AN ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING NON-OPERATING BUDGETS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2008 BEGINNING
JULY 1, 2007 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2008, FOR CERTAIN FUNDS OF THE CONSOLIDATED
GOVERNMENT OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, AND APPROPRIATING THE AMOUNTS SHOWN IN EACH
BUDGET.
THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA HEREBY ORDAINS, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1.
The non-operating budgets for FY08 are adopted 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 $70,000 for
the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, covering the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 2007 and ending June 30, 2008, 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, 2007 and ending June 30, 2008, 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 $1,158,238 for the
Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, covering the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 2007 and ending June 30, 2008, 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 $1,237,998 for the
Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, covering the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 2007 and ending June 30, 2008, 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 $1,923,000 for the
Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, covering the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 2007 and ending June 30, 2008, 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 Hotel/Motel Tax Fund proposed in the amount of $3,833,121 for the
Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, covering the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 2007 and ending June 30, 2008, 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 8.
The Police Forfeiture Fund proposed in the amount of $50,000 for the
Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, covering the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 2007 and ending June 30, 2008, is hereby approved and adopted
as the budget for the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, for monies
received from federal and state forfeitures.
SECTION 9.
The County Drug Abuse Treatment Fund proposed in the amount of $130,000 for the
Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, covering the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 2007 and ending June 30, 2008, 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 10.
The METRO Drug Task Force Fund proposed in the amount of $100,000 for the
Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, covering the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 2007 and ending June 30, 2008, is hereby approved and adopted
as the budget for the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, to provide
law enforcement activities.
SECTION 11.
The Penalty and Assessment Fund proposed in the amount of $1,720,000 for the
Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia covering the fiscal year beginning
July 1, 2006 and ending June 30, 2007, 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 12.
The Sheriff Forfeiture Fund proposed in the amount of $100,000 for the
Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, covering the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 2007 and ending June 30, 2008, is hereby approved and adopted
as the budget for the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, for monies
received from federal and state forfeitures.
SECTION 13.
The 1999 Sales Tax Proceeds Account Fund proposed in the amount of $33,389,586
for the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, covering the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 2007 and ending June 30, 2008, 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 14.
The Special Projects Fund proposed in the amount of $3,947,573 for the
Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, covering the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 2006 and ending June 30, 2007, 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 15.
The 1999 Sales Tax Proceeds Account Project Fund proposed in the amount of
$20,111,486 for the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, covering the
fiscal year beginning July 1, 2007 and ending June 30, 2008, 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 16.
The Columbus Building Authority Revenue Bonds, 1999C Fund proposed in the
amount of $166,000 for the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia,
covering the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2007 and ending June 30, 2008, is
hereby approved and adopted as the budget for the Consolidated Government of
Columbus, Georgia, to account for proceeds related to enterprise zone
acquisition.
SECTION 17.
The Columbus Building Authority Revenue Bonds, 2003A Series Fund
proposed in the amount of $10,000,000 for the Consolidated Government of
Columbus, Georgia, covering the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2007 and ending
June 30, 2008, is hereby approved and adopted as the budget for the
Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, such as storm water enhancements
and Skate Park SuperCenter.
SECTION 18.
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, 2007 and ending
June 30, 2008, 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 19.
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, 2007 and ending June 30, 2008, 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 20.
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 21.
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, 2007; introduced a second time at a regular meeting
held on the day of June, 2007 and adopted at said meeting by the
affirmative vote of members of said Council.
Councilor Allen voting____________________.
Councilor Anthony_______________________.
Councilor Baker__________________________.
Councilor Barnes_________________________.
Councilor Davis__________________________.
Councilor Henderson voting________________.
Councilor Hunter voting___________________.
Councilor McDaniel voting_________________.
Councilor Turner Pugh voting_______________.
Councilor Woodson voting__________________.
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TINY WASHINGTON, CLERK
JIM WETHERINGTON, MAYOR
Agenda Item # ______
Columbus Consolidated Government
Council Meeting
June 05, 2007
Agenda Report # ______
TO: Mayor and Councilors
SUBJECT: FY08 Annual Operating and Non-Operating Budget
INITIATED BY: Finance Department
Recommendation: Approve the FY08 Operating Budget and Non-Operating Budget for
the Columbus Consolidated Government for the fiscal year July 1, 2007 through
June 30, 2008.
Background: The budget, which was presented to Council on May 1, 2007, has been
reviewed by the Council Budget Review Committee. Council Budget Review
Committee proposed adjustments to the FY08 Budget. Those items were voted on
and the budget was revised to reflect adjustments passed by the Committee.
Analysis: Adjustments as currently recommended are included in the budget. The
budget ordinance also includes the Cost Allocation Plan for FY08 and the
University of Georgia Salary Scale, Columbus-Muscogee County Table I-B (26,000
? 98% of Market ? with max Plan A at 100% of Market).
Financial Considerations: The Budget as proposed is balanced in all funds.
Legal Considerations: Per Section 7-401 of the Columbus Charter, the Budget
adopted by ordinance (City Attorney?s Agenda), should be adopted prior to July
1, 2007 for the ensuing fiscal year. An ordinance for the adoption of the
appropriate tax millage rates will follow.
Recommendations/Actions: Recommend adoption of the FY08 Annual Operating Budget
and Non-Operating Budget for the Columbus Consolidated Government for the
fiscal year July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008.
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