AN ORDINANCE
NO. _________

AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2013 BEGINNING JULY 1, 2012 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2013, FOR CERTAIN FUNDS OF THE CONSOLIDATED GOVERNMENT OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, AND APPROPRIATING THE AMOUNTS SHOWN IN EACH BUDGET.

THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA HEREBY ORDAINS, AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1.

The annual Operating and Capital Improvement Budget for FY13 proposed in the total amount of $266,935,923 is approved and adopted in accordance with the Columbus Charter, Section 7-402 and outlined in Sections 2 thru 16 of this ordinance.
SECTION 2.

The General Fund Budget proposed in the amount of $154,358,548 for the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, covering the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2012 and ending June 30, 2013, is hereby approved and adopted as the budget for the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, for general fund purposes.
SECTION 3.

The Local Option Sales Tax Fund Budget proposed in the amount of $35,000,000 for the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, covering the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2012 and ending June 30, 2013, is hereby approved and adopted as the budget for the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, for public safety and infrastructure purposes.

SECTION 4.

The Stormwater (Sewer) Fund Budget proposed in the amount of $5,105,143 for the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, covering the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2012 and ending June 30, 2013, is hereby approved and adopted as the budget for the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, for stormwater fund services.

SECTION 5.

The Paving Fund Budget proposed in the amount of $14,513,888 for the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, covering the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2012 and ending June 30, 2013, is hereby approved and adopted as the budget for the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, for street and roadway improvement purposes.

SECTION 6.

The Medical Center Fund Budget proposed in the amount of $13,659,756 for the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, covering the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2012 and ending June 30, 2013, is hereby approved and adopted as the budget for the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, for the annual appropriation to the Medical Center for indigent medical care.

SECTION 7.

The Integrated Waste Management Fund Budget proposed in the amount of $10,190,000 for the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, covering the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2012 and ending June 30, 2013, is hereby approved and adopted as the budget for the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, to provide solid waste management services.

SECTION 8.

The Emergency Telephone Fund Budget proposed in the amount of $3,558,592 for the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, covering the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2012 and ending June 30, 2013, is hereby approved and adopted as the budget for the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, to provide for the operation of the E911 Center.
SECTION 9.

The Civic Center Fund Budget proposed in the amount of $6,317,000 for the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, covering the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2012 and ending June 30, 2013, is hereby approved and adopted as the budget for the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, to provide for the operation of the Civic Center.

SECTION 10.

The Debt Service Fund Budget proposed in the amount of $11,976,222 for the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, covering the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2012 and ending June 30, 2013, is hereby approved and adopted as the budget for the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, for Debt Service purposes.

SECTION 11.

The Transportation Fund Budget proposed in the amount of $5,990,552 for the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, covering the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2012 and ending June 30, 2013, is hereby approved and adopted as the budget for the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, for the provision of public transportation.

SECTION 12.

The Parking Management Fund Budget proposed in the amount of $374,024 for the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, covering the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2012 and ending June 30, 2013, is hereby approved and adopted as the budget for the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, for the provision of public parking.

SECTION 13.

The Bull Creek Budget proposed in the amount of $1,455,946 for the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, covering the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2012 and ending June 30, 2013, is hereby approved and adopted as the budget for the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, to provide for the operation of Bull Creek Golf Course.

SECTION 14.

The Oxbow Creek Budget proposed in the amount of $525,200 for the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, covering the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2012 and ending June 30, 2013, is hereby approved and adopted as the budget for the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, to provide for the operation of Oxbow Creek Golf Course.
SECTION 15.

The Columbus Iron Works Convention and Trade Center Budget proposed in the amount of $2,866,272 for the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia covering the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2012 and ending June 30, 2013, is hereby approved and adopted as the budget for the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, for the operation of the Columbus Iron Works Convention and Trade Center.

SECTION 16.

The Economic Development Authority Budget proposed in the amount of $1,044,780 for the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, covering the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2012 and ending June 30, 2013, is hereby approved and adopted as the budget for the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, for the provision of Economic Development activities.
SECTION 17.

The Health and Life Insurance Budget proposed in the amount of $23,000,000 for the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, covering the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2012 and ending June 30, 2013, is hereby approved and adopted as the budget for the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, to provide for the administration of health and life insurance.

SECTION 18.

The Risk Management Budget proposed in the amount of $4,100,000 for the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, covering the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2012 and ending June 30, 2013, is hereby approved and adopted as the budget for the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, to provide for the operation of risk management activities.

SECTION 19.

The Workforce Investment Act (WIA), formerly the Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA), Budget proposed in the amount of $3,306,419 for the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, covering the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2012 and ending June 30, 2013, is hereby approved and adopted as the budget for the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, to provide for the administration of the of Workforce Investment Act (WIA) activities.

SECTION 20.

The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Budget proposed in the amount of $1,497,261 for the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, covering the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2012 and ending June 30, 2013, is hereby approved and adopted as the budget for the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, to provide for the administration of the of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) activities.

SECTION 21.

Within the overall budget limitations, authority is hereby delegated to the City Manager, or the Finance Director when acting on the authority delegated by the City Manager, to effect such intra-fund transfers of appropriation and revenue anticipation as may be deemed necessary to the effective performance and delivery of services approved herein. Under no circumstances, however, may the total budget of any Fund, except WIA and CDBG, contained in this Ordinance be increased or decreased without Council approval. Authority is extended to the City Manager, or the Finance Director on the authority delegated by the City Manager to effect any carryovers necessary for the continued operation of WIA and CDBG.
SECTION 22.

