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Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 55 - PARKS AND RECREATION (§§ 55-1-1 — 55-25-15) › Chapter 7 - BRIDGE AND PARK COMMISSIONS (§§ 55-7-1 — 55-7-59) › Section 55-7-29 - Acceptance of federal aid and assistance

Notwithstanding any provision in this chapter to the contrary, the bridge and park commission shall have the power and is authorized, in connection with its work of development and functions as provided in this chapter, to accept contributions or loans from the United States, or a federal department, instrumentality, or agency for financing or aiding in the financing of the cost of preliminary investigations and studies, surveys, plans and specifications, procedures and other action preliminary to construction, and the construction, maintenance and operation of anything authorized in this chapter.
The commission may enter into contracts and cooperate with the United States or a federal department, instrumentality, or agency in the making of preliminary investigations, studies and surveys, preparation of plans and specifications and in the accomplishment of procedures and other action preliminary to construction, and the construction, maintenance and operation, and in financing or aiding in financing the cost of preliminary investigations and studies, surveys, plans and specifications, procedures and other action preliminary to construction and of the construction, maintenance, and operation of anything authorized in this chapter. The commission may do any and all things necessary to avail itself of such aid and cooperation, so long as such action is in strict accordance with the laws of the State of Mississippi.
Codes, 1942, § 5974-04; Laws, 1960, ch. 434, § 4; Laws, 1962, ch. 216, § 2; Laws, 1964, 1st Ex. Sess. ch. 20; Laws, 1966, ch. 274, § 1, eff. 2/3/1966.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 55 - PARKS AND RECREATION (§§ 55-1-1 — 55-25-15) › Chapter 7 - BRIDGE AND PARK COMMISSIONS (§§ 55-7-1 — 55-7-59) › Section 55-7-31 - Disposition of revenues of commission

All revenues, income and moneys received by the bridge and park commission shall be deposited in the depository or depositories which shall be selected by the governing authorities of the municipality or county, in the same manner as depositories are selected for said municipality or county, and shall at all times be secured in the manner provided by law for the securing of deposits of municipalities or counties. Any such depository shall hold such funds in an account in all respects separate and distinct from the accounts in which the other funds of the municipality or county are held, and separate and distinct from all other accounts. In the event that bonds should be issued, as hereinafter provided in this chapter, payable from the income of the commission, then such depository shall hold, manage and account for the funds of the commission in accordance with any resolution authorizing such bonds adopted by the bridge and park commission.
Codes, 1942, § 5974-05; Laws, 1960, ch. 434, § 5, eff. 5/3/1960.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 55 - PARKS AND RECREATION (§§ 55-1-1 — 55-25-15) › Chapter 7 - BRIDGE AND PARK COMMISSIONS (§§ 55-7-1 — 55-7-59) › Section 55-7-33 - Issuance of bonds by commission generally

For the purpose of providing funds for the corporate purposes of the bridge and park commission, the commission shall have power to borrow money and to issue its bonds in evidence thereof, payable from the income and revenues derived and to be derived from the operation of any of the facilities acquired, owned and operated by the commission, including, without limiting, the generality of the rates, fees, charges and tolls to be charged for the use of any bridge or causeway or for the service and use of any facility operated by the commission, from any sums received from concessionaires and lessees, and from any sums received from the sale, lease or rental of real estate. Any indebtedness so created or any bonds so issued shall not become an obligation or liability of the municipality or of the county nor shall the power of taxation of said city or said county be pledged to the payment thereof nor shall any of the funds of the municipality or county be used or expended for the payment of any such bonds either as to principal or interest, except as hereafter set forth in this chapter. No limitations of indebtedness upon the issuance of bonds by any political subdivision, municipal corporation or county in the State of Mississippi shall apply to the bonds hereby authorized.
Codes, 1942, § 5974-06; Laws, 1960, ch. 434, § 6; Laws, 1962, ch. 216, § 3, eff. 6/1/1962.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 55 - PARKS AND RECREATION (§§ 55-1-1 — 55-25-15) › Chapter 7 - BRIDGE AND PARK COMMISSIONS (§§ 55-7-1 — 55-7-59) › Section 55-7-35 - Imposition of tax levy for payment of bonds

If the bridge and park commission shall determine by order entered upon its minutes and the governing authorities of the municipality or county concerned concur in the findings of the commission by order entered upon its minutes that in order to render the bonds to be issued under Section
55-7-33
salable or to obtain a more favorable rate of interest, that the tax levy hereby authorized is required, then the governing authorities of the municipality or county are authorized to provide for an annual levy during the life of the bonds issued hereunder, not to exceed four mills, upon all of the taxable property within the municipality or county in order to provide additional funds for the payment of the principal and interest of said bonds, and for the sinking funds as may be provided for by the resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds.
However, before the governing authorities of the municipalities or counties shall make any tax levy as authorized in this section, such levy shall be authorized by a sixty percent (60%) majority of the qualified electors of the municipality or county voting in a special election held in the manner provided by law.
If bonds are issued payable partially from ad valorem taxes, it shall be the duty of the governing authorities of the municipality or county to levy a tax sufficient each year, together with pledged revenues other than the taxes authorized hereunder, to pay the bonds and interest thereon as such bonds and interest become due, and to provide the sinking funds set forth in the order authorizing the issuance thereof. However, in no event shall a tax levied exceed the amount authorized in the first instance by the governing authorities of the municipality or county. Any part of this tax levy lost through homestead exemption shall not be reimbursed by the state.
If during any year all or any portion of the levy authorized hereby is not necessary to pay the principal and interest of the bonds falling due during the succeeding calendar year and to provide the sinking fund or funds required, and the commission and governing authorities of the municipality or county so find, by order entered upon their minutes, such levy shall not be made for that year to the extent that it is not necessary for such purposes.
As used in this section the word "taxes" shall include, but without limitation, all levies on an ad valorem basis upon land or real property.
Codes, 1942, § 5974-06; Laws, 1960, ch. 434, § 6; Laws, 1962, ch. 216, § 3, eff. 6/1/1962.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 55 - PARKS AND RECREATION (§§ 55-1-1 — 55-25-15) › Chapter 7 - BRIDGE AND PARK COMMISSIONS (§§ 55-7-1 — 55-7-59) › Section 55-7-37 - Division of ad valorem taxes on commission's property

