An Act Increasing the Debt Limit of the West Paris Water District

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STATE OF MAINE
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IN THE YEAR OF OUR LORD
TWO THOUSAND TWENTY-SIX
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S.P. 921 - L.D. 2243
An Act Increasing the Debt Limit of the West Paris Water District
Emergency preamble. Whereas, acts and resolves of the Legislature do not
become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, the West Paris Water District is under an administrative order from the
Maine drinking water program to replace a water storage tank by December 31, 2027; and
Whereas, the needed funds exceed the current borrowing capacity of the district; and
Whereas, the district needs an immediate increase in its borrowing authority in order
to timely schedule the needed improvements; and
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within
the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now,
therefore,
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1. P&SL 1963, c. 83, §10, first ¶, as amended by P&SL 1995, c. 8, §1, is
further amended to read:
Sec. 10. Authorized to borrow money, to issue bonds and notes. For
accomplishing the purposes of this act, and for such other expenses as may be necessary
for the carrying out of these purposes, the district, through its trustees, without vote of the
inhabitants, is authorized to borrow money temporarily and to issue therefor its negotiable
notes; and for the purpose of renewing and refunding the indebtedness so created, of paying
any necessary expenses and liabilities incurred under the provisions of this act, including
organizational and other necessary expenses and liabilities whether incurred by the district
or the Town of West Paris, the district being authorized to reimburse the Town of West
Paris for any such expense incurred by it and in acquiring properties, paying damages,
laying pipes, mains, aqueducts and conduits, constructing, maintaining and operating a
water plant or system and making renewals, additions, extensions and improvements to the
same and to cover interest payments during the period of construction, the district, through
its trustees, without the vote of its inhabitants, is also authorized to issue, from time to time,
bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness of the district in one series, or in separate
APPROVED
APRIL 13, 2026
BY GOVERNOR
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P & S LAW
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series, in such amount or amounts, bearing interest at such rate or rates, and having such
terms and provisions as the trustees determine; provided except that the total outstanding
indebtedness of the district may not exceed $1,000,000 $8,000,000 at any one time.
Emergency clause. In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this legislation
takes effect when approved.