AN ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2012 BEGINNING JULY 1, 2011
AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2012, FOR CERTAIN FUNDS OF THE CONSOLIDATED GOVERNMENT OF
COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, AND APPROPRIATING THE AMOUNTS SHOWN IN EACH BUDGET; AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES.
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THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA HEREBY ORDAINS, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1.
The annual Operating and Capital Improvement Budget for FY12 proposed in the
total amount of $258,616,181 is approved and adopted in accordance with the
Columbus Charter, Section 7-402 and outlined in Sections 2 thru 16 of this
ordinance.
SECTION 2.
The General Fund Budget proposed in the amount of $149,349,960 for the
Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, covering the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 2011 and ending June 30, 2012, is hereby approved and adopted
as the budget for the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, for general
fund purposes.
SECTION 3.
The Local Option Sales Tax Fund Budget proposed in the amount of $32,500,000
for the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, covering the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 2011 and ending June 30, 2012, is hereby approved and adopted
as the budget for the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, for public
safety and infrastructure purposes.
SECTION 4.
The Stormwater (Sewer) Fund Budget proposed in the amount of $4,799,501 for the
Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, covering the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 2011 and ending June 30, 2012, is hereby approved and adopted
as the budget for the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, for sewer
fund services.
SECTION 5.
The Paving Fund Budget proposed in the amount of $17,726,678 for the
Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, covering the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 2011 and ending June 30, 2012, is hereby approved and adopted
as the budget for the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, for street
and roadway improvement purposes.
SECTION 6.
The Medical Center Fund Budget proposed in the amount of $12,887,862 for the
Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, covering the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 2011 and ending June 30, 2012, is hereby approved and adopted
as the budget for the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, for the
annual appropriation to the Medical Center for indigent medical care.
SECTION 7.
The Integrated Waste Management Fund Budget proposed in the amount of
$10,027,000 for the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, covering the
fiscal year beginning July 1, 2011 and ending June 30, 2012, is hereby approved
and adopted as the budget for the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia,
to provide solid waste management services.
SECTION 8.
The Emergency Telephone Fund Budget proposed in the amount of $3,319,548 for
the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, covering the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 2011 and ending June 30, 2012, is hereby approved and adopted
as the budget for the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, to provide
for the operation of the E911 Center.
SECTION 9.
The Civic Center Fund Budget proposed in the amount of $6,203,871 for the
Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, covering the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 2011 and ending June 30, 2012, is hereby approved and adopted
as the budget for the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, to provide
for the operation of the Civic Center.
SECTION 10.
The Debt Service Fund Budget proposed in the amount of $9,991,906 for the
Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, covering the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 2011 and ending June 30, 2012, is hereby approved and adopted
as the budget for the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, for Debt
Service purposes.
SECTION 11.
The Transportation Fund Budget proposed in the amount of $5,820,729 for the
Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, covering the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 2011 and ending June 30, 2012, is hereby approved and adopted
as the budget for the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, for the
provision of public transportation.
SECTION 12.
The Parking Management Fund Budget proposed in the amount of $332,303 for the
Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, covering the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 2011 and ending June 30, 2012, is hereby approved and adopted
as the budget for the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, for the
provision of public parking.
SECTION 13.
The Bull Creek Budget proposed in the amount of $1,377.000 for the Consolidated
Government of Columbus, Georgia, covering the fiscal year beginning July 1,
2011 and ending June 30, 2012, is hereby approved and adopted as the budget for
the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, to provide for the operation
of Bull Creek Golf Course.
SECTION 14.
The Oxbow Creek Budget proposed in the amount of $502,700 for the Consolidated
Government of Columbus, Georgia, covering the fiscal year beginning July 1,
2011 and ending June 30, 2012, is hereby approved and adopted as the budget for
the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, to provide for the operation
of Oxbow Creek Golf Course.
SECTION 15.
The Columbus Iron Works Convention and Trade Center Budget proposed in the
amount of $2,794,095 for the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia
covering the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2011 and ending June 30, 2012, is
hereby approved and adopted as the budget for the Consolidated Government of
Columbus, Georgia, for the operation of the Columbus Iron Works Convention and
Trade Center.
SECTION 16.
The Economic Development Authority Budget proposed in the amount of
$983,028 for the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, covering the
fiscal year beginning July 1, 2011 and ending June 30, 2012, is hereby approved
and adopted as the budget for the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia,
for the provision of Economic Development activities.
SECTION 17.
The Health and Life Insurance Budget proposed in the amount of $19,200,000 for
the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, covering the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 2011 and ending June 30, 2012, is hereby approved and adopted
as the budget for the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, to provide
for the administration of health and life insurance.
SECTION 18.
The Risk Management Budget proposed in the amount of $3,740,000 for the
Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, covering the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 2011 and ending June 30, 2012, is hereby approved and adopted
as the budget for the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, to provide
for the operation of risk management activities.
SECTION 19.
