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Georgia Greenspace Program
Grant Award Agreement
For Fiscal Year 2002
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. TIDS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this ~ day of
--:j ~UA...N-: ' 2002, by and between the State of Georgia, Department of Natural
Resources (herefuafter, DNR), with its address at 205 Butler Street, S. E., Suite 1252,
Atlanta, Georgia 30334, and Richmond County with its address at 530 Greene Street,
Augusta, Georgia 30901 (hereinafter, GRANTEE).
WHEREAS, the Georgia Constitution authorizes grants of State funds to counties
and municipalities within the State, Ga. Const. 1983, Art. VII, Sec. III, Para. III; and
WHEREAS, in Chapter 22 of Title 36 of the afficial Code of Georgia
Annotated, a.C.G.A S 36-22-1 et seq., (hereinafter referred to as "the Georgia
Greenspace Act" or the "Act"), the General Assembly recognized the unique
characteristics of each region in the state and the need for a flexible framework within
which populous and rapidly growing cities and counties can develop community
greenspace preservation programs; and
WHEREAS, the Code provides that it is the intent of the legislature "to promote
the adoption in developed and rapidly developing areas of the state of policies, rules, and
regulations which will have the effect of preserving at least 20 percent of the land area as
connected and open greenspace which can be utilized for informal recreational activities
and protection of natural resources," a.e.G.A. S 36-22-1; and
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WHEREAS, the Georgia Greenspace Act established the Georgia Greenspace
Commission (the "Commission") which has the power and duty under the Act to review
greenspace programs, a.c.G.A. 936-22-8, and progress reports, a.c.G.A. 936-22-12,
submitted by a county, and greenspace programs in which a county participates with a
municipality, a.C.G.A. SS36-22-4(c) and 36-22-6(3), and to determine their eligibility
for an award of a greenspace grant, a.c.G.A. S36-22-8, a.c.G.A. S36-22-12; and
WHEREAS, the Georgia Greenspace Act established the Georgia Greenspace
Trust Fund to be administered by DNR in furtherance of the purposes of the Georgia
Greenspace Act, see a.c.G.A. S 36-22-4; and
WHEREAS, GRANTEE is eligible under the provisions of a.c.G.A. S 36-22-11
of the Act and the Rules and Regulations of DNR to submit, and has submitted, all
appropriate greenspace program reports, a.e.G.A. S36-22-12, and has requested a grant
from the Georgia Greenspace Trust Fund (the "Greenspace Program"); and
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WHEREAS, the Commission has determined that the Community Greenspace
Program and the progress report submitted by GRANTEE comply with the terms and
conditions set out in the Georgia Greenspace Act; and
WHEREAS, the Commission has advised DNR that GRANTEE has become
eligible for, and is to receive, a greenspace grant for Fiscal Year 2002 (hereinafter, the
"Grant"); and
WHEREAS, the Code provides that DNR is to "administer the fund . . .[and]
expend moneys held in the fund in furtherance of the purposes of and pursuant to the
provisions of' the Act; and
WHEREAS, DNR and the GRANTEE (the "Parties") desire to enter into a
contract to document the objectives, terms, conditions and restrictions regarding the
Grant;
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NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual promises, the
public purposes and the acknowledgments and agreements contained herein, together
with other good and adequate consideration, the receipt of which is hereby
acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows:
I. AWARD
A. Pursuant to a.c.G.A. 9 36-22-12 and the decision of the Commission, DNR hereby
awards a Grant to GRANTEE in the amount of FOUR HUNDRED EIGHTY SIX
THOUSAND, TWO HUNDRED SEVENTY SIX DOLLARS AND NO CENTS
($486,276.00) (the "Grant Funds").
B. Hereinafter, "Grant FUIfds" includes the original funds awarded plus, after receipt by
the GRANTEE, all interest earned on those funds.
