(A) The General Assembly finds that it is desirable to provide continuing and general statutory authority for Francis Marion University to incur debt for the purpose of, among other things, acquiring, constructing, renovating, and equipping certain athletic facilities, which debt is secured by a pledge of the revenues derived from the operation of the athletic department of Francis Marion University and by the proceeds of certain related admissions fees and special fees charged to students enrolled at the university. Francis Marion University has demonstrated need for additional funds to provide for acquisition, construction, renovation, and equipping of the facilities. The facilities are needed to replace or renovate aging facilities and to provide additional facilities all to the end that the educational environment at Francis Marion University will be enhanced for the benefit of present and future students at Francis Marion University.
(B) Consideration has been given to this need and to the methods of funding it. It has been determined to be in the best interests of the people of this State to authorize Francis Marion University to acquire, construct, renovate, and equip additional facilities and to incur indebtedness for these purposes which is payable from the revenues derived from the operation of these facilities and from related fees to the extent and under the conditions provided for in this article.
HISTORY: 2008 Act No. 355, Section 8, eff June 25, 2008.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 133 - Francis Marion University
Section 59-133-10. Board of Trustees.
Section 59-133-15. Francis Marion College changed to Francis Marion University.
Section 59-133-20. Compensation of board members.
Section 59-133-30. Powers of board.
Section 59-133-40. Meetings of board.
Section 59-133-50. Authority to sell or lease donated real property.
Section 59-133-60. Student housing facilities; ground lease agreements with private entities.
Section 59-133-220. Definitions.
Section 59-133-230. Authority to acquire, construct, and equip athletic facilities.
Section 59-133-240. Authority to borrow; bonding limit.
Section 59-133-250. Repayment of bonds; abandonment or sale of facility.
Section 59-133-260. Full faith and credit of State.
Section 59-133-270. Adoption of resolutions providing for issuance of bonds; provisions.
Section 59-133-280. Tax exempt status.
Section 59-133-290. Authority to invest in bonds.
Section 59-133-300. Execution of bonds and coupons; seal of Francis Marion University.
Section 59-133-310. Disposition of bonds; private sales; discounts and premiums.
Section 59-133-320. Delivery of proceeds to State Treasurer; withdrawals from fund.
Section 59-133-340. Powers and duties of trustees as to issuance and repayment of bonds.
Section 59-133-350. Authorizations granted by article to remain in full force and effect.