Section 9-7A-1 Creation; composition; purpose. There is hereby created a fund which shall be known as the Alabama Recreation Capital Development Assistance Fund. The fund shall consist of moneys appropriated from the General Fund by the Legislature to assist state agencies, municipalities and counties within Alabama to address their recreational needs in such quality and […]
Section 9-7A-10 Conversion of property acquired under this chapter requires approval of commissioner. No property acquired or developed with assistance under this chapter shall, without the prior approval of the commissioner, be converted to other than public uses. The commissioner may approve such conversion only if he finds it to be in accordance with criteria […]
Section 9-7A-11 Examination of records, etc., by commissioner authorized. The commissioner or any duly authorized representative shall have access, for the purpose of audit or examination, to any books, documents, papers, and records of the applicant that are pertinent to assistance received under this chapter. (Acts 1982, No. 82-615, p. 1154, §11.)
Section 9-7A-12 Grant requests must conform to guidelines promulgated by commissioner. Each applicant shall submit its grant request under guidelines set forth by the commissioner. (Acts 1982, No. 82-615, p. 1154, §12.)
Section 9-7A-13 Functions and activities of commissioner – Generally. In order to carry out the provisions of this chapter the commissioner through plans and programs of the department shall perform the following functions and activities: (1) Prepare and maintain a continuing inventory and evaluation of recreational needs and resources of the State of Alabama; (2) […]
Section 9-7A-14 Functions and activities of commissioner – Cooperation and collaboration with other governmental agencies, etc., authorized. The commissioner, in administering this chapter, is authorized to cooperate with, and may seek and accept the assistance of, any federal, state, county or municipal department or agency, and educational or scientific institutions. (Acts 1982, No. 82-615, p. […]
Section 9-7A-15 Functions and activities of commissioner – Consultation with other state departments, etc. The heads of state departments and independent agencies having administrative responsibility over activities or resources, the conduct or use of which is pertinent to fulfillment of the provisions of this chapter shall, either individually or as a group, consult with and […]
Section 9-7A-16 Disposition of moneys received under provisions of this chapter. All moneys received under the provisions of this chapter will be appropriated to the fund within the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources plans and programs, and may be used by the commissioner for all purposes reasonably necessary in the administration of the provisions […]
Section 9-7A-17 Priority in allocation of fund. Priority in the allocation of fund moneys may be given to applicants having experienced either natural or man-made disasters in areas so designated by the Governor. (Acts 1982, No. 82-615, p. 1154, §17.)
Section 9-7A-2 Definitions. The following terms, whenever used in this chapter, shall have the following respective meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (1) COMMISSIONER. The Commissioner of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. (2) ADMINISTRATOR. The director of the plans and programs of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. (3) FUND. The […]
Section 9-7A-3 Application; procedure; description of project. No grant may be made under this chapter unless an application is submitted to the commissioner in accordance with regulations and procedures prescribed by him and the project described in said application is in accordance with the statewide outdoor recreation plan which has been approved by the commissioner. […]
Section 9-7A-4 Applicants required to assume post-completion cost of maintenance, etc. All applicants shall agree to assume after completion of the project, the total cost of maintenance, repair and operation of the property. (Acts 1982, No. 82-615, p. 1154, §4.)
Section 9-7A-5 Grants — Maximum amount; contribution of matching amount by applicant; composition of applicant’s share. Grants to any applicant shall cover not more than fifty percent of the cost of planning, acquiring, or developing a project that is undertaken by the applicant. The remaining share of the cost shall be borne by the applicant. […]
Section 9-7A-6 Grants – Projects receiving financial assistance must conform to the state comprehensive outdoor recreation plan. Financial assistance may be provided to any applicant for the following types of projects or combinations thereof if they are in accordance with the state comprehensive outdoor recreation plan: (1) Payments for the acquisition of land, waters or […]
Section 9-7A-7 Grants – Disbursement. Payments shall be made to applicants by the commissioner only for approved projects. Such payments may be made from time to time in keeping with the rate of progress toward the satisfactory completion of individual projects. All such payments shall be made by the commissioner to the official or agency […]
Section 9-7A-8 Reports to commissioner required; form; contents. No payment shall be made to any applicant until the applicant has agreed to provide reports to the commissioner, in such form and containing information, as may be reasonably necessary to enable the commissioner to perform his duties under this chapter, including such fiscal control and fund […]
Section 9-7A-9 Applicant required to maintain records; contents. Each applicant under this chapter shall keep such records as the commissioner shall prescribe, including records which fully disclose the amount and the disposition by each applicant of the proceeds, the total cost of the project in connection with which such assistance is given or used, and […]