Columbus, Georgia

Georgia's First Consolidated Government

Post Office Box 1340
Columbus, Georgia, 31902-1340
(706) 653-4013
fax (706) 653-4016
Council Members
AN ORDINANCE



No._________



AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING NON OPERATING BUDGETS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2003 BEGINNING

JULY 1, 2002 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2003, FOR CERTAIN FUNDS OF THE CONSOLIDATED

GOVERNMENT OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, AND APPROPRIATING THE AMOUNTS SHOWN IN EACH

BUDGET.

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THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA HEREBY ORDAINS, AS FOLLOWS:



SECTION 1.



The non operating budgets for FY03 are proposed in the amount set forth in each

section and as outlined in the following sections of the ordinance.



SECTION 2.



The Urban Development Action Grant Fund proposed in the amount of $69,400 for

the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, covering the fiscal year

beginning July 1, 2002 and ending June 30, 2003, is hereby approved and adopted

as the budget for the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, for

activities under the grant program.



SECTION 3.



The Economic Development Program Fund in the amount of $15,000 for the

Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, covering the fiscal year

beginning July 1, 2002 and ending June 30, 2003, is hereby approved and adopted

as the budget for the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, for monies

lent under the revolving loan program.



SECTION 4.



The HOME Program Fund proposed in the amount of $1,466,000 for the

Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, covering the fiscal year

beginning July 1, 2002 and ending June 30, 2003, is hereby approved and adopted

as the budget for the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, for

purposes related to the Home Investment Partnership Program.



SECTION 5.



The HUD Section 108 Fund proposed in the amount of $1,477,238 for the

Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, covering the fiscal year

beginning July 1, 2002 and ending June 30, 2003, is hereby approved and adopted

as the budget for the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, for the

loan program guarantied under Section 108 of the Housing and Urban Development

Act of 1974.



SECTION 6.



The Multi-Governmental Fund Budget proposed in the amount of $2,916,084 for the

Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, covering the fiscal year

beginning July 1, 2002 and ending June 30, 2003, is hereby approved and adopted

as the budget for the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, to fund

programs from various state and federal agencies.







SECTION 7.



The Columbus Green Space Trust Fund proposed in the amount of $295,000 for the

Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, covering the fiscal year

beginning July 1, 2002 and ending June 30, 2003, is hereby approved and adopted

as the budget for the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, to provide

for green space in the community.



SECTION 8.



The Hotel/Motel Tax Fund proposed in the amount of $1,788,799 for the

Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, covering the fiscal year

beginning July 1, 2002 and ending June 30, 2003, is hereby approved and adopted

as the budget for the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, to provide

funding for CCVB and programs and activities identified in the Master Tourism

Plan.



SECTION 9.



The Police Forfeiture Fund proposed in the amount of $112,159 for the

Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, covering the fiscal year

beginning July 1, 2002 and ending June 30, 2003, is hereby approved and adopted

as the budget for the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, for monies

received from federal and state forfeitures.



SECTION 10.



The County Drug Abuse Treatment Fund proposed in the amount of $233,711 for

the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, covering the fiscal year

beginning July 1, 2002 and ending June 30, 2003, is hereby approved and adopted

as the budget for the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, for the

provision of drug abuse treatment and education programs related to controlled

substances and marijuana.



SECTION 11.



The METRO Drug Task Force Fund proposed in the amount of $249,086 for the

Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, covering the fiscal year

beginning July 1, 2002 and ending June 30, 2003, is hereby approved and adopted

as the budget for the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, to provide

law enforcement activities.



SECTION 12.



The Penalty and Assessment Fund proposed in the amount of $1,639,933 for the

Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia covering the fiscal year beginning

July 1, 2002 and ending June 30, 2003, is hereby approved and adopted as the

budget for the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, for the operation

and staffing of correctional, detention and jail facilities.



SECTION 13.



The Sheriff Forfeiture Fund proposed in the amount of $168,178 for the

Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, covering the fiscal year

beginning July 1, 2002 and ending June 30, 2003, is hereby approved and adopted

as the budget for the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, for monies

received from federal and state forfeitures.



SECTION 14.



The 2000 Sales Tax Proceeds Account Fund proposed in the amount of $26,410,605

for the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, covering the fiscal year

beginning July 1, 2002 and ending June 30, 2003, is hereby approved and adopted

as the budget for the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, to account

for proceeds of the 1999 sales tax.



SECTION 15.



The Special Projects Fund proposed in the amount of $5,733,895 for the

Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, covering the fiscal year

beginning July 1, 2002 and ending June 30, 2003, is hereby approved and adopted

as the budget for the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, to fund

activities supported by the General, Sewer, Paving and Integrated Waste

Management funds.



