ORDINANCE
NO.
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AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A BUDGET 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 annual Operating and Capital Improvement Budget for FY14 proposed in the
total amount of $263,240,840 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 $151,200,490 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 general
fund purposes.
SECTION 3.
The Local Option Sales Tax Fund Budget proposed in the amount of $33,000,000
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, for public
safety and infrastructure purposes.
SECTION 4.
The Stormwater (Sewer) Fund Budget proposed in the amount of $5,276,954 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
stormwater fund services.
SECTION 5.
The Paving Fund Budget proposed in the amount of $15,026,462 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 street
and roadway improvement purposes.
SECTION 6.
The Medical Center Fund Budget proposed in the amount of $14,109,597 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
annual appropriation to the Medical Center for indigent medical care.
SECTION 7.
The Integrated Waste Management Fund Budget proposed in the amount of
$10,311,100 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 solid waste management services.
SECTION 8.
The Emergency Telephone Fund Budget proposed in the amount of $3,947,975 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
for the operation of the E911 Center.
SECTION 9.
The Civic Center Fund Budget proposed in the amount of $5,839,940 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
for the operation of the Civic Center.
SECTION 10.
The Debt Service Fund Budget proposed in the amount of $11,355,442 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 Debt
Service purposes.
SECTION 11.
The Transportation Fund Budget proposed in the amount of $6,236,609 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 public transportation.
SECTION 12.
The Parking Management Fund Budget proposed in the amount of $398,419 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 public parking.
SECTION 13.
The Bull Creek Budget proposed in the amount of $1,476,948 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 for the operation
of Bull Creek Golf Course.
SECTION 14.
The Oxbow Creek Budget proposed in the amount of $537,082 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 for the operation
of Oxbow Creek Golf Course.
SECTION 15.
The Columbus Iron Works Convention and Trade Center Budget proposed in the
amount of $2,751,363 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 of the Columbus Iron Works Convention and
Trade Center.
SECTION 16.
The Economic Development Authority Budget proposed in the amount of
$1,772,459 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 Economic Development activities.
SECTION 17.
The Health and Life Insurance Budget proposed in the amount of $23,000,000 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 provide
for the administration of health and life insurance.
SECTION 18.
The Risk Management Budget proposed in the amount of $5,246,087 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
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 $3,385,140 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 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
$1,416,583 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 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 conduct any carryovers necessary for the continued operation of
WIA and CDBG.
SECTION 22.
The Cost Allocation Plan for FY14, which has been filed with the Clerk
of Council, is hereby approved for use during the 2014 fiscal year in a total
amount of $2,681,289.
Fund Being Charged
FY14 Charges
LOST Fund (Public Safety) $225,807
LOST Fund (Infrastructure) 28,741
Stormwater (Sewer) Fund 193,254
Paving Fund
655,201
Integrated Waste Management
692,335
Emergency Telephone
100,426
CDBG Fund
23,990
UDAG Fund
0
Economic Development Fund
0
HOME Program Fund
26,695
Multi-Government Fund:
Transportation Planning RSVP Grant
Parents as Teachers Grant
US Army CYS Strong
6,172
2,877
0
4,649
Civic Center Fund
137,230
Job Training Fund
127,978
Metro Drug Task Force
0
Neighborhood Stabilization Fund 4,682
Transportation Fund
128,384
Parking Authority Fund
8,594
Trade Center Fund
70,151
Bull Creek Golf Course
32,785
Oxbow Creek Golf Course
11,004
Total Charges $2,480,955
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, 2013 to June 30, 2014.
SECTION 25.