II. GRANTEE'S OBLIGATIONS AND DUTIES
A. USE OF GRANT FUNDS - As consideration for the award of the Grant Funds,
GRANTEE has established a Community Greenspace Trust Fund pursuant to a.c.G.A. 9
36-22-7 and accepts the Grant Funds in trust and promises to expend the Grant Funds
solely for their intended purpose. GRANTEE further promises to:
1. Deposit the Grant Funds into the GRANTEE's Community Greenspace Trust Fund.
2. Administer the Grant Funds in a manner consistent with the purposes of the Georgia
Greenspace Act and the Rules and Regulations promulgated by DNR and the terms and
conditions of this Agreement.
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3. Utilize the Grant Funds to acquire interests in real property located within Richmond
County; and
4. Use the Grant Funds solely for the costs of acquisition of greenspace as defined in
O.c.G.A. S36-22-2(3) of the Act and the Rules and Regulations of DNR (hereinafter,
"the Greenspace Property").
5. Specifically reference this Agreement in GRANTEE's deed or other instrument of
acquisition of Greenspace Property, when Grant Funds were used in whole or in part for
the acquisition, and recite that the State of Georgia is a third-party beneficiary under this
Agreement and that, if the property is ,:!sed for anything other than as Greenspace
Property, the State of Georgia has a right to require specific performance of this
Agreement and require that the property be returned to the use as provided herein. Also
specifically state in GRANTEE's deed or other instrument of acquisition of Greenspace
Property, that the property must be used in perpetuity as greenspace property as provided
in O.C.G.A. S 36-22-1 et seq. and the restriction will be enforced by the State of Georgia.
6. Record on its Capital Account as Greenspace Property each interest in that land was
acquired in whole or in part with Grant Funds.
7. Operate and maintain lands designated as Greenspace Property in such a manner as to
achieve one or more of the nine statutory goals of the Act including, protecting or
enhancing water quality, providing flood protection, providing natural habitat and
corridors for native plant and animal species, protecting archaeological and historic
resources, providing passive recreation, or providing connective links between lands
contributing to the goals of the Georgia Greenspace Act.
8. Expend the Grant Funds by no later than twenty-four (24) months from the date of this
Grant Award Agreement, unless GRANTEE is given an extension of time in writing
pursuant to the Rules and Regulations promulgated by DNR.
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9. In the event that GRANTEE fails to expend the Grant Funds on or before twenty-four
(24) months from the date of this Grant Award Agreement, or to obtain an extension of
time in writing pursuant to the Rules and Regulations promulgated by DNR, then
GRANTEE shall immediately return the Grant Funds remaining in GRANTEE's
Community Greenspace Trust Fund account to DNR in certified funds to the address
written above.
10. Reimburse the Georgia Greenspace Trust Fund for any principal and interest amount
of the Grant Funds which were not expended as follows:
(a) in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, and
(b) in compliance with the Act and the Rules and Regulations promulgated
thereunder.
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11. Assure that no property acquired, in whole or in part, with Grant Funds is converted
to any use inconsistent with the Act unless such conversion is conducted under the terms
and conditions for Conversion provided below.
B. OPINION OF COUNSEL AND TITLE INSURANCE POLICY
After the expenditure of any Grant Funds for Greenspace Property, GRANTEE must
promptly deliver to DNR an originally signed opinion of counsel regarding the interest
that GRANTEE owns in the acquired Greenspace Property (fee simple or lesser interests
in land as set forth in GRANTEE's GreeflSpace Program), and that GRANTEE holds
good and marketable title thereto, with specific reference to the instrument or instruments
of acquisition and their recording data. The opinion must be addressed to GRANTEE
and DNR. It must further state that the Greenspace Property is encumbered as required
by this Agreement and is not encumbered in any way prohibited by this Agreement or in
any way which impairs the status or use of the Greenspace Property for the Greenspace
Program. GRANTEE must further provide DNR with a copy of a consistent AL T A title
insurance policy, which insures GRANTEE's right, title and interest in the Greenspace
Property, subject only to the Greenspace encumbrances or encumbrances permitted by
this Agreement and which insures the interest of the State of Georgia in the Greenspace
Property under this Agreement.