The Workforce Investment Act (WIA), formerly the Job Training Partnership Act
(JTPA), Budget proposed in the amount of $3,469,794 for the Consolidated
Government of Columbus, Georgia, covering the fiscal year beginning July 1,
2011 and ending June 30, 2012, is hereby approved and adopted as the budget for
the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, to provide for the
administration of the of Workforce Investment Act (WIA) activities.
SECTION 20.
The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Budget proposed in the amount of
$2,169,160 for the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, covering the
fiscal year beginning July 1, 2011 and ending June 30, 2012, is hereby approved
and adopted as the budget for the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia,
to provide for the administration of the of Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) activities.
SECTION 21.
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. Under no circumstances, however, may
the total budget of any Fund, except WIA and CDBG, contained in this Ordinance
be increased or decreased without Council approval. 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
WIA and CDBG.
SECTION 22.
The Cost Allocation Plan for FY12, which has been filed with the Clerk
of Council, is hereby approved for use during the 2012 fiscal year in a total
amount of $2,476,625.
Fund Being Charged
FY12 Charges
LOST Fund (Public Safety) $187,825
LOST Fund (Infrastructure) 10,309
Sewer Fund
198,924
Paving Fund
678,908
Integrated Waste Management
744,983
Emergency Telephone
0
CDBG Fund
23,494
UDAG Fund
1,974
Economic Development Fund
0
HOME Program Fund
21,800
Multi-Government Fund:
Transportation Planning Grant RSVP Grant
7,670
2,324
Civic Center Fund
157,210
Job Training Fund
170,161
Metro Drug Task Force
3,018
Neighborhood Stabilization Fund 10,846
Transportation Fund
137,537
Parking Authority Fund
12,985
Trade Center Fund
64,347
Bull Creek Golf Course
29,960
Oxbow Meadows Golf Course
12,351
Total Charges
2,476,625
SECTION 23.
The City Manager or his designee is authorized to make adjustments of
cost allocation charges as may be deemed appropriate.
SECTION 24.
Extend the period of emergency or war continued in Resolution No.
392-03 from July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2012.
SECTION 25.
The following position changes are hereby adopted as part of the FY12
Budget and are as follows:
NEW POSITIONS: Clerk of Superior Court - BOE (1) Deputy Clerk II (G12)*
LOST ? Recorders Court (2) Judicial Admin Tech II (G10)
LOST ? State Court Solicitor (1) Asst. Solicitor General (G21)
LOST ? State Court Solicitor (1) Deputy Clerk I (G10)
LOST ? Fire Department (6) Firefighters (PS14)
LOST - Marshal (2) Deputy Marshals (PS14)
LOST ? Probate Court (1) Deputy Clerk II (G12)
LOST - Sheriff (9) Correctional Officers (PS12)
LOST - Sheriff (2) Medical Technicians (G12)
LOST ? Sheriff (2) Mental Health Counselors (G16)
LOST ? Sheriff (6) Deputies (PS14)
Civic Center (1) Ice Rink Manager (G19)*
Civic Center (1) Administrative Secretary-Ice Rink (G10)
Civic Center (2) PT Arena Technicians-Ice Rink (G9)*
RECLASSIFIED POSITIONS:
WIA Program Specialist (G17) to Asst Director (G22)
City Attorney Asst. City Attorney (G24) to Asst. City Attorney (G26)*
Fire Department (2) Firefighters (PS12) to Captains (PS20)
Firefighter (PS12) to Lieutenant (PS18)
(3) Firefighters (PS12) to Sergeant (PS16)
DELETED POSITIONS:
Mayor?s Office (1) Administrative Secretary (G10)
Trade Center (1) Groundskeeper
*Positions approved by City Council at a Regular Council Meeting in FY11.
SECTION 26.
The University of Georgia Salary Scale, Columbus-Muscogee County Table,
attached, is hereby adopted as part of the FY12 Budget and is incorporated
herein by reference.
SECTION 27.
The Pay Plan adopted by Columbus Ordinance No. 06-40 amended by Ordinance
No. 06-87 defined a sign-on bonus for public safety officers effective June 30,
2006 for five years. The sign-on bonus of $2,000 shall be extended for
FY2012.
SECTION 28.
The minimum budget requirements set forth in O.C.G.A. Title 36, Chapter 81, are
hereby adopted.
SECTION 29.
All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance
are hereby repealed.
Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia,
held on the 14th day of June, 2011; introduced a second time at a regular
meeting held on the day of June, 2011 and adopted at said meeting by
the affirmative vote of members of said Council.
Councilor Allen voting .
Councilor Baker voting .
Councilor Barnes voting .
Councilor Davis voting .
Councilor Henderson voting .
Councilor Huff voting .
Councilor McDaniel voting .
Councilor Thomas voting .
Councilor Pugh voting .
Councilor Woodson voting .
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Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of
Council Teresa Pike
Tomlinson, Mayor
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