For the purpose of aiding or cooperating with the authority in the planning, development, undertaking, construction, acquisition, extension, improvement, operation, or protection of any of its facilities, any county, municipality, or other political subdivision, public corporation, agency, or instrumentality of this state, upon such terms with or without consideration, may as it may determine:
(1) Lend or donate money to, or perform services for the benefit of, the authority.
(2) Donate, sell, convey, transfer, lease, or grant to the authority, without the necessity of authorization at any election of qualified voters, any property of any kind including, but without limitation, any ports, docks, wharves, or other port facilities, or any facility related thereto or any interest in any such facility and any franchise.
(3) Provide that all or a portion of the taxes or funds available or to become available to, or required by law to be used by it, for dock or port facilities or for the support of the development and use of inland waterways or the furthering of commerce on such waterways generally, be transferred or paid directly to the authority as such funds become available.
(4) Furnish, dedicate, close, pave, repair, install, grade, regrade, plan, or replan boat launching ramps and other like facilities on the banks of inland waterways and streets, roads, roadways, and walks from established streets or roads to any facility of the authority.
(5) Do any and all things, whether or not specifically authorized in this section, not otherwise prohibited by law, that may be necessary or convenient to aid and cooperate with the authority in the planning, undertaking, construction, acquisition, or operation of commercial or industrial development facilities and of inland ports, docks, and related facilities.
Structure Code of Alabama
Article 9 - Economic and Industrial Development and Tourism.
Section 45-46-90 - Legislative Findings.
Section 45-46-90.01 - Definitions.
Section 45-46-90.02 - Filing of Application; Resolution.
Section 45-46-90.03 - Certificate of Incorporation.
Section 45-46-90.04 - Amendments to Certificate of Incorporation.
Section 45-46-90.05 - Board of Directors.
Section 45-46-90.06 - Powers of the Authority.
Section 45-46-90.07 - Charges for Use of Authority Facilities.
Section 45-46-90.08 - Bonds of the Authority.
Section 45-46-90.09 - Power to Contract.
Section 45-46-90.10 - Lien on Pledge of Revenues.
Section 45-46-90.11 - Proceeds From the Sale of Bonds.
Section 45-46-90.13 - Liability for Civil Damages.
Section 45-46-90.14 - Exemption From Taxation.
Section 45-46-90.15 - Freedom of Authority From State Supervision and Control.
Section 45-46-90.16 - Port Director; Administrative Assistant; Other Employees.
Section 45-46-90.17 - Audit of Records.