Any ad valorem taxes levied each year by or for the benefit of any city, county, city and county, district, or other public corporation (hereinafter sometimes called "taxing agencies"), upon any real property which is acquired by the commission and leased or sold to private persons or corporations pursuant to Section
55-7-21
, after the date of acquisition of said real property by the commission, shall be divided as follows:
(1)
Portion of taxes based on last assessment roll before acquisition of property by the commission. That portion of the taxes which would be produced by the rate upon which the tax is levied each year by or for each of said taxing agencies upon the total sum of the assessed value of the taxable property acquired by the commission as shown upon the assessment roll used in connection with the taxation of such property by such taxing agency, last equalized prior to the date of acquisition by the commission, shall be allocated to and when collected shall be paid into the funds of the respective taxing agencies as taxes by or for said taxing agencies on all other property are paid (for the purpose of allocating taxes levied by or for any taxing agency or agencies which did not include the property acquired by the commission on the effective date or otherwise acquired, the assessment roll of the county last equalized on the date of acquisition by the commission shall be used in determining the assessed valuation of the taxable property in the project on said effective date); and
(2)
Portion of taxes in excess of amount. That portion of said levied taxes each year in excess of such amount shall be allocated to and when collected shall be paid into a special fund of the commission to pay the principal of and interest on any bonds or securities issued by the commission pursuant to its authority under this chapter. Unless and until the total assessed valuation of the taxable property acquired by the commission exceeds the total assessed value of the taxable property as shown by the last equalized assessment roll referred to in paragraph (1) hereof, all of the taxes levied and collected upon the taxable property shall be paid into the funds of the respective taxing agencies. When said bonds or securities issued by the commission pursuant to its authority under this chapter have been paid, all moneys thereafter received from taxes upon the taxable property acquired by the commission shall be paid into the funds of the respective taxing agencies as taxes on all other property are paid.
In any proceedings for the issuance of any bonds or securities by the commission to finance or refinance, in whole or in part, any activities under this chapter, the portion of the taxes mentioned in paragraph (2), may be irrevocably pledged for the payment of the principal of and interest on said bonds or securities.
Codes, 1942, § 5974-06; Laws, 1960, ch. 434, § 6; Laws, 1962, ch. 216, § 3, eff. 6/1/1962.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 55 - PARKS AND RECREATION (§§ 55-1-1 — 55-25-15) › Chapter 7 - BRIDGE AND PARK COMMISSIONS (§§ 55-7-1 — 55-7-59) › Section 55-7-39 - Details of bonds; execution and sale of bonds

Any such bonds authorized by Section
55-7-33
shall be authorized by a resolution adopted by the bridge and park commission, shall bear interest at such rate or rates, not exceeding, however, six percent (6%) per annum, shall be in such denomination or denominations, shall be payable both as to principal and interest at such place or places and shall mature at such time or times not exceeding forty (40) years from the date thereof, all as may be provided by such resolution. If so specified in such resolution, such bonds may be redeemable prior to their respective maturities with or without premium and on such notice as shall be provided for by such resolution. Such bonds may be sold at public or private sale for such price or prices as the commission shall determine, provided the interest cost to maturity of the money received from any issue of said bonds or other obligations shall not exceed six percent (6%) per annum. If any such bonds are sold at less than par, then the price to be paid therefor shall be such that the interest cost to the commission on the money actually received for such bonds shall not exceed six percent (6%) per annum computed to their absolute maturity according to standard bond value tables. Such bonds shall be executed in such a manner as may be directed in the resolution which authorized the bonds. Interest coupons to be attached to such bonds may be executed by facsimile signatures.
Codes, 1942, § 5974-07; Laws, 1960, ch. 434, § 7; Laws, 1962, ch. 216, § 4, eff. 6/1/1962.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 55 - PARKS AND RECREATION (§§ 55-1-1 — 55-25-15) › Chapter 7 - BRIDGE AND PARK COMMISSIONS (§§ 55-7-1 — 55-7-59) › Section 55-7-41 - Security for payment of bonds generally

