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VA Code § 15.2-5706 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 57 - Park Authorities Act|§ 15.2-5706. Appointment of special conservators of the peace

The chairman of the board of any authority created pursuant to the provisions of this chapter may apply to the circuit court for any locality for the appointment of one or more special conservators of the peace under procedures specified by § 19.2-13. Any such special conservator of the peace shall have, within the lands and facilities controlled by such authority, the powers, functions, duties, responsibilities and authority of any other conservator of the peace.1977, c. 381, § 15.1-1232.2; 1997, c. 587.
VA Code § 15.2-5707 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 57 - Park Authorities Act|§ 15.2-5707. Recordation of conveyances of real estate to park authorities

No deed purporting to convey real estate to a park authority shall be recorded unless accepted by a person authorized to act on behalf of the park authority, which acceptance shall appear on the face thereof.1983, c. 52, § 15.1-1232.3; 1997, c. 587.
VA Code § 15.2-5708 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 57 - Park Authorities Act|§ 15.2-5708. Exemption from taxation

No authority shall be required to pay any taxes or assessments upon any park acquired and constructed by it under the provisions of this chapter.Code 1950, § 15-714.6; 1950, p. 1248; 1962, c. 623, § 15.1-1233; 1997, c. 587.
VA Code § 15.2-5709 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 57 - Park Authorities Act|§ 15.2-5709. Rates and charges

The authority is hereby authorized to fix and revise from time to time rates, fees and other charges for the use of and for the services furnished or to be furnished by any park.Code 1950, § 15-714.7; 1950, p. 1248; 1962, c. 623, § 15.1-1234; 1997, c. 587.
VA Code § 15.2-5710 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 57 - Park Authorities Act|§ 15.2-5710. Funds

All moneys received pursuant to the powers granted in this chapter shall be held and applied solely as provided in this chapter. The authority shall provide that any officer or other fiscal agent to which such moneys shall be paid shall hold and apply the same for the purposes hereof, subject to such regulations as the authority may provide.Code 1950, § 15-714.8; 1950, p. 1248; 1962, c. 623, § 15.1-1235; 1997, c. 587.
VA Code § 15.2-5711 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 57 - Park Authorities Act|§ 15.2-5711. Conveyance or lease of park to authority; contract for park services; when referendum required before certain contracts made

Each locality and other public body is hereby authorized and empowered:1. To convey or lease to any authority created hereunder, with or without consideration, any park upon such terms and conditions as the governing body thereof shall determine to be for the best interests of such locality or other public body; and2. To contract with any authority created hereunder for park services; provided, that no locality shall enter into any contract with an authority involving payments by such locality to such authority for park services which requires the locality to incur an indebtedness extending beyond one fiscal year, unless the question of entering into such contract shall first be submitted to the voters of the locality for approval or rejection by a majority vote. Nothing herein shall prevent any locality from making a voluntary contribution to any authority.In the event that a locality shall desire to contract with an authority under this subdivision, such governing body shall adopt a resolution stating in brief and general terms the substance of the proposed contract for park services and requesting the circuit court for the locality to order an election upon the question of entering into such contract. A copy of such resolution, certified by the clerk of the governing body, shall be filed with the judge of the circuit court who shall thereupon enter an order in accordance with § 24.2-681 et seq. Notice of such election entered and paid for by the locality shall be published at least once in a newspaper of general circulation in the locality at least ten days before the election.The question to be submitted to the voters for determination shall include the names of the locality and the authority between whom the contract is proposed and the nature, duration and cost of such contract.Code 1950, § 15-714.9; 1950, p. 1248; 1956, c. 474; 1962, c. 623, § 15.1-1236; 1997, c. 587.
VA Code § 15.2-5713 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 57 - Park Authorities Act|§ 15.2-5713. Same; for water or sewer systems, etc.

