Columbus Consolidated Government
Council Memorandum
TO: Mayor and Councilors DATE: July 10, 2007
FROM: Isaiah Hugley, City Manager SUBJECT: Pre-Council Briefing
I have asked representatives from Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) to attend
a pre-council briefing Tuesday, July 10, 2007, at 8:15 am in the Council
Chambers to explain two important matters that may affect the CCG and residents:
HR 900 - Tax Reform Legislation:
HR 900 - Major Tax Reform Legislation Introduced by the speaker of the house
the last day of the Legislative Session. If passed would eliminate taxing
entities across the state including counties, cities and boards of education.
See email summary of the legislation from Georgia Municipal Association on
attached page. click tab for information.
Public Service Commission - Georgia Power Franchise Fee:
Public Service Commission (PSC) - Georgia Power Franchise Fee Decision and
GMA's Response:
In December 2006, the PSC entered an order that shifts part of the cost of
municipal franchise fees charged to Georgia Power for use of city rights-of-way
solely onto the backs of municipal customers. The PSC's decision will increase
costs for all of those inside cities and consolidated governments served by
Georgia Power, including schools, non-profits, hospitals, governments
themselves as well as individuals and businesses.
On February 6, 2007, the Mayor/Council adopted Resolution #53-07 opposing the
decision of the PSC in Docket 21112-U and encouraging the PSC to reconsider its
action. See alert summary from Georgia Municipal Association on the impact of
the PSC's decision and Resolution #53-07 by the Mayor/Council attached opposing
this decision. click tab for information.
GMA representatives will be at pre-council to discuss these important
matters.
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