The Cost Allocation Plan for FY13, which has been filed with the Clerk of Council, is hereby approved for use during the 2013 fiscal year in a total amount of $2,681,289.

Fund Being Charged
FY13 Charges
LOST Fund (Public Safety)
$190,583
LOST Fund (Infrastructure)
44,638
Stormwater (Sewer) Fund
213,974
Paving Fund
721,235
Integrated Waste Management
759,750
Emergency Telephone
126,721
CDBG Fund
28,878
UDAG Fund
1,034
Economic Development Fund
0
HOME Program Fund
19,501
Multi-Government Fund:
Transportation Planning RSVP Grant
Parents as Teachers Grant
US Army CYS Strong
7,040
3,212
3,028
4,646
Civic Center Fund
136,993
Job Training Fund
133,749
Metro Drug Task Force
1,883
Neighborhood Stabilization Fund
7,662
Transportation Fund
136,862
Parking Authority Fund
17,193
Trade Center Fund
76,930
Bull Creek Golf Course
33,131
Oxbow Creek Golf Course
12,646
Total Charges
$2,681,289
SECTION 23.

The City Manager or his designee is authorized to make adjustments of cost allocation charges as may be deemed appropriate.
SECTION 24.

Extend the period of emergency or war continued in Resolution No. 392-03 from July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013.
SECTION 25.

The following position changes are hereby adopted as part of the FY13 Budget and are as follows:

NEW POSITIONS: General Fund - Engineering (1) Traffic Control Center Operator – PT (TBD)
General Fund – Clerk of Council (1) Admin Secretary – PT (G10)
General Fund – Public Services (1) Volunteer Coordinator ACCC – PT (G13)
General Fund – Parks & Recreation (1) Recreation Specialist II (G13)
General Fund – Parks & Recreation (2) Recreation Center Leaders (G2) – PT
LOST – Sheriff (1) Lieutenant (G20) LOST – Juvenile Drug Court (1) Juvenile Drug Court Coordinator (G18) Integrated Waste – Public Services (1) Heavy Equipment Operator (G13)
Capital Projects (1) Supervisor/Plumber II (G16) for CSC
(1) Electrician II (G14) for CSC

RECLASSIFIED POSITIONS effective July 7, 2013: LOST – Probate Court (1) Deputy Clerk II (G12) to Permit/Licensing Paving Fund – Public Services (1) Street Division Manager (G21 to G23)
Civic Center (2) PT Arena Tech I (G9) to Civic Center (2) FT Arena Tech I (G9) to
DELETED POSITIONS:
LOST – Sheriff (2) Mental Health Counselors (G16) Ice Rink (1) Ice Rink Manager (G19)


PAY ADJUSTMENTS effective July 7, 2013:
Mayor’s Office (1) Admin Secretary (G10A to G10D)
City Manager’s Office (1) Asst to the City Manager (G22F to G22H) (1) Web Developer (G17A to G17C)

*Positions approved by City Council at a Regular Council Meeting in FY12.
SECTION 26.

The University of Georgia Pay Plan for Salary and Wages is hereby adopted as part of the FY13 Budget and is incorporated herein by reference. Effective July 7, 2012, a 2% increase for employees in positions eligible for membership in the Pension Plan; Effective January 5, 2013, a .5% increase for all classified positions. Effective January 1, 2013, retirees will receive a .25% increase.
SECTION 27.

All supplements included in gross pay as income for the purposes of calculating Pension benefits will be adjusted by 2% effective July 7, 2012.
SECTION 28.

No new employee shall be hired between July 1, 2012 and July 6, 2012. No promotion, reclassification or pay adjustment shall be effective prior to July 7, 2012 for FY13.

SECTION 29.

The Pay Plan adopted by Columbus Ordinance No. 06-40 amended by Ordinance No. 06-87 defined a sign-on bonus for public safety officers effective June 30, 2006 for five years. The sign-on bonus of $2,000 shall be extended for FY2013.
SECTION 30.

All requests for funding from the Columbus Consolidated Government for new facilities and systems will be supported by a tentative operating and business plan for such facility or system which shall be presented to, reviewed by and approved by Council before such project is approved for funding in this budget.

SECTION 31.

All requests for funding by agencies receiving grants funded by the Columbus Consolidated Government must be made to Columbus Council during the annual budget process. Nothing herein shall prevent the Mayor, City Manager or Finance Director from recommending mid-year budget amendments to the Council. In emergency situations, the Mayor, City Manager or Finance Director may also recommend to Council additional funding outside the budget process for various departments, agencies, boards, authorities or other entities associated with the city.
SECTION 32.

The minimum budget requirements set forth in O.C.G.A. Title 36, Chapter 81, are hereby adopted.
SECTION 33.

All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed.
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Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia, held on the 12th day of June, 2012; introduced a second time at a regular meeting held on the day of June, 2012 and adopted at said meeting by the affirmative vote of members of said Council.

Councilor Allen voting .
Councilor Baker voting__________________.
Councilor Barnes voting_________________.
Councilor Davis voting__________________.
Councilor Henderson voting______________.
Councilor Huff voting___________________.
Councilor McDaniel voting_______________.
Councilor Thomas voting_________________.
Councilor Pugh voting___________________.
Councilor Woodson voting_______________.


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Tiny Washington, Clerk of Council Teresa Pike Tomlinson, Mayor