General Improvement District

GIDs are allowed to construct, install or acquire any public improvement except solid waste disposal improvements and services. They may assess ad valorem taxes and charge rates, tolls and charges for services or facilities. The may issue general obligation and revenue bonds. Debt in excess of $5,000 must be approved by the electors within the district. They may operate district improvements.They are initiated by a petition filed with the City Clerk, signed by the lesser of 30% or 200 electors owning taxable real or personal property within the district. Subareas within the district may be formed. The City Council is the board of directors of the district. By ordinance, an advisory board may be created to oversee the GID.政府改善区（GIDs）可承建、安装或购置除固体废物处置工程及相关服务外的所有公共改良项目。该类机构有权征收从价税，并针对各类服务或设施收取费率、通行费及相关费用；可发行一般责任债券与收益债券。当区内债务规模超过5000美元时，须经本区内选举人表决批准后方可实施。其可运营区内的各项改良工程。此类机构的设立需向市书记员提交请愿书，由区内拥有应税不动产或动产的选举人签署，签署人数需达到区内符合条件选举人的30%或200人（以较少者为准）。区内可设立次级区域。市议会作为该区的董事会履行职责。可通过市政条例设立咨询委员会，以监督GIDs的运作。