Agenda Item # 2
Columbus Consolidated Government
Council Meeting
December 11, 2007
Agenda Report # 216
TO: Mayor and Council
SUBJECT: 2008 Legislative Agenda
INITIATED BY: City Manager?s Office
Recommendation: Approval is requested of thirteen (13) resolutions on issues
included on the City of Columbus? Legislative Agenda for the 2008 Session of
the Georgia General Assembly as discussed by the Mayor and Council.
Background: Each year the elected and appointed officials of the Columbus
Consolidated Government develop a list of issues important to the citizens of
Columbus that requires action by the local Legislative Delegation. Once the
list is developed, meetings are held with the Delegation to explain the
rationale behind these issues and to solicit their support. If the Delegation
is in agreement with City officials, a final list of issues is written and
presented to the Delegation. A meeting with the Delegation was held on
December 4, 2007.
Analysis: Staff, elected and appointed officials were asked to present issues
they felt were important to the operation of City Government. Research and
justification for these issues were presented to the City Manager and a list
was prepared for presentation to the Mayor/Council. The Mayor/Council
discussed these issues among themselves and made a final decision on those that
would be presented to the Legislative Delegation.
Financial Considerations: The City is expected to receive additional revenues
if many of the issues are passed by the Georgia General Assembly.
Recommendations/Actions: Approve those resolutions, which the Mayor/Council
deems appropriate.
A RESOLUTION
No. ________
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE LOCAL LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION INTRODUCE
LEGISLATION FOR AN INCREASE IN PER DIEM FOR STATE INMATES HOUSED IN COUNTY
JAILS FROM AN ADJUSTABLE RATE TO A FLATE RATE OF $25 AND PRISONS FROM $20 TO
$25.
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council have discussed issues important to the efficient
operation of the Columbus Consolidated Government and the quality of life for
its citizens; and,
WHEREAS, this issue requires action in the 2008 General Assembly session.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
That the local Legislative Delegation introduce legislation for an increase in
per diem for state inmates housed in county jails from an adjustable rate to a
flat rate of $25 and county prisons from $20 to $25.
_______________________
Introduced at a regular meeting of the council of Columbus, Georgia, held the
________ day of ___________, 2007 and adopted at said meeting by the
affirmative vote of ______members of said Council.
Councilor Allen voting _____________
Councilor Anthony voting _____________
Councilor Baker voting _____________
Councilor Barnes voting _____________
Councilor Davis voting _____________
Councilor Henderson voting _____________
Councilor Hunter voting _____________
Councilor McDaniel voting _____________
Councilor Turner Pugh voting _____________
Councilor Woodson voting _____________
_____________________________ __________________________
Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Jim Wetherington, Mayor
A RESOLUTION
No. ________
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE LOCAL LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION INTRODUCE
LEGISLATION CLARIFYING THE MAXIMUM FEES COUNTIES MUST PAY TO REGIONAL
DEVELOPMENT CENTERS.
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council have discussed issues important to the efficient
operation of the Columbus Consolidated Government and the quality of life for
its citizens; and,
WHEREAS, this issue requires action in the 2008 General Assembly session.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
That the local Legislative Delegation introduces legislation clarifying the
maximum fees counties with an in-house Planning Department must pay to Regional
Development Centers.
_______________________
Introduced at a regular meeting of the council of Columbus, Georgia, held the
________ day of ___________, 2007 and adopted at said meeting by the
affirmative vote of ______members of said Council.
Councilor Allen voting _____________
Councilor Anthony voting _____________
Councilor Baker voting _____________
Councilor Barnes voting _____________
Councilor Davis voting _____________
Councilor Henderson voting _____________
Councilor Hunter voting _____________
Councilor McDaniel voting _____________
Councilor Turner Pugh voting _____________
Councilor Woodson voting _____________
_____________________________ __________________________
Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Jim Wetherington, Mayor
A RESOLUTION
No. ________
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE LOCAL LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION INTRODUCE/SUPPORT
LEGISLATION FOR A $2 DESTINATION FEE FOR COLUMBUS, MUSCOGEE COUNTY, HOTEL/MOTEL
FACILITIES.
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council have discussed issues important to the efficient
operation of the Columbus Consolidated Government and the quality of life for
its citizens; and,
WHEREAS, this issue requires action in the 2008 General Assembly session.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
That the local Legislative Delegation introduce /support legislation for a $2
Destination Fee for Columbus, Muscogee County, hotel/motel facilities.
