Sec. 9062.154. COST OF RELOCATING OR ALTERING PROPERTY. (a) In this section, "sole expense" means the actual cost of relocating, raising, lowering, rerouting, 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 granted by this chapter makes necessary relocating, raising, rerouting, changing the grade of, or altering the construction of a highway, railroad, electric transmission line, telephone or telegraph property or facility, or pipeline, the necessary action shall be accomplished at the sole expense of the district.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 855 (S.B. 1162), Sec. 1.06, eff. April 1, 2017.
Structure Texas Statutes
Special District Local Laws Code
Title 6 - Water and Wastewater
Subtitle I - Water Control and Improvement Districts
Chapter 9062 - Treasure Island Municipal Utility District of Brazoria County, Texas
Subchapter D. Powers and Duties
Section 9062.151. Water Control and Improvement District Powers
Section 9062.152. Reclamation and Drainage
Section 9062.153. Acquisition of Improvements
Section 9062.154. Cost of Relocating or Altering Property
Section 9062.155. Limit on Eminent Domain Power
Section 9062.156. Duration of Contract for Water Purchase or Sale