C. AUDIT AND ACCOUNTING
1. Pursuant to a.c.G.A. S 36-81-8.1, GRANTEE shall provide, at its own expense, an
annual audit of GRANTEE's Community Greenspace Trust Fund and a completed Grant
Certification Form. (A sample Grant Certification Form and the instructions for
completing the same are attached hereto.)
2. GRANTEE's annual .tudit is to be conducted in accordance with the generally
accepted government auditing standards as provided in a.c.G.A. S 36-81-7, including the
Uniform Chart of Accounts mandated by a.c.G.A. S 36-81-3. Within 30 days of
completion of such audits, GRANTEE shall submit to DNR, without charges or fees from
DNR, copies of all audits covering the award period.
D. REPORT
GRANTEE will submit a report to DNR within 60 days after the expenditure of any
Grant Funds regarding the amount of funds expended, the interest in property acquired, a
copy of the recorded deed and other acquisition documents, the Georgia Greenspace Act
goal furthered by acquisition of the property, a reference to the part of GRANTEE's
Greenspace Program which describes the acquired property, and a property description in
digital format provided by the surveyor. This report may be submitted with the opinion
of counsel required by paragraph II. B. above.
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III. USE OF GREENSPACE PROPERTY
A. Certain uses of Greenspace Property are not inconsistent with the Greenspace goals
served by Greenspace Property. Such uses do not require converting or substituting
property if the Greenspace Property is used in any of the specific ways listed in
paragraphs I through 5 below and GRANTEE need not apply to the Commissioner of
DNR for approval for these listed uses. However, recognition that a particular use is not
inconsistent with the purpose served by the Greenspace Property does not affect in any
way GRANTEE's responsibility to obtain all necessary permits, or GRANTEE's
obligation to comply with all local, state and federal requirements to undertake the
proposed activity on Greenspace Property. .
1. UTILITIES - The construction, operation, repair, maintenance, or removal of
underground utilities in a manner that does not significantly affect the recreational utility,
natural resources protection, or habitat value of the land, and which does not hamper the
ability of the property to meet the goals of the Act, will not constitute a conversion.
2. PUBLIC FACILITIES - Construction of minimal public facilities such as benches,
swing sets, slides, picnic tables, grills, bathrooms, or shelters, to the extent needed to
accommodate the users of that property, and covering less than 5% of the total
Greenspace Property area, will not constitute a conversion. ,
3. TRAILS AND PATHS - Trails associated with passive recreational uses or alternative
transportation routes for pedestrians or bicycle travel, provided that less than 5% of the
total Greenspace Property is covered in impervious-surfaced trails and that there are not
significant negative impacts on natural resource values of the property, will not constitute
a converSIOn.
4. ACCESS FACILITIES - Parking areas, boat ramps and necessary access roads, which
limit as much as possible the use of impervious surfaces, which do not have significant
negative impacts on naMa! resource values of the property, which are limited to
accommodate only the users of the Greenspace Property, and which do not cover more
than 5% of the Greenspace Property will not constitute a conversion.
5. TOTAL DEVELOPED AREA - When totaled, the Greenspace Property developed for
Public Facilities, Trails and Paths and Access shall not exceed 15% of the Greenspace
Property .
B. GRANTEE must apply to the Commissioner of DNR in writing for approval of other
types of development or use of Greenspace Property which GRANTEE believes also to
be not inconsistent with the Greenspace goals served by Greenspace Property. The
decision of the Commissioner that a proposed use is or is 'not consistent with the
Greenspace goals of the Greenspace Property shall be conclusive and not subject to
appeal under the Georgia Administrative Procedures Act or any other judicial or appellate
proceedings.