_______________________
Introduced at a regular meeting of the council of Columbus, Georgia, held the
________ day of ___________, 2007 and adopted at said meeting by the
affirmative vote of ______members of said Council.
Councilor Allen voting _____________
Councilor Anthony voting _____________
Councilor Baker voting _____________
Councilor Barnes voting _____________
Councilor Davis voting _____________
Councilor Henderson voting _____________
Councilor Hunter voting _____________
Councilor McDaniel voting _____________
Councilor Turner Pugh voting _____________
Councilor Woodson voting _____________
_____________________________ __________________________
Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Jim Wetherington, Mayor
A RESOLUTION
No. ________
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE LOCAL LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION SUPPORT
LEGISLATION TO DELAY ACTION ON HR900 IN THE 2008 LEGISLATIVE SESSION AND SEND
HR900 TO A STUDY COMMITTEE FOR FURTHER STUDY AND ANALYSIS OF ACTUAL ENABLING
LEGISLATION AND IMPLICATIONS NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE.
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council have discussed issues important to the efficient
operation of the Columbus Consolidated Government and the quality of life for
its citizens; and,
WHEREAS, this issue requires action in the 2008 General Assembly session.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
That the local Legislative Delegation supports legislation to delay action on
HR900 in the 2008 Legislative Session and send HR900 to a Study Committee for
further study and analysis of actual enabling legislation and implications not
currently available.
_______________________
Introduced at a regular meeting of the council of Columbus, Georgia, held the
________ day of ___________, 2007 and adopted at said meeting by the
affirmative vote of ______members of said Council.
Councilor Allen voting _____________
Councilor Anthony voting _____________
Councilor Baker voting _____________
Councilor Barnes voting _____________
Councilor Davis voting _____________
Councilor Henderson voting _____________
Councilor Hunter voting _____________
Councilor McDaniel voting _____________
Councilor Turner Pugh voting _____________
Councilor Woodson voting _____________
_____________________________ __________________________
Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Jim Wetherington, Mayor
A RESOLUTION
No. ________
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE LOCAL LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION SUPPORT
LEGISLATION PROVIDING FOR THE STATE WATER PLAN THAT IS CURRENTLY IN PREPARATION
BY THE GEORGIA WATER COUNCIL PROVIDED IT CONTAINS AN APPROPRIATE CONSUMPTIVE
USE BUDGET AND OTHER ACCEPTABLE PROVISIONS.
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council have discussed issues important to the efficient
operation of the Columbus Consolidated Government and the quality of life for
its citizens; and,
WHEREAS, this issue requires action in the 2008 General Assembly session.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
That the local Legislative Delegation supports legislation for the State Water
Plan that is currently in preparation by the Georgia Water Council provided it
contains an appropriate Consumptive Use Budget and other acceptable provisions.
_______________________
Introduced at a regular meeting of the council of Columbus, Georgia, held the
________ day of ___________, 2007 and adopted at said meeting by the
affirmative vote of ______members of said Council.
Councilor Allen voting _____________
Councilor Anthony voting _____________
Councilor Baker voting _____________
Councilor Barnes voting _____________
Councilor Davis voting _____________
Councilor Henderson voting _____________
Councilor Hunter voting _____________
Councilor McDaniel voting _____________
Councilor Turner Pugh voting _____________
Councilor Woodson voting _____________
_____________________________ __________________________
Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Jim Wetherington, Mayor
A RESOLUTION
No. ________
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE LOCAL LEGISLATIAVE DELEGATION
INTRODUCE/SUPPORT LEGISLATION FOR THE PURPOSES OF PREVENTING REGISTRATION OR
TRANSFER OF REGISTRATION OF ANY VEHICLE OWNED OR LEASED BY A PERSON WITH
OUTSTANDING PARKING CITATIONS.
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council have discussed issues important to the efficient
operation of the Columbus Consolidated Government and the quality of life for
its citizens; and,
WHEREAS, this issue requires action in the 2008 General Assembly session.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
That the local Legislative Delegation introduce/support legislation for the
purposes of preventing registration or transfer of registration of any vehicle
owned or leased by a person with outstanding parking citations.
_______________________
Introduced at a regular meeting of the council of Columbus, Georgia, held the
________ day of ___________, 2007 and adopted at said meeting by the
affirmative vote of ______members of said Council.