An authority created under the provisions of this chapter is hereby authorized to provide by resolution, at one time or from time to time, for the issuance of revenue bonds of the authority for the purpose of paying the whole or any part of the cost of any water system, sewer system, sewage disposal system, or garbage and refuse collection and disposal system, or any combination of any thereof and for improvement and maintenance of any such system. The principal of and the interest on such bonds shall be payable solely from the funds herein provided for such payment. The bonds of each issue shall be dated, shall bear interest at such rate or rates as may be authorized by law, shall mature at such time or times not exceeding twenty years from their date or dates, as may be determined by the authority, and may be made redeemable before maturity, at the option of the authority, at such price or prices and under such terms and conditions as may be fixed by the authority prior to the issuance of the bonds.Revenue bonds issued under the provisions of this chapter shall not be deemed to constitute a debt of the Commonwealth or of any incorporating or participating locality, or a pledge of the faith and credit of the Commonwealth or of any incorporating or participating locality.Code 1950, § 15-714.11; 1954, c. 540; 1962, c. 623, § 15.1-1238; 1997, c. 587.
VA Code § 15.2-5714 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 57 - Park Authorities Act|§ 15.2-5714. Bonds mutilated, lost or destroyed

Should any bond issued under this chapter become mutilated or be lost or destroyed, the authority may cause a new bond of like date, number and tenor to be executed and delivered in exchange and substitution for, and upon cancellation of, such mutilated bond and its coupons, or in lieu of and in substitution for such lost or destroyed bond and its unmatured coupons. Such new bond or coupon shall not be executed or delivered until the holder of the mutilated, lost or destroyed bond (i) has paid the reasonable expense and charges in connection therewith; (ii) in the case of a lost or destroyed bond, has filed with the authority and its treasurer satisfactory evidence that such bond was lost or destroyed and that the holder was the owner thereof; and (iii) has furnished indemnity satisfactory to its treasurer.Code 1950, § 15-714.12; 1962, c. 203, § 15.1-1238.1; 1997, c. 587.
VA Code § 15.2-5800 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 58 - Virginia Baseball Stadium Authority|§ 15.2-5800. Definitions; professional baseball games; consent for construction

As used in this chapter the following words have the meanings indicated:"Authority" means the Virginia Baseball Stadium Authority."Facility" means (i) major league and minor league baseball stadiums, (ii) practice fields or other areas where major league and minor league professional baseball teams may practice or perform, (iii) offices for major league and minor league professional baseball teams or franchises, (iv) office, restaurant, concessions, retail and lodging facilities which are owned and operated in connection with a major league baseball stadium, and (v) any other directly related properties including, but not limited to, onsite and offsite parking lots, garages, and other properties."Major league baseball" means the organization which controls the administrative functions for the ownership and operation of major league baseball operations in the United States and Canada."Major league baseball franchise" means the contractual right granted by major league baseball to any person or persons to own or operate a major league baseball team in a specified location."Major league baseball stadium" means a sports facility which is designed for use primarily as a baseball stadium and which meets criteria that may be established by major league baseball."Minor league baseball stadium" means a sports facility which is designed for use primarily as a stadium for a minor league professional baseball team."Sales tax revenues" means taxes collected under the Virginia Retail Sales and Use Tax Act (§ 58.1-600 et seq.), as limited herein. Sales tax revenues shall not include any local general retail sales and use tax levied pursuant to §§ 58.1-605 and 58.1-606.1992, c. 823, § 15.1-227.70; 1995, cc. 613, 629; 1996, cc. 950, 1038; 1997, cc. 587, 884; 2005, c. 106.
VA Code § 15.2-5801 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 58 - Virginia Baseball Stadium Authority|§ 15.2-5801. Creation of Authority

There is hereby established a body corporate and politic known as the Virginia Baseball Stadium Authority. The Authority is a political subdivision of the Commonwealth.1992, c. 823, § 15.1-227.71; 1995, cc. 613, 629; 1997, c. 587.
VA Code § 15.2-5802 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 58 - Virginia Baseball Stadium Authority|§ 15.2-5802. Members of Authority; chairman; terms

A. The Authority shall consist of nine members who shall be appointed by the Governor, and the Governor shall designate one of the members as chairman. The members of the Authority annually shall elect a vice-chairman from their membership who shall perform the duties of the chairman in his absence. In making appointments to the Authority, the Governor shall ensure that the geographic areas of the Commonwealth are represented; however, in the event a major league baseball stadium is proposed, at least four members of the Authority shall be residents of the county or city in which the facility is proposed to be located. The appointments of the members by the Governor shall be confirmed in accordance with § 2.2-107.B. The term of a member of the Authority is four years. However, upon the initial appointment of the members of the Authority, the terms of the members shall be staggered as follows: The initial term of three of the members shall be four years; the initial term of three members shall be three years; and the initial term of the remaining three members shall be two years. The Governor shall designate the term to be served by each appointee at the time of appointment.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. Upon the end of the term of a member, or upon the resignation or removal of a member, the Governor shall appoint a member to the Authority. The Governor may remove a member for cause in accordance with § 2.2-108. 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.1992, c. 823, § 15.1-227.72; 1995, cc. 613, 629; 1997, c. 587.
VA Code § 15.2-5803 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 58 - Virginia Baseball Stadium Authority|§ 15.2-5803. Quorum; actions of Authority; meetings

