Columbus, Georgia

Georgia's First Consolidated Government

Post Office Box 1340
Columbus, Georgia, 31902-1340
(706) 653-4013
fax (706) 653-4016

Council Members

AN ORDINANCE

No. _______________



AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING NON-OPERATING BUDGETS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2014

BEGINNING JULY 1, 2013 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2014, 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, AS FOLLOWS:



SECTION 1.



The non-operating budgets for FY14 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 $75,000 for

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

beginning July 1, 2013 and ending June 30, 2014, 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, 2013 and ending June 30, 2014, 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 $789,217 for the Consolidated

Government of Columbus, Georgia, covering the fiscal year beginning July 1,

2013 and ending June 30, 2014, 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 $862,125 for the

Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, covering the fiscal year

beginning July 1, 2013 and ending June 30, 2014, is hereby approved and adopted

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

loan program guarantied under Section 128 of the Housing and Urban Development

Act of 1974.



SECTION 6.



The Multi-Governmental Fund Budget proposed in the amount of $3,787,570 for the

Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, covering the fiscal year

beginning July 1, 2013 and ending June 30, 2014, 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 $5,616,580 for the

Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, covering the fiscal year

beginning July 1, 2013 and ending June 30, 2014, 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. This also includes the distribution of $816,580 for the online travel

settlements.



SECTION 8.



The Police Forfeiture Fund proposed in the amount of $100,000 for the

Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, covering the fiscal year

beginning July 1, 2013 and ending June 30, 2014, 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 $68,000 for the

Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, covering the fiscal year

beginning July 1, 2013 and ending June 30, 2014, 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 $200,000 for the

Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, covering the fiscal year

beginning July 1, 2013 and ending June 30, 2014, 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 $1,500,000 for the

Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia covering the fiscal year beginning

July 1, 2013 and ending June 30, 2014, 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, 2013 and ending June 30, 2014, 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 Marshal Forfeiture Fund proposed in the amount of $20,000 for the

Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, covering the fiscal year

beginning July 1, 2013 and ending June 30, 2014, 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 Special Projects Fund proposed in the amount of $10,109,757 for the

Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, covering the fiscal year

beginning July 1, 2013 and ending June 30, 2014, is hereby approved and adopted

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

activities supported by the General, Stormwater (Sewer), Paving funds.



SECTION 15.



The Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (TSPLOST) Fund

proposed in the amount of $61,821,527 for the Consolidated Government of

Columbus, Georgia, covering the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2013 and ending

June 30, 2014, is hereby approved and adopted as the budget for the

Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, to fund activities supported by

the TSPLOST project and discretionary funds.



SECTION 16.



The 1999 Sales Tax Proceeds Account Project Fund proposed in the amount of

$30,000,000 for the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, covering the

fiscal year beginning July 1, 2013 and ending June 30, 2014, 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, 2003A Series Fund

proposed in the amount of $1,000,000 for the Consolidated Government of

Columbus, Georgia, covering the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2013 and ending

June 30, 2014, 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 $4,000,000 for the Consolidated Government of

Columbus, Georgia covering the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2013 and ending

June 30, 2014, 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 Columbus Building Authority Lease Revenue Bonds, 2010B Series Fund

proposed in the amount of $35,000,000 for the Consolidated Government of

Columbus, Georgia covering the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2013 and ending

June 30, 2014, is hereby approved and adopted as the budget for the

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

the 2010B lease revenue bonds for the Fire Station 9, Natatorium, City Service

Center, Parking Garage, Stormwater/Flood Abatement, and Roads projects.



SECTION 20.



The Columbus Building Authority Lease Revenue Bonds, 2010C Series Fund

proposed in the amount of $1,700,000 for the Consolidated Government of

Columbus, Georgia covering the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2013 and ending

June 30, 2014, is hereby approved and adopted as the budget for the

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

the 2010C lease revenue bonds for the Fort Benning Road project.



SECTION 21.



The Family and Youth Coalition Fund proposed in the amount of $45,000 for the

Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, covering the fiscal year

beginning July 1, 2013 and ending June 30, 2014, 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 22.



The Columbus Building Authority Revenue Bonds, 1999C Series Fund

proposed in the amount of $450,000 for the Consolidated Government of Columbus,

Georgia, covering the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2013 and ending June 30,

2014, is hereby approved and adopted as the budget for the Consolidated

Government of Columbus, Georgia, such as Enterprise Zone.

SECTION 23.



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 24.



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 11th day of June, 2013; introduced a second time at a regular

meeting held on the day of June, 2013 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 TERESA PIKE TOMLINSON

CLERK OF COUNCIL MAYOR

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