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“Counties Working Counties Working Together”Together”
A plan for county and regional collaborationA plan for county and regional collaboration
2009 2009 District District Meetings Meetings
Transportation Funding
Fiscal Accountability
Local Sales Tax Collections
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Counties are responsible for the majority of the state’s transportation infrastructure.
Debate on funding will be center-stage, again.
Discussions are focusing on enabling local governments to propose a TSPLOST.
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The state, counties and cities are required to balance their budgets
Georgia counties, unlike the state and cities, face
unique challenges in navigating the budget crisis o No control over large parts of their budgeto Limited flexibility with funding sources
There is a disconnect between service responsibility and revenue raising authority
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Housing Inmateso County: 42% growtho State: 18% growth
Road Maintenance & Managemento Counties responsible for 83,531 miles or 72% of state’s road networko State responsible for 18,087 miles or 16% of state’s road network
Public Safetyo Counties provide 1 law enforcement vehicle for every 778 citizenso State provides 1 law enforcement vehicle for every 6273 Georgians
Court Costso Counties pay for at least 80% of the court system in Georgiao Counties pay approximately 60% of the cost of indigent defense whereas the
state is paying for 40% of the cost for the superior and juvenile court level.
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DFACS Buildings
County Extension Offices
DDS Buildings
Local Health Department Buildings
GBI Buildings
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State Patrol Buildings
State Libraries
Mental Health/Substance Abuse/Developmental Disabilities
Georgia Forestry Commission Buildings
Taxpayer Bill of Rights
Indigent Defense
Elections
Comprehensive Planning
Service Delivery
Annual Financial Report
Handicap Decals for the State
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Separate 911Audit Report
Solid Waste Management
Compliance with GASB Regulations
Provides Tax Digest for other levels of Government
Tags and Titles for the State
Courts
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The state, with the exception of the Motor Fuel Tax, has more discretion with its revenues
Fee and Trust Fund Redirection: o Hazardous Waste Trust Fundo Solid Waste Trust Fundo Prepaid 911 Feeso Indigent Defense Fundo Sales Tax Administrative Feeo 2008 Unidentifiable Local Sales Tax Proceeds
Regrettably, funding for these programs shifts to counties or services will not be provided
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$0
$5,000,000
$10,000,000
$15,000,000
$20,000,000
$25,000,000
Hazardous Waste Fees Solid Waste FeesCivil Penalties Hazardous SubstanceBrownfields Appropriation
$0
$2,000,000
$4,000,000
$6,000,000
$8,000,000
Fees Collected Fees Appropriated
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Many county revenues are legally restricted and cannot be redirected in times of budget crisis: o SPLOST, LOST, HOSTo Hotel/Motel Taxo Impact Feeso 911 Feeso Building License and Permitso Storm Water Utility Feeso All the various fees collected by constitutional officers and
the courts set by state statute
Fiscal Accountability: vesting service responsibility and revenue generation in same elected body
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Collection Compliance
LOST Renegotiations
Information Sharing with DOR
PILOT Project
Unidentifiable Sales Tax
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Property Tax
Fees
Water
Stormwater
Transparency in Government
Cell Towers
January 2009: Governor proposed FY 2010 Budget - $18.5 billion (10.23% over the final FY09 revenues).
February 2009: Governor lowered estimate to $16.99 billion (1.36% over the final FY09 revenues).
August 2009: Governor projects revenues to come in at $16.1 billion (3.72% below FY09 actual revenues).
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How the State is Covering the ShortfallHow the State is Covering the Shortfall
Source: Office of the Lieutenant Governor
Hazardous Waste Solid Waste Trust Fund
911 Prepaid
GDOT Local Maintenance and Improvements Grants
One Georgia
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Forestland Protection Act
Crime Labs
Indigent Defense
Mental Health Services
Establish a personal connection with legislators
Understand the legislative process
Watch for ACCG’s Legislative Updates, Budget Updates and Action Alerts
Stay engaged and informed
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Insurance Program
Retirement
Financial Services
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Training & Leadership
Consulting & Assistance
Discounts for Counties
Offering internship opportunities for college and graduate students in counties
Cultivating interest in working in county
government for the next generation
To apply for the program, contact Michele NeSmith at 404-522-5022 or [email protected]
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2009 2009 District District Meetings Meetings