Bill > LD1747

This bill proposes to repeal and replace the charter of the Yarmouth Water District, a quasi-municipal corporation serving the Towns of Yarmouth and North Yarmouth in Cumberland County, Maine. The bill establishes the district's territorial limits, corporate name, and primary purpose of supplying potable water for various uses and protecting its watershed. It grants the district extensive powers, including the ability to take water from multiple sources like the Royal River, construct infrastructure, lay pipes, and acquire real estate through purchase or eminent domain. The district will be governed by a five-member board of trustees, with representation from both towns proportional to metered services. The bill outlines detailed provisions for trustee elections, terms, and responsibilities, including the appointment of a general manager. The district is authorized to borrow money, issue bonds, set water rates, and establish a sinking fund for debt retirement. The bill also specifies that all existing contracts and obligations will be assumed by the district, and its property will be exempt from taxation. Before taking full effect, the bill must be approved by a majority vote of legal voters in Yarmouth and North Yarmouth through a referendum process, which must be held within two years of the bill's initial approval.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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