The following position changes are hereby adopted as part of the FY14
Budget and are as follows:
NEW POSITIONS:
General Fund ? Probate Court (1) Law Clerk/Fiduciary Compliance
Officer (G20)
General Fund ? Juvenile Court (1) Custody Investigator/Judicial Review
Coordinator (G16)*
General Fund ? Marshal (1) Chief Deputy Marshal (P23)
General Fund ? State Court Solicitor (1) Deputy Clerk I ? PT (G10)
Integrated Waste ? Public Works (1) Recycling Center Manager (G19)
LOST ? Sheriff (1) Lieutenant (P20)
(2) Deputies (P14)
RECLASSIFIED POSITIONS effective July 6, 2014:
General Fund ? Clerk of Superior Court (1)Deputy Clerk II (G12) to
BOE Administrator (G14)
General Fund ? Probate Court (1)Deputy Clerk II (G12) to
Senior Deputy Clerk (G14)
General Fund ? State Court Solicitor (1) Deputy Clerk I (G10) to Investigator
Solicitor General (G16)
DELETED POSITIONS:
General Fund ? Information Technology (1) Host Computer Operator (G12)
General Fund ? Probate Court (1) Probate Law Clerk/Associate Judge
(G22)
General Fund ? Juvenile Court (1) Administrative Secretary
(G10)*
(1)Support Clerk ? PT (G7)*
General Fund ? Marshal (2) Deputy Marshals (P14)
Paving Fund ? Public Works (1) Heavy Equipment Division Manager (G21)
TRANSFERS:
To: General Fund, From: Multi-Govt Fund (1) Planning Technician (G11)
To: General Fund, From: Stormwater (1) Maintenance Worker I (G7)
To: General Fund, From: E911 Fund (2) Police Officers (P14)
To: HOME From: CDBG (1)
Community Reinvestment Technician (G12)
Integrated Waste Fund From:
(1) Landfill Operator (G12), To: (1)
Recycling Center Drop Off Site Supervisor (G12)
From: (1) Landfill Operator (G12), To: (1)
Recycling Center Scale Operator (G12)
From: (1) Landfill Supervisor (G16), To: (1)
Compost Manager (G16)
From: (1) Landfill Heavy Equipment Operator
(G13), To: Heavy Equipment Operator (G13)
To: LOST, From: General Fund (14) Firefighters (P14), FY14 ONLY
(10) Police Officers (P14), FY14 ONLY
TITLE CHANGE ONLY:
General Fund ? Information Technology (2) Host Computer Operators
(G12) to
(2) Personal Computer Technicians (G12)
*Positions approved by City Council at a Regular Council Meeting in FY13.
SECTION 26.
The University of Georgia Pay Plan for Salary and Wages is hereby
adopted as part of the FY13 Budget and is incorporated herein by reference.
Effective July 6, 2013, a 2% increase for employees in positions eligible for
membership in the Pension Plan; Effective January 4, 2014, a .5% increase for
all classified positions is hereby adopted. Effective January 1, 2014,
retirees will receive a .25% increase.
SECTION 27.
All supplements included in gross pay as income for the purposes of calculating
Pension benefits will be adjusted by 2% effective July 6, 2013.
SECTION 28.
No new employee shall be hired between July 1, 2013 and July 5, 2013.
No promotion, reclassification or pay adjustment shall be effective prior to
July 6, 2013 for FY14.
SECTION 29.
The Pay Plan adopted by Columbus Ordinance No. 06-40 amended by Ordinance No.
06-87 defined a sign-on bonus for sworn public safety officers effective June
30, 2006 for five years. The sign-on bonus of $2,000 shall be extended for
FY2014.
SECTION 30.
All requests for funding from the Columbus Consolidated Government for new
facilities and systems will be supported by a tentative operating and business
plan for such facility or system which shall be presented to, reviewed by and
approved by Columbus Council before such project is approved for funding in
this budget.
SECTION 31.
All requests for funding by agencies receiving grants funded by the Columbus
Consolidated Government must be made to Columbus Council during the annual
budget process. Nothing herein shall prevent the Mayor, City Manager or Finance
Director from recommending mid-year budget amendments to the Council. In
emergency situations, the Mayor, City Manager or Finance Director may also
recommend to Council additional funding outside the budget process for various
departments, agencies, boards, authorities or other entities associated with
the city.
SECTION 32.
The minimum budget requirements set forth in O.C.G.A. Title 36, Chapter
81, are hereby adopted.
SECTION 33.
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 Washington, Clerk of
Council Teresa Pike Tomlinson, Mayor
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