HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTION NO. 08-02-22STATE OF GEORGIA
COUNTY OF FULTON
RESOLUTION NO. 08-02-22 v
A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF HOUSE BILL 1015 RELATING TO SPECIAL DISTRICTS
' DIVIDED INTO NONCONTIGUOUS AREAS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR ADDITIONAL
REQUIREMENTS REGARDING CERTAIN EXCESS FUNDS; TO PROVIDE AN EFFECTIVE
DATE; TO REPEAL CONFLICTING LAWS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council are the governing authority of the City of Milton; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council are charged with the protection of the health, safety and welfare of
the citizens of Milton; and
WHEREAS, the State Legislature has placed the authority and responsibility for governing of the
various municipal corporations therein; and
WHEREAS, according to Code Section 36-31-12 O.C.G.A., relating to special districts divided into
noncontiguous areas it shall be amended to state that when a municipal corporation is created by local
Act within a county which has a special district for the provision of local government services consisting
of the unincorporated area of the county and following the creation of said municipal corporation the
special district is divided into two or more noncontiguous areas, any special district taxes, fees and
assessments collected in such noncontiguous area shall be spent to provide services in that noncontiguous
area; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council believe this legislation is in the best interest of the citizens of
Milton.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Milton, Georgia,
and it is hereby resolved by the authority of same as follows:
The Mayor and Council of the City of Milton hereby go on the record in support of
House Bill 1015, or similar legislation, relating to special districts divided into
noncontiguous areas, so as to provide for additional requirements regarding certain
excess funds; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other
purposes.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution and letter be forwarded to the
Governor, the Lt. Governor, and to all members of the Georgia General Assembly.
RESOLVED this 20th day of February, 2008.
Attest:
Je tte Marchiafava, City Clerk
(Seal)