§ 9-11. Partnerships.

(a) Authority encouraged to create.

The Authority is authorized and encouraged to enter into partnerships with the property owners and users within the District and adjoining areas that are not subject to the Supplemental Tax ("Exempt Partners") for the purpose of furthering the broad objectives of improving and enhancing public services throughout the District and in adjoining areas.

(b) Specific powers.

In furtherance of that objective, the Authority may:

(1) contract to provide varying levels of services to areas adjoining the District;

(2) agree to accept donations, contributions, and voluntary payments of any kind from Exempt Partners (collectively, "Voluntary Payments"), with or without agreements regarding specific services and functions;

(3) enter into agreements with Exempt Partners to include property owned by those Exempt Partners within the District in return for Voluntary Payments or commitments regarding the provision of similar services and functions within properties owned by Exempt Partners; and

(4) establish rates and charges for the provision of services to Exempt Partners.