Sec. 9012.153. 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 derived from 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 the relocation, raising, rerouting, changing the grade, or alteration of the construction of a highway, a railroad, an electric transmission line, or a telephone or telegraph property or facility, or a pipeline, the necessary action shall be accomplished at the sole expense of the district.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 920 (H.B. 3166), Sec. 1.12, eff. April 1, 2009.
Structure Texas Statutes
Special District Local Laws Code
Title 6 - Water and Wastewater
Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts
Chapter 9012 - Crosby Municipal Utility District of Harris County, Texas
Subchapter D. Powers and Duties
Section 9012.151. Water Control and Improvement District Powers
Section 9012.152. Acquisition of Improvements
Section 9012.153. Cost of Relocating or Altering Property
Section 9012.154. Limit on Eminent Domain Power
Section 9012.155. Duration of Contract for Water Purchase or Sale