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AL Code § 11-49B-3 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 11 - Counties and Municipal Corporations.|Title 2 - Provisions Applicable to Municipal Corporations Only.|Chapter 49B - Public Transportation Service in Class I Municipalities|Section 11-49B-3 - Filing of Application; Authorization of Incorporation by Governing Body of Authorizing County.

Section 11-49B-3Filing of application; authorization of incorporation by governing body of authorizing county. (a) A public corporation may be organized pursuant to this chapter in any Class 1 municipality. Not less than three natural persons may incorporate a public corporation by filing a written application with the governing body of the county and with the governing body of the Class 1 municipality, which application shall: (1) Contain a statement that the authority proposes to render public transportation service in the Class 1 municipality and surrounding counties. (2) State the proposed location of the principal office of the authority, which shall be within the county in which the application is filed. (3) State that each of the applicants is a duly qualified elector of the county where the application is filed. (4) Request that the governing body adopt a resolution declaring that it is wise, expedient, and necessary that the proposed authority be formed and authorizing the applicants to proceed to form the proposed authority by the filing for record of a certificate of incorporation pursuant to Section 11-49B-4. (b) The applications shall, except in their designation of the governing body to which they are addressed and with which they are filed, be identical, and shall be accompanied by any supporting documents or evidence that the applicants consider appropriate. As promptly as may be practicable after the filing of the applications with them in accordance with the provisions of this section, the governing bodies of the county and the municipality with which the application was filed shall review the contents of the application and shall adopt resolutions either: (1) Denying the application. (2) Declaring that it is wise, expedient, and necessary that the proposed authority be formed and authorizing the applicants to proceed to form the proposed authority by the filing for record of a certificate of incorporation under Section 11-49B-4. (c) Each governing body with which an application is filed shall also cause a copy of the application to be spread upon or otherwise made a part of the minutes of the meeting of the governing body at which final action upon the application is taken. (Acts 1997, No. 97-678, p. 1308, §3.)
AL Code § 11-49B-5 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 11 - Counties and Municipal Corporations.|Title 2 - Provisions Applicable to Municipal Corporations Only.|Chapter 49B - Public Transportation Service in Class I Municipalities|Section 11-49B-5 - Amendments to Certificate of Incorporation.

Section 11-49B-5Amendments to certificate of incorporation. The certificate of incorporation of any authority incorporated under this chapter may be amended as follows: (1) A resolution adopted by the board of directors proposing an amendment to the certificate of incorporation. (2) The proposed amendment shall be set forth in full in the resolution, and which may include any matters which might have been included in the original certificate of incorporation. (3) After the adoption of the resolution proposing an amendment to the certificate of incorporation of the authority, the chair of the board or other chief executive officer, and the secretary of the authority, shall sign and file a written application in the name of and on behalf of the authority, under its seal, with the governing body of the authorizing county and with the governing body of the principal municipality, requesting each governing body to adopt a resolution approving the proposed amendment, and accompanied by a certified copy of the resolution adopted by the board proposing the amendment to the certificate of incorporation, together with any documents in support of the application as the chair or other chief executive officer may consider appropriate. The application shall, except in its designation of the governing body to which they are addressed and with which they are filed, be identical. As promptly as may be practicable after the filing of the application with the governing bodies of the authorizing county and the principal municipality pursuant to this section, the governing bodies shall review the application and shall adopt resolutions either denying the application or authorizing the proposed amendment. Each governing body shall also cause a copy of the application and all accompanying documents to be spread upon or otherwise made a part of the minutes of the meeting of the governing body at which the final action upon the application is taken. Within 40 days following the adoption of a resolution approving the proposed amendment by that governing body that was the last to adopt a resolution but only if the governing bodies of both the authorizing county and the principal municipality have adopted a resolution, the chair of the board or other chief executive officer of the authority and the secretary of the authority shall sign and file for record in the office of the judge of probate of the authorizing county a certificate in the name of and on behalf of the authority, under its seal, reciting the adoption of respective resolutions by the board and by the governing bodies of the authorizing county and the principal municipality and setting forth the proposed amendment. (Acts 1997, No. 97-678, p. 1308, §5.)
AL Code § 11-49B-8 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 11 - Counties and Municipal Corporations.|Title 2 - Provisions Applicable to Municipal Corporations Only.|Chapter 49B - Public Transportation Service in Class I Municipalities|Section 11-49B-8 - Rates and Charges.

