Without limiting the generality of any provision of this article, the general purpose
of the authority is declared to be that of acquiring, constructing, equipping, maintaining
and operating an athletic stadium and athletic field and other related facilities
for athletic, sporting, cultural, religious, political, musical, educational and other
events, and other recreational purposes including, without limitation, refreshment
stands and restaurants and facilities for the purveying of foods, beverages, publications,
souvenirs, novelties and goods of all kinds, whether operated or purveyed directly,
or indirectly through concessions, licenses, or leases or otherwise, and parking facilities
and parking areas in connection therewith; for acquiring, constructing, equipping,
maintaining and operating recreational centers and areas including, but not limited
to, athletic fields, golf courses, public zoos or zoological parks, parking facilities
or parking areas in connection therewith, clubhouses, gymnasiums and related buildings
and the usual and convenient facilities appertaining to such undertakings; the extension
and improvement of such facilities; acquiring the necessary property therefor, both
real and personal, with the right to contract for the use of or to lease or sell any
or all of such facilities, including real property, to any persons, firms or corporations,
whether public or private; and to do any and all things deemed by the authority necessary,
convenient and desirable for and incident to the efficient and proper development
and operation of such types of undertakings.
