HB567 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Gerald H. AllenSenator

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

Lake View, corp. limits alt.

Summary

HB567 would expand Lake View's city limits by annexing five described parcels in Tuscaloosa County (and one in Jefferson County) and give Lake View full municipal authority over the annexed area.

What This Bill Does

It alters and extends the boundary lines and corporate limits of Lake View to include five specified parcels, enlarging the municipality to cover land around its Municipal Complex and other described areas. The annexed territory would be governed by Lake View's laws and ordinances, with the mayor and city council having exclusive jurisdiction there. The bill includes findings of public necessity, allows for future annexations, and requires a map showing the proposed annexed territory to be filed and publicly accessible.

Who It Affects

• Landowners and residents within Parcels One through Five (Municipal Complex, STP, Petro, Loves-1, and Loves-2) in Tuscaloosa County, with Parcel Two also including land in Jefferson County, who would become part of Lake View and be subject to its laws and services.
• The City of Lake View government (mayor and council), which would gain full authority and exclusive jurisdiction over the annexed territory and its governance.

Key Provisions

• Section 1: The Legislature finds annexation expedient and necessary to promote welfare and facilitate service provision, and notes that future annexations are possible while not limiting existing municipal powers.
• Section 2: The boundary lines and corporate limits are altered to include Parcels One through Five (descriptions include the Municipal Complex, STP, Petro, Loves-1, and Loves-2).
• Section 3: All territory annexed under the act becomes subject to Lake View's laws and ordinances, with the mayor and council having exclusive jurisdiction over the territory.
• Section 4: The act's provisions are severable, so if part is invalid, the rest remains in effect.
• Section 5: Any laws or parts of laws conflicting with this act are repealed.
• Section 6: A map showing the proposed annexed territory is on file with the Tuscaloosa County Judge of Probate and open for public inspection.
• Section 7: The act becomes effective immediately after passage and approval by the Governor.

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