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FINANCE
1. Extend the current Augusta Sustainable Development
Implementation Program contract to provide services to create a
unified development ordinance to assist with the
implementation of sustainable development initiatives.
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2. Approve funding for the conduct of a Special Election in House
District 127.
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3. Consider a request from Ms. Constance Kimble regarding a
property tax refund. (Referred from September 23 Finance
Committee)
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4. Motion to approve the minutes of the Finance Committee held
on September 23, 2013.
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5. Approve refund request for property located at 346 Heath Drive
in the amount of $1,616.11 for Tax Year 2009. Property owned
by Berckman Residential Properties LLC.
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6. Request for refund for property located at 2567 Henry Street,
Map/Parcel# 034-1-437-00-0, owned by Robert Wright, for
property tax years 2010, 2011 and 2012 in the amounts of
$589.91 (2010), $590.54 (2011) and $590.29 (2012),
respectively.
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7. Request for refund for tax years 2011 and 2012 for property
located at 437 Fenwick Street, Map/Parcel # 047-3-090-00-0;
owned by Warren T. Williams in the amounts of $482.90 (tax
year 2011) and $439.61 (tax year 2012).
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Finance Committee Meeting
10/7/2013 1:00 PM
Amend the current Sustainable Development Implementation Program Contract
Department:Planning and Development Dept.
Caption:Extend the current Augusta Sustainable Development
Implementation Program contract to provide services to create a
unified development ordinance to assist with the implementation of
sustainable development initiatives.
Background:The Augusta Sustainable Development Implementation Program
Agenda was approved by the City in 2008. The plan has assessed
different “character areas” of the city and laid out a process by
which Augusta would grow through managing development
proactively and with a focus on preserving and enhancing green
spaces.
Analysis:
Financial Impact:Funds will be provided through the Sustainable Development Grant
Alternatives:Approve or deny the request for extension
Recommendation:Approve
Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
220-01-6313
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Finance.
Law.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
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Approve Funding for Special Election in House District 127
Department:Board of Elections
Caption:Approve funding for the conduct of a Special Election in House
District 127.
Background:A vacancy was created in House District 127 by the untimely
passing of State Representative Quincy Murphy. The Governor has
called for a special election to fill the vacancy on November 5,
2013. The special election will be held in parts of Augusta-
Richmond County at an anticipated cost of approxiamtely $14,485.
Should a runoff be required, it will be held on December 3, 2013
and would require additional funding.
Analysis:The conduct of the special election is mandated by Georgia law.
The local governing authority is responsible for the cost of the
special election.
Financial Impact:$14,485.00
Alternatives:None
Recommendation:Fund the special election.
Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
101101110/6011110
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Finance.
Law.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
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Constance Kimble
Department:Clerk of Commission
Caption:Consider a request from Ms. Constance Kimble regarding a
property tax refund. (Referred from September 23 Finance
Committee)
Background:
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
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Minutes
Department:Clerk of Commission
Caption:Motion to approve the minutes of the Finance Committee held on
September 23, 2013.
Background:
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
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REFUND REQUEST - 346 HEATH DRIVE
Department:Board of Assessors
Caption:Approve refund request for property located at 346 Heath Drive in
the amount of $1,616.11 for Tax Year 2009. Property owned by
Berckman Residential Properties LLC.
Background:Refund request for property located at 346 Heath Drive in the
amount of $1,616.11 for Tax Year 2009; property owned by
Berckman Residential Properties LLC.; property improvement
was demolished; taxes paid by Berckman Residential Prop LLC
on 10/5/2011. Taxes paid by Berckman Residential Prop LLC
on 10/5/2011.
Analysis:N/A
Financial Impact:N/A
Alternatives:N/A
Recommendation:REFUND TOTAL AMOUNT OF $1,616.11 TO BERCKMAN
RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES LLC FOR TAX YEAR 2009 FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 346 HEATH DRIVE; REASON:
IMPROVEMENT DEMOLISHED; PROPERTY OWNED BY
BERCKMAN RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES LLC.
Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
N/A
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance.
Law.
Administrator.
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REFUND REQUEST_ROBERT F. WRIGHT_034-1-437-00-0
Department:Board of Assessors
Caption:Request for refund for property located at 2567 Henry Street,
Map/Parcel# 034-1-437-00-0, owned by Robert Wright, for
property tax years 2010, 2011 and 2012 in the amounts of $589.91
(2010), $590.54 (2011) and $590.29 (2012), respectively.
Background:Home was purchased in 1995. Early in 2013, mapping found an
error in the property lines. The tax assessors records indicated a
parcel area of 0.43 acres, while deeds and plats showed the actual
area to be 0.34 acres. After the discovery of the parcel line error,
the correct dimensions wer applied to the parcel. This was done
by correcting the location of the rear property line, resulting in a
decrease in land value for 2567 Henry St., and an increase in land
value for the parcel to the rear, 2570 North View. The overall land
value of 2567 Henry St. decreased $41,168. This adjustment was
applied to tax years 2010 through 2013.
Analysis:N/A
Financial Impact:N/A
Alternatives:N/A
Recommendation:REFUND TAXES TO PROPERTY OWNER FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 2567 HENRY STREET FOR PRIOR TAX
YEARS 2010, 2011 AND 2012 IN THE AMOUNTS OF $589.91
(2010), $590.54 (2011) AND $590.29 (2012), RESPECTIVELY.
REFUND DUE TO CORRECTED ACREAGE AND LAND
PRICE.
Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
N/A
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Law.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
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REFUND REQUEST-WARREN T. WILLIAMS-047-3-090-00-0
Department:Board of Assessors
Caption:Request for refund for tax years 2011 and 2012 for property
located at 437 Fenwick Street, Map/Parcel # 047-3-090-00-0;
owned by Warren T. Williams in the amounts of $482.90 (tax year
2011) and $439.61 (tax year 2012).
Background:On June 25, 2013, the owner (Warren T. Williams) visited the tax
assessors office to appeal the current value on the property located
on 437 Fenwick Street. Office procedure is to review all property
information for accuracy with the home owner to insure the data is
correct. Upon doing so, the appraiser disovered the improvement
on the property has been demolished in 1997, which is the reason
for the refund.
Analysis:N/A
Financial Impact:N/A
Alternatives:N/A
Recommendation:REFUND PROPERTY TAXES TO PROPERTY OWNER FOR
PRIOR TAX YEARS 2011 AND 2012 FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 437 FENWICK STREET IN THE AMOUNTS
OF $482.902 (2011) AND $439.91 (2012), RESPECTIVELY.
Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
N/A
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance.
Law.
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Clerk of Commission
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