HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTION NO 07-05-43RESOLUTION NO. 07-05-43
STATE OF GEORGIA
COUNTY OF FULTON
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING LEGISLATION IN THE 2007 SESSION OF THE GEORGIA
GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO FORMALLY NOTIFY
THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA OF THE CITY OF MILTON'S OFFICIAL
AND FORMAL SUPPORT FOR SUCH. LEGISLATION; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council are the governing authority of the City of Milton; and
WHEREAS, the City is committed to providing services to its constituents and maintaining the quality
of life in our City; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council are charged with the protection of the health, safety, welfare
and best interests of the citizens of Milton; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council believe that participation in an annual legislative program
provides support to the state delegation on items of municipal interest, in a mutually constructive manner,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THIS COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MILTON,
GEORGIA, AND IT IS RESOLVED BY THE AUTHORITY OF SAID CITY COUNCIL.
By passage of this resolution, the City of Milton Mayor and City Council hereby show formal support for
the following legislative items:
1. HB 809 — The City of Milton Public Buildings and Facilities Act authorizes the Milton City
Council to appoint a Buildings and Facilities Authority. This authority would be able to arrange
for and approve long-term funding to pay for needed city facilities as determined by the city
council.
2. HB 810 — The bill re-establishes the city of Milton corporate boundaries. It formalizes Milton's
western boundaries with Roswell as agreed upon by Milton and Roswell.
3. HB 811 -- The bill makes various refinements to the city of Milton charter (HB 1470 of the 2006
Session).
4. HB 813 — The City of Milton Parks and Recreation Authority Act authorized the Milton City
Council to appoint a Parks and Recreation Authority, This authority would be able to arrange for
and approve long-term funding to pay for needed parks and recreation improvements as
determined by the city council.
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The Mayor and City Council further request that the City Manager expeditiously transmit this
Resolution, after adoption and once signatures are obtained, to the Honorable Governor of the State of
Georgia. This resolution signifies the City's respectful request for the Governor's endorsement by
signing into law the aforementioned Bills.
This resolution shall be effective immediately upon its adoption.
RESOLVED this 17" day of May, 2007.
Approved:
Joe Lockwood, Mayor
Attest:
Jewktte R. Marchiafava, City Cle
(Seal)
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