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Government Code - CHAPTER 2303 Page 13 of 28 (c) A service may be provided under Subsection (b) by the association or, if feasible and prudent and after agreement with the appropriate state or local governmental entity, by a private firm or organization. (d) The governmental entity responsible for providing a service may contract with a neighborhood enterprise association to provide services in an amount equal to the amount saved by the entity by the provision of the service under the contract. (e) A neighborhood enterprise association has powers established by other law or rule, including powers available to similar corporations under state law. (f) A neighborhood enterprise association may enter into a contract and participate in a joint venture with the state or a state agency or institution. (g) A neighborhood enterprise association may receive money without approval of the governing body of the enterprise zone. Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993. Amended by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, § 5.51(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1995. § 2303.305. Approved Projects (a) On approval of the governing body of an enterprise zone, a neighborhood enterprise association may carry out projects other than those under Section 2303.304(b). The association must submit to the governing body an application that describes the nature and benefit of the project and that specifically states: (1) how the project will contribute to the self-help efforts of the residents of the association's geographic neighborhood area; (2) how the residents of the geographic neighborhood area will be involved in the planning and implementation of the proj ect; (3) whether there are sufficient resources to complete the project and whether the association will be fiscally responsible for the project; and (4) whether the project will enhance the enterprise zone by: (A) creating permanent jobs; (B) physically improving the housing stock; (C) stimulating neighborhood business activity; or (D) preventing crime. (b) If the governing body of an enterprise zone does not disapprove an application submitted under Subsection (a) before the 45th day after the day of receipt of the application, the application is considered to be approved. (c) If the governing body of an enterprise zone disapproves an application submitted under ://www.capitol.state.tx.us/statutes/go/go230300.html 1/12/2002