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VA Code § 15.2-5814 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 58 - Virginia Baseball Stadium Authority|§ 15.2-5814. Entitlement to sales tax revenues derived from a major league baseball stadium

A. In connection with the issuance of bonds by the Authority to finance or refinance a major league baseball stadium, the Authority shall be entitled to all sales tax revenues that are generated by transactions taking place upon the premises of the major league baseball stadium. Such entitlement shall continue for the lifetime of such bonds, but that entitlement shall not exceed thirty years. Sales tax revenues may be applied to repayment of the bonds, stadium operating expenses, master lease rental payments by the Commonwealth, capital expenditures and other purposes of the Authority. The State Comptroller shall remit such sales tax revenues to the Authority on a quarterly basis, subject to such reasonable processing delays as may be required by the Department of Taxation to calculate the actual net sales tax revenues generated by transactions taking place upon the premises of the major league baseball stadium. The State Comptroller shall make such remittances to the Authority, as provided herein, notwithstanding any provisions to the contrary in the Virginia Retail Sales and Use Tax Act (§ 58.1-600 et seq.).B. In connection with the issuance of bonds by the Authority to finance or refinance a major league baseball stadium, the local governing body of the locality in which the stadium is located may direct, by ordinance or resolution, that all local sales and use tax revenues generated by transactions taking place upon the premises of the major league stadium from taxes levied pursuant to §§ 58.1-605 and 58.1-606 shall be remitted by the State Comptroller to the Authority for the repayment of bonds, stadium operating expenses, master lease rental payments by the Commonwealth, capital expenditures and other purposes of the Authority. Such remittances shall be for the same period and under the same conditions as remittances to the Authority paid in accordance with subsection A, mutatis mutandis.C. In connection with the issuance of bonds by the Authority to finance or refinance a major league baseball stadium, the local governing body of the locality in which the stadium is located may direct, by ordinance or resolution, that all admissions tax revenues of such locality generated by admissions to the major league stadium from taxes levied pursuant to §§ 58.1-3818 and 58.1-3840 shall be remitted to the Authority for the repayment of bonds, stadium operating expenses, master lease rental payments by the Commonwealth, capital expenditures and other purposes of the Authority. Any levy pursuant to this section may be for the lifetime of such bonds, but such levy shall not exceed thirty years.1995, cc. 613, 629, § 15.1-227.84; 1996, cc. 950, 1038; 1997, cc. 587, 884; 2005, c. 106.
VA Code § 15.2-5815 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 58 - Virginia Baseball Stadium Authority|§ 15.2-5815. Tax revenues of the Commonwealth or any other political subdivision not pledged

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as authorizing the pledging of the faith and credit of the Commonwealth, or any of its revenues, or the faith and credit of any other political subdivision of the Commonwealth, or any of its revenues, for the payment of any bonds.1995, cc. 613, 629, § 15.1-227.85; 1996, cc. 950, 1038; 1997, cc. 587, 884; 2005, c. 106.
VA Code § 15.2-5816 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 58 - Virginia Baseball Stadium Authority|§ 15.2-5816. Cooperation between the Authority and other political subdivisions

The Authority may enter into agreements with any other political subdivision of the Commonwealth for joint or cooperative action in accordance with § 15.2-1300.1995, cc. 613, 629, § 15.1-227.86; 1997, c. 587.
VA Code § 15.2-5817 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 58 - Virginia Baseball Stadium Authority|§ 15.2-5817. Tort liability

No pecuniary liability of any kind shall be imposed on the Commonwealth or on any other political subdivision of the Commonwealth because of any act, agreement, contract, tort, malfeasance or nonfeasance by or on the part of the Authority, its agents, servants or employees.1995, cc. 613, 629, § 15.1-227.87; 1997, c. 587.
VA Code § 15.2-5818 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 58 - Virginia Baseball Stadium Authority|§ 15.2-5818. Tort claims

For purposes of Article 18.1 (§ 8.01-195.1 et seq.) of Chapter 3 of Title 8.01, the Authority is an "agency" within the meaning of § 8.01-195.2, and each of its members and agents is an "employee" within the meaning of such section.1996, cc. 950, 1038, § 15.1-227.88; 1997, c. 587.
VA Code § 15.2-5819 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 58 - Virginia Baseball Stadium Authority|§ 15.2-5819. Policy statement

It is hereby found, determined, and declared that the acquisition of a major league baseball franchise and a major league baseball stadium will result in substantial economic development in the Commonwealth and is in all respects for the benefit of the people of the Commonwealth and is a public purpose and that the Authority will be performing an essential government function in the exercise of the powers conferred by this chapter.1996, cc. 950, 1038, § 15.1-227.89; 1997, c. 587.
VA Code § 15.2-5820 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 58 - Virginia Baseball Stadium Authority|§ 15.2-5820. Expired