The bridge and park commission, in the issuance of any bonds or securities pursuant to its authority under this chapter, or any other statute, may, in its discretion, authorize and have inserted in such bonds or securities a provision to the effect that such bonds or securities shall constitute a lien upon all or any specified portion of the property which the commission is authorized to transfer, convey or sell to private individuals, with right of foreclosure of such lien to be vested in the holder or holders of such securities or bonds, upon terms and conditions such as may be approved by said commission and set out in such securities or bonds, and such provisions thus approved and inserted therein shall constitute and effect a valid lien on the property as specified. Further, all or any part of the proceeds from the authorized transfer, conveyance or sale of lots or other property of the commission to private individuals may be pledged by the commission, in its discretion, as security for any bonds or other securities lawfully issued or to be issued by it, upon such terms and conditions as said commission may provide.
Codes, 1942, § 5974-07; Laws, 1960, ch. 434, § 7; Laws, 1962, ch. 216, § 4, eff. 6/1/1962.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 55 - PARKS AND RECREATION (§§ 55-1-1 — 55-25-15) › Chapter 7 - BRIDGE AND PARK COMMISSIONS (§§ 55-7-1 — 55-7-59) › Section 55-7-43 - Pledge of income, revenues and grants for payment of bonds; contents of bond issue resolution

Whenever bonds are issued by the bridge and park commission under this chapter, an amount of the income, revenues or grants from all sources received by the commission, after the deduction of the necessary expenses of operating and maintaining the facilities and properties of said commission, shall be pledged in an amount sufficient for the purpose of the payment of the principal of and interest on said bonds as the same shall mature and accrue. The resolution authorizing such bonds shall contain such covenants as may be deemed necessary or advisable for the assurance of payment of the bonds thereby authorized and may contain such restrictions upon the issuance of additional bonds by the commission as may be deemed advisable. Such resolution may direct the depository in which funds of the commission are held to remit to the paying agent designated for such bonds specified periodic remittances without further direction or authorization by the commission and may provide for the establishment of funds for operation and maintenance, for depreciation, for the payment of principal and interest and for contingencies, and may provide for the setting aside of amounts over and above those necessary for current debt service so as to provide and produce a reserved fund to meet any possible deficiency in future years.
Codes, 1942, § 5974-08; Laws, 1960, ch. 434, § 8; Laws, 1962, ch. 216, § 5, eff. 6/1/1962.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 55 - PARKS AND RECREATION (§§ 55-1-1 — 55-25-15) › Chapter 7 - BRIDGE AND PARK COMMISSIONS (§§ 55-7-1 — 55-7-59) › Section 55-7-45 - Pledge of or payments from revenue derived through Section 65-33-45

No bonds issued under the provisions of this chapter shall be secured by pledge of or be paid, either as to principal or interest, from, any revenue derived through Section
65-33-45
.
Codes, 1942, § 5974-08.5; Laws, 1962, ch. 216, § 6, eff. 6/1/1962.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 55 - PARKS AND RECREATION (§§ 55-1-1 — 55-25-15) › Chapter 7 - BRIDGE AND PARK COMMISSIONS (§§ 55-7-1 — 55-7-59) › Section 55-7-47 - Validation of bonds

Any bonds which may be authorized to be issued by the bridge and park commission may be submitted to validation as provided by Sections
31-13-1
through
31-13-11
, Mississippi Code of 1972.
Codes, 1942, § 5974-09; Laws, 1960, ch. 434, § 9, eff. 5/3/1960.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 55 - PARKS AND RECREATION (§§ 55-1-1 — 55-25-15) › Chapter 7 - BRIDGE AND PARK COMMISSIONS (§§ 55-7-1 — 55-7-59) › Section 55-7-49 - Rates, fees, charges, and tolls for services or use of facilities

Whenever such bonds are issued by the bridge and park commission, the rates, fees, charges and tolls to be established for the use of any bridge or causeway or for the services or use of any of the facilities owned or operated by the commission, or to be received by it from concessionaires or lessees, and from the lease or sale of any lands under the control of the commission and other sources, shall be such as to produce an aggregate amount sufficient at all times to pay the cost of operation and maintenance of any bridge, causeway or other property or facility of the commission, to pay the principal of and the interest on all bonds issued by the commission as the same shall mature and accrue, and to provide adequate reserve and contingent funds.
Codes, 1942, § 5974-10; Laws, 1960, ch. 434, § 10, eff. 5/3/1960.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 55 - PARKS AND RECREATION (§§ 55-1-1 — 55-25-15) › Chapter 7 - BRIDGE AND PARK COMMISSIONS (§§ 55-7-1 — 55-7-59) › Section 55-7-51 - Enforcement of rights of bondholders

The holder of any bond issued by the bridge and park commission or of any coupon attached thereto, may in any civil action, mandamus or other proceedings enforce and compel all duties required of the commission or any officer thereof by this chapter or by resolution authorizing issuance of bonds hereunder, including the establishment and collection of adequate rates, fees, charges and tolls, and the performance of any duties imposed upon the commission or any of its members or officers by the resolution authorizing such bonds, and such action shall lie, regardless of whether or not the bonds shall, at the time of such action, be in default either as to principal or interest, in the event that the commission or any of its officers or members shall fail to perform the duties or obligations imposed on it or them by the resolution which authorized such bonds. If there be any default in payment of the interest on any principal of any of said bonds, any court having jurisdiction in the proper action, may, upon petition of the holder of any of such bonds, appoint a receiver to administer and operate the system, consisting of the park, recreational and harbor area and facilities, all bridges, buildings, improvements, and related facilities in connection therewith, with the power to fix rates and collect charges sufficient to provide for the payment of all bonds outstanding to the payment of which the revenues of such system are pledged and to pay the expenses of operating and maintaining such system and to apply the revenues of such system in conformity with the provisions of this chapter, and of the order or resolution authorizing the issuance of such bonds.
Codes, 1942, § 5974-11; Laws, 1960, ch. 434, § 11, eff. 5/3/1960.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 55 - PARKS AND RECREATION (§§ 55-1-1 — 55-25-15) › Chapter 7 - BRIDGE AND PARK COMMISSIONS (§§ 55-7-1 — 55-7-59) › Section 55-7-53 - Incorporation of islands into municipality

