§ 20-1-112. CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS RELATING TO WATER AND SEWER SERVICE AUTHORIZED.

(a)

The county shall have full power and authority to enter into any contract or agreement with the proper authorities of Baltimore City or Anne Arundel County or with any person, including any private or public service corporation, for the disposal of sewage or drainage or for the establishment, construction, operation, or enlargement of water supply, sewerage, or drainage systems. Such contract or agreement may be for the disposal of sewage or drainage by connecting the sewers or drains of the county with sewers or drains of Baltimore City or Anne Arundel County or with those of any person, including any private or public service corporation; by contracting for the use of any disposal plant of Baltimore City or Anne Arundel County or of any person, including any private or public service corporation; or by any means which the county in its judgment may deem necessary and proper. The proper authorities of Baltimore City or Anne Arundel County are hereby authorized to enter into any such contract or agreement with the county or with each other or with any person, including any private or public service corporation.

(b)

The county or the proper authorities of Baltimore City or Anne Arundel County or any person, including any private or public service corporation, may determine by agreement from time to time the costs, rentals, service charges, or other fees in contracts and agreements entered into under this section.

(c)

This section shall be given retroactive effect, and every contract or agreement heretofore made or entered into by the county with the proper authorities of Baltimore City or with any person, including any private or public service corporation, for the disposal of sewage or drainage or for the establishment, construction, operation, or enlargement of any water supply, sewerage, or drainage system is hereby authorized, ratified, and confirmed.

(1988 Code, § 35-137) (Bill No. 30-03, § 1, 7-1-2004)