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TN Code § 7-65-121 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 7 - Consolidated Governments and Local Governmental Functions and Entities|Chapter 65 - Parking Authority Act|§ 7-65-121. Law Complete in Itself

 No proceedings, notice, filing or approval shall be required for the organization of the authority or the issuance of any bonds or any instrument as security for the bonds, except as provided in this chapter, notwithstanding any other law to the contrary; provided, that nothing in this chapter shall be construed to deprive the state and its governmental subdivisions of their respective police powers over properties of the authority, or to impair any power over the authority of any official or agency of the state and its governmental subdivisions that may be otherwise provided by law.
TN Code § 7-65-122 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 7 - Consolidated Governments and Local Governmental Functions and Entities|Chapter 65 - Parking Authority Act|§ 7-65-122. Project Sites

 Any municipality may acquire a project site by gift, purchase, eminent domain or lease, and may transfer any project site to an authority by sale, lease or gift. Such transfer may be authorized by resolution of the governing body of the municipality without submission of the question to the voters, and without regard to the requirements, restrictions, limitations or other provisions contained in any other general, special or local law. Such project site may be within or without the municipality or partially within and partially without the municipality.
TN Code § 7-65-123 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 7 - Consolidated Governments and Local Governmental Functions and Entities|Chapter 65 - Parking Authority Act|§ 7-65-123. Powers Additional to Those Granted by Other Laws

 The powers conferred by this chapter shall be in addition and supplementary to, and the limitations in this chapter shall not affect the powers conferred by, any other general, special or local law. Projects may be acquired, purchased, constructed, reconstructed, improved, bettered and extended and bonds may be issued under this chapter for such purposes, notwithstanding that any other general, special or local law may provide for the acquisition, purchase, construction, reconstruction, improvement, betterment and extension of a like project, or the issuance of bonds for like purposes, and without regard to the requirements, restrictions, limitations or other provisions contained in any other general, special or local laws.
TN Code § 7-65-124 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 7 - Consolidated Governments and Local Governmental Functions and Entities|Chapter 65 - Parking Authority Act|§ 7-65-124. Applicability of Chapter

  This chapter shall only apply to counties having a population of more than fifty thousand (50,000), according to the 1970 federal census or any subsequent federal census.   This chapter shall not apply to counties having a metropolitan form of government.   This chapter shall apply to those counties having a population of six hundred thousand (600,000) or more, according to the 1970 federal census or any subsequent federal census.
TN Code § 7-66-101 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 7 - Consolidated Governments and Local Governmental Functions and Entities|Chapter 66 - Tennessee Homestead Act|§ 7-66-101. Short Title

 This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Tennessee Homestead Act.”
TN Code § 7-66-102 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 7 - Consolidated Governments and Local Governmental Functions and Entities|Chapter 66 - Tennessee Homestead Act|§ 7-66-102. Chapter Definitions

 As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:   “Administering agency” or “agency” means that organization that has been designated pursuant to the terms of this chapter to administer the Tennessee homestead program;   “Conveyance property” means that real property that shall be subject to conveyance by sale or by lease upon compliance with certain conditions and terms;   “Homestead agreement” or “agreement” means that contract between the homesteader and the administering agency relative to participation in the homestead program;   “Homesteader” means that person, corporation, partnership, or joint venture that has been designated pursuant to this chapter to receive, lease, occupy, rehabilitate or renovate real properties declared to be held for the program as provided in this chapter; and   “Program,” “homestead program,” or “Tennessee homestead program” means the plan of procedure as provided in this chapter by the Tennessee Homestead Act.
TN Code § 7-66-103 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 7 - Consolidated Governments and Local Governmental Functions and Entities|Chapter 66 - Tennessee Homestead Act|§ 7-66-103. Purpose of Chapter — Property Affected

 This chapter shall provide for an alternative method for the acquisition and the disposition of real property owned by units of local government. This property shall include, but shall not be limited to, the following:   Real property brought in by units of local government at delinquent tax sales;   Other real property purchased by units of local government;   Real property made available by other local, state or federal governmental agencies; and   Real property made available to the local units of government by a private party.
TN Code § 7-66-104 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 7 - Consolidated Governments and Local Governmental Functions and Entities|Chapter 66 - Tennessee Homestead Act|§ 7-66-104. Election to Participate in Program

