HB778 Alabama 2012 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

John Merrill

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2012

Title

Lake View, corp. limits alt.

Summary

HB778 would annex three described parcels in Tuscaloosa County into Lake View, expanding the city limits and giving Lake View full authority over the annexed area.

What This Bill Does

It would alter Lake View's boundary to include Parcel One (Petro) and Parcels Two (Loves-1) and Three (Loves-2), adding about 55-60 acres in total. It states that annexation is in the public interest and enables Lake View to provide services to the newly annexed land. The annexed territory would be governed by Lake View's laws and ordinances, with the mayor and council having the same jurisdiction as within the current city limits. A map showing the proposed annexation must be filed with the Tuscaloosa County Judge of Probate, and the act would take effect immediately after the governor signs it (and would repeal conflicting laws).

Who It Affects

• Landowners and residents within Parcel One (Petro) and Parcels Two (Loves-1) and Three (Loves-2), who would become part of Lake View and be subject to its laws and services.
• The City of Lake View and its residents, who would gain expanded boundaries, responsibility for providing services to the annexed area, and increased jurisdiction over the new territory.

Key Provisions

• Section 1: Legislative findings that annexation is expedient and beneficial, to promote welfare and allow Lake View to provide services to the annexed area, while preserving future annexation powers.
• Section 2: The boundary lines are altered, extended, and redefined to include Parcel One (Petro) and Parcels Two (Loves-1) and Three (Loves-2) in Tuscaloosa County, with detailed boundary descriptions and total area described as 49.56 acres for Parcel One and 1.9 acres and 4.47 acres for Parcels Two and Three.
• Section 3: All annexed territory becomes subject to Lake View's laws and ordinances; the mayor and council have the same authority over the annexed area as over existing territory.
• Section 4: Provisions are severable; if part is invalid, the rest still stands.
• Section 5: Conflicting laws are repealed.
• Section 6: A map showing the proposed annexation is on file with the Tuscaloosa County Judge of Probate and is open to public inspection.
• Section 7: The act becomes effective immediately after passage and governor approval.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Tuscaloosa County