In connection with the exercise of the right and authority granted under the terms of this chapter, any municipality involved shall have the right to incorporate the island or islands aforesaid, in whole or in part, into the municipality in the same manner and upon compliance with the same conditions precedent now provided by statute for the incorporation of adjacent lands into municipalities in this state.
Codes, 1942, § 5974-12; Laws, 1960, ch. 434, § 12, eff. 5/3/1960.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 55 - PARKS AND RECREATION (§§ 55-1-1 — 55-25-15) › Chapter 7 - BRIDGE AND PARK COMMISSIONS (§§ 55-7-1 — 55-7-59) › Section 55-7-55 - Cooperation with other state entities

In connection with any harbor development and in connection with the construction of causeways, bridges, tunnels or approaches to the development as provided for in this chapter, the municipality or county and the bridge and park commission shall have full power and authority to cooperate with and provide the same in conjunction or jointly and in connection with any other commission or political body created and existing under the laws of the State of Mississippi, including the State of Mississippi. Said joint construction or undertaking shall be upon such terms as may be agreed upon by the political bodies or entities involved and shall be carried out in such manner that there may be no conflict as between the political bodies or subdivision involved.
Codes, 1942, § 5974-14; Laws, 1960, ch. 434, § 14, eff. 5/3/1960.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 55 - PARKS AND RECREATION (§§ 55-1-1 — 55-25-15) › Chapter 7 - BRIDGE AND PARK COMMISSIONS (§§ 55-7-1 — 55-7-59) › Section 55-7-57 - Construction of chapter; authority and powers conferred

This chapter, without reference to any other chapter or statute, shall be deemed to be full and complete authority for the establishment of the bridge and park commission of the municipality or of the county, for the performance of any of the powers and duties granted or imposed upon such commission or its officials, and for the issuance of bonds, as provided in this chapter. None of the present restrictions or requirements, additions or limitations of the law applicable to the issuance or sale of bonds by political corporations or subdivisions of the State of Mississippi shall apply to the issuance and sale of bonds under this chapter. No proceedings shall be required for the execution of any of the purposes of this chapter or for the issuance of any bonds pursuant to this chapter other than those provided for and required herein. All powers necessary to be exercised by the governing authorities of the municipality and/or the governing authorities of the county and by the bridge and park commission or its officers or members, in order to carry out the provisions of this chapter, are hereby conferred.
Codes, 1942, § 5974-13; Laws, 1960, ch. 434, § 13, eff. 5/3/1960.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 55 - PARKS AND RECREATION (§§ 55-1-1 — 55-25-15) › Chapter 7 - BRIDGE AND PARK COMMISSIONS (§§ 55-7-1 — 55-7-59) › Section 55-7-59 - Construction of chapter; cumulative and supplemental; repeal or impairment of other laws

This chapter shall be cumulative and supplemental to other laws having reference to port and harbor development.
This chapter shall not repeal or impair any law now in effect, except as herein specifically provided, and shall be liberally construed so as to accomplish the clear purposes of the chapter.
Codes, 1942, §§ 5974-01, 5974-14; Laws, 1960, ch. 434, §§ 1, 14; Laws, 1962, ch. 216, § 1, eff. 6/1/1962.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 55 - PARKS AND RECREATION (§§ 55-1-1 — 55-25-15) › Chapter 9 - COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL FACILITIES (§§ 55-9-1 — 55-9-93) › DEVELOPMENT OF RECREATIONAL FACILITIES IN CERTAIN COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES (§§ 55-9-1 — 55-9-5) › Section 55-9-3 - Applicability of debt limitations to bond issues

The bonds authorized to be issued by a county or municipality pursuant to Section
55-9-1
shall not be in excess of the respective debt limits as now or hereafter provided by the laws of the State of Mississippi.
Codes, 1942, § 5976; Laws, 1940, ch. 271.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 55 - PARKS AND RECREATION (§§ 55-1-1 — 55-25-15) › Chapter 9 - COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL FACILITIES (§§ 55-9-1 — 55-9-93) › DEVELOPMENT OF RECREATIONAL FACILITIES IN CERTAIN COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES (§§ 55-9-1 — 55-9-5) › Section 55-9-5 - Applicability of other laws to bond issues

The laws applicable to the issuance of bonds by a county or by a municipality shall apply to the respective issuance of bonds pursuant to Section
55-9-1
, except that an election therefor may be called without the filing of petitions therefor by the qualified electors of either the county or municipality, and that such bonds may be issued, provided a majority of the qualified electors voting in the elections called for that purpose shall vote for the issuance of such bonds.
Codes, 1942, § 5977; Laws, 1940, ch. 271.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 55 - PARKS AND RECREATION (§§ 55-1-1 — 55-25-15) › Chapter 9 - COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL FACILITIES (§§ 55-9-1 — 55-9-93) › RECREATIONAL DISTRICTS IN CERTAIN COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES (§§ 55-9-21 — 55-9-37) › Section 55-9-21 - Declaration of purpose

