Agenda Item # 2
Columbus Consolidated Government
Council Meeting
October 26, 2010
Agenda Report # 567
TO: Mayor and Council
SUBJECT: 2011 Legislative Agenda
INITIATED BY: City Manager?s Office
______________________________________________________________________
Recommendation: Approval is requested of eleven (11) resolutions on issues
included on the city of Columbus? Legislative Agenda for the 2011 Session of
the Georgia General Assembly as discussed by the Mayor and Council.
Background: Each year 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 prepared and
presented to the Delegation. A meeting with the Delegation was held on
September 21, 2010.
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/SUPPORT
LEGISLATION TO PROHIBIT OR REGULATE AND CONTROL THE REMOVAL OF TREES UPON THE
RIGHT-OF-WAY OF STATE HIGHWAYS/ROADS FOR THE PURPOSE OF ERECTING AND/OR
INCREASING VISIBILITY OF SIGNS AND BILLBOARDS.
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 2011 General Assembly Session.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
That the local Legislative Delegation introduce/support legislation that will
prohibit or regulate and control the removal of trees upon the right-of-way of
state highways/roads for the purpose of erecting and/or increasing visibility
of signs and billboards.
________________
Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia, held the
________ day of ___________, 2010 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 PROVIDE FUNDING FOR A STUDY TO ADVANCE THE DEVELOPMENT OF LIGHT
RAIL FROM ATLANTA TO COLUMBUS.
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 2011 General Assembly Session.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
That the local Legislative Delegation introduce/support legislation to provide
funding for a study to advance the development of light rail from Atlanta to
Columbus.
______________
Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia, held the
________ day of ___________, 2010 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 REINSTATEMENT OF MATCHING FUNDS FOR ROAD PROJECTS (MPO'S),
FUNDING FOR LOCAL AREA ROAD PROJECTS (LARP) AND STATE PROJECTS DEVELOPMENT.
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 2011 General Assembly Session.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
That the local Legislative Delegation introduce/support legislation for
reinstatement of matching funds for Road Projects (MPO's), increase
transportation funding for Local Area Road Projects (LARP) and state road
projects development.
______________
Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia, held the
________ day of ___________, 2010 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 EQUITABLE FUNDING TO BE RETURNED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS UNDER THE
TRANSPORTATION INVESTMENT ACT OF 2010 (HB277).
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 2011 General Assembly Session.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
That the local Legislative Delegation introduce/support legislation to allow
for more equitable funding to be returned to local governments under the
Transportation Investment Act of 2010 (HB277).
______________
Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia, held the
________ day of ___________, 2010 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 ENSURE THE FULL COLLECTION AND TIMELY REMITTANCE OF ALL SALES
AND USE TAXES DUE TO THE STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS.
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 2011 General Assembly Session.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
That the local Legislative Delegation introduce/support legislation requiring
sales tax point of sale data by the Georgia Department of Revenue or private
contractor be provided to municipalities.
__________________
Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia, held the
________ day of ___________, 2010 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 SUPPORTS
LEGISLATION THAT ENCOURAGES MINIMIZATION OF THE CONSUMPTIVE USE OF WATER SO AS
TO ASSURE THAT DOWNSTREAM USERS WATER RIGHTS ARE FULLY PROTECTED AND THAT SUCH
LEGISLATION SHOULD BE INCORPORATED INTO REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL STATE WATER
PLANNING ACTIVITIES.
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 2011 General Assembly Session.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
That the local Legislative Delegation supports legislation that encourages
minimization of the consumptive use of water so as to assure that downstream
users water rights are fully protected and such legislation should be
incorporated into requirements for all State Water Planning Activities.
_______________________
Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia, held the
________ day of ___________, 2010 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 SUPPORTS
LEGISLATION TO 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 2011 General Assembly Session.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
That the local Legislative Delegation supports legislation to continue funding
for the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Service and its county
delivery system.
_________________
Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia, held the
________ day of ___________, 2010 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 REQUIRE A PHOTO OF THE DISABLED PERSON BE PLACED ON THE HANDICAP
PARKING PERMIT THAT IS HUNG ON THE REARVIEW MIRROR.
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 2011 General Assembly Session.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
That the local Legislative Delegation introduce/support legislation that will
require a photo of the disabled person be placed on the Handicap Parking Permit
that is hung on the rearview mirror.
______________
Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia, held the
________ day of ___________, 2010 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 THE AMOUNT MUNICIPALITIES CAN CHARGE PER PAGE FOR
COPIES UNDER THE OPEN RECORDS ACTS FROM TWENTY-FIVE CENTS TO FIFTY CENTS PER
COPY (.25? PER COPY TO .50? PER COPY).
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 2011 General Assembly Session.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
That the local Legislative Delegation introduce/support legislation to increase
the amount municipalities can charge per page for copies under the Open Records
Acts from twenty-five cents to fifty cents per copy (.25? per copy to .50? per
copy). This cost of .25? has not been increased since it was set in 1988.
______________
Introduced at a regular meeting of the council of Columbus, Georgia, held the
________ day of ___________, 2010 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 CHANGE THE JUDGE OF PROBATE COURT TO NONPARTISAN.
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 2011 General Assembly Session.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
That the local Legislative Delegation introduce/support legislation to change
the election of Muscogee County Probate Court Judge to nonpartisan.
______________
Introduced at a regular meeting of the council of Columbus, Georgia, held the
________ day of ___________, 2010 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 JOIN THE GEORGIA
MUNICIPAL ASSOCIATION (GMA) IN SUPPORT OF THE EFFORT TO STREAMLINE THE EXISTING
HOTEL/MOTEL TAX PROVISIONS.
WHEREAS, the CCG agrees with GMA that the hotel/motel tax should provide
flexibility to cities to expend funds collected for economic development and
tourism promotion; and,
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 2011 General Assembly Session.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
That the local Legislative Delegation introduce/support legislation to join GMA
support of the effort to streamline the existing Hotel/Motel Tax Provisions to
provide flexibility to cities to expend funds collected for economic
development and tourism promotion.
______________
Introduced at a regular meeting of the council of Columbus, Georgia, held the
________ day of ___________, 2010 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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