Ala. Code § 14-6A-35: Scope of Authority.

For the purpose of attaining the objectives of this article, any municipality participating in a regional jail authority, upon terms, and with or without consideration as it may determine, may do all of the following:

(1) Lend or donate money to the authority or perform services for the benefit thereof.

(2) Donate, sell, convey, transfer, lease, or grant to the authority, without the necessity of authorization at any election of qualified voters, any property of any kind.

(3) Do any and all other things permissible by law that are necessary or convenient to aid and cooperate with the authority in attaining the objectives of this article whether or not specifically authorized in this section.

(4) Pay to the authority the proceeds of any special tax appropriated, apportioned, or allocated to the authority or to or for the benefit of any facility owned or operated by the authority.