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TN Code § 64-2-205 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 64 - Regional Authorities|Chapter 2 - Railroad Authorities|Part 2 - South Central Tennessee Railroad Authority|§ 64-2-205. Employees, Professional Staff and Advisors

 The directors are authorized to employ and fix the compensation of architects, attorneys, engineers, superintendents, consultants, professional advisors and other subordinate officers and employees as may be necessary for the efficient management and operation of the authority and its facilities. Such persons shall continue in the employment of the authority at the will and pleasure of the board of directors. Such employment or contracts shall conform to the statutes, regulations and procedures to which counties must generally adhere in making such transactions.
TN Code § 64-2-207 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 64 - Regional Authorities|Chapter 2 - Railroad Authorities|Part 2 - South Central Tennessee Railroad Authority|§ 64-2-207. Eminent Domain

  The authority is hereby authorized and empowered to condemn, in the name of the authority, any land, easements or rights-of-way in the boundaries of the authority that, in the opinion of the board of directors, are necessary or convenient to carry out the purposes of this part. Title to property so condemned shall be taken by and in the name of the authority, and the property shall thereafter be entrusted to the authority for the purposes of this part. The condemnation proceedings shall be in accordance with title 29, Chapters 1 6 and 17.   Where title to any property sought to be condemned is defective, it shall be passed by the judgment or decree of the court. Where condemnation proceedings become necessary, the court in which any such proceedings are filed shall, upon application by the authority and upon posting of a bond with a clerk of the court in such amount as the court may deem commensurate with the value of the property, order that a writ of possession shall issue immediately or as soon and upon such terms as the court, in its discretion, deems proper and just.
TN Code § 64-2-209 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 64 - Regional Authorities|Chapter 2 - Railroad Authorities|Part 2 - South Central Tennessee Railroad Authority|§ 64-2-209. Operating Revenues

  The revenues derived from the operation of the properties and facilities authorized, and the proceeds derived from the sale, transfer, lease or other disposition of any land or other facilities, shall be applied and used as follows:  The payment of all operating expenses of the authority, except that the proceeds derived from the sale, transfer or other disposition of any land or other facilities shall not be used for this purpose; and   The establishment of necessary reserves for contingencies, depreciation, maintenance, replacement of properties and facilities, storage and transfer facilities and any other facilities or other purposes as may be required under any bond indenture or as the authority directors may deem necessary or desirable. This subdivision (a)(2) shall not be construed to authorize the authority to exercise these provisions in a manner inconsistent with statutes, regulations or procedures governing such matters in county government.     Any revenue or proceeds remaining after all the above items have been provided for shall be held and used for the further development of and for additions to the authority facilities and for the acquisition or construction of new facilities that may become necessary or desirable to further the purposes of this part. None of such revenue shall go into the general funds of the participating counties, except as may be directed by the authority directors.   Nothing in this section shall be construed to authorize the authority to administer these provisions in a manner inconsistent with statutes, regulations or procedures governing such transactions and activities carried out by county governments, and the authority shall assure that procedures and practices covered by this section conform with statutes, regulations and procedures to which county governments must adhere. All revenues shall be received, deposited and accounted for and all financial transactions shall be handled consistent with the requirements of statutes, regulations and procedures affecting county government.
TN Code § 64-2-210 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 64 - Regional Authorities|Chapter 2 - Railroad Authorities|Part 2 - South Central Tennessee Railroad Authority|§ 64-2-210. Contracts

 All contracts of the authority shall be entered into and executed in such manner as may be prescribed by statutes, regulations and procedures governing contracting by county governments, but no contract or acquisition by purchase of equipment, apparatus, materials or supplies involving more than five hundred dollars ($500), or for construction, installation, repair or improvement of the property or facilities involving more than five hundred dollars ($500) shall be made except after such contract has been advertised for bids. Advertisement is not required when an emergency arises and requires immediate delivery of the supplies or performance of the service.
TN Code § 64-2-211 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 64 - Regional Authorities|Chapter 2 - Railroad Authorities|Part 2 - South Central Tennessee Railroad Authority|§ 64-2-211. Annual Report

  The board shall report annually to the department of transportation and to the governing bodies of the various counties and cities within the boundaries of the authority.   Such reports shall include statements of financial receipts and expenditures, statements from operators, a summary of activities and accomplishments for the period and proposed plans for the next year and subsequent years.
TN Code § 64-2-212 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 64 - Regional Authorities|Chapter 2 - Railroad Authorities|Part 2 - South Central Tennessee Railroad Authority|§ 64-2-212. Audit of Operations

