HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR CONTINUED IMPOSITION OF A ONE CENT SALES TAX FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CSRA REGION A RESOLUTION
WHEREAS,the Transportation Investment Act of 2010(specifically O.C.G.A. §48-8-240 et al.)
established the ability of each service delivery region in Georgia to levy a sales tax of one cent for the
purposes of funding transportation infrastructure improvements;and
WHEREAS,the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA)region consisting of Burke,Columbia, Glascock,
Hancock,Jefferson,Jenkins, Lincoln, McDuffie, Richmond(Augusta-Richmond),Taliaferro,Warren,
Washington and Wilkes counties implemented the requirements of the Transportation Investment Act
of 2010 and its voters considered and approved a sales tax referendum in 2012 pursuant to O.C.G.A. §
48-8-240 et. al;and
WHEREAS, O.C.G.A. §48-8-245(c)(2)specifically authorizes,that upon the adoption of resolutions by
the governing bodies of a majority of the counties within a special district in which a tax authorized by
this article is in effect,an election may be held for the reimposition of the tax while the tax is in effect.
Proceedings for the development of an investment list and for the reimposition of a tax shall be in the
same manner as provided for in Code Sections 48-8-241 and 48-8-243;and
WHEREAS,all of the procedural requirements of the Transportation Investment Act of 2010 remain in
effect regarding the creation of investment criteria,the establishment of the Regional Roundtable and
Executive Committee,the development of a draft investment list, and public participation among other
items; and
WHEREAS,the CSRA's Regional Roundtable has met and initiated the process of developing projects
for the purpose of inclusion on ballot to reimpose the Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales
tax for the period beginning January 1,2023 and ending December 31, 2032
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,that the Augusta,GA Commission desires to initiate the
process outlined in the Transportation Investment Act of 2010 for the voters of the Central Savannah
River Area region to consider continued imposition of a one cent sales tax for the purposes of funding
transportation infrastructure improvements in th region; and 1.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution shall be transmitted to the Director of
Planning of the Georgia Department of Transportation,the CSRA Regional Commission as well as the
Boards of Commission of the counties of the CSRA.
Approved this !�p day ofaii
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Commission of Augusta,Georgia.
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