§ 30-2-101. COUNTY AUTHORIZED TO ACCEPT GRANTS AND GIFTS.

(a)

Power of county to accept. The county may accept, for parks, playgrounds, or other recreational purposes:

(1)

A grant, devise, or lease of real estate;

(2)

A gift or bequest of money or other property; or

(3)

A donation to be applied, principal or income or both, for either temporary or permanent use.

(b)

County authorized to accept conditional grant or gift. The proper authorities of the county may accept and comply with a conditional grant, devise, lease, gift, or bequest, if, in the judgement of the authorities of county, the conditions are reasonable and in the best interests of the county.

(c)

Disposition of money received. Unless otherwise provided by the terms of the gift or bequest, money received in any manner shall accrue and become a part of the funds available for expenditure by the Department of Recreation and Parks for recreational purposes as established under this title.

(1988 Code, § 29-6) (Bill No. 114-99, § 5, 7-1-2004)