  The local governing body of any county or municipality may, by resolution or by ordinance, elect to participate in this program.   In the event a local governing body shall not elect to participate in this program, then acquisitions and dispositions of real property within the jurisdiction of such local governing body shall be governed under existing laws.
TN Code § 7-66-105 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 7 - Consolidated Governments and Local Governmental Functions and Entities|Chapter 66 - Tennessee Homestead Act|§ 7-66-105. Implementation Plan

 Upon election to participate in the program, the executive of the local unit of government shall develop an implementation plan, which shall be subject to majority approval by the local legislative body and shall include the following:   Designation of the agency that shall administer the program. Such agency may be an existing agency or a new agency created for purposes of administering the program;   A description of the method of selection of the properties that are to be assigned to participate under this chapter;   A description of the conditions and criteria that shall be used to select homesteaders for participation in multi-family housing development;   A description of the conditions and criteria that shall be used to select homesteaders for participation in single family housing units;   A description of the conditions and criteria for conveyance of property to homesteaders, whether by deed or by lease;   A description of building standards and codes that shall apply to the designated properties and the methods of monitoring these standards;   A description of the approach that shall be taken to coordinate the homesteading program with state and federal agencies;   A description of technical and financial assistance and incentives that shall be available to homesteaders;   A description of the methods by which property shall be acquired and disposed of; and   Other conditions and criteria as deemed to be in the public interest.
TN Code § 7-66-106 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 7 - Consolidated Governments and Local Governmental Functions and Entities|Chapter 66 - Tennessee Homestead Act|§ 7-66-106. Properties Assigned to Program — Notice — Removal

  Declaration of properties that shall be assigned to the program must be made by public notice.   Properties declared to be in the program shall remain in such program until removed by the administering agency and public notice of such removal is given.
TN Code § 7-66-107 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 7 - Consolidated Governments and Local Governmental Functions and Entities|Chapter 66 - Tennessee Homestead Act|§ 7-66-107. Provisions Governing Assigned Property

  Properties that have been assigned to the program shall be governed exclusively by the terms of this chapter.   Properties assigned to the program originating from federal governmental agencies shall be administered, conveyed, and disposed of in the manner prescribed by the laws, rules and regulations pertaining to such properties.
TN Code § 7-66-108 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 7 - Consolidated Governments and Local Governmental Functions and Entities|Chapter 66 - Tennessee Homestead Act|§ 7-66-108. Conveyance or Leasing of Real Property

  The administering agency shall convey or lease the real property acquired for purposes of this chapter to those persons who have been designated as homesteaders, subject to such terms and conditions as shall be established by the agency.    Upon compliance with such terms and conditions, that property that is designated as conveyance property shall be conveyed to the homesteader by fee simple title.   Prior to the vesting of a fee simple title in the homesteader, any material failure by the applicant to carry out the homesteader's homestead agreement entered into pursuant to the terms of this chapter nullifies such agreement; the use and enjoyment of the property terminates; and all rights, title and interest in and to the property shall revert to the agency, except that the agency may grant the homesteader a specified period of time, not to exceed two (2) years, to come into compliance with the terms of the homestead agreement.      Any taxes, penalties, interest, and other fees assessed any property designated as homestead property under this chapter, and conveyed in accordance with the chapter, and title transferred in accordance with the terms and conditions as set forth by the local administering agency, shall be forgiven upon such transfer, if such forgiveness has been authorized by the legislative body of the affected municipality, or county, or both.   Upon transfer, the property shall no longer be deemed homestead property and shall be subject to any and all taxes and assessments as prescribed by all other sections of the code.
TN Code § 7-66-109 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 7 - Consolidated Governments and Local Governmental Functions and Entities|Chapter 66 - Tennessee Homestead Act|§ 7-66-109. Rules and Regulations