Expired.
VA Code § 15.2-5822 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 58 - Virginia Baseball Stadium Authority|§ 15.2-5822. Expired

Expired.
VA Code § 15.2-5917 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 59 - Hampton Roads Sports Facility Authority|§ 15.2-5917. Expired

Expired.
VA Code § 15.2-5921 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 59.1 - Virginia Beach Arena|§ 15.2-5921. Expired

Expired.
VA Code § 15.2-5928 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 59.2 - Virginia Beach Sports or Entertainment Project|§ 15.2-5928. Definitions

As used in this chapter, unless the context requires a different meaning:"City" or "City of Virginia Beach" means the City of Virginia Beach, the City of Virginia Beach Development Authority, or any community development authority formed by the City of Virginia Beach pursuant to the provisions of Article 6 (§ 15.2-5152 et seq.) of Chapter 51 for the purpose of developing the sports and entertainment district."Sales and use tax revenues" means tax collections under the Virginia Retail Sales and Use Tax Act (§ 58.1-600 et seq.), as limited herein, generated by transactions taking place upon the premises of a sports or entertainment project, including transactions generating revenues in connection with the development and construction of such project that would not be generated but for the existence of such project. For purposes of this chapter, "sales and use tax revenues" does not include the revenue generated by (i) the one-half percent sales and use tax increase enacted by Chapters 11, 12, and 15 of the Acts of Assembly of 1986, Special Session I, which shall be paid into the Commonwealth Transportation Fund as defined in § 33.2-1524; (ii) the one percent of the state sales and use tax revenue distributed among the counties and cities of the Commonwealth pursuant to subsection D of § 58.1-638 on the basis of school-age population; and (iii) the additional state sales and use tax in certain counties and cities assessed pursuant to Chapter 766 of the Acts of Assembly of 2013 and any amendments thereto."Sports and entertainment district" means the geographic area in the City of Virginia Beach located south of 21st Street, north of Norfolk Avenue, east of Birdneck Road, and west of the Virginia Beach Boardwalk."Sports or entertainment project" means a project including sports facilities, entertainment facilities, or both, representing at least $100 million of investment in the sports and entertainment district of the City of Virginia Beach, including any office, restaurant, concessions, retail, residential, and lodging facilities that are owned and operated adjacent to or in connection with such sports or entertainment project; film and sound studios and any other sports or entertainment-related infrastructure; and any other directly related properties, including onsite and offsite parking lots, garages, and other properties. "Sports or entertainment project" includes multiple facilities located on multiple properties, provided that such facilities share a nexus of ownership or management.2019, c. 793; 2020, cc. 467, 1230, 1275.
VA Code § 15.2-5929 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 59.2 - Virginia Beach Sports or Entertainment Project|§ 15.2-5929. Powers

In addition to all other powers it possesses, the City of Virginia Beach may:1. Determine the locations of, develop, establish, construct, erect, acquire, own, repair, remodel, add to, extend, improve, equip, operate, regulate, and maintain a sports or entertainment project to the extent necessary to accomplish the purposes of this chapter;2. Operate, enter into contracts for the operation of, and regulate the use and operation of a sports or entertainment project developed under the provisions of this chapter;3. Fix and revise from time to time and charge and collect rates, rents, fees, ticket surcharges, or other charges for the use of a sports or entertainment project or for services rendered in connection with a sports or entertainment project;4. Issue bonds under this chapter; and5. Do all things necessary or convenient to carry out the powers granted by this chapter.2019, c. 793.
VA Code § 15.2-5930 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 59.2 - Virginia Beach Sports or Entertainment Project|§ 15.2-5930. Public hearings; notice; reports

A. At least 30 days before execution of a binding development agreement for a sports or entertainment project, the City of Virginia Beach shall submit to the General Assembly a detailed written report and findings of the City on the proposed agreement. The report and findings shall include a detailed plan of the method of funding and the economic benefits of the proposed agreement.B. The State Treasurer shall be provided with copies of all documents relating to the proposed issuance of any bonds pursuant to § 15.2-5931 sufficiently in advance of such bond issue to conduct such reviews as the State Treasurer deems necessary. Such reviews shall be completed within 120 days after the date that the Treasurer is provided such documents. In the event that the Commonwealth is an obligated person determined to be material to an evaluation of the offering for which financial information will be included or referenced in the offering document in accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 15c 2-12 under the federal Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or in the event that in the opinion of the State Treasurer, with the concurrence of the Debt Capacity Advisory Committee established under Article 5 (§ 2.2-2712 et seq.) of Chapter 27 of Title 2.2, such bond issue will be considered tax-supported debt of the Commonwealth or have an adverse impact on the debt capacity or the credit ratings of the Commonwealth, such bond issue must be authorized by the General Assembly.2019, c. 793.
VA Code § 15.2-5932 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 59.2 - Virginia Beach Sports or Entertainment Project|§ 15.2-5932. Sports or Entertainment Project Financing Fund; use

