A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT to repeal the sunset provision on the authority granted to counties and cities to use special assessments to address critical infrastructure needs.
The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
SECTION 1.  G.S. 153A‑210.1 reads as rewritten:
"§ 153A‑210.1.  Purpose.
(a)	Purpose. – This Article enables counties that face increased demands for infrastructure improvements as a result of rapid growth and development to issue revenue bonds payable from special assessments imposed under this Article on benefited property. This Article supplements the authority counties have in Article 9 of this Chapter. The provisions of Article 9 of this Chapter apply to this Article, to the extent they do not conflict with this Article.
(a1)	Purpose of Dam Repair. – The General Assembly finds that dam repair is a public purpose promoting flood control and public safety.
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SECTION 2.  G.S. 160A‑239.1 reads as rewritten:
"§ 160A‑239.1.  Purpose.
	This Article enables cities that face increased demands for infrastructure improvements as a result of rapid growth and development to issue revenue bonds payable from special assessments imposed under this Article on benefited property. This Article supplements the authority cities have in Article 10 of this Chapter. The provisions of Article 10 of this Chapter apply to this Article, to the extent they do not conflict with this Article.
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SECTION 3.  This act becomes effective June 30, 2015.