Five 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. No matter not specified in the notice shall be considered at such special meeting unless all the members of the Authority are present.1992, c. 823, § 15.1-227.73; 1995, cc. 613, 629; 1997, c. 587.
VA Code § 15.2-5804 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 58 - Virginia Baseball Stadium Authority|§ 15.2-5804. 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 as may be appropriated or received by the Authority.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.1992, c. 823, § 15.1-227.74; 1995, cc. 613, 629; 1996, cc. 950, 1038; 1997, c. 587.
VA Code § 15.2-5805 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 58 - Virginia Baseball Stadium Authority|§ 15.2-5805. Powers

In addition to the powers set forth elsewhere in this chapter, the Authority may:1. Adopt and alter an official seal;2. Sue and be sued in its own name;3. Adopt bylaws, rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of this chapter;4. Maintain an office at such place as the Authority may designate;5. Employ, either as regular employees or independent contractors, consultants, engineers, architects, accountants, attorneys, financial experts, construction experts and personnel, superintendents, managers and other professional personnel, personnel, and agents as may be necessary in the judgment of the Authority, and fix their compensation;6. Determine the locations of, develop, establish, construct, erect, acquire, own, repair, remodel, add to, extend, improve, equip, operate, regulate, and maintain facilities to the extent necessary to accomplish the purposes of the Authority;7. Acquire, hold, lease, use, encumber, transfer, or dispose of real and personal property, including a lease of its property or any interest therein whatever the condition thereof, whether or not constructed or acquired, to the Commonwealth or any political subdivision of the Commonwealth. The Commonwealth and any such political subdivision are authorized to acquire or lease such property or any interest therein; however, the Commonwealth shall not enter into any such lease or purchase agreement unless such lease or purchase agreement has first been approved pursuant to subsections E and F of § 15.2-5806;8. Enter into contracts of any kind, and execute all instruments necessary or convenient with respect to its carrying out the powers in this chapter to accomplish the purposes of the Authority;9. Operate, enter into contracts for the operation of, and regulate the use and operation of facilities developed under the provisions of the chapter;10. Fix and revise from time to time and charge and collect rates, rents, fees, or other charges for the use of facilities or for services rendered in connection with the facilities;11. Borrow money from any source for any valid purpose, including working capital for its operations, reserve funds, or interest, and to mortgage, pledge, or otherwise encumber the property or funds of the Authority and to contract with or engage the services of any person in connection with any financing, including financial institutions, issuers of letters of credit, or insurers;12. Issue bonds under this chapter;13. Receive and accept from any source, private or public, contributions, gifts, or grants of money or property; and14. Do all things necessary or convenient to carry out the powers granted by this chapter.1992, c. 823, § 15.1-227.75; 1995, cc. 613, 629; 1996, cc. 950, 1038; 1997, cc. 587, 884; 2005, c. 106.
VA Code § 15.2-5807 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 58 - Virginia Baseball Stadium Authority|§ 15.2-5807. Acquisition of property

