Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 40-12-4, Code of Alabama 1975, commencing October 1, 2014, the governing body of Franklin County, by ordinance, may allocate one-fourth of the proceeds of the one cent tax levied in Franklin County pursuant to Section 40-12-4, Code of Alabama 1975, for the purpose of matching funds for any grant in Franklin County from the Alabama Transportation Rehabilitation and Improvement Program. The authority granted by this amendment is effective for two years. The authority may be extended from time to time for subsequent two-year periods if approved by a majority vote of the voters of Franklin County voting on the issue at an election called for that purpose.