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1995- 09 -26. Special Council Meeting
Mayor James P. Locklear called the special meeting to order
stating that the purpose of the meeting is to set the 1995
millage rate. The following members of Council were present:
Katrina Hughes, Jack Youmans, William Remeta, Mariann Wildi, and
Phil O'Dell. City Attorney Edward Hughes was present to represent
the City in any legal issues.
City Administrator Fripp explained her memo of September 8th
concerning the recommendation on lowing the millage by (1/2) one -
half mil. Mrs. Fripp said that when she came to work in 1977 the
millage was 27 and she is proud of the wonderful record that
Tybee Island has presented. Mrs. Fripp also explained that the
rate we set tonight will affect the 95 budget.
Councilmember Hughes said that the $1,016,000.00 does not
include appeals to Chatham County.
Councilmember O'Dell stated that 1 mil equal $100,000.00, we
spend more than that in one meeting. There is around $890,000.00
in the reserve account.
Councilmember Hughes told Council about the emergency work
concerning storm drainage and sewer lines.
Councilmember Remeta said a lot of work needs to be done,
but the City can not do it all at one time. The more money you
have the more money you spend. Councilmember Remeta said that he
is in favor of a reduction of 1 mill.
Councilmember Hughes said that if we decrease the millage
rate, who are you going to lay off.
Councilmember Youmans said that we only lost $10,000.00 from
appeals last year.
Councilmember Hughes said you need to think about the
appeals and those people who don't pay their taxes.
Councilmember O'Dell said 1 mil reduction won't break us. We
have more money than we need.
Councilmember Youmans said that the City does not need to
tax people in order to put money away in the bank.
Councilmember Wildi said when you are selective then a lot
of things get behind, $3.00 to $5.00 a month is not going to hurt
anyone.
Walter Parker said that Council should listen to City
Administrator Fripp, stating that everyone wants taxes lowered.
Do not let politics be in your decision.
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Councilmember Youmans told Mr. Parker that he sounds like
Phil O'Dell. Mr. Youmans said that last year he had recommended a
reduction of 1 mil, which did not pass, and we still have new
equipment and money in the bank.
Councilmember Hughes said she recommended $820,000 in the
budget for real estate tax revenue but that the department could
not meet the budget, so Council raised the projected income to
$890,000.00. Ms. Hughes asked what department are you going to
cut? We need 13% to 25% in reserve.
Councilmember Remeta said expenditures like the phone system
and the computers at the police station has got to stop.
Mayor Locklear said that payment for those expenditures are
spread out over a 3 year span.
Councilmember Youmans moved to adopt the resolution and set
the millage rate for 1995 at .00891. Councilmember O'Dell
seconded. Vote by Council was 3 in favor (Youmans, Remeta,
O'Dell); 2 opposed (Hughes, Wildi).
Mayor Locklear adjourned the meeting.
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Mayor James P. Locklear
Clerk of Council, JRB
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PROPERTY TAX DIVISION
209 TRINITY- WASHINGTON BUILDING
ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30334
TYBEE ISLAND, ,GEORGIA Date SEPTEMBER 27, 19 95
(NAIVE OF crry
City Cleric JACQUELYN R. BROWN
Address
PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE NAME
P. 0. BOX 2749
TYBEE ISLAND, GEORGIA 31328 -2749
Phone No. ( 912 ) 786 -4573
In order that your County Tax Commissioner may provide us with the rates for the motorvehicle pre - bills, railroad equipment companies,
distribution of real estate transfer tax funds, and other statistical information, please state in the blank below the rate of taxation which has
been levied by the proper authorities for the year above named. Please retum the completed form to your County Tax Commissioner.
Fill in the blanks below, showing your city tax rate for the current year. If you have any questions on how this form is to be completed,
please call (404) 656 -4242 or your County Tax Commissioner.
IT IS IMPORTANT THAT THIS FORM BE FILLED IN AND RETURNED TO THE COUNTY TAX COMMISSIONER
AS SOON AS THE RATE IS LEVIED
This is to certify that the tax rate indicated below is the official 19 95 rate that is applicable to all property.
MILL RATE
City M&O
City Bond
City School M &O
City School Bond
Gross Rate
Deduct LO.S.T.
Roll Back Rate
Net Tax Rate
13.98
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0
0
13.98
5.07
8.91
ALL CRIES RECEIVING PAYMENTS FROM LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX (LO.S.T.) MUST SHOW A MILL RATE ROLL BACK.
Please express the rate in terms of mills. For example: If your city is levying a gross rate of 7 mills, put 7 in the blank rather than the decimal
equivalent .007.
IF YOUR CITY ASSESSMENT RATE IS OTHER THAN 40% PLEASE STATE PERCENTAGE.
Does your City grant homestead and property exemptions, if so please describe exemptions, (amount, who qualifies, etc.).
DISABLED VETERANS ONLY $38,000.00
Fill in name of County or Counties in which your City is located
CHATHAM COUNTY
Official signature
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CITY TREASURER
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FROM : Sallie A. Hagen, C.P.A. PHONE NO. : 912 898 8838
CITY OF TYBEE ISLAND, GEORGIA
MILLAGE WORKSHEET
1995
REAL PROPERTY PERSONAL PROP.
Gross Digest $237,642,229 $5.133,640
Less Estimated Exemptions $8,889,570 $130,000
Taxable Digest Value $228,752,859 $5,003,640
Times 40% assessed Value $91,501,064 $2,001,456
Value of 1 mill $91,501 $2,001
COMPUTATION OF SALES TAX ROLLBACK :
1994 LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX 8474,335
DIVIDED SY VALUE OF 1 MILL $93,503
ALES TAX ROLLBACK RATE 5.07 MILLS
COMPUTATION OF TAX RgVENUE AT 8.91 MILLS ( reduction of 1 mill from prior year)
Total assessed value of dlgast $93,502,520
Approved Millage 8.91 MILLS
Estimated Tax Billing $926,610
Less 3% Allow for Uncoilertibles: $27,798
Estimated Tax Revenue at 9.91 Mille $896,812 MILLS
Budget- Property Taxes- 1995 $890,000
Estimated Budget Overage $8,812
RECAP OF MIL.LAOE RATES:
GROSS MILLAGE 13.98 MILLS
I GALES TAX ROLL -BACK RATE ----�._„
5.07 MILLS
NET MILLAGE 8.91 MILLS
CALCULATED BY S. HAGEN, CPA
LAST UPDATED: SEPTEMBER 27, 1995
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