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Will jury eligibility remain the same?Yes, with the addition of Austin's municipal court.What codes or rules apply to private pools, such as fencing?An enclosure for a private pool located outdoors must meet the following criteria:1. must be at least four feet in height; 2. may include a fence, wall, or building; 3. may not include an opening large enough to permit the passage of a four-inch diameter sphere; and 4. must be constructed in accordance with the Building Criteria Manual. These regulations are found in Section 10-7-41 of the Austin City Code. Will the Limited District be subject to commercial drainage fees?Yes, the Limited District will have a commercial account. The drainage fee for commercial accounts is based on impervious acreage, so for each acre of impervious cover (this equates to approximately 43,560 square feet), including buildings and parking lots, but not swimming pools, the fee is $176.66 per month.Are there any restrictions on how the MUD or Limited District uses accumulated funds? What happens to these funds if the voters do not approve the Limited District?In utilizing these funds, the MUD must comply with all provisions in the Consent Agreement and the Strategic Partnership Agreement (SPA), including paying all of the MUD's indebtedness prior to annexation. Under the SPA, the Limited District is authorized to own, maintain, and operate parks and recreational facilities and the community center; provide for solid waste pick-up and disposal; and enforce deed restrictions. Funds transferred from the MUD to the Limited District at the time of annexation may be used for these purposes. The District may not return the funds to homeowners.If the Limited District is not ratified, these funds would transfer to the City. City staff would return to City Council for direction on how to spend the remaining funds. Who will operate and maintain the community warning siren currently located in Anderson Mill?The MUD has listed the community warning siren in the March 2008 parks service document. Therefore, this function will become the responsibility of the Limited District upon annexation. Within the city limits and beyond, emergency weather information is disseminated through radio and cable channel broadcasts, NOAA weather radios, and pagers rather than community warning sirens.
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