Section 11-49B-8Rates and charges. Rates, fees, and charges for public transportation service rendered by the authority from any of its transit systems shall be fixed and revised to provide funds that, when added to all other revenues, including tax proceeds, anticipated to be received by the authority, will be at least sufficient: (1) To pay the cost of operating, maintaining, repairing, replacing, extending, and improving the systems from which the services are rendered. (2) To pay the principal and the interest on all bonds issued and obligations assumed by the authority, that are payable out of the revenues derived from operation of those systems, as the principal and interest become due and payable. (3) To create and maintain reserve for the foregoing purposes or as may be provided in any mortgage and deed of trust or trust indenture executed by the authority or in any resolutions of the board authorizing the issuance of bonds, the assumption of any obligation, or the acquisition of any system. (4) To make annual payments, if any, to the United States of America or any agency or instrumentality, the state, municipalities, counties, departments, authorities, agencies, and political subdivisions of the state and any public corporations organized under the laws of the state as the authority may have contracted to make. (Acts 1997, No. 97-678, p. 1308, §8.)
AL Code § 11-49B-10 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 11 - Counties and Municipal Corporations.|Title 2 - Provisions Applicable to Municipal Corporations Only.|Chapter 49B - Public Transportation Service in Class I Municipalities|Section 11-49B-10 - Contracts to Secure Bonds and Assumed Obligations.

Section 11-49B-10Contracts to secure bonds and assumed obligations. As security for payment of the principal of and the interest on bonds issued or obligations assumed by it, the authority may do the following: (1) Enter into a contract or contracts binding itself for the proper application of the proceeds of bonds and other funds, for the continued operation and maintenance of any transit system owned by it, or any part of the system. (2) Impose and collect reasonable rates for any service furnished by the system. (3) Promulgate rules and regulations respecting any service furnished by the system. (4) Provide for the disposition and application of its gross revenues received by the system. (5) Do any act or series of acts not inconsistent with this chapter for the protection of the bonds and other obligations being secured by the authority. (6) Assure that the revenues derived from the system, when added to all other moneys of the authority, will be sufficient to operate and maintain the system in good repair and in good operating condition. (7) Pay the principal and the interest on any bonds payable from the revenue, and maintain the reserve for the protection of the bonds, the efficient operation of the system, and the making of replacements and capital improvements for the system. Any contract pursuant to this section may be set forth in any resolution of the board authorizing the issuance of bonds or the assumption of obligations or in any mortgage and deed of trust, or trust indenture made by the authority. (Acts 1997, No. 97-678, p. 1308, §10.)
AL Code § 11-49B-11 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 11 - Counties and Municipal Corporations.|Title 2 - Provisions Applicable to Municipal Corporations Only.|Chapter 49B - Public Transportation Service in Class I Municipalities|Section 11-49B-11 - Statutory Mortgage Lien.

Section 11-49B-11Statutory mortgage lien. The resolution of the board or trust indenture that provides for the issuance of bonds may contain provisions creating a statutory mortgage lien, in favor of the holders of the bonds and of the interest coupons on the transit systems, including any after acquired property out of the revenues from which the bonds are made payable. The resolution of the board or the trust indenture may provide for the filing for record in the office of the judge of probate of each county in which any part of the transit system may be located of a notice containing a brief description of the systems, a brief description of the bonds, and a declaration that the statutory mortgage lien has been created for the benefit of the holders of the bonds and the interest coupons applicable to the bonds upon the systems, including any additions or extensions to the system. Each judge of probate shall receive, record, and index the notice filed for record in his or her office. The recording of the notice shall operate as constructive notice of the contents. (Acts 1997, No. 97-678, p. 1308, §11.)
AL Code § 11-49B-12 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 11 - Counties and Municipal Corporations.|Title 2 - Provisions Applicable to Municipal Corporations Only.|Chapter 49B - Public Transportation Service in Class I Municipalities|Section 11-49B-12 - Proceeds From Sale of Bonds.

Section 11-49B-12Proceeds from sale of bonds. All moneys derived from the sale of bonds issued by the authority shall be used solely for the purpose for which the bonds are authorized and any costs and expenses incidental to the bonds. The costs and expenses may include, but shall not be limited to: (1) The fiscal, engineering, legal, and other expenses incurred in connection with the issuance of the bonds. (2) Bonds issued to pay costs of acquiring or constructing all or any part of a transit system, interest on such bonds or, if a part only of any series of bonds is issued for acquisition or construction purposes, interest on that portion of the bonds of that series that is issued to pay the acquisition or construction costs prior to and during the acquisition or construction and not exceeding one year after completion of the acquisition or construction. (3) Bonds issued for refunding principal and interest, or either, with respect to bonds issued or obligations assumed by the authority, any premium that it may be necessary to pay in order to redeem or retire the bonds or other obligations to be refunded. (Acts 1997, No. 97-678, p. 1308, §12.)
AL Code § 11-49B-13 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 11 - Counties and Municipal Corporations.|Title 2 - Provisions Applicable to Municipal Corporations Only.|Chapter 49B - Public Transportation Service in Class I Municipalities|Section 11-49B-13 - Cooperation; Aid From Other Public Bodies.