A. The City of Virginia Beach may, in its discretion, create a Sports or Entertainment Project Financing Fund, hereafter referred to as "the Fund." The City of Virginia Beach may use the Fund as a non-lapsing revolving fund for the purposes of carrying out the provisions of this chapter and providing security for any bonds issued under this chapter.B. All of the following receipts of the City of Virginia Beach may be placed in the Fund: (i) proceeds from the sale of bonds, (ii) revenues collected or received from any source under the provisions of this chapter, (iii) sales and use tax revenues remitted to the City of Virginia Beach by the State Comptroller pursuant to § 15.2-5933, and (iv) any other revenues under the jurisdiction of the City of Virginia Beach.C. The City of Virginia Beach may pay expenses and make expenditures from the Fund. To the extent deemed appropriate by the City of Virginia Beach, the receipts of the Fund may be pledged to and charged with the payment of debt service on City of Virginia Beach bonds and all reasonable charges and expenses related to the City borrowing and the management of the City's obligations. The City of Virginia Beach may use the Fund to pay for expenses or debt service associated with or incurred by a community development authority formed by the City of Virginia Beach pursuant to the provisions of Article 6 (§ 15.2-5152 et seq.) of Chapter 51 for the purpose of developing the sports and entertainment district.2019, c. 793; 2020, c. 467.
VA Code § 15.2-5933 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 59.2 - Virginia Beach Sports or Entertainment Project|§ 15.2-5933. Entitlement to tax revenues derived from the operation of facilities

A. 1. Upon execution of a binding development agreement for a sports or entertainment project, the City of Virginia Beach shall be entitled, subject to appropriation, to sales and use tax revenues defined in this chapter. The State Comptroller shall remit such sales and use tax revenues to the City of Virginia Beach on a quarterly basis, subject to such reasonable processing delays as may be required by the Department of Taxation. The State Comptroller shall make such remittances to the City of Virginia Beach, as provided herein, notwithstanding any provisions to the contrary in the Virginia Retail Sales and Use Tax Act (§ 58.1-600 et seq.).2. Any entitlement of the City of Virginia Beach to receive sales and use tax revenues pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall expire on July 1 following the twentieth anniversary of the completion of construction of the sports or entertainment project.B. The local governing body of the City of Virginia Beach may, by ordinance or resolution, fix and revise from time to time and charge and collect rates, rents, fees, ticket surcharges, or other charges for a sports or entertainment project and any temporary sports or entertainment project developed under the provisions of this chapter.C. If a sports and entertainment project qualifies for entitlement to sales and use tax revenues pursuant to the provisions of § 58.1-3851.1 or 58.1-3851.2, the City of Virginia Beach shall remain eligible to receive sales and use tax revenues pursuant to the provisions of this chapter; however, the amount received pursuant to this chapter shall be reduced by the amount received pursuant to the provisions of § 58.1-3851.1 or 58.1-3851.2.2019, c. 793; 2020, c. 467.
VA Code § 15.2-5934 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 59.2 - Virginia Beach Sports or Entertainment Project|§ 15.2-5934. Tax revenues of the Commonwealth or any other political subdivision not pledged

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as authorizing the pledging of the faith and credit of the Commonwealth, or the faith and credit of any other political subdivision of the Commonwealth, for the payment of any bonds. No bonds issued pursuant to § 15.2-5931 shall pledge the full faith and credit of the Commonwealth, nor shall such bonds constitute a debt of the Commonwealth, and the bonds shall so state on their face. Bondholders shall have no recourse whatsoever against the Commonwealth for the payment of principal, interest, or redemption premium, if any, on such bonds.2019, c. 793.
VA Code § 15.2-5936 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 59.3 - Hampton Roads Regional Arena Authority|§ 15.2-5936. Creation of Authority

There is hereby established a body corporate and politic known as the Hampton Roads Regional Arena Authority. The Authority is a political subdivision of the Commonwealth.2020, cc. 538, 539.
VA Code § 15.2-5937 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 59.3 - Hampton Roads Regional Arena Authority|§ 15.2-5937. Members of Authority; chairman; terms