 The director of the agency shall prescribe such rules and regulations, including rules and regulations establishing standards and methods for the inspection of the building, the measure of rehabilitation progress, and such other rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out this chapter.
TN Code § 7-66-110 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 7 - Consolidated Governments and Local Governmental Functions and Entities|Chapter 66 - Tennessee Homestead Act|§ 7-66-110. Exemption From Taxation

 Any property held under this chapter with retention of the deed by the local governmental unit is deemed to be the property of the local governing unit held for public purposes and is exempt from property taxation.
TN Code § 7-66-111 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 7 - Consolidated Governments and Local Governmental Functions and Entities|Chapter 66 - Tennessee Homestead Act|§ 7-66-111. Applicability of Chapter

 This chapter shall only apply to any county having a population greater than seven hundred fifty thousand (750,000), according to the 1980 federal census or any subsequent federal census.
TN Code § 7-67-101 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 7 - Consolidated Governments and Local Governmental Functions and Entities|Chapter 67 - Sports Authorities Act of 1993|§ 7-67-101. Short Title

 This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Sports Authorities Act of 1993.”
TN Code § 7-67-102 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 7 - Consolidated Governments and Local Governmental Functions and Entities|Chapter 67 - Sports Authorities Act of 1993|§ 7-67-102. Legislative Findings — Purpose of Chapter — Liberal Construction

  It is hereby found and determined that:  There is an immediate need to promote and further develop recreational opportunities in this state, by facilitating and equipping the acquisition, construction, and rehabilitation of sports complexes, stadiums, arenas and other recreational facilities, for the holding of professional and amateur athletic events;   The development of such facilities will provide a means to attract and locate major professional team franchises in the state, enhance the state's image as a sports center, and encourage and foster economic development and prosperity;   An authority is needed in individual communities to prepare comprehensive, long-range master plans for the orderly development of sports and recreational facilities and to promote sports and sports-related activities; and   In many instances, effective cooperation between various units of government has been hampered because of inadequate statutory authority.     It is the purpose of this chapter to address these findings by providing for the establishment of sports authorities to plan, promote, finance, construct, acquire, renovate, equip and enlarge buildings, sports complexes, stadiums, arenas, structures and facilities for public participation and enjoyment of professional and amateur sports, fitness, health and recreational activities. The primary purpose of any and all such facilities shall be the conduct of sports events, but use of these facilities need not be limited to those events.   This chapter shall be liberally construed in conformity with its purpose.
TN Code § 7-67-104 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 7 - Consolidated Governments and Local Governmental Functions and Entities|Chapter 67 - Sports Authorities Act of 1993|§ 7-67-104. Application for Incorporation to Governing Body of Municipality

 Any number of natural persons, not fewer than three (3), each of whom are duly qualified voters of the municipality, may file with the governing body of the municipality an application in writing seeking permission to apply for the incorporation of a sports authority of such municipality. If the governing body, by appropriate resolution duly adopted, finds and determines that it is wise, expedient, necessary or advisable that the authority be formed, authorizes the persons making such application to proceed to form such authority and approves the form of corporate charter proposed to be used in organizing the authority, then the persons making such application shall execute, acknowledge and file a charter for the authority as provided in § 7-67-106. No authority may be formed unless such application has first been filed with the governing body of the municipality and the governing body has adopted a resolution as provided in this section.
TN Code § 7-67-105 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 7 - Consolidated Governments and Local Governmental Functions and Entities|Chapter 67 - Sports Authorities Act of 1993|§ 7-67-105. Charter Contents