SECTION 16.



The 1999 Sales Tax Proceeds Account Fund proposed in the amount of

$19,818,152 for the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, covering the

fiscal year beginning July 1, 2002 and ending June 30, 2003, is hereby approved

and adopted as the budget for the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia,

to account for projects supported by the 1999 sales tax.



SECTION 17.



The 1993 Sales Tax Proceeds Account Fund proposed in the amount of $4,250,000

for the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, covering the fiscal year

beginning July 1, 2002 and ending June 30, 2003, is hereby approved and adopted

as the budget for the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, to account

for projects supported by the 1993 sales tax.



SECTION 18.



The Lease Purchase Program Fund proposed in the amount of $888,570 for the

Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, covering the fiscal year

beginning July 1, 2002 and ending June 30, 2003, is hereby approved and adopted

as the budget for the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, to account

for acquisition of equipment.





SECTION 19.



The Columbus Building Authority Revenue Bonds, Series 1997A Fund proposed in

the amount of $669,180 for the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia,

covering the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2002 and ending June 30, 2003, is

hereby approved and adopted as the budget for the Consolidated Government of

Columbus, Georgia, to account for proceeds related to acquisition of land.



SECTION 20.



The Columbus Building Authority Revenue Bonds, Series 1999A Fund

proposed in the amount of $2,140,230 for the Consolidated Government of

Columbus, Georgia, covering the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2002 and ending

June 30, 2003, is hereby approved and adopted as the budget for advance refund

and defease of all outstanding Columbus Building Authority Series 1991 and 1992

bonds.





SECTION 21.



The Columbus Building Authority Lease Revenue Bonds, Series 1999B Fund proposed

in the amount of $940,553 for the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia,

covering the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2002 and ending June 30, 2003, is

hereby approved and adopted as the budget for the Consolidated Government of

Columbus, Georgia, to purchase property, construction of North Riverwalk, sewer

system rehabilitation jail expansion, and other activities.



SECTION 22.



The Columbus Building Authority Revenue Bonds, 1999C Fund proposed in the

amount of $961,375 for the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia,

covering the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2002 and ending June 30, 2003, is

hereby approved and adopted as the budget for the Consolidated Government of

Columbus, Georgia, to account for proceeds related to Need for Land acquisition

and infrastructure and enterprise zone land acquisition.



SECTION 23.



The General Obligation Sales Tax Bonds Series 2000 is proposed in the amount of

$6,592,453 for the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, covering the

fiscal year beginning July 1, 2002 and ending June 30, 2003, is hereby approved

and adopted as the budget for the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia,

to account for infrastructure, public safety, library, economic development

projects and other various activities.



SECTION 24.



The Columbus Building Authority Revenue Bonds, 2001 Series Fund proposed in

the amount of $448,368 for the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia,

covering the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2002 and ending June 30, 2003, is

hereby approved and adopted as the budget for the Consolidated Government of

Columbus, Georgia, to account for jail, technology and security enhancements

projects along with an upgraded radio system.





SECTION 25.



The Family and Youth Coalition Fund proposed in the amount of $50,000 for the

Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, covering the fiscal year

beginning July 1, 2002 and ending June 30, 2003, is hereby approved and adopted

as the budget for the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, to account

for monies received from the state of Georgia for Family, Youth and Coalition

services.



SECTION 26.



Within the overall budget limitations, authority is hereby delegated to the

City Manager, or the Finance Director when acting on the authority delegated by

the City Manager, to effect such intra-fund transfers of appropriation and

revenue anticipation as may be deemed necessary to the effective performance

and delivery of services approved herein. The funds contained in this Ordinance

may be increased or decreased without immediate Council approval, but will be

submitted to Council in periodic adjustments. Authority is extended to the

City Manager, or the Finance Director on the authority delegated by the City

Manager, to effect any carryovers necessary for the continued operation of any

of the non operating funds.



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Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia,

held on the day of June, 2002; introduced a second time at a regular

meeting held on the day of June, 2002 and adopted at said meeting by

the affirmative vote of members of said Council.







Councilor Allen voting ______

Councilor Henderson voting ______

Councilor Hunter voting ______

Councilor McDaniel voting ______

Councilor Poydasheff voting ______

Councilor Rodgers voting ______

Councilor Smith voting ______

Councilor Suber voting ______

Councilor Pugh voting ______

Councilor Woodson voting ______







_______________________ ________________________

Tiny B. Washington, Bobby G. Peters,

Clerk Mayor

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