A. The Authority may acquire in its own name, by gift or purchase, any real or personal property, or interests in property, necessary or convenient to construct or operate any facility.B. In any jurisdiction where planning, zoning, and development regulations may apply, the Authority shall comply with and is subject to those regulations to the same extent as a private commercial or industrial enterprise.C. This section does not affect the right of the Authority to acquire an option for acquisition of the property, prior to 2000, once the approval required by this section is obtained.D. Any locality shall have the power to acquire by eminent domain, in the manner and in accordance with the procedure provided in Chapter 2 (§ 25.1-200 et seq.) of Title 25.1, any real property, including fixtures and improvements, and personal property, including any interest, right, easement, or estate therein, located within such locality for public purposes. For purposes of this section, public purpose means the construction and operation of any facility, as defined in § 15.2-5800, when determined by the governing body of such locality that the construction and operation of such a facility would enhance the economic development, resources, or advantages of the locality. In furtherance of this public purpose, the locality may convey any such real property, including fixtures and improvements, and personal property acquired pursuant to this section to the Authority, by sale, gift or lease, upon terms mutually agreed upon by the Authority and the locality. The Authority and locality may enter into agreements regarding the initiation and prosecution of such condemnation proceedings, including payment and reimbursement of any costs, fees, expenses, or awards resulting from the proceedings. Upon the written request of the Authority, the locality in which the stadium site is proposed may, by majority vote, exercise its power of eminent domain as provided herein.1992, c. 823, § 15.1-227.77; 1995, cc. 613, 629; 1996, cc. 950, 1038; 1997, c. 587; 2003, c. 940.
VA Code § 15.2-5809 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 58 - Virginia Baseball Stadium Authority|§ 15.2-5809. Investments in bonds

Any financial institution, investment company, insurance company or association, and any personal representative, guardian, trustee, or other fiduciary, may legally invest any moneys belonging to them or within their control in any bonds issued by the Authority.1992, c. 823, § 15.1-227.79; 1997, c. 587.
VA Code § 15.2-5810 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 58 - Virginia Baseball Stadium Authority|§ 15.2-5810. Bonds are tax exempt

The Authority shall not be required to pay any taxes or assessments of any kind whatsoever and its bonds, their transfer, the interest payable on them, and any income derived from them, including any profit realized in their sale or exchange, shall be exempt at all times from every kind and nature of taxation by this Commonwealth or by any of its political subdivisions, municipal corporations, or public agencies of any kind.1992, c. 823, § 15.1-227.80; 1997, c. 587.
VA Code § 15.2-5811 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 58 - Virginia Baseball Stadium Authority|§ 15.2-5811. Stadium Authority Financing Fund; use

A. There is hereby created a Virginia Baseball Stadium Authority Financing Fund ("Fund"). The Authority shall use the Fund as a nonlapsing revolving fund for carrying out the provisions of this chapter.B. All of the following receipts of the Authority shall 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, and (iii) any other revenues under the jurisdiction of the Authority.C. The Authority shall pay all expenses and make all expenditures from the Fund. To the extent deemed appropriate by the Authority, the receipts of the Fund shall be pledged to and charged with the payment of debt service on Authority bonds and all reasonable charges and expenses related to Authority borrowing and the management of Authority obligation.1992, c. 823, § 15.1-227.81; 1997, c. 587.
VA Code § 15.2-5812 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 58 - Virginia Baseball Stadium Authority|§ 15.2-5812. Additional duties

In addition to the duties set forth elsewhere in this chapter, the Authority shall:1. Keep records as are consistent with sound business practices and accounting records using generally accepted accounting practices;2. Cause an audit by an independent certified public accountant to be made of accounts and transactions at the conclusion of each fiscal year;3. Be subject to audit and examination at any reasonable time of its accounts and transactions by the Auditor of Public Accounts; and4. Submit a detailed annual report of its activities and financial standing to the Governor and to the General Assembly.1992, c. 823, § 15.1-227.82; 1997, c. 587.
VA Code § 15.2-5813 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns|Chapter 58 - Virginia Baseball Stadium Authority|§ 15.2-5813. Creation of local advisory boards

Prior to constructing any facility, the Authority shall create a local advisory board for that facility. Each local advisory board shall be composed of twelve members. Six members shall be appointed by the local governing body in which the proposed facility is to be located. Notwithstanding the provisions of § 15.2-1534, the governing body may appoint one or more of its members to serve on the local advisory board. Six members shall be appointed by the Authority, and each of those six members shall reside in the locality in which the facility is proposed to be located. All advisory board members shall be appointed for a term of four years. All advisory board members shall serve without pay, but a member may be reimbursed by the Authority for reasonable expenses actually incurred in the performance of advisory functions. Each advisory board shall elect a chairman and a secretary and such other officers as it deems necessary. The Authority shall give each local advisory board reasonable opportunity to provide appropriate comments and recommendations on the design and the operation of the facility in its locality.1995, cc. 613, 629, § 15.1-227.83; 1997, c. 587.