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Finance Committee Meeting Committee Room- 8/10/2009- 1:10 PM
FINANCE
1. Motion to approve the compensation for the Acting Judge appointed to hold
court during the absence of the Probate Judge.
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2. Discuss the posting of the general fund check register on the city web site.
(Requested by Commissioner Brigham)
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3. Motion to approve transfer of portions of Augusta located on Deans Bridge
Road near the intersection of Wyevale Road and Windermere Drive to the
Land Bank Authority for $10,000.00 per acre for the purpose of selling
same for redevelopment purposes and to authorize the Mayor and Clerk of
Commission to execute such documents as necessary to consummate the
transaction, all in form as approved by the General Counsel.
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4. Receive a financial review of SPLOST phases 2, 3 and 4. (Requested by
Commissioner Brigham)
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Finance Committee Meeting
8/10/2009 1:10 PM
Funding for Legal Services Rendered to Probate Court
Department:Probate Court
Caption:Motion to approve the compensation for the Acting Judge appointed to hold
court during the absence of the Probate Judge.
Background:Ga. Law authorizes the Probate Court Judge to appoint an Acting Judge to
hold court during the absence of the Probate Judge. J. Carleton Vaughn, Jr,
a licensed attorney who is very knowledgeable of probate functions and law,
was appointed by the Probate Judge during his absence due to illness. The
Civil and Magistrate Court Judges also held court when possible during this
same period of time. Mr. Vaughn needs to be compensated for his
services. The funds were not included in the annual budget as the
circumstances arising for the need to appoint an outside attorney was
unforeseen and not predictable. The sum of $2,700 was budgeted for legal
fees for the year. To date we have used $450.00, leaving a current balance
of $2,250. These funds are used to pay attorneys to represent all Richmond
County residents who are involuntarily committed to mental hospitals in the
State of Georgia as per Georgia Law. It is estimated that the total amount
for the year will be at least $1,150.00 Therefore, we are requesting
additional funds of $4,750.00 allowing us to compensate J. Carleton
Vaughn, Jr., for his services. This will leave a balance of $700.00 in said
account to cover the estimated cost for the remainder of this year.
Analysis:Probate Court has funds in other line items for payments due and cost
incurred later in the year; however, we do not have excess funds in any line
item to help cover the cost to compensate for additional legal services.
Financial Impact:Impact the general fund in the amount of $4,750.00.
Alternatives:
Recommendation:Approve this request so the attorney who rendered these services can be
compenstated.
Funds are Available in
the Following
Accounts:
Total amount requested: $4,750.00 From General Fund Contingency.
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Cover Memo
Item # 1
Finance.
Finance.
Law.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
Cover Memo
Item # 1
Finance Committee Meeting
8/10/2009 1:10 PM
Posting of Check Register
Department:Clerk of Commission
Caption:Discuss the posting of the general fund check register on the city web site.
(Requested by Commissioner Brigham)
Background:
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
Funds are Available in
the Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Clerk of Commission
Cover Memo
Item # 2
Finance Committee Meeting
8/10/2009 1:10 PM
Property Transfer to Land Bank Authority
Department:Administrator
Caption:Motion to approve transfer of portions of Augusta located on Deans Bridge
Road near the intersection of Wyevale Road and Windermere Drive to the
Land Bank Authority for $10,000.00 per acre for the purpose of selling same
for redevelopment purposes and to authorize the Mayor and Clerk of
Commission to execute such documents as necessary to consummate the
transaction, all in form as approved by the General Counsel.
Background:The Commission authorized the Administrator to perform such due
diligence as necessary to determine if there was any reason not to sell
portions of the property of Augusta located on Deans Bridge Road near the
intersection of Wyevale Road and Windermere. Such due diligence having
been completed and any restrictions deemed necessary by the various
departments of the County having been determined, there is no objection by
the Administrator to the transfer and sale of the portions of the parcels to the
Land Bank Authority for redevelopment purposes. The parcels have been
appraised for $10,000.00.
Analysis:N/A
Financial Impact:Any revenue would go to the general fund.
Alternatives:Deny to approve the transfer of portions of the property.
Recommendation:Approve the transfer and sale of the portion of property to the Land Bank
Authority for $10,000.00 per acre.
Funds are Available in
the Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Clerk of Commission
Cover Memo
Item # 3
Finance Committee Meeting
8/10/2009 1:10 PM
SPLOST Financial Review
Department:Clerk of Commission
Caption:Receive a financial review of SPLOST phases 2, 3 and 4. (Requested by
Commissioner Brigham)
Background:
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
Funds are Available in
the Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Clerk of Commission
Cover Memo
Item # 4