Section 11-49B-13Cooperation; aid from other public bodies. A county, municipality, or other political subdivision, public corporation, agency, or instrumentality of this state may, for the purpose of securing public transportation or aiding or cooperating with the authority in the planning, development, undertaking, construction, acquisition, extension, improvement, operation, or protection of transit systems, upon any terms and with or without consideration, may: (1) Lend or donate money to, or perform services for the benefit of the authority. (2) Donate, sell, convey, transfer, lease, or grant to the authority, without the necessity of authorization at any election of qualified voters, any property of any kind, including, but without limitation, any transit systems, any interest in any thereof, and any franchise. (3) Provide that all or a portion of the taxes or funds available or to become available to, or required by law to be used by it for public transportation service or for the support of transit systems, be transferred or paid directly to the authority as the funds become available. (4) Do any and all things, whether or not specifically authorized in this section, not otherwise prohibited by law, that may be necessary or convenient to aid and cooperate with the authority in the planning, undertaking, construction, acquisition, or operation of transit systems. (Acts 1997, No. 97-678, p. 1308, §13.)
AL Code § 11-49B-14 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 11 - Counties and Municipal Corporations.|Title 2 - Provisions Applicable to Municipal Corporations Only.|Chapter 49B - Public Transportation Service in Class I Municipalities|Section 11-49B-14 - Exemption From Taxation.

Section 11-49B-14Exemption from taxation. (a) The property and income of the authority, all bonds issued by the authority, the income from the bonds, conveyances by or to the authority, and leases, mortgages, and deeds of trust by or to the authority shall be exempt from the following: (1) All taxation in the State of Alabama. (2) All taxes levied by any county, municipality, or other political subdivision of the state, including, but without limitation to, license and excise taxes imposed in respect of the privilege of engaging in any of the activities that an authority may engage in. (b) The authority shall not be obligated to pay or allow any fees, taxes, or costs to the judge of probate of any county in respect of its incorporation, the amendment of its certificate of incorporation, or the recording of any document. (c) The employees of the authority shall pay any occupational taxes required by law, and the authority shall collect and remit the occupational taxes in accordance with existing law. (Acts 1997, No. 97-678, p. 1308, §14; Act 97-896, p. 262, §4.)
AL Code § 11-49B-15 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 11 - Counties and Municipal Corporations.|Title 2 - Provisions Applicable to Municipal Corporations Only.|Chapter 49B - Public Transportation Service in Class I Municipalities|Section 11-49B-15 - Freedom of Authority From Public Service Commission and Other State Supervision and Control.

Section 11-49B-15Freedom of authority from Public Service Commission and other state supervision and control. (a) This chapter is intended to aid the state in the execution of its duties by providing appropriate and independent instrumentalities of the state with full and adequate powers to fulfill their functions. Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, no proceeding, notice, or approval shall be required for the following: (1) Incorporation of any authority or the amendment of its certificate of incorporation. (2) The acquisition of any property or transit system, or the issuance of any bonds, mortgage and deed of trust, or trust indenture. (b) The authority, every transit system of the authority, any public transportation service provided by the authority, and the rates and charges of the authority shall be exempt from all jurisdiction of, and all regulation and supervision by, the Public Service Commission. Neither a public hearing nor the consent of the state Department of Finance shall be prerequisite to the issuance of bonds by the authority. (Acts 1997, No. 97-678, p. 1308, §15.)
AL Code § 11-49B-16 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 11 - Counties and Municipal Corporations.|Title 2 - Provisions Applicable to Municipal Corporations Only.|Chapter 49B - Public Transportation Service in Class I Municipalities|Section 11-49B-16 - Use of Public Roads.

Section 11-49B-16Use of public roads. Each authority is hereby authorized to use the rights-of-way of all public roads in the authorizing county without securing the prior approval of the state, its agencies, departments, or the governing body of the authorizing county and subject only to the necessity of obtaining the municipal consent required by Section 220 of the Constitution of Alabama of 1901. This chapter shall not be construed to exempt any authority from the requirements of Section 23-1-4. The authority shall have the duty to restore at its expense all roads, highways, and public rights-of-way in which it may have made excavations or done other work in constructing a transit system or performing any of its other corporate functions. (Acts 1997, No. 97-678, p. 1308, §16.)
AL Code § 11-49B-17 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 11 - Counties and Municipal Corporations.|Title 2 - Provisions Applicable to Municipal Corporations Only.|Chapter 49B - Public Transportation Service in Class I Municipalities|Section 11-49B-17 - Annual Budgets and Audits Required.

