Ala. Code § 11-99A-28: Reimbursement of Appointing Government Costs.

If the council of an appointing government considers it expedient, the council may require the district to reimburse it for its reasonable costs in reviewing the district’s plans and proposals, including the cost of legal counsel, engineers, and other consultants or professionals assisting the appointing government in considering proposals of the district, and the amount shall be paid by the district to the appointing government and may be paid by the district out of the proceeds of an issue of bonds.