Councilor Allen voting _____________
Councilor Anthony voting _____________
Councilor Baker voting _____________
Councilor Barnes voting _____________
Councilor Davis voting _____________
Councilor Henderson voting _____________
Councilor Hunter voting _____________
Councilor McDaniel voting _____________
Councilor Turner Pugh voting _____________
Councilor Woodson voting _____________
_____________________________ __________________________
Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Jim Wetherington, Mayor
A RESOLUTION
No. ________
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE LOCAL LEGISLATIAVE DELEGATION
INTRODUCE/SUPPORT LEGISLATION FOR THE PURPOSES OF PREVENTING RENEWAL OR
REINSTATEMENT OF A DRIVER?S LICENSE BY A DRIVER WITH OUTSTANDING PARKING
CITATIONS.
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council have discussed issues important to the efficient
operation of the Columbus Consolidated Government and the quality of life for
its citizens; and,
WHEREAS, this issue requires action in the 2008 General Assembly session.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
That the local Legislative Delegation introduce/support legislation for the
purposes of preventing renewal or reinstatement of a driver?s license by a
driver with outstanding parking citations.
_______________________
Introduced at a regular meeting of the council of Columbus, Georgia, held the
________ day of ___________, 2007 and adopted at said meeting by the
affirmative vote of ______members of said Council.
Councilor Allen voting _____________
Councilor Anthony voting _____________
Councilor Baker voting _____________
Councilor Barnes voting _____________
Councilor Davis voting _____________
Councilor Henderson voting _____________
Councilor Hunter voting _____________
Councilor McDaniel voting _____________
Councilor Turner Pugh voting _____________
Councilor Woodson voting _____________
_____________________________ __________________________
Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Jim Wetherington, Mayor
A RESOLUTION
No. ________
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE LOCAL LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION INTRODUCE/SUPPORT
LEGISLATION TO INCREASE TRANSPORTATION FUNDING FOR LOCAL AREA ROAD PROJECTS
(LARP) AND FOR COUNTY CONTRACTS TO ASSIST IN THE OVERALL DEVELOPMENT/IMPACT OF
BASE REALIGNMENT AND CLOSURE (BRAC).
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council have discussed issues important to the efficient
operation of the Columbus Consolidated Government and the quality of life for
its citizens; and,
WHEREAS, this issue requires action in the 2008 General Assembly session.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
That the local Legislative Delegation introduce/support legislation to increase
transportation funding for Local Area Road Projects (LARP) and for county
contracts to assist in the overall development and impact of Base Realignment
and Closure.
_______________________
Introduced at a regular meeting of the council of Columbus, Georgia, held the
________ day of ___________, 2007 and adopted at said meeting by the
affirmative vote of ______members of said Council.
Councilor Allen voting _____________
Councilor Anthony voting _____________
Councilor Baker voting _____________
Councilor Barnes voting _____________
Councilor Davis voting _____________
Councilor Henderson voting _____________
Councilor Hunter voting _____________
Councilor McDaniel voting _____________
Councilor Turner Pugh voting _____________
Councilor Woodson voting _____________
_____________________________ __________________________
Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Jim Wetherington, Mayor
A RESOLUTION
No. ________
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE LOCAL LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION MANDATE FUNDS
COLLECTED FOR WASTE TIRE REMOVAL ARE PLACED IN THE HAZARDOUS WASTE FUND AND
SOLID WASTE FUND.
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council have discussed issues important to the efficient
operation of the Columbus Consolidated Government and the quality of life for
its citizens; and,
WHEREAS, this issue requires action during the 2008 General Assembly session.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
That the local Legislative Delegation introduce/support legislation that will
mandate funds collected for waste tire removal are placed in the Hazardous
Waste Fund and the Solid Waste Fund.
__________________________
Introduced at a regular meeting of the council of Columbus, Georgia, held the
________ day of ___________, 2007 and adopted at said meeting by the
affirmative vote of ______members of said Council.
Councilor Allen voting _____________
Councilor Anthony voting _____________
Councilor Baker voting _____________
Councilor Barnes voting _____________
Councilor Davis voting _____________
Councilor Henderson voting _____________
Councilor Hunter voting _____________
Councilor McDaniel voting _____________
Councilor Turner Pugh voting _____________
Councilor Woodson voting _____________
_____________________________ __________________________
Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Jim Wetherington, Mayor
A RESOLUTION
No. ________
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE LOCAL LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION INTRODUCE/SUPPORT
LEGISLATION TO INCREASE 911 FEES FROM $1.50 TO $2.50 FOR TELEPHONE LANDLINES
AND WIRELESS FROM $1 TO $2.50.
