Georgia Code
Chapter 42 - Downtown Development Authorities
§ 36-42-2. Legislative Purpose

The revitalization and redevelopment of the central business districts of the municipal corporations of this state develop and promote for the public good and general welfare trade, commerce, industry, and employment opportunities and promote the general welfare of this state by creating a climate favorable to the location of new industry, trade, and commerce and the development of existing industry, trade, and commerce within the municipal corporations of this state. Revitalization and redevelopment of central business districts by financing projects under this chapter will develop and promote for the public good and general welfare trade, commerce, industry, and employment opportunities and will promote the general welfare of this state. It is, therefore, in the public interest and is vital to the public welfare of the people of this state, and it is declared to be the public purpose of this chapter, so to revitalize and redevelop the central business districts of the municipal corporations of this state. No bonds, notes, or other obligations, except refunding bonds, shall be issued by an authority under this chapter unless its board of directors adopts a resolution finding that the project for which such bonds, notes, or other obligations are to be issued will promote the foregoing objectives.
History. Ga. L. 1981, p. 1744, § 9.
Cross references.
Clearance and rehabilitation of blighted areas, T. 8, C. 4.

Structure Georgia Code

Georgia Code

Title 36 - Local Government

Chapter 42 - Downtown Development Authorities

§ 36-42-1. Short Title

§ 36-42-2. Legislative Purpose

§ 36-42-3. Definitions

§ 36-42-4. Creation of Authorities; Appointment and Terms of Directors; Quorum

§ 36-42-5. Activation of Authority by Resolution; Filing of Resolution With Secretary of State and Department of Community Affairs; Comments by Department of Community Affairs

§ 36-42-6. Action by Resolution Subsequent to Activating Authority

§ 36-42-7. Qualifications and Reimbursement of Directors; Election of Officers; Training

§ 36-42-8. Powers of Authorities Generally

§ 36-42-9. Revenue Bonds Generally

§ 36-42-10. Applicability of “Revenue Bond Law”; Form and Provisions for Exchange and Transfer of Bonds; Certificate of Validation; Specification of Interest Rates in Notice to District Attorney or Attorney General

§ 36-42-11. Agreements and Instruments of Authority Generally; Use of Proceeds; Subsequent Issues; Bond Anticipation Notes

§ 36-42-12. Obligations of Authorities Not Public Debt of State or Political Subdivision Thereof

§ 36-42-13. Constitutional Authority for Enactment of Chapter; Tax Exemption

§ 36-42-14. Effect of Chapter on Other Public Authorities

§ 36-42-15. Construction of Chapter; Applicability of the “Georgia Uniform Securities Act of 2008.”

§ 36-42-16. Creation of Special Districts

§ 36-42-17. Assessments Under Code Section 36-42-16; Priority of Liens Regarding Assessments for Downtown Development Authorities