...rnmental contract, an agreement must: (1) be a contract between political subdivisions of the state; (2) not last for more than 50 years; (3) be “for joint services, Development Authorities Law. In addition, the Redevelopment Powers Law, OCGA § 36-44-1 et seq., authorizes the City and the Development Authority, as its agent, in partnership with private enterprise, to cause designated redevelopment areas to be redeveloped....

...consideration of the statutory authority for the City’s actions. For purposes of redevelopment, the Redevelopment Powers Law and the Enterprise Zone Employment Act function in tandem under the circumstances in this case. Under the Redevelopment Powers Law, OCGA § 36-44-1 et seq., the City and/or the Development Authority may designate redevelopment areas to be redeveloped in partnership with private enterprises, as has been 24 These services are detailed in Sections 3.1 and 3.2 of the IGA....