The purpose of Sections
55-9-21
through
55-9-37
is to further the interest of the general education, health and welfare of the people of the State of Mississippi now and in the future.
Codes, 1942, § 5977-09; Laws, 1968, ch. 269, § 9, eff. 8/7/1968.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 55 - PARKS AND RECREATION (§§ 55-1-1 — 55-25-15) › Chapter 9 - COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL FACILITIES (§§ 55-9-1 — 55-9-93) › RECREATIONAL DISTRICTS IN CERTAIN COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES (§§ 55-9-21 — 55-9-37) › Section 55-9-23 - General grant of authority

Any Class 4 county, according to the 1967 tabulation of classification of counties by the State Tax Commission, which has two judicial districts, and any Class 1 county bordering on the Mississippi River on the west and the State of Tennessee on the north, and traversed by Interstate 55, any county adjoining such counties, and any municipality located in any of such counties, may purchase, lease or acquire by gift, land and waters within this state, and develop and maintain thereon parks, athletic, cultural, educational and recreational complexes.
Codes, 1942, § 5977-01; Laws, 1968, ch. 269, § 1; Laws, 1994, ch. 361, § 1, eff. 3/14/1994.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 55 - PARKS AND RECREATION (§§ 55-1-1 — 55-25-15) › Chapter 9 - COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL FACILITIES (§§ 55-9-1 — 55-9-93) › RECREATIONAL DISTRICTS IN CERTAIN COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES (§§ 55-9-21 — 55-9-37) › Section 55-9-25 - Definitions

(a)
Any park or athletic, cultural, educational or recreational complex formed under the provisions of Sections
55-9-21
through
55-9-37
, shall be termed a "project."
(b)
The political subdivision forming such project, whether municipality or county, shall be termed "political subdivision."
(c)
The political subdivisions which form, constitute or contribute to said project shall be termed "recreational district."
Codes, 1942, § 5977-02; Laws, 1968, ch. 269, § 2, eff. 8/7/1968.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 55 - PARKS AND RECREATION (§§ 55-1-1 — 55-25-15) › Chapter 9 - COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL FACILITIES (§§ 55-9-1 — 55-9-93) › RECREATIONAL DISTRICTS IN CERTAIN COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES (§§ 55-9-21 — 55-9-37) › Section 55-9-27 - Procedure for formation of recreational district

Any such political subdivision desiring to either form alone or in conjunction with others any recreational district, or to become a part thereof, may do so by its governing board adopting a resolution declaring its intention to either form or become a part of such recreational district. Such resolution shall be published once a week for at least three (3) consecutive weeks in at least one (1) newspaper having general circulation in the political subdivision. The first publication of such resolution shall be made not less than twenty-one (21) days prior to the date fixed in such resolution for hearing objections thereto, and the last publication shall be made not more than seven (7) days prior to such date. If twenty percent (20%) or fifteen hundred (1500), whichever is least, of the qualified electors of the political subdivision shall file a written protest against such political subdivision forming or becoming a part of such recreational district on or before the date specified in such resolution, then an election on the question shall be called and held as provided by law on bond issue questions. If no such protest be filed, then such political subdivision may either form or become a part of such recreational district.
Codes, 1942, § 5977-06; Laws, 1968, ch. 269, § 6, eff. 8/7/1968.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 55 - PARKS AND RECREATION (§§ 55-1-1 — 55-25-15) › Chapter 9 - COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL FACILITIES (§§ 55-9-1 — 55-9-93) › RECREATIONAL DISTRICTS IN CERTAIN COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES (§§ 55-9-21 — 55-9-37) › Section 55-9-29 - General powers of recreational district

Any recreational district under the provisions of Sections
55-9-21
through
55-9-37
may authorize any project constituted thereunder to acquire, enlarge, expand, own, operate, lease and dispose of properties to the end that such project may be able to promote the public interest and welfare in the participation in arts, education, culture, sports, athletics and recreational activity, and to acquire, develop, provide and improve public parks and lakes in this state, including all buildings, facilities and improvements incident thereto or useful in connection therewith, including but without limitation, picnic areas, campsites, trailer sites, cabins, lodges, roads and trails for hiking, bicycling, or horseback riding, nature trails, botanical gardens, zoos, museums, athletic fields, golf courses, tennis and badminton courts, bowling alleys, skeet, trap rifle and archery ranges, swimming pools, bathhouses, beaches, docks and marinas, boating facilities, areas and facilities for fishing and hunting, areas and facilities for aquatic entertainment and sports, stadiums, coliseums, arenas, grandstands, auditoriums, meeting halls, pavilions, and centers for cultural entertainment, music, drama, exhibitions, and exhibits, amphitheaters, administrative or office buildings and facilities, and improvements thereon, and facilities and improvements for the accommodation and transportation of visitors to such public parks. However, no recreational district shall be authorized to operate as a commercial enterprise any shop, store, motel or restaurant. Such recreational district shall be furthermore authorized to provide within any project health centers, hospitals, and to do and perform such acts, and engage in such activities as will promote the general education, health and welfare of the people of the State of Mississippi.
Codes, 1942, § 5977-08; Laws, 1968, ch. 269, § 8, eff. 8/7/1968.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 55 - PARKS AND RECREATION (§§ 55-1-1 — 55-25-15) › Chapter 9 - COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL FACILITIES (§§ 55-9-1 — 55-9-93) › RECREATIONAL DISTRICTS IN CERTAIN COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES (§§ 55-9-21 — 55-9-37) › Section 55-9-31 - Appointment, bond, terms of office and compensation of members of project board of commissioners; board authority

