MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2019 Regular Session

To: Local and Private

By: Senator(s) Whaley, Blackwell

Senate Bill 3004

AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF MARSHALL COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, TO ENTER INTO CERTAIN CONTRACTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, RECONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF PUBLIC ROADS AND BRIDGES WITHIN THE CHICKASAW TRAILS INDUSTRIAL PARK THAT EXTEND BEYOND 30 DAYS FROM THE TERMINATION AND END OF THE TERM OF OFFICE OF SUCH BOARD; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

     BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI:

     SECTION 1.  Notwithstanding the provision of Section 67-1-95 that prohibits contracts for the working, construction, reconstruction and maintenance of the public roads of a county from extending beyond thirty (30) days from the termination and end of the term of office of the members of the board of supervisors awarding it, the Board of Supervisors of Marshall County, Mississippi, may enter into all necessary contracts for the construction, reconstruction and maintenance of public roads and bridges within the Chickasaw Trails Industrial Park that are related to an economic development project within the industrial park.

     SECTION 2.  This act shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage.