Ala. Code § 41-10-234
The Governor is authorized to enter into agreements with the City of Prichard for supervision and maintenance of the park and for construction on a portion of the land as authorized, certain administrative facilities including the Institute of Ethnic Science and Technology, a visitor's center, museum, theatre, library and other facilities including a zoo for the interpretation of the historical-cultural features of the park and area and the cultural technology employed.
Such park shall be developed, administered and maintained by the City of Prichard through agreement with the State of Alabama and by standards of interpretation and scientific management for state parks. Nothing in this section precludes the City of Prichard from entering into contracts with private sector and public sector agencies to carry out the provisions of this section. The mayor of the City of Prichard is hereby authorized to implement the terms and conditions of this section.
Ala. Code § 41-10-234 (1975)