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IV. RELATIONSHIP
No agency relationship is created by this Agreement and neither GRANTEE nor its
employees are agents or representatives of DNR or the State of Georgia. GRANTEE
shall act at its own sole cost and liability in implementing the Grant.
v. THIRD-PARTY BENEFICIARY
The State of Georgia is a third-party beneficiary of this Agreement and has the right to
enforce the terms and conditions of this Agreement specifically in equity and at law.
VI. PERPETUAL TERM
This Agreement commences as the date referenced above and, pursuant to the Georgia
Constitution, Ga. Const. 1983, Art. VII, Sec. III, Para. III, and the legislation creating the
Greenspace Program, O.C.G.A. S36-22-3, it shall continue in perpetuity.
VII. ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
A. The local government attorney of GRANTEE shall issue an opinion that GRANTEE
has full power and authority to enter into and perform this Agreement, and that the person
signing on behalf of GRANTEE has been properly authorized and empowered to enter
into this Agreement.
B. GRANTEE agrees that it has complied, and will continue to comply, with the
requirements of Chapter \4 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated
pertaining to open meetings, and with Chapter 18-70 et seq. of Title 50 of the Official
Code of Georgia Annotated pertaining to open records, in regard to Greenspace Program
activities.
C. GRANTEE further acknowledges that it has read this agreement, understands it, and
agrees to be bound by it.
D. This Agreement contains the entire agreement between the parties with regard to its
subject matter and supersedes all other prior and contemporaneous agreements and
understandings between the parties. This Agreement may be modified only by mutual
consent of the parties. Any modification must be in writing and signed by both parties.
E. GRANTEE shall not assign its right, title or interest hereunder or delegate any of its
duties or obligations without the express written consent of DNR.
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F. Any failure by DNR to enforce performance by the GRANTEE of any provision of
this Agreement shall not impact or affect the right of DNR to thereafter strictly enforce
this Agreement, nor shall any action of DNR be construed as a waiver of any breach or a
modification or rescission of the Agreement.
G. GRANTEE hereby attests that none of its officials has violated any applicable
conflict of interest provisions, under either state law (O.C.G.A.gg45-l0-2l through 45-
10-28 and 36-67A-l through 36-67A-4) or under any applicable local ordinance, charter,
rule, or regulation and that they shall comply with the same throughout the term of this
Agreement.
H. No report, survey, or other documept produced in whole or in part under this
Agreement shall be the subject of any application for copyright by or on behalf of
GRANTEE.
1. Time is of the essence of this Agreement.
IX. REQUIREMENTS FOR CONVERTING GREENSPACE
PROPERTY
A. BACKGROUND
1. GRANTEE agrees that the intention of the Georgia General Assembly in enacting the
Georgia Greenspace Act was that any interest in real property acquired in whole or in
part with Grant Funds ("Greenspace Property"), should, in perpetuity, achieve the goal of
preserving that Greenspace Property in a natural or undeveloped condition, or in a
condition that achieves one or more of the statutory goals provided in the Act. In
accepting Grant Funds, GRANTEE acknowledges this legislative intent to permanently
preserve Greenspace Property for future generations.
2. DNR recognizes that \n a rare, exceptional circumstance, GRANTEE may find it
necessary to convert Greenspace Property to property used for some alternative public
purpose. In that event, GRANTEE agrees to the following mandatory requirements for
achieving such a conversion:
(a) GRANTEE may make a proposal to the Commissioner that GRANTEE be
permitted to substitute other property which is located entirely in Richmond County in
lieu thereof ("Substituted Property").
(b) The Substituted Property must meet one or more of the Act's goals. It is
preferred that the Substituted Property would address the same Greenspace goal as the
property being converted, but if that is not feasible, the Substituted Property should
provide comparable value to the Greenspace Program as the Greenspace Property being
converted. The Substituted Property must have been acquired (or, if not yet acquired,
will be acquired) by GRANTEE with funds other than Georgia Greenspace Trust Funds
or interest thereon.
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(c) GRANTEE must provide in writing a document showing that the proposed
conversion was approved by two-thirds of its local governing body after a duly advertised
public hearing on the issue. GRANTEE shall attach a transcript of the public hearing to
its request for conversion.
(d) GRANTEE must provide the public with the information listed in Section
VII, B below at least 10 days prior the public hearing.
(e) GRANTEE must obtain the written approval of the Commissioner of the
Department of Natural Resources accepting the Substituted Property.
(f) The Substituted Property must"be of equal or greater monetary value and of
equal or greater value to the Georgia Greenspace Program as the Greenspace Property.
(g) These conversion provisions apply to the use of any Georgia Greenspace
Trust Fund money, or interest thereon, regardless of the percentage of such Funds utilized
for the acquisition of the interest in real property.
(h) GRANTEE is responsible for compliance with these provisions.
(i) The State of Georgia is responsible for enforcement of these provisions.
B. PREREQillSITES TO CONSIDERATION OF CONVERSION REQUESTS
Before requesting the Commissioner of Natural Resources to accept a proposed property
substitution, the GRANTEE shall, in writing:
1. Evaluate all practical alternatives to the conversion and prepare explanations why
those alternatives are rejected.
2. Provide appraisals preqared in accordance with uniform appraisal standards, which
establish the fair market value of the Greenspace Property and of the property
GRANTEE proposes to substitute.
3. Provide a written evaluation of the natural resource value of the Greenspace Property
and of the property GRANTEE proposes to substitute.
4. Provide a written evaluation of the Greenspace Property and of the property
GRANTEE proposes to substitute with respect to the goal(s) of the Greenspace Program
each serves or will serve.
5. Provide documents establishing that the property GRANTEE proposes to substitute is
not currently, nor has it previously been, permanently protected greenspace property as
defmed in the Georgia Greenspace Act and the Rules and Regulations promulgated
thereunder or any other analogous federal or state program. The Substituted Property
must be newly protected property.
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6. If GRANTEE already owns the Substituted Property, GRANTEE must deliver to
DNR an originally signed opinion of counsel that GRANTEE owns the Substituted
Property in fee simple, or with all other right and interest required for the specific
Property by GRANTEE's Greenspace Program, and holds good and marketable title
thereto, with specific reference to the instrument or instruments of acquisition and their
recording data. The opinion must be addressed to GRANTEE and DNR. It must further
state that the Substituted Property will be encumbered as required by this Agreement and
is not encumbered in any way prohibited by this Agreement or in any way which impairs
the status or use of the Substituted Property for the Greenspace Program. After
acceptance of the substitution by the Commissioner of DNR, GRANTEE must further
provide DNR with a copy of a consisten~ ALTA title insurance policy, which insures
GRANTEE's right, title and interest in the Substituted Property, subject only to the
Greenspace encumbrances or encumbrances permitted by this Agreement and a copy of
the recorded deed and other acquisition documents. If GRANTEE does not yet own the
Substituted Greenspace Property, GRANTEE must certify that these conditions will be
met upon GRANTEE's acquisition of the Substituted Property.
7. Identify the means by which the property GRANTEE proposes to substitute will be
given permanent legal protection.
8. Evaluate the public usefulness of the location, accessibility, connectivity to other
properties, water quality enhancement capability, water storage capacity, habitat value,
scenic or historic values, or other Georgia Greenspace Act goals of the existing
Greenspace Property and the property GRANTEE proposes to substitute.
9..Provide the written concurrence of three-fourths of the owners of property which is
adjacent to the existing Greenspace Property.
10. On sites which are being partially converted, provide an evaluation of the projected
impact of use of the proposed partially converted Greenspace Property on the remaining
Greenspace Property. l
11. The information above shall be made available to the public at least 10 days prior a
public hearing held by GRANTEE regarding the proposed conversion of the Greenspace
Property .
C. ACTION BY DNR
The Commissioner shall act upon a proposed conversion request within 60 days of its
receipt, or provide a letter to the local governing body regarding the reason additional
time is needed to act upon the request. The Commissioner has the authority to disapprove
conversion requests and reject proposed property substitutions. Disapproval of a
conversion request by the Commissioner shall be conclusive and not subject to appeal
under the Georgia Administrative Procedures Act or any other judicial or appellate
proceedings.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement on the date
first written above.
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT
OF NATURAL RESOURCES
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
OF RICHMOND COUNTY
BY:~
Lonice Barrett, Commissioner
B~
Bob Young, Cha
Sworn to and subscribed
before me this /) ~ -d:-
day of j-.)/]\ IN'''"-L-- ~ ~ '
2002.
Sworn to and subs~bed
before m 's ~
day of
2002.
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My Comm:sElIon L;);piies DGc. 2.7, .2003
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GEORGIA GREENSPACE ANNUAL CERTIFICATION FORM
CURRENT YEAR (FY 200-.J PREVIOUS YEAR/s
Localgovemment: Greenspace goal under current plan Greenspace goal under previous plan
Total acres: Total acres:
Permanently Protected Trust Funds: Trust Funds:
Greenspace acres, acquired (total acres from (total acres from
through Trust Funds, and through this reporting year) previous years)
Other Means: Other means:
other means.
Greenspace Grant A ward Date of Award: Date of Award:
Date, amount, interest earned, Amount of Award: Amount of Award:
total expenditures, and Balance.
Interest: Interest:
Minus expenditures: Minus expenditures:
Total Balance: Total Balance:
Greenspace Funds Expended I. Date: 1. Date:
Date, Parcel: Parcel:
parcel name, Acres: Acres:
Amount: Amount:
acreage, Interest Interest:
amount, Purpose: Purpose:
legal interest
greenspace purpose served. 2. Date: 2. Date:
Parcel: Parcel:
Acres: Acres:
Amount: Amount:
Interest: Interest:
Purpose: Purpose:
3. Date: 3. Date:
Parcel: Parcel:
Acres: Acres:
Amount: Amount:
Interest Interest:
Purpose: Purpose:
Attach additional sheets as necessary
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Certification of Local Government Officials
I have reviewed the information present above and certify that it is accurate and correct. I further certify
that the grant award identified above, and all interest earned thereon, were expended solely to defray the
costs of acquisition of greenspace as defmed in O.C.G.A. 9 36-22-1 ~t seq, or the costs of conservation,
scenic, or other easements which contribute to the goals set out for greenspace in O.C.G.A. 9 36-22-2.
Lands, or interests in lands, designated as permanently protected greens pace, continue to serve one or more
of the statutorily identified goals for greenspace in O.C.G.A. 9 36-22-2, and have not been converted to any
other public or private use. Attached is a copy of the most recent annual audit of our capital accounts,
which reflects all assets acquired using state greenspace grant funds. I understand the failure to comply
with the provisions of the law applicable to this grant award may result in a forfeiture of such grant and the
return to the state of any such grant funds received.
Signature of Chief Elected Official
(SAMPLE, NOT FOR SIGNATURE)
Date:
Signature of Chief Financial Officer
Date:
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Georgia Greenspace Annual Certification Form
Instructions for Completion
The terms of the Grant Award Agreement require each local government receiving a grant from
the Georgia Greenspace Trust Fund to provide an annual certification form to the Department of
Natural Resources certifying that all lands purchased entirely or partially with Georgia
Greenspace Trust Funds, or interest earned thereon, continue to be used for a Georgia Greenspace
Program purpose. This annual certification form should be submitted to the Department of
Natural Resources at the time the Grantee submits its annual audit to the state as provided in
O.c.G.A. S 36-81-7. Questions concerning the preparation and submission ofthis form should be
referred to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources-Greenspace Program (404) 656-5165.
Instructions for Completion:
I. First Row, First Column: Insert the name of the local government receiving the Grant
Award.
2. First Row, Second Column: Under the Greenspace Program in effect during the majority
of the reporting year, if any, what is the total acreage goal for permanently protected
Greenspace in the reporting entity's jurisdiction. If there is no Greenspace Program in
effect currently, indicate NONE.
3. First Row, Third Column: Indicate the total acreage goal for permanently protected
Greenspace in the reporting entity's jurisdiction under the most recent Greenspace
Program in effect prior to the current Program, or if there is no current program, the most
recent Greenspace Program. Ifthe goal was the same as the current year information,
indicate SAME.
4. Second Row, Second tolumn: Indicate the total acres of Greenspace lands permanently
protected during the reporting year using Greenspace Trust Funds. Additionally, indicate
the total acres of Greenspace lands permanently protected during the reporting year using
any other means than Greenspace Trust Funds. This would include donations of land to
the program, acquisition of lands using other sources of funds, achieving permanent legal
protection on lands already publicly owned, increases in State or Federal lands in the
jurisdiction that meet the requirements of the Greenspace Program, recording of private
conservation easements on land which meet the requirements of the Greenspace Program,
or other means by which permanent legal protection has been achieved on lands meeting
one or more of the statutory goals of the Georgia Greenspace Program.
5. Second Row, Third Column: Indicate the total acres of Greenspace lands permanently
protected during previous years using Georgia Greenspace Trust Funds. Additionally,
indicate the total acres of Greenspace lands permanently protected during previous years
using any other means than Georgia Greenspace Trust Funds.
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6. Third Row, Second Column: For the reporting year, indicate the Georgia Greenspace
Trust Funds available to and used by the Grantee. Indicate the balance of unspent funds
from previous awards as well as any award made during the reporting year. This
information should be specific to each award received. For example during FY 2001 a
county may have received an initial grant of $400,000 on March 15,2001 and a
supplemental grant of$32,000 on June 15,2001, then for State FY 2002, before any of
the FY 200 1 funds were spent, the county received the FY 2002 initial grant of $420,000
on August 15, 2002. The amount of each award, the date of the award, the interest
earned on that specific award should be indicated. It is recommended that the oldest
grant money be expended first.
7. Third Row, Third Column: Indicate the Georgia Greenspace Trust Funds available and
used by the Grantee in previous years. . This information may reflect totals awarded
during previous years without breaking it out to initial and supplemental awards during
each year. The amount of interest earned should be indicated. Expenditures indicated in
this column may also be expressed as totals, prior to the current reporting year.
8. Fourth Row, Second Column: For the reporting year, indicate each parcel or interest in
land acquired entirely or partially with Georgia Greenspace Trust Funds. Provide the
date the interest in land was acquired, the identifying parcel name or number, the number
of acres involved, the amount of Greenspace Funds expended, the legal interest acquired
(such as a fee simple interest, purchased development rights, a conservation or scenic
easement), and the statutory goal the acquired property serves. Additional sheets may be
used to provide this information.
9. Fourth Row, Third Column: Attach the parcel information for previous year's
acquisitions. These may be attached as copies of previous year's submittals.
10. Attach to the certification form a copy of the most recent annual audit of the
jurisdiction's capital accounts, which reflects all assets acquired using state greenspace
grant funds.
11. Signature lines are provided for both the Chief Elected Official and Chief Financial
Officer. The approp~ate officials should sign and date the form.
12. Mail the Georgia Greenspace Annual Certification Form, with one copy of the annual
audit of Grantee's Community Greenspace Trust Fund, to:
Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Greenspace Program Office
7 Martin Luther King, Jr., Drive, S.W., Room 146
Atlanta, Georgia 30334-4002
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