NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
TO BE HELD BY COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA
REGARDING FY09 BUDGET
In compliance with section 7-401 of the Charter of the Consolidated Government
of Columbus, Georgia, notice is hereby given that the Council of Columbus,
Georgia will hold a public hearing at the Government Center, 100 10th Street,
Council Chambers, Plaza Level, on Tuesday, June 03, 2008 for the purpose of
reviewing written and oral comments from the public concerning the proposed
annual budget for fiscal year 2008. Interested parties are invited to be
present at 5:30 P.M.
This proposed budget is in the review process by the Council of Columbus,
Georgia, which has considered a number of changes in amounts as well as
format. Any official changes to the budget published herein will be made
following the public hearings in accordance with the Charter of Columbus,
Georgia.
SUMMARY OF THE PROPOSED BUDGET
CONSOLIDATED GOVERNMENT OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA
JULY 1, 2008 - JUNE 30, 2009
REVENUES
SOURCE:
1. General Property Taxes 72,070,813
2. Sales & Use Taxes 40,567,189
3. Business and Other Taxes 25,478,495
4. Charges for Services 33,489,135
5. Franchise Fees 16,296,230
6. Interest Income and Miscellaneous 4,738,353
7. Revenue from Other Governmental Entities 2,881,026
8. Fines & Forfeitures 4,016,630
9. Business Licenses, Fees, & Permits 2,696,214
10. Cost Allocation Charge 1,825,182
11. Transfers In 5,506,367
12. Fund Balance 1,186,185
Total 210,751,819
EXPENDITURES
ACTIVITY:
1. Public Safety 83,904,374
2. Public Services 24,588,281
3. Recreation & Culture 19,209,420
4. Community Services 19,321,596
5. Management Operations 15,042,559
6. Criminal Justice 12,947,695
7. Capital Improvement Program 3,090,027
8. Debt Service 7,295,448
9. Mass Transit (METRA)/Parking Management 6,026,528
10. Other Non-Departmental 14,656,916
11. Statutory, Boards & Commissions 3,699,088
12. Economic Development 969,887
Total 210,751,819
A copy of this information, the entire budget and additional background
materials are available for public inspection from 8 A.M. to 5 P.M., weekdays
at the office of the Clerk of Council, Sixth Floor, Tower, Government Center,
100 10th Street. The entire proposed budget is also available on the Internet
at
http://www.columbusga.org/Finance/Financial_Planning/FY09_Recommended_Budget.pdf
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