(1) The general assembly declares that the organization of business improvement districts within municipalities of the state, having the purposes and powers provided in this part 12, will serve a public purpose; will promote the health, safety, prosperity, security, and general welfare of the inhabitants thereof, the property owners therein, and all the people of the state; will promote the continued vitality of commercial business areas within municipalities; and will be of special benefit to the property within the boundaries of any district created pursuant to this part 12.
(2) The general assembly further declares that the creation of business improvement districts pursuant to this part 12 implements section 18 (1)(d) of article XIV of the state constitution and is essential to the continued economic growth of the state.
Source: L. 88: Entire part added, p. 1128, § 1, effective May 6.