The project shall be in charge of a board of commissioners, not less than five (5) in number, nor more than fifteen (15), all of whom shall be adult resident citizens of the State of Mississippi, and each of whose terms shall be for a period of four (4) years, and who shall be appointed by the political subdivision or subdivisions constituting the recreational district. The board shall be in charge of all business and official affairs of such project, and shall be answerable only to the governing authorities of the political subdivision or subdivisions forming the recreational district. No member of any board of commissioners of any project shall be either interested directly or indirectly in any commercial enterprise operating thereon.
Such board shall have the authority to do and perform the following, but shall not be limited thereto: lease facilities or tracts of realty in said district for commercial enterprises, or other educational, athletic, cultural or recreational pursuits, to acquire by lease, purchase or gift additional realty for the project, to employ personnel in the operation and management of said project, and, in general, to have charge and control of all of the affairs and activities within said project. No land within said project may be leased for a period of longer than sixty (60) years.
Each member of the board shall be required by the political subdivision or subdivisions forming such recreational district to give bond, with sufficient surety, to be payable, conditioned and approved as provided by law, in a penalty not less than Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00).
No member of the board shall receive any salary for acting as a member thereof, but the recreational district may authorize reasonable payment for attendance at meetings of the board of commissioners, and reasonable expenses in carrying out the duties of such board, including travel and lodging.
Codes, 1942, § 5977-04; Laws, 1968, ch. 269, § 4; Laws, 1986, ch. 458, § 42; Laws, 2009, ch. 467, § 20, eff. 7/1/2009.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 55 - PARKS AND RECREATION (§§ 55-1-1 — 55-25-15) › Chapter 9 - COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL FACILITIES (§§ 55-9-1 — 55-9-93) › RECREATIONAL DISTRICTS IN CERTAIN COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES (§§ 55-9-21 — 55-9-37) › Section 55-9-33 - Exercise of police power within project

The project shall be subject to the police power of the political subdivision or subdivisions forming the recreational district.
Codes, 1942, § 5977-03; Laws, 1968, ch. 269, § 3, eff. 8/7/1968.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 55 - PARKS AND RECREATION (§§ 55-1-1 — 55-25-15) › Chapter 9 - COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL FACILITIES (§§ 55-9-1 — 55-9-93) › RECREATIONAL DISTRICTS IN CERTAIN COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES (§§ 55-9-21 — 55-9-37) › Section 55-9-35 - Issuance of bonds for projects

The political subdivision or subdivisions constituting the recreational district shall be authorized to issue and sell revenue or full faith and credit bonds for any project formed under the provisions of Sections
55-9-21
through
55-9-37
in the same manner as they are now authorized by law to issue and sell such bonds for any other public purpose.
Codes, 1942, § 5977-05; Laws, 1968, ch. 269, § 5, eff. 8/7/1968.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 55 - PARKS AND RECREATION (§§ 55-1-1 — 55-25-15) › Chapter 9 - COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL FACILITIES (§§ 55-9-1 — 55-9-93) › RECREATIONAL DISTRICTS IN CERTAIN COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES (§§ 55-9-21 — 55-9-37) › Section 55-9-37 - Funds for projects

The political subdivision or subdivisions constituting the recreational district shall be authorized to set aside, appropriate and expend moneys from the general fund for the acquisition, development, support or maintenance of any project formed under the provisions of Sections
55-9-21
through
55-9-37
.
Codes, 1942, § 5977-07; Laws, 1968, ch. 269, § 7; Laws, 1986, ch. 400, § 43, eff. 10/1/1986.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 55 - PARKS AND RECREATION (§§ 55-1-1 — 55-25-15) › Chapter 9 - COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL FACILITIES (§§ 55-9-1 — 55-9-93) › EMPLOYMENT OF RECREATIONAL SUPERVISORS AND PURCHASE OF RECREATIONAL EQUIPMENT IN CERTAIN COUNTIES (§§ 55-9-51 — 55-9-57) › Section 55-9-51 - General grant of authority

(1)
The board of supervisors of any county having a population of more than one hundred thousand (100,000) inhabitants, according to the latest federal census, is authorized and empowered, in its discretion, to employ recreational supervisors for public parks and/or playgrounds located in said county, to pay to each recreational supervisor a salary of three hundred dollars ($300.00) per month, and to expend a sum not exceeding ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00) annually for the purchase and installation of recreational equipment in such public parks and/or playgrounds. However, no sum in excess of two thousand, five hundred dollars ($2,500.00) shall be expended for the purchase and installation of recreational equipment in any one (1) supervisors district in any one (1) year.
(2)
The board of supervisors of any county having as many as seven (7) municipalities located therein, in whole or in part, and in which there is located a Natchez Trace Parkway Housing Authority and a government fish hatchery, may, in its discretion, employ recreational supervisors for public parks and/or playgrounds located in said county, expend a total sum not exceeding three thousand, six hundred dollars ($3,600.00) annually for their salaries and expenses, and expend a sum not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) annually for the purchase and installation of recreational equipment in such parks and/or playgrounds.
Codes, 1942, § 5977.5; Laws, 1950, ch. 296, §§ 1, 2; Laws, 1956, ch. 201, § 1; Laws, 1958, ch. 210, § 1; Laws, 1960, ch. 202; Laws, 1962, ch. 209.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 55 - PARKS AND RECREATION (§§ 55-1-1 — 55-25-15) › Chapter 9 - COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL FACILITIES (§§ 55-9-1 — 55-9-93) › EMPLOYMENT OF RECREATIONAL SUPERVISORS AND PURCHASE OF RECREATIONAL EQUIPMENT IN CERTAIN COUNTIES (§§ 55-9-51 — 55-9-57) › Section 55-9-53 - County recreational commission