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council have discussed issues important to the efficient
operation of the Columbus Consolidated Government; and,
WHEREAS, this issue requires action in the 2008 General Assembly session.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
That the local Legislative Delegation introduce/support legislation to increase
911 fees from $1.50 to $2.50 for telephone landlines and wireless phones from
$1 to $2.50.
_________________________________________
Introduced at a regular meeting of the council of Columbus, Georgia, held the
________ day of ___________, 2007 and adopted at said meeting by the
affirmative vote of ______members of said Council.
Councilor Allen voting _____________
Councilor Anthony voting _____________
Councilor Baker voting _____________
Councilor Barnes voting _____________
Councilor Davis voting _____________
Councilor Henderson voting _____________
Councilor Hunter voting _____________
Councilor McDaniel voting _____________
Councilor Turner Pugh voting _____________
Councilor Woodson voting _____________
_____________________________ __________________________
Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Jim Wetherington, Mayor
A RESOLUTION
No. ________
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE LOCAL LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION INTRODUCE/SUPPORT
LEGISLATION TO ALLOCATE FULL FUNDING FOR THE PUBLIC DEFENDER?S PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council have discussed issues important to the efficient
operation of the Columbus Consolidated Government; and,
WHEREAS, this issue requires action in the 2008 General Assembly session.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
That the local Legislative Delegation introduce/support legislation to allocate
full funding for the Public Defender?s Program.
_________________________________________
Introduced at a regular meeting of the council of Columbus, Georgia, held the
________ day of ___________, 2007 and adopted at said meeting by the
affirmative vote of ______members of said Council.
Councilor Allen voting _____________
Councilor Anthony voting _____________
Councilor Baker voting _____________
Councilor Barnes voting _____________
Councilor Davis voting _____________
Councilor Henderson voting _____________
Councilor Hunter voting _____________
Councilor McDaniel voting _____________
Councilor Turner Pugh voting _____________
Councilor Woodson voting _____________
_____________________________ __________________________
Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Jim Wetherington, Mayor
A RESOLUTION
No. ________
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE LOCAL LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION INTRODUCE/SUPPORT
LEGISLATION THAT WOULD CONTINUE FUNDING FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA
COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE AND ITS COUNTY DELIVERY SYSTEM.
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council have discussed issues important to the efficient
operation of the Columbus Consolidated Government and the quality of life for
its citizens; and,
WHEREAS, this issue requires action in the 2008 General Assembly session.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
That the local Legislative Delegation introduces legislation to
authorize continued state funding for the University of Georgia Cooperative
Extension Service and its delivery system.
_________________________________________
Introduced at a regular meeting of the council of Columbus, Georgia, held the
________ day of ___________, 2007 and adopted at said meeting by the
affirmative vote of ______members of said Council.
Councilor Allen voting _____________
Councilor Anthony voting _____________
Councilor Baker voting _____________
Councilor Barnes voting _____________
Councilor Davis voting _____________
Councilor Henderson voting _____________
Councilor Hunter voting _____________
Councilor McDaniel voting _____________
Councilor Turner Pugh voting _____________
Councilor Woodson voting _____________
_____________________________ __________________________
Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Jim Wetherington, Mayor
A RESOLUTION
No. ________
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE LOCAL LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION SUPPORT
LEGISLATION TO PROVIDE THAT THE COSTS OF ADMINISTERING COLLECTION OF A
DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAX LIEN BEFORE OR AFTER MAKING LEVY ON PROPERTY SHALL BE
ADDED TO THE EXECUTION AND COLLECTION FROM THE DELINQUENT TAXPAYER.
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council have discussed issues important to the efficient
operation of the Columbus Consolidated Government and the quality of life for
its citizens; and,
WHEREAS, this issue requires action in the 2008 General Assembly session.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
That the local Legislative Delegation supports legislation to provide that the
costs of administering collection of a delinquent property tax lien before or
after making levy on property shall be added to the execution and collection
from the delinquent taxpayer.
_________________________________________
Introduced at a regular meeting of the council of Columbus, Georgia, held the
________ day of ___________, 2007 and adopted at said meeting by the
affirmative vote of ______members of said Council.
Councilor Allen voting _____________
Councilor Anthony voting _____________
Councilor Baker voting _____________
Councilor Barnes voting _____________
Councilor Davis voting _____________
Councilor Henderson voting _____________
Councilor Hunter voting _____________
Councilor McDaniel voting _____________
Councilor Turner Pugh voting _____________
Councilor Woodson voting _____________
_____________________________ __________________________
Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Jim Wetherington, Mayor
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