§ 118-401. Authority of Jackson Redevelopment Authority.

There is hereby delegated to the Jackson Redevelopment Authority, created pursuant to MCA 1972, § 43-35-33, the following powers, duties and responsibilities as authorized by House Bill No. 628, Laws of Mississippi, Regular Legislative Session, 1970:

(1)

The power and authority to establish and construct municipal parking facilities for motor vehicles belonging to members of the general public, and to rent, lease, purchase, or acquire by the power of eminent domain, in any manner now authorized by law for the acquisition of land and property for public purposes, the necessary lands and property for the establishment and construction of such parking facilities and related structures.

(2)

The power and authority to prescribe rules, regulations and rates for the use and operation of such parking facilities.

(3)

The power and authority to fix and pay the compensation of necessary operating personnel.

(4)

The power and authority to rent, sell, convey, transfer, let or lease such facility and related structures or any portion thereof, or any space therein, on such terms and conditions as shall be reasonable.

(5)

The power and authority to lease or sell air rights over and adjacent to such facilities.

(6)

The power and authority to authorize commercial enterprise activities other than the parking of motor vehicles on leased property comprising any part of such parking facilities and related structures.

(Code 1971, § 27-264)