HB471 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Gerald H. AllenSenator

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

Lake View, corp. limits alt.

Summary

HB471 would expand Lake View's boundaries by annexing several described parcels in Tuscaloosa County and place the annexed land under Lake View's full city authority.

What This Bill Does

If passed, the bill would alter and extend Lake View's boundary lines to include five described parcels (including the Municipal Complex and surrounding land). It declares a public necessity for the annexation to help the city provide services in the area. The annexed land would be governed by Lake View's laws and be under the mayor and city council's exclusive jurisdiction, with a map of the annexation available for public inspection and the act taking effect after the Governor's approval.

Who It Affects

• Residents and property owners within the described parcels (Municipal Complex, Parcels Two through Five) who would become part of Lake View and be subject to its laws and services.
• Lake View's city government (mayor and council), which would gain exclusive authority and jurisdiction over the annexed territory.

Key Provisions

• The legislature finds it expedient to alter, rearrange, and extend Lake View's corporate limits to promote public welfare and enable service provision in the annexed area.
• The boundary lines would include five described parcels (Municipal Complex plus Parcels Two–Five) with detailed boundary descriptions; a map showing the proposed annexation is on file and open to the public.
• All annexed territory would be subject to Lake View's laws and ordinances; the mayor and council would have the same exclusive jurisdiction over the annexed land as over existing city territory.
• The act is severable, repeals conflicting laws, and becomes effective immediately after the Governor's approval.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Tuscaloosa County