The board of supervisors of any county specified in Section
55-9-51(1)
may, in its discretion, create, by resolution spread at large upon its minutes, a commission to be known as the county recreational commission with authority to study the recreational needs of the youth of the county and to recommend to said board the most appropriate expenditure of funds authorized to be expended in said section. Any such commission shall be composed of fifteen (15) members, three (3) members to be appointed from each supervisor's district within the county, who shall be residents of the county and appointed by the board for a term of four (4) years; provided, that one (1) member from each district shall be appointed for an initial term of two (2) years, one (1) member from each district shall be appointed for an initial term of three (3) years, and one (1) member from each district shall be appointed for an initial term of four (4) years. All appointments thereafter shall be for a term of four (4) years. All members of the commission shall serve without pay.
Codes, 1942, § 5977.5; Laws, 1950, ch. 296, §§ 1, 2; Laws, 1956, ch. 201, § 1; Laws, 1958, ch. 210, § 1; Laws, 1960, ch. 202; Laws, 1962, ch. 209; Laws, 1975, ch. 335, eff. 3/10/1975.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 55 - PARKS AND RECREATION (§§ 55-1-1 — 55-25-15) › Chapter 9 - COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL FACILITIES (§§ 55-9-1 — 55-9-93) › EMPLOYMENT OF RECREATIONAL SUPERVISORS AND PURCHASE OF RECREATIONAL EQUIPMENT IN CERTAIN COUNTIES (§§ 55-9-51 — 55-9-57) › Section 55-9-55 - Cooperation with municipalities

The boards of supervisors specified in Section
55-9-51
are authorized to work in conjunction with the various municipalities in carrying out the provisions of Sections
55-9-51
through
55-9-57
.
Codes, 1942, § 5977.5; Laws, 1950, ch. 296, §§ 1, 2; Laws, 1956, ch. 201, § 1; Laws, 1958, ch. 210, § 1; Laws, 1960, ch. 202; Laws, 1962, ch. 209.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 55 - PARKS AND RECREATION (§§ 55-1-1 — 55-25-15) › Chapter 9 - COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL FACILITIES (§§ 55-9-1 — 55-9-93) › EMPLOYMENT OF RECREATIONAL SUPERVISORS AND PURCHASE OF RECREATIONAL EQUIPMENT IN CERTAIN COUNTIES (§§ 55-9-51 — 55-9-57) › Section 55-9-57 - Payment of expenditures

All monies authorized to be expended under the provisions of Sections
55-9-51
through
55-9-57
shall be paid from the general fund of such counties affected thereby.
Codes, 1942, § 5977.5; Laws, 1950, ch. 296, §§ 1, 2; Laws, 1956, ch. 201, § 1; Laws, 1958, ch. 210, § 1; Laws, 1960, ch. 202; Laws, 1962, ch. 209.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 55 - PARKS AND RECREATION (§§ 55-1-1 — 55-25-15) › Chapter 9 - COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL FACILITIES (§§ 55-9-1 — 55-9-93) › COUNTY PARK SYSTEM (§§ 55-9-81 — 55-9-93) › Section 55-9-81 - Creation of commission; composition; members

The board of supervisors of any county may create a county park commission and appoint five (5) members thereto who shall be designated as park commissioners. Each member of the commission shall be a qualified elector of the county, and there shall be one (1) member from each supervisors district. The terms of the members shall be concurrent with the supervisors, and they shall receive such compensation as may be provided by the board. The commission shall elect one (1) of its members as chairman of such commission and another of them as treasurer, and the treasurer shall give bond in such amount as the board of supervisors shall require payable to the county.
The board of supervisors of such county shall have the power to remove any member of such commission for inefficiency or incompetency, or for any other just cause.
Laws, 1974, ch. 494, § 1, eff. 4/2/1974.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 55 - PARKS AND RECREATION (§§ 55-1-1 — 55-25-15) › Chapter 9 - COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL FACILITIES (§§ 55-9-1 — 55-9-93) › COUNTY PARK SYSTEM (§§ 55-9-81 — 55-9-93) › Section 55-9-83 - Operating funds; general powers of commission

