§ 55-23-39. Proceedings for issuance of bonds; validation of bonds
Such general obligation bonds may be issued without any other proceedings or the happening of any other conditions or things than those proceedings, conditions and things which are specified or required by Sections 55-23-21 through 55-23-43. Any resolution providing for the issuance of general obligation bonds under the provisions of Sections 55-23-21 through 55-23-43 shall […]
§ 55-23-41. Mississippi Memorial Stadium Construction Fund; use of Hinds County funds
The proceeds of the bonds authorized in Sections 55-23-21 through 55-23-43 and funds appropriated for the enlargement and renovation of the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium, including the funds to be supplied by Hinds County and also including funds from any and all other sources set aside for such enlargement and renovation by the Building Commission […]
§ 55-23-43. Employment of architects, engineers, etc.; letting of contracts; payment of stadium enlargement and renovation expenses pursuant to Sections 55-23-21 through 55-23-43
The Building Commission may employ competent architects, engineers and other qualified agents to prepare plans, specifications and such other data as may be necessary to enable it to carry out the purposes of Sections 55-23-21 through 55-23-43 in a manner consistent with sound construction principles. When the plans and specifications have been approved and accepted […]
§ 55-23-25. Issuance of bonds for enlargement and renovation of stadium; amount of bond issue; payment of principal and interest on bonds; details and execution of bonds
Upon receipt of a sum of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) from the Board of Supervisors of Hinds County, the Building Commission is authorized at one (1) time or from time to time to petition by resolution to the State Bond Commission for the issuance of negotiable bonds of the State of Mississippi by the State […]
§ 55-23-27. Negotiability of bonds; exemption from taxation
All bonds and interest coupons issued under the provisions of Sections 55-23-21 through 55-23-43 shall be and are hereby declared to have all the qualities and incidents of negotiable instruments under the provisions of the Uniform Commercial Code and in exercising the powers granted by Sections 55-23-21 through 55-23-43, the board and/or State Bond Commission […]
§ 55-23-7. Construction, renovation, repair and reconstruction of facilities and property of stadium
Any construction, renovation, repair and reconstruction to the facilities and property of the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium shall be carried on under the direction of the commission, which is authorized to make and enter into such contracts, agreements and undertakings as may be necessary to effect this purpose. The commission may take any action authorized […]
§ 55-23-8. Lease of Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium property; compliance with existing lease agreements by Jackson State University and University of Mississippi Medical Center
Jackson State University and the University of Mississippi Medical Center shall comply fully with the terms of any lease agreement entered into by the Department of Finance and Administration with any public or private entity for that portion of the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium Property transferred to and under its jurisdiction as provided in Section […]
§ 55-23-9. Possession, operation, maintenance, and improvement of stadium by Jackson State University; existing contracts to be transferred to, acknowledged and complied with by Jackson State University; monies and revenues to be retained by Jackson State University; form for tickets
Jackson State University shall acquire possession of, operate, maintain and improve the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium until such time that Jackson State University relocates its home football games to another venue, in accordance with the provisions of this section and Sections 55-23-6 and 55-23-8. Jackson State University shall employ such agents and employees as may […]
§ 55-23-11. Promulgation of rules and regulations governing use of lands and facilities
The commission shall promulgate rules and regulations governing the use of the lands and facilities under its supervision. The commission may take any action authorized in Section 55-23-8, relating to the property described in such section.
§ 55-23-13. Maintenance of stadium driveways
The State Highway Department is hereby authorized and empowered to maintain the driveways which lead to the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium and are a part of the state-owned real property under the jurisdiction of the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium Commission. In carrying out this section, the department is authorized to use its personnel, funds, equipment […]