Columbus, Georgia

Columbus Consolidated Government

Council Meeting



June 08, 2004



Agenda Report # ___________





TO: Mayor and Councilors



SUBJECT: FY05 Non Operating Funds Budget



INITIATED BY: Finance Department



Recommendation: Approve the FY05 Non Operating Funds Budget for the Columbus

Consolidated Government for the fiscal year July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005.



Background: Legislation for local government reporting (HB 1364) has dictated

that special revenue, capital projects and debt service funds are budgeted by

ordinance. This information is being presented concurrently with the FY05

Operating Budget.



Analysis: The proposed budgets will meet requirements of HB1364.



Financial Considerations: The Budget as proposed is balanced in all funds.



Legal Considerations: Per HB 1364, the non operating budget is submitted for

City Council review and approval for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2004.



Recommendations/Actions: Recommend adoption of the FY05 Non Operating Funds

Budget for the Columbus Consolidated Government for the fiscal year July 1,

2004 through June 30, 2005.



AN ORDINANCE

NO.



AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING NON-OPERATING BUDGETS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2005 BEGINNING

JULY 1, 2004 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2005, 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:



SECTION 1.



The non-operating budgets for FY05 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 $74,502 for

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

beginning July 1, 2004 and ending June 30, 2005, 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, 2004 and ending June 30, 2005, 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 $1,371,866 for the

Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, covering the fiscal year

beginning July 1, 2004 and ending June 30, 2005, 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 $1,382,700 for the

Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, covering the fiscal year

beginning July 1, 2004 and ending June 30, 2005, 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 $2,642,973 for the

Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, covering the fiscal year

beginning July 1, 2004 and ending June 30, 2005, 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 $200,000 for the

Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, covering the fiscal year

beginning July 1, 2004 and ending June 30, 2005, 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 $2,394,973 for the

Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, covering the fiscal year

beginning July 1, 2004 and ending June 30, 2005, 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 $105,000 for the

Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, covering the fiscal year

beginning July 1, 2004 and ending June 30, 2005, 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 $200,000 for the

Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, covering the fiscal year

beginning July 1, 2004 and ending June 30, 2005, 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 $110,000 for the

Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, covering the fiscal year

beginning July 1, 2004 and ending June 30, 2005, 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 $100,000 for the

Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia covering the fiscal year beginning

July 1, 2004 and ending June 30, 2005, 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 $160,000 for the

Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, covering the fiscal year

beginning July 1, 2004 and ending June 30, 2005, 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 $30,943,702

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

beginning July 1, 2004 and ending June 30, 2005, 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 $2,451,842 for the

Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, covering the fiscal year

beginning July 1, 2004 and ending June 30, 2005, is hereby approved and adopted

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

activities supported by the General, Sewer, Paving funds.



SECTION 16.



The 1999 Sales Tax Proceeds Account Fund proposed in the amount of $16,906,702

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

beginning July 1, 2004 and ending June 30, 2005, 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 Columbus Building Authority Revenue Bonds, 1999C Fund proposed in the

amount of $250,000 for the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia,

covering the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2004 and ending June 30, 2005, is

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

Columbus, Georgia, to account for proceeds related to enterprise zone land

acquisition.



SECTION 18.



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

$250,000 for the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, covering the

fiscal year beginning July 1, 2004 and ending June 30, 2005, is hereby approved

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

to account for library, and other various activities.

SECTION 19.



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

the amount of $350,000 for the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia,

covering the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2004 and ending June 30, 2005, is

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

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

projects.



SECTION 20.



The Columbus Building Authority Revenue Bonds, 2003A Series Fund

proposed in the amount of $9,500,000 for the Consolidated Government of

Columbus, Georgia, covering the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2004 and ending

June 30, 2005, is hereby approved and adopted as the budget for the

Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, to account acquisition,

construction and equipping of certain facilities such as fire stations, storm

water enhancements, road and street resurfacing/reconstruction, 800 MHZ tower,

Skate Park SuperCenter, Parking Lot/Deck ? Front Avenue, and Columbus

Convention & Trade Center.



SECTION 21.



The Columbus Building Authority Revenue Bonds, 2003B Series Fund

proposed in the amount of $3,500,000 for the Consolidated Government of

Columbus, Georgia covering the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2004 and ending

June 30, 2005, is hereby approved and adopted as the budget for the

Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, to account for the projects of

the 2003 taxable lease revenue bonds for the construction of the Parking Garage

? Trade Center.

SECTION 22.



The General Obligation Sales Tax Bonds of Series 2003 is proposed in

the amount of $7,000,000 for the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia

covering the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2004 and ending June 30, 2005, is

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

Columbus, Georgia, to account for the construction of the Library Project.

SECTION 23.



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, 2004 and ending June 30, 2005, 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 24.



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 affect 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 affect any carryovers necessary for the continued operation of any

of the non operating funds.



SECTION 25.



All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance

are hereby repealed.

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

held on the day of June, 2004; introduced a second time at a regular

meeting held on the day of June, 2004 and adopted at said meeting by

the affirmative vote of members of said Council.





Councilor Allen voting ___________________.

Councilor Anthony voting__________________.

Councilor Davis voting____________________.

Councilor Henderson voting________________.

Councilor Hunter voting___________________.

Councilor McDaniel voting_________________.

Councilor Rodgers voting__________________.

Councilor Suber voting____________________.

Councilor Pugh voting_____________________.

Councilor Woodson voting__________________.







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TINY B. WASHINGTON ROBERT S. POYDASHEFF

CLERK MAYOR