A. The Authority shall consist of seven members as follows: four nonlegislative citizen members to be appointed by the Governor in consultation with the chief elected officer of each Hampton Roads locality or his designee, provided that at least one member shall be a resident of the City of Chesapeake, at least one member shall be a resident of the City of Norfolk, and at least one member shall be a resident of the City of Virginia Beach; and the chief elected officer of each Hampton Roads locality or his designee, who shall serve ex officio with voting privileges. Each member appointed by the Governor shall be subject to confirmation by the General Assembly. The members of the Authority annually shall elect a chairman and a vice-chairman from their membership; the vice-chairman shall perform the duties of the chairman in his absence. If a member of the Authority who is a chief elected officer of a locality is unable to attend a meeting of the Authority, he may designate another current elected official of such governing body to attend a meeting of the Authority. Such designation shall be for the purposes of one meeting and shall be submitted in writing or electronically to the chairman of the Authority prior to the affected meeting.B. Members of the Authority who are elected shall serve terms coincident with their terms of office. After the initial staggering of terms, members of the Authority appointed by the Governor shall serve terms of four years.At the end of a term, a member shall continue to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies. A member who is appointed after a term has begun serves only for the rest of the term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies. The members of the Authority shall receive no compensation for their services, but a member may be reimbursed by the Authority for reasonable expenses actually incurred in the performance of the duties of that office.2020, cc. 538, 539.
VA Code § 15.2-5938 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 59.3 - Hampton Roads Regional Arena Authority|§ 15.2-5938. Quorum; actions of Authority; meetings

Four members of the Authority shall constitute a quorum for the purpose of conducting business. Actions of the Authority shall receive the affirmative vote of a majority of the quorum to be effective. No vacancy on the Authority shall impair the right of a quorum to exercise all rights and perform all the duties of the Authority. The Authority shall determine the times and places of its regular meetings. Special meetings of the Authority shall be held when requested by two or more members of the Authority. Any such request for a special meeting shall be in writing, and the request shall specify the time and place of the meeting and the matters to be considered at the meeting. A reasonable effort shall be made to provide each member with notice of any special meeting. Only matters specified in the notice shall be considered at such special meeting unless all the members of the Authority are present.2020, cc. 538, 539.
VA Code § 15.2-5939 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 59.3 - Hampton Roads Regional Arena Authority|§ 15.2-5939. Executive Director appointment; duties

A. The Authority shall appoint an Executive Director, who is the chief administrative officer and secretary of the Authority and serves at the pleasure of the Authority. The Executive Director shall be paid from funds received by the Authority. No state funds shall be used to pay the salary or the expenses of this office.B. In addition to any other duties set forth in this chapter, the Executive Director shall:1. Direct and supervise the administrative affairs and activities of the Authority in accordance with its rules, regulations, and policies;2. Attend all meetings and keep minutes of all proceedings;3. Approve all accounts for salaries, per diem payments, and allowable expenses of the Authority and its employees and consultants and approve all expenses incidental to the operation of the Authority;4. Report and make recommendations to the Authority on the merits and status of any proposed Facility; and5. Perform any other duty that the Authority requires for carrying out the provisions of this chapter.2020, cc. 538, 539.
VA Code § 15.2-5940 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 59.3 - Hampton Roads Regional Arena Authority|§ 15.2-5940. Participation in the Authority by a Hampton Roads locality

Any Hampton Roads locality may, by a majority vote of its governing body, become a participating locality in the Authority.2020, cc. 538, 539.
VA Code § 15.2-5941 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 59.3 - Hampton Roads Regional Arena Authority|§ 15.2-5941. Powers

In addition to all other powers it possesses, the Authority may:1. Determine the location of, develop, establish, construct, erect, acquire, own, repair, remodel, add to, extend, improve, equip, operate, regulate, and maintain a Facility and Facility Site to the extent necessary to accomplish the purposes of this chapter, including contracting for materials, products, and services related to such Facility or Facility Site;2. Enter into development agreements related to the Facility or Facility Site, including leases, subleases, and any other forms of private financing;3. Develop a model for participating localities to share costs and revenues of a Facility and Facility Site;4. Operate, enter into contracts for the operation of, and regulate the use and operation of a Facility and Facility Site developed under the provisions of this chapter;5. Fix and revise from time to time and charge and collect rates, rents, fees, ticket surcharges, or other charges for the use of a Facility or Facility Site or for services rendered in connection with a Facility or Facility Site;6. Dedicate any funds that accrue to the Authority pursuant to the provisions of this chapter for the construction, development, financing, operation, or maintenance of the Facility and Facility Site;7. Issue bonds and similar financial instruments under this chapter;8. Finance the construction of a Facility using loans, notes, private equity financing, or any other method of financing the Authority deems appropriate; and9. Do all things necessary or convenient to carry out the powers granted by this chapter.2020, cc. 538, 539.