HB666 Alabama 2013 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Terri CollinsRepresentative

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Ed HenryMicky Hammon

Session

Regular Session 2013

Title

Morgan Co., Tennessee Valley Authority payments in lieu of taxes, disbursement for capital improvements, parks, senior centers, and Pre-K programs

Summary

HB666 assigns Morgan County's TVA in-lieu-of-taxes payments for 2014-2016 to specific local projects and programs in Morgan County.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the remaining TVA in-lieu-of-taxes proceeds allocated to Morgan County for 2014-2016 are distributed annually to various cities, towns, and county programs for park improvements, lighting, and a county Pre-K initiative. If funds are not enough to meet the full amounts, distributions are made pro rata, and any remaining funds go to Decatur for Jack Allen Park improvements. The Morgan County Commission administers the county park capital improvements after consulting with the county legislative delegation, and the act becomes effective immediately after approval.

Who It Affects

• Local governments in Morgan County (City of Hartselle, City of Decatur, Towns of Priceville, Eva, Falkville, Somerville, Trinity, and the Morgan County Commission) by receiving specified annual funding for parks, lighting, and capital improvements.
• The United Way of Morgan County and the countywide Starting Strong Pre-K initiative, which receive funding to support the county's Pre-K program.

Key Provisions

• Annual distribution of $175,000 to the City of Hartselle each year for lighting at municipal soccer fields.
• Annual distribution of $100,000 to the United Way of Morgan County each year to fund the Starting Strong Pre-K Initiative for a countywide Pre-K program.
• Annual distribution of $275,000 to the City of Decatur each year for capital improvements to Jack Allen Park.
• Annual distribution of $40,000 to the Town of Priceville each year for funding Veterans Park.
• Annual distribution of $7,000 to the Town of Eva each year for improvements to Eva Park.
• Annual distribution of $17,000 to the Town of Falkville each year for improvements to McCaig Park.
• Annual distribution of $10,000 to the Town of Somerville each year for improvements to the Old Somerville Courthouse.
• Annual distribution of $28,000 to the Town of Trinity each year for improvements to Trinity Municipal Park.
• Annual distribution of $148,000 to the Morgan County Commission each year for capital improvements in four primary county recreational parks, administered after consultation with the county legislative delegation.
• If funds are insufficient to meet the full amounts, distributions are reduced proportionately, and any remainder after these distributions goes to the City of Decatur for capital improvements in Jack Allen Park.

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Subjects

Morgan County