Section 21-43-105 - DefinitionsFor the purposes of Sections 21-43-101 through 21-43-133 the following terms shall have the meanings ascribed herein unless the context shall otherwise require:
(a) "District" means a business improvement district established pursuant to Sections 21-43-101 through 21-43-133.(b) "District management group" means an established and independent Mississippi non-profit corporation and may also include a local Chamber of Commerce, a downtown development corporation, a Main Street Project or a department of a local municipality as determined solely by a simple majority of the property owners included in the district.(c) "District plan" means a set of goals and strategies as collectively determined by a majority of the property owners included in the district and as incorporated within Sections 21-43-101 through 21-43-133.(d) "Improvements" means any capital project constructed within the public areas, with the approval of the municipality, for any business improvement district or services established under Sections 21-43-101 through 21-43-133 to improve the appearance or economic functioning of property located within the district including, but not limited to: (i) Parks and related facilities;(ii) Sidewalks, street curbing, street medians, planting areas, underground utilities, lighting standards or fountains;(iii) Trees, shrubs, flowers or other vegetation;(iv) Security services which may include assistance to public law enforcement through employment of private security personnel and the purchase of equipment or technology;(v) Economic development services and assistance including, but not limited to, promotion of business, retail or industrial development developer recruitment, business recruitment, business marketing and business retention;(vii) Street and sidewalk cleaning;(viii) Recreational and/or cultural activities;(ix) Training programs for employees of businesses within the district;(x) Any other services, events or activities which will enhance the economic prosperity, enjoyment, appearance, image and safety of the district;(xi) Refuse collection and disposal services;(xii) The production and marketing of special events and festivals;(xiii) Management of public facilities;(xiv) Fire prevention services;(xv) Water and sewer system enhancement;(xvi) Drainage enhancements;(xvii) Signage installation and removal;(xviii) Planning studies;(xx) Tourism development services; and(xxi) Collective community child care centers.(e) "Property owner" means that person or persons, entity or entities possessing a majority of the ownership interest in a piece of taxable real property.(f) "Tax exempt properties" means properties which are exempt from certain real property taxes pursuant to Section 27-31-1.Laws, 1995, ch. 442, § 3, eff. 3/21/1995.