The board of supervisors of such county may allocate and pay to such park commission annually such funds as may in their discretion be necessary properly to operate and maintain parks and outdoor recreation facilities. All funds in the hands of the park commission shall be placed in the county depository and shall be considered county funds.
The park commission shall devote all moneys allocated for such purpose by the county governing authorities, by gift, by revenue, or from any other source, for the payment of all maintenance and operating expenses, the purchase of parks and equipment, the erection and construction of buildings, the repair and replacement thereof, and for the extension of recreational facilities for the wholesome and healthful recreation of all citizens of the county.
The county park commission shall have full jurisdiction of all funds coming into its possession either by allocation by the board of supervisors or by gift or by revenue derived from the operation of said parks, and shall have authority to make all contracts in relation to the same.
The county park commission shall have authority to make bylaws for the holding and conducting of its meetings and such other regulations as it may deem necessary for the safe, economic and efficient management of such parks and providing for wholesome and healthful recreation to all the citizens of such county.
Laws, 1974, ch. 494, § 2, eff. 4/2/1974.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 55 - PARKS AND RECREATION (§§ 55-1-1 — 55-25-15) › Chapter 9 - COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL FACILITIES (§§ 55-9-1 — 55-9-93) › COUNTY PARK SYSTEM (§§ 55-9-81 — 55-9-93) › Section 55-9-85 - Employees of commission; operation of facilities; fees

The county park commission shall have authority to employ a park superintendent or manager who shall have actual charge of such parks and the enforcement and execution of all rules, regulations, and the direction of all programs and festivities, and the operation of all devices for recreation installed therein.
The commissioners are authorized to elect such other officers and appoint such employees as may be necessary to maintain the said parks, and shall have entire control and management of said parks, playgrounds and swimming pools together with all property connected or in anywise appertaining to the same. Further, they shall have the right to fix the salaries of all employees and to direct them in the discharge of their duties; they shall have the right to discharge employees when found inefficient or for other good cause.
The county park commission shall have the power to make and collect fees for use of the park and for the use of any other amusement device that may be installed as well as the leasing of concessions or privileges for the sale of soft drinks, confections, popcorn, peanuts or other such articles; or such commission may operate such business.
Laws, 1974, ch. 494, § 3, eff. 4/2/1974.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 55 - PARKS AND RECREATION (§§ 55-1-1 — 55-25-15) › Chapter 9 - COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL FACILITIES (§§ 55-9-1 — 55-9-93) › COUNTY PARK SYSTEM (§§ 55-9-81 — 55-9-93) › Section 55-9-87 - Cooperation of commission with other authorities

The county park commission may cooperate and join with the governing authority of any municipality or any park commission or authority created and authorized by the governing authority of any municipality in establishing, maintaining and operating any public park or recreation facility or facilities, and may cooperate and join with the board of supervisors of any other county or a county park commission created by authority of such board of supervisors of another county in establishing, maintaining and operating any public park or recreation facility or facilities.
Laws, 1974, ch. 494, § 4, eff. 4/2/1974.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 55 - PARKS AND RECREATION (§§ 55-1-1 — 55-25-15) › Chapter 9 - COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL FACILITIES (§§ 55-9-1 — 55-9-93) › COUNTY PARK SYSTEM (§§ 55-9-81 — 55-9-93) › Section 55-9-89 - Insurance; purchases and contracts; reports

The county park commission is authorized to insure all property against loss by fire and tornado, and to carry property damage and other miscellaneous casualty insurance, as in the discretion of said commission may be deemed proper, and pay premiums therefor out of the funds appropriated by the board of supervisors or revenues derived in the operation of such parks.
The conduct of business and all purchases and contracts made and entered into by a park commission created under Sections
55-9-81
through
55-9-93
shall be governed by the provisions of Title 19, Chapter 13, Mississippi Code of 1972. They shall purchase all supplies for said parks, in the manner now provided by law for the purchase of such supplies by the board of supervisors, and shall issue vouchers in payment therefor. They shall report quarterly to the board of supervisors of the county all their doings and transactions of any kind whatsoever, and shall make a complete statement of the financial condition of such park commission at the end of each quarter, and shall annually make a detailed statement covering the entire management and operation of said parks, and may make any recommendations which they may have for further development of such parks.
Laws, 1974, ch. 494, § 5; Laws, 1984, ch. 495, § 23; reenacted and amended, Laws, 1985, ch. 474, § 27; Laws, 1986, ch. 438, § 36; Laws, 1987, ch. 483, § 37; Laws, 1988, ch. 442, § 34; Laws, 1989, ch. 537, § 33; Laws, 1990, ch. 518, § 34; Laws, 1991, ch. 618, § 34; Laws, 1992, ch. 491 § 36, eff. 5/12/1992.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 55 - PARKS AND RECREATION (§§ 55-1-1 — 55-25-15) › Chapter 9 - COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL FACILITIES (§§ 55-9-1 — 55-9-93) › COUNTY PARK SYSTEM (§§ 55-9-81 — 55-9-93) › Section 55-9-91 - Construction

Sections
55-9-81
through
55-9-93
shall be liberally construed to promote the efficient maintenance and operation of county parks and recreation facilities to the end that it may result in the improvement of the outdoor recreation facilities and parks of the county.
Laws, 1974, ch. 494, § 6, eff. 4/2/1974.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 55 - PARKS AND RECREATION (§§ 55-1-1 — 55-25-15) › Chapter 9 - COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL FACILITIES (§§ 55-9-1 — 55-9-93) › COUNTY PARK SYSTEM (§§ 55-9-81 — 55-9-93) › Section 55-9-93 - Appropriation and expenditure of funds

The board of supervisors is hereby authorized and empowered to set aside, appropriate and expend moneys from the general fund for the purpose of constructing, supporting and maintaining parks, playgrounds and recreational facilities in such county, and the funds so appropriated shall be used for no purpose except as provided in Sections
55-9-81
through
55-9-93
.
Laws, 1974, ch. 494, § 7; Laws, 1986, ch. 400, § 44, eff. 10/1/1986.