HR515 Alabama 2014 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Craig Ford

Independent

Session

Regular Session 2014

Title

Etowah County Mega Sports Complex Authority, created

Summary

The bill creates the Etowah County Mega Sports Complex Authority to study whether a large sports complex should be built in Etowah County and to report its findings.

What This Bill Does

It establishes an eleven-member authority with specific appointing groups to study feasibility, components, location, cost, and funding for a mega sports complex. The authority must consult with other Alabama local governments that have similar complexes and present its report to the Etowah County Legislative Delegation no later than 60 days before the 2015 Regular Session. After presenting the report, the authority continues to exist and has power to pursue its stated purpose.

Who It Affects

• Etowah County residents and local businesses, who could be affected by future development decisions if a mega sports complex is pursued based on the study results.
• Local government bodies and organizations that appoint members to the authority (Etowah County Legislative Delegation, Mountain-Lakes Tourism Association, Etowah County Commission, Etowah County Chamber of Commerce, Etowah County Tourism Director, Etowah County Mayors Association, and the City of Gadsden) through their involvement and input.
• The City of Gadsden, whose mayor and city council jointly appoint a member to the authority, influencing local decisions on the project.

Key Provisions

• Creates the Etowah County Mega Sports Complex Authority and enumerates its eleven members from various local government and community groups.
• Specifies appointment sources: sponsor of the resolution, three members appointed by the county’s delegation, Chamber of Commerce President, Tourism Director, two appointees from Mountain-Lakes Tourism Association, chair of the county commission, a Mayors Association appointee, and a joint appointment by the City of Gadsden’s Mayor and City Council.
• Members serve at the pleasure of their appointing authority.
• Requires the authority to study the feasibility, components, location, cost, and funding for a mega sports complex and to consult with other Alabama local governments that have such complexes.
• Requires the authority to present its report to the Etowah County Legislative Delegation no later than 60 days before the 2015 Regular Session.
• Provides that the authority remains in existence and retains power to pursue the project after presenting the report.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolutions, Legislative