HB488 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Gerald H. AllenSenator

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

Lake View, boundaries altered to annex municipal complex

Summary

This bill would enlarge Lake View's boundaries to include a defined area around its municipal complex and give Lake View full authority over that annexed territory.

What This Bill Does

It alters and extends the boundary lines and corporate limits of Lake View to add a specific parcel of land in Tuscaloosa County to the municipality. The annexed area would be subject to Lake View's laws and ordinances and governed by the mayor and council with the same jurisdiction as the rest of the town. A map of the proposed annexation is on file for public inspection, and the act would take effect after governor approval.

Who It Affects

• Residents and property owners within the annexed territory, who would fall under Lake View's laws, ordinances, and municipal services.
• The Lake View government (mayor and city council) and Lake View taxpayers, who would gain jurisdiction over the annexed area and responsibilities for providing services and governance there.

Key Provisions

• Alters, rearranges, and extends Lake View's boundary lines to include the described territory around the municipal complex.
• Annexed area becomes subject to the municipality's laws and ordinances, with the mayor and council having exclusive jurisdiction over it.
• A map showing the proposed annexation is on file with the Tuscaloosa County Judge of Probate and available for public inspection; the act becomes effective immediately upon 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