  The board of directors of the authority shall cause an annual audit to be made of the books and records of the authority. Within thirty (30) days after receipt by the authority, a copy of the annual audit shall be filed with the clerk or recorder of the appropriate county or municipality, who shall then distribute copies to members of the appropriate legislative body. Within thirty (30) days after receipt by the authority, a copy of the annual audit shall also be filed with the chief administrative officer of the appropriate county or municipality. 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.   These audits shall be prepared by certified public accountants or by the department of audit. If the board of directors 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.   The comptroller of the treasury is authorized to modify the requirements for an audit as set out in this section, for the authority whose activity, in the comptroller of the treasury's judgment, is not sufficient to justify the expenses of a complete audit.
TN Code § 64-2-213 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 64 - Regional Authorities|Chapter 2 - Railroad Authorities|Part 2 - South Central Tennessee Railroad Authority|§ 64-2-213. Liberal Construction

 This part is remedial in nature and shall be liberally construed to effect its purposes of promoting the movement and transfer of people, goods and merchandise to, from and through the boundaries of the authority; encouraging utilization of the natural resources therein; and promoting the growth and development of commerce and industry in the counties and cities. Such liberal construction shall not work to override the application of the general statutes, regulations or procedures to the administrative or financial management practices of the authority in the same manner as they apply to county governments.
TN Code § 64-2-214 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 64 - Regional Authorities|Chapter 2 - Railroad Authorities|Part 2 - South Central Tennessee Railroad Authority|§ 64-2-214. Part Supplemental to Other Laws

 The powers, authority and rights conferred by this part are in addition and supplemental to, and the limitations imposed by this part do not affect the powers conferred by any other general, special or local law.
TN Code § 64-2-301 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 64 - Regional Authorities|Chapter 2 - Railroad Authorities|Part 3 - Tri-County Railroad Authority|§ 64-2-301. Creation — Purpose

  There is hereby created the Tri-county railroad authority in the counties of Coffee, Warren and White.   This authority is intended to secure economic benefits to the above counties and to the cities of Manchester, Doyle, McMinnville, Morrison, Tullahoma and Sparta by providing for the continuation of railroad service in Coffee, Warren and White counties.
TN Code § 64-2-302 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 64 - Regional Authorities|Chapter 2 - Railroad Authorities|Part 3 - Tri-County Railroad Authority|§ 64-2-302. Effective Date

 This part shall take effect when:   Two (2) or more of the counties of Coffee, Warren and White and the cities of Manchester, Doyle, McMinnville, Morrison, Tullahoma and Sparta are authorized by a majority vote of their respective governing bodies to become members of the authority;   Evidence of such authorization is proclaimed and countersigned by the presiding officer of each ratifying county and city and certified by that presiding officer to the secretary of state; and   The governing bodies of all governments voting to become members of the authority have indicated their willingness to appropriate sufficient funds to provide for the initial administration of the authority.
TN Code § 64-2-303 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 64 - Regional Authorities|Chapter 2 - Railroad Authorities|Part 3 - Tri-County Railroad Authority|§ 64-2-303. Powers

  Within the region of the authority, it may acquire, construct, operate, maintain and dispose of railroad facilities, properties and equipment, and may in addition to continuing the above-mentioned railroad service, provide any other rail service in the region as it is needed and feasible.   The acquisition, construction, operation and maintenance of such properties and facilities are hereby declared to be public and governmental functions. The powers granted in this section, in connection therewith, are declared to be public and corporate purposes and matters of public necessity.   The authority may use any property, right-of-way, easement or other similar property right necessary or convenient in connection with the acquisition, improvement, operation or maintenance of the facilities authorized in this section, held by the state or any county or municipality in the state; provided, that such governmental agency consents to such use, and that there is compliance with all statutes, regulations and procedures regulating the use, management and disposition of state property.
TN Code § 64-2-305 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 64 - Regional Authorities|Chapter 2 - Railroad Authorities|Part 3 - Tri-County Railroad Authority|§ 64-2-305. Employees, Professional Staff and Advisors

