SB575 Alabama 2010 Session

Updated Feb 25, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Arthur OrrSenator
Republican
Co-Sponsor: Tom Butler
Session: Regular Session 2010
Title: Limestone Co., Tennessee Valley Authority, additional payments in-lieu-of-taxes, distrib. further provided for, Act 79-501, 1979 Reg. Sess. am'd. (2010-20886)
Summary: SB575 amends Limestone County's distribution of TVA in-lieu-of-taxes payments to add fixed allocations and new separate distributions for increases.
What This Bill Does
It changes how Limestone County receives TVA in-lieu-of-taxes funds by adding fixed annual allocations to several local entities (such as Auburn University Limestone Extension, libraries, economic development groups, and volunteer fire departments) and then dividing the remaining funds among county funds, schools, and cities with specified percentages. It also creates separate distributions for increases in TVA payments from certain acts, prioritizing specific local organizations and, for 2010-2011, allocating funds to the school systems based on ADM, with any remaining funds going to the county for local projects. The act becomes effective immediately after governor approval.

Who It Affects
Limestone County government, Limestone County school systems, and local cities that will receive funds under the new percentage allocations.
Local institutions and organizations in Limestone County that receive fixed-dollar allocations each year (e.g., Auburn University Limestone Extension, Limestone County Soil and Water Conservation District, Limestone County Economic Development Association, Athens-Limestone Public Library, Houston Memorial Library, Veteran's Museum and Archives, and the 13 volunteer fire departments).

Key Provisions
Initial fixed allocations totaling $293,000 to specific local entities: $40,000 to Auburn University (Limestone Extension), $7,500 to the Limestone County Soil and Water Conservation District, $37,500 to the Limestone County Economic Development Association, Inc., $35,000 to the Athens-Limestone Public Library, $5,000 to the Houston Memorial Library, $12,000 to the Veteran's Museum and Archives, and $12,000 to each of the 13 volunteer fire departments.
Distribution of the remaining funds after the fixed allocations follows these percentages: Limestone County General Fund 25%; Limestone County Public Building Fund 10%; Special Hospital Tax Fund 5%; Countywide School Fund 23.5%; School District 1 9%; School District 2 6%; City of Athens 20%; City of Ardmore 1%; City of Elkmont 0.38%; City of Mooresville 0.06%; City of Lester 0.06%.
From October 1, 2007, a 3% increase in in-lieu-of-taxes payments to TVA counties is distributed separately to the county for economic development, public service, and community projects.
From the act’s later changes (post Act 2010-135), any further increase is distributed separately with priority to various listed entities (e.g., Limestone County Economic Development Association, Athens-Limestone Public Library, Calhoun Community College, Spirit of Athens, Greater Athens Chamber of Commerce, Athens-Limestone County Rescue Squad, Athens State University, Limestone County Family Resource Center, Limestone County Recycling Center) in specified amounts, plus a separate ADM-based distribution for county schools for 2010 and 2011, and then remaining funds go to county projects.
For fiscal years ending September 30, 2010 and 2011, up to a total of $200,000 per year is distributed to Limestone County school systems based on each system’s percent of ADM, to be used for classroom supplies, books, or technology; any remaining funds go to the county for development and services.

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Subjects: Limestone County