Section 11-49B-17Annual budgets and audits required. Within 30 days of the beginning of the fiscal year of an authority, the board shall adopt a budget for the fiscal year. The budget may be amended by a resolution of the board at any time. Within 30 days following the close of each fiscal year the authority shall cause an audit of its books and records to be made for the fiscal year by an independent certified public accountant. Within 90 days following the close of each fiscal year, the authority shall furnish a copy of the report of the audit to the governing bodies of the authorizing county, the principal municipality, and each participating municipality. (Acts 1997, No. 97-678, p. 1308, §17; Act 97-896, p. 262, §5.)
AL Code § 11-49B-18 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 11 - Counties and Municipal Corporations.|Title 2 - Provisions Applicable to Municipal Corporations Only.|Chapter 49B - Public Transportation Service in Class I Municipalities|Section 11-49B-18 - Civil Service of Merit Systems Not Applicable.

Section 11-49B-18Civil service of merit systems not applicable. The employees of the authority shall not be subject to the provisions of any civil service or merit system or to the rules or regulations of any personnel board that might otherwise be applicable. (Acts 1997, No. 97-678, p. 1308, §18.)
AL Code § 11-49B-19 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 11 - Counties and Municipal Corporations.|Title 2 - Provisions Applicable to Municipal Corporations Only.|Chapter 49B - Public Transportation Service in Class I Municipalities|Section 11-49B-19 - Dissolution of Authority and Vesting of Property.

Section 11-49B-19Dissolution of authority and vesting of property. At any time when the authority has no bonds or outstanding obligations, the board may adopt a resolution, which shall be duly entered upon its minutes, declaring that the authority shall be dissolved. Upon the filing for record of a certified copy of the resolution in the office of the judge of probate of the authorizing county, the authority shall be dissolved and in the event it owned any property at the time of its dissolution, the title to its properties shall pass to, and vest in the authorizing county, the principal municipality, and the participating municipalities. The county and each municipality shall have title to the property as tenant in common. The fractional interest of the authorizing county, the principal municipality, and each participating municipality in the property shall be represented by a fraction the numerator of which is the total amount of fund provided by the authorizing county and each municipality to the authority prior to its dissolution, and the denominator of which is the total amount of funds provided by the authorizing county, the principal municipality, and the participating municipalities to the authority prior to its dissolution. In making a determination of a fractional interest, funds provided by the county or a municipality in order to make available public transportation service to persons resident or employed in the county or municipality on terms not generally or uniformly available to all persons in all areas served by the authority shall not be included. (Acts 1997, No. 97-678, p. 1308, §19.)
AL Code § 11-49B-20 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 11 - Counties and Municipal Corporations.|Title 2 - Provisions Applicable to Municipal Corporations Only.|Chapter 49B - Public Transportation Service in Class I Municipalities|Section 11-49B-20 - Employee Protective Provisions.

Section 11-49B-20Employee protective provisions. (a) The rights, benefits, and other employee protective conditions and remedies of Section (c) of the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964, as amended (49 U.S.C. 1609), as determined by the Secretary of Labor, shall apply to the operation by the authority of any public transportation service and to any contract or other arrangement for the operation of the service. If the authority acquires an existing transit system, it shall assume and observe all existing labor contracts and pension obligations. All employees of the system except executive and administrative officers, shall be transferred to and appointed as employees of the authority, subject to all rights and benefits of this section. These employees shall be given seniority credit and sick leave, vacation, insurance, and pension credit in accordance with the records or labor agreements from the acquired transit system. The authority shall assume the obligations of any transit system acquired by it with regard to wages, salaries, hours, working conditions, sick leave, health and welfare, and pension or retirement provisions for employees. The authority and the employees shall take the appropriate action necessary to have the pension trust funds, presently under the joint control of the acquired transit system and the participating employees transferred to a trust fund to be established, maintained, and administered jointly by the authority and the participating employees. No employee of any acquired transit system who is transferred to a position with the authority shall, by reason of the transfer, be placed in any worse position with respect to workers' compensation, unemployment compensation, pension, seniority, wages, sick leave, vacation, health and welfare insurance, or any other benefits than he or she enjoyed as an employee of the acquired transportation system. (b) Prior to commencing to operate any public transportation service, or entering into any contractual or other arrangement for the operation of the service, the authority may take the necessary action to extend to the employees of the transit system, in accordance with seniority, the first opportunity for reasonable comparable employment in any new jobs in respect to the operations for which they can qualify after a reasonable training period. (c) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the authority shall make deductions from wages and salaries of its employees upon receipt of authorization for the payment of: (1) Fees, or assessments, for the payment of contributions pursuant to any health and welfare plan or pension plan. (2) Any other purpose for which deductions may be authorized by employees of any private employer. (Acts 1997, No. 97-678, p. 1308, §20.)