MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2005 Regular Session

To: Local and Private Legislation

By: Representative Markham, Gibbs, Miles

House Bill 1781

(As Sent to Governor)

AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY OF AMORY, MISSISSIPPI, TO PROVIDE IN-KIND SERVICES, FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS AND ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING GRANTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE AMORY HISTORIC CEMETERY CORPORATION; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

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

     SECTION 1.  The governing authorities of the City of Amory, Mississippi, in their discretion, are authorized to provide in-kind services, financial contributions and assistance in obtaining grants and other financing for the benefit of the Amory Historic Cemetery Corporation for the purpose of providing maintenance and upkeep to the historic cemetery.  The value of in-kind services and financial contributions provided by the city under this section shall not exceed One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00) annually.

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