 The directors are authorized to employ and fix the compensation of architects, attorneys, engineers, superintendents, consultants, professional advisors and other subordinate officers and employees as may be necessary for the efficient management and operation of the authority and its facilities. Such persons shall continue in the employment of the authority at the will and pleasure of the board of directors. Such employment or contracts shall conform to the statutes, regulations and procedures to which counties must generally adhere in making such transactions.
TN Code § 64-2-307 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 64 - Regional Authorities|Chapter 2 - Railroad Authorities|Part 3 - Tri-County Railroad Authority|§ 64-2-307. Eminent Domain

  The authority is hereby authorized and empowered to condemn, in the name of the authority, any land, easements or rights-of-way in the boundaries of the authority that, in the opinion of the board of directors, are necessary or convenient to carry out the purposes of this part as set forth in §§ 64-2-301 and 64-2-303(a). Title to property so condemned shall be taken by and in the name of the authority, and the property shall thereafter be entrusted to the authority for the purposes of this part. Such condemnation proceedings shall be in accordance with title 29, Chapters 1 6 and 17.   Where title to any property sought to be condemned is defective, it shall be passed by the judgment or decree of the court. Where condemnation proceedings become necessary, the court in which any such proceedings are filed shall, upon application by the authority and upon posting of a bond with the clerk of the court in such amount as the court may deem commensurate with the value of the property, order that a writ of possession shall issue immediately, or as soon and upon such terms as the court, in its discretion, may deem proper and just.
TN Code § 64-2-309 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 64 - Regional Authorities|Chapter 2 - Railroad Authorities|Part 3 - Tri-County Railroad Authority|§ 64-2-309. Operating Revenues

  The revenues derived from the operation of the properties and facilities authorized and the proceeds derived from the sale, transfer, lease or other disposition of any land or other facilities shall be applied and used as follows:  The payment of all operating expenses of the authority, except that the proceeds derived from the sale, transfer or other disposition of any land or other facilities shall not be used for this purpose;   The establishment of necessary reserves for contingencies, depreciation, maintenance, replacement of properties and facilities, storage and transfer facilities and any other facilities or other purposes as may be required under any bond indenture or as the authority directors may deem necessary or desirable. This subdivision (a)(2) shall not be construed to authorize the authority to exercise these provisions in a manner inconsistent with statutes, regulations or procedures governing such matters in county government; and   Any revenue or proceeds remaining after all the above items have been provided for shall be held and used for the further development of and for additions to the authority facilities and for the acquisition or construction of new facilities that may become necessary or desirable to further the purposes of this part. None of such revenues shall go into the general funds of the participating counties, except as may be directed by the authority directors.     Nothing in this section shall be construed to authorize the authority to administer these provisions in a manner inconsistent with statutes, regulations or procedures governing such transactions and activities carried out by county governments, and the authority shall assure that procedures and practices covered by this section conform with statutes, regulations and procedures to which county governments must adhere. All revenues shall be received, deposited and accounted for and all financial transactions shall be handled consistent with the requirements of statutes, regulations and procedures affecting county government.
TN Code § 64-2-310 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 64 - Regional Authorities|Chapter 2 - Railroad Authorities|Part 3 - Tri-County Railroad Authority|§ 64-2-310. Contracts

 All contracts of the authority shall be entered into and executed in such manner as may be prescribed by statutes, regulations and procedures governing contracting by county governments, but no contract or acquisition by purchase of equipment, apparatus, materials or supplies involving more than five hundred dollars ($500) or for construction, installation, repair or improvement of the property or facilities involving more than five hundred dollars ($500) shall be made except after such contract has been advertised for bids. Advertisement is not required when an emergency arises and requires immediate delivery of the supplies or performance of the service.
TN Code § 64-2-311 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 64 - Regional Authorities|Chapter 2 - Railroad Authorities|Part 3 - Tri-County Railroad Authority|§ 64-2-311. Annual Report

  The board of directors of the authority shall report annually to the governing bodies of the various counties and cities within the boundaries of the authority.   Such reports shall include statements of financial receipts and expenditures and a summary of activities and accomplishments for the period and proposed plans for the next year and for subsequent years.
TN Code § 64-2-312 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 64 - Regional Authorities|Chapter 2 - Railroad Authorities|Part 3 - Tri-County Railroad Authority|§ 64-2-312. Audit of Operations

  The board of directors of the authority shall cause an annual audit to be made of the books and records of the authority. Within thirty (30) days after receipt by the authority, a copy of the annual audit shall be filed with the clerk or recorder of the appropriate county or municipality, who shall then distribute copies to members of the appropriate legislative body. Within thirty (30) days after receipt by the authority, a copy of the annual audit shall also be filed with the chief administrative officer of the appropriate county or municipality. 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.   These audits shall be prepared by certified public accountants or by the department of audit. If the board of directors 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.   The comptroller of the treasury is authorized to modify the requirements for an audit as set out in this section for the authority whose activity, in the comptroller of the treasury's judgment, is not sufficient to justify the expenses of a complete audit.
TN Code § 64-2-313 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 64 - Regional Authorities|Chapter 2 - Railroad Authorities|Part 3 - Tri-County Railroad Authority|§ 64-2-313. Liberal Construction

  This part is remedial in nature and shall be liberally construed to effect its purposes of:  Promoting the movement and transfer of people, goods and merchandise to, from and through the boundaries of the authority;   Encouraging utilization of the natural resources therein; and   Promoting the growth and development of commerce and industry in the counties and cities.     Such liberal construction shall not work to override the application of the general statutes, regulations or procedures to the administrative or financial management practices of the authority in the same manner as they apply to county governments.
TN Code § 64-2-314 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 64 - Regional Authorities|Chapter 2 - Railroad Authorities|Part 3 - Tri-County Railroad Authority|§ 64-2-314. Part Supplemental to Other Laws

 The powers, authority and rights conferred by this part are in addition and supplemental to, and the limitations imposed by this part do not affect the powers conferred by, any other general, special or local law.
TN Code § 64-2-401 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 64 - Regional Authorities|Chapter 2 - Railroad Authorities|Part 4 - North Central Tennessee Railroad Authority|§ 64-2-401. Creation — Purpose

  There is hereby created the North Central Tennessee railroad authority in the counties of Montgomery, Houston and Stewart.   This authority is intended to secure economic benefits to the above counties and to the cities of Clarksville and Cumberland City by providing for the continuation of certain railroad service in the counties of Montgomery, Houston and Stewart.
TN Code § 64-2-402 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 64 - Regional Authorities|Chapter 2 - Railroad Authorities|Part 4 - North Central Tennessee Railroad Authority|§ 64-2-402. Effective Date

 This part shall take effect when:   Two (2) or more of the counties of Montgomery, Houston or Stewart or the cities of Clarksville or Cumberland City are authorized by a majority vote of their respective governing bodies to become members of the authority;   Evidence of such authorization is proclaimed and countersigned by the presiding officer of each ratifying county and city and certified by that presiding officer to the secretary of state; and   The governing bodies of all governments voting to become members of the authority have indicated their willingness to appropriate sufficient funds to provide for the initial administration of the authority.
TN Code § 64-2-403 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 64 - Regional Authorities|Chapter 2 - Railroad Authorities|Part 4 - North Central Tennessee Railroad Authority|§ 64-2-403. Powers

  Within the region of the authority, it may acquire, construct, operate, maintain and dispose of railroad facilities, properties and equipment and may, in addition to continuing the above-mentioned railroad service, provide any other rail service in the region as it is needed and feasible.   The acquisition, construction, operation and maintenance of such properties and facilities are hereby declared to be public and governmental functions. The powers granted in this section, in connection therewith, are declared to be public and corporate purposes and matters of public necessity.   The authority may use any property, right-of-way, easement or other similar property right necessary or convenient in connection with the acquisition, improvement, operation or maintenance of the facilities authorized in this part, held by the state or any county or municipality in the state; provided, that such governmental agency consents to such use and that there is compliance with all statutes, regulations and procedures regulating the use, management and disposition of state property.
TN Code § 64-2-405 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 64 - Regional Authorities|Chapter 2 - Railroad Authorities|Part 4 - North Central Tennessee Railroad Authority|§ 64-2-405. Employees, Professional Staff and Advisors

 The directors are authorized to employ and fix the compensation of architects, attorneys, engineers, superintendents, consultants, professional advisors and other subordinate officers and employees as may be necessary for the efficient management and operation of the authority and its facilities. Such persons shall continue in the employment of the authority at the will and pleasure of the board of directors. Such employment or contracts shall conform to the statutes, regulations and procedures to which counties must generally adhere in making such transactions.