  The charter shall set forth:  The names and residences of the applicants, together with a recital that each of them is a voter in the municipality;   The name of the authority, which shall be the sports authority of the city, or county, of  , where the blank is to be filled in with the name of the city or county, if such name is available for use by the authority, and if not available, then the incorporators shall designate some other similar name that is available;   A recital that permission to organize the authority has been granted by resolution duly adopted by the governing body of the municipality and the date of the adoption of such resolution;   The location of the principal office of the authority;   The purposes for which the authority is proposed to be organized;   The number of directors of the authority;   The period, which may be perpetual, for the duration of the authority;   A provision addressing conflicts of interest of members of the boards of directors of the sports authority; and   Any other matter that the applicants may choose to insert in the charter that is not inconsistent with this chapter or with the laws of the state.     The charter shall be subscribed and acknowledged by each of the applicants.
TN Code § 7-67-106 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 7 - Consolidated Governments and Local Governmental Functions and Entities|Chapter 67 - Sports Authorities Act of 1993|§ 7-67-106. Filing of Charter

 When executed and acknowledged in conformity with § 7-67-105, the charter shall be filed with the secretary of state. The secretary of state shall examine the charter and, if the secretary of state finds that the recitals contained in the charter are correct, that the requirements of § 7-67-104 have been complied with, and that the name is not identical with or so nearly similar to that of another authority already in existence in this state as to lead to confusion and uncertainty, the secretary of state shall approve the charter and accept it for filing. When such charter has been so made, filed and approved, the authority shall constitute a public corporation under the name set out in the charter.
TN Code § 7-67-107 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 7 - Consolidated Governments and Local Governmental Functions and Entities|Chapter 67 - Sports Authorities Act of 1993|§ 7-67-107. Amendment of Charter

 The charter may, at any time and from time to time, be amended in a manner not inconsistent with § 7-67-105. Any such amendment shall be adopted in the following manner: the board of directors of the authority shall file with the governing body of the municipality with which the application for the creation of the authority was filed an application in writing seeking permission to amend the charter, setting forth the proposed amendment to be made. If that sovereign body, by appropriate resolution, finds and determines that it is wise, expedient, necessary or advisable that the proposed amendment be made and authorizes the amendment to be made, approving the form of the proposed amendment, then the chair of the board of directors of the authority shall execute an instrument embodying the amendment, and shall file the amendment with the secretary of state. The secretary of state shall examine the proposed amendment and, if the secretary of state finds that the requirements of this section have been complied with, the secretary of state shall approve the amendment and accept it for filing in an appropriate book in the secretary of state's office. When such amendment has been so made, filed and approved, it shall become effective.
TN Code § 7-67-110 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 7 - Consolidated Governments and Local Governmental Functions and Entities|Chapter 67 - Sports Authorities Act of 1993|§ 7-67-110. Audit

  The board of directors of each authority shall cause an annual audit to be made of the books and records of its authority. The comptroller of the treasury, through the department of audit, shall be responsible for determining that such audits are prepared in accordance with generally accepted governmental auditing standards and that such audits meet the minimum standards prescribed by the comptroller of the treasury.   Such audits shall be prepared by certified public accountants or by the department of audit. In the event the governing body of the authority shall fail or refuse to have the audit prepared, then the comptroller of the treasury may appoint a certified public accountant, or direct the department of audit, to prepare the audit, the cost of such audit to be paid by the authority.   Each authority shall prepare an annual report of its business affairs and transactions. A copy of such report shall be filed with the municipality granting permission to the authority to organize.
TN Code § 7-67-111 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 7 - Consolidated Governments and Local Governmental Functions and Entities|Chapter 67 - Sports Authorities Act of 1993|§ 7-67-111. Donations of Services and Property — Reversion of Property to Donor

  For the purpose of aiding and cooperating with an authority, the municipality authorizing such authority may assign or loan any of its employees, including its engineering staff and facilities, and may provide necessary office space, equipment, and other facilities for the use of such authority, as the governing body of such municipality shall approve.   The governing body of such municipality, entering into a lease of any project, or part or parts of a project, may make donations of property, real or personal, or cash grants to the authority, in such amount or amounts as it may deem proper and appropriate in aiding the authority to accomplish its purpose.   Any municipality authorizing an authority that enters into a lease with an authority may convey real property or personal property to the authority and may include a provision in such conveyance for the reversion of such property to the transferor at such time as all revenue bonds or other obligations of the authority incident to the real property so conveyed shall have been paid in full, and any authority created pursuant to this chapter is authorized to accept such a conveyance.