the actual cost of relocating, raising, lowering, rerouting, or changing the grade of or altering the construction of a facility described by Subsection (b) in providing comparable replacement without enhancement of the facility, after deducting from that cost the net salvage value of the old facility.
(b) If the district's exercise of the power of eminent domain, the power of relocation, or any other power conferred by this chapter makes necessary relocating, raising, rerouting, changing the grade, or altering the construction of a highway, a railroad, an electric transmission line, a telegraph or telephone property or facility, or a pipeline, the necessary action shall be accomplished at the sole expense of the district.
Redesignated from Special District Local Laws Code, Chapter 9013 and amended by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 87 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 21.101, eff. September 1, 2009.
Structure Texas Statutes
Special District Local Laws Code
Title 6 - Water and Wastewater
Subtitle F - Municipal Utility Districts
Chapter 8270 - Cnp Utility District
Subchapter D. Powers and Duties
Section 8270.151. Municipal Utility District Powers
Section 8270.152. Additional Powers
Section 8270.153. Eminent Domain
Section 8270.154. Cost of Relocating or Altering Property
Section 8270.155. Contract for Purchase of Water, Sewer, or Drainage Services; Election Not Required