Ala. Code § 31-4-17

Every city and county in the State of Alabama now having, or that may hereafter have, an active National Guard or Naval Militia organization or organizations within its boundaries is hereby authorized and empowered to render such financial assistance as it may deem wise and patriotic to such National Guard or Naval Militia organization, either by donating land or buildings, or donating the use of such land or buildings or by contributing money to their equipment and maintenance.