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Updated 5/12/2008

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• Auditor
  • Review of Probation Services for Athens-Clarke County State & Municipal Courts (March 2007)
  • Review of the Municipal Court Operations (January 2007)
  • Review of the Classic Center (August 2006)
  • Review of the Overtime Usage Within the Sheriff's Office (May 2005)
  • Preliminary Review of Athens-Clarke County Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Program (June 3, 2005)
• Board of Elections
  • New! 2008 Voter Information Guide
  • District Maps
    • Athens-Clarke County Commission Districts
    • Clarke County School Districts
    • Georgia State House Districts
    • Georgia State Senate Districts
    • Georgia U.S. Congressional Districts
    • Georgia House & Commission District Precinct Lines
• Building Inspection [see also: Community Protection Division]
• Central Services [see also: Animal Control; Landscape Management]
  • Special Events Permit Application and Ordinance (updated 2/25/08)
  • Sidewalk Vending & Sidewalk Sales Application
  • Sidewalk Cafe Application
  • Government Facility Use Information
    • Facility Listing [not including Leisure Services]
    • Facility Policies
    • Facility Application
    • Facility Agreement
• Clerk of Commission
  • NEW! Unofficial Summary of Mayor & Commission Action on Agenda Items for Tuesday, May 6 Regular Session [ Note: Once a meeting's minutes are officially approved by the Mayor & Commission, the minutes will replace the unoffical summary.]
  • NEW! Tentative Agenda for Mayor & Commission Tuesday, May 6, 2008 Regular Session
    • Regular Session Agenda & Comment Form (small PDF file with agenda only and links to individual agenda items
  • NEW! Application for Openings on Boards, Authorities & Commissions (due May 16)
  • Mayor & Commission District Map
  • Mayor & Commission Contact Information One Sheet [Updated 2/18/08]
  • Mayor & Commission Special Called Session and Regular Session Meeting Minutes (PDF). Select a date below and click 'View.' [Note: Minutes are on legal-sized 8.5" x 14" paper.]
    
    2008 Meetings - Select One 01-02-07 - Regular Session 02-05-08 - Regular Session 02-21-08 - Special Called Session
    2007 Meetings - Select One 01-02-07 - Regular Session 01-18-07 - Special Called Session 02-06-07 - Regular Session 02-22-07 - Special Called Session 03-06-07 - Regular Session 03-20-07 - Special Called Session 03-22-07 - Special Called Session 04-03-07 - Regular Session 05-01-07 - Regular Session 05-10-07 - Special Called Session 05-17-07 - Special Called Session 05-22-07 - Special Called Session 06-05-07 - Regular Session 06-21-07 - Special Called Session 07-03-07 - Regular Session 08-07-07 - Regular Session 08-23-07 - Special Called Session 09-04-07 - Regular Session 09-19-07 - Special Called Session 10-02-07 - Regular Session 11-06-07 - Regular Session 12-04-07 - Regular Session 12-13-07 - Special Called Session
    2006 Meetings - Select One 01-03-06 - Regular Session 01-25-06 - Special Called Session 02-07-06 - Regular Session 02-23-06 - Special Called Session 03-07-06 - Special Called Session 03-07-06 - Regular Session 03-23-06 - Special Called Session 03-23-06 - Special Called Session 2 04-04-06 - Regular Session 05-02-06 - Regular Session 05-11-06 - Special Called Session 05-18-06 - Special Called Session 05-18-06 - Special Called Session 2 05-23-06 - Special Called Session 06-06-06 - Special Called Session 06-06-06 - Regular Session 06-22-06 - Special Called Session 07-05-06 - Regular Session 07-20-06 - Special Called Session 08-01-06 - Regular Session 08-17-06 - Special Called Session 09-05-06 - Regular Session 10-03-06 - Regular Session 10-19-06 - Special Called Session 11-08-06 - Regular Session 11-14-06 - Special Called Session 12-06-06 - Regular Session
    2005 Meetings - Select One 01-04-05 - Regular / Org. Session 02-01-05 - Regular Session 02-17-05 - Special Called Session 02-18-05 - Special Called Session 03-01-05 - Special Called Session & Regular Session 03-18-05 - Special Called Session 03-29-05 - Special Called Session 04-05-05 - Regular Session 04-21-05 - Special Called Session 05-03-05 - Regular Session 05-12-05 - Special Called Session 05-19-05 - Special Called Session 05-24-05 - Special Called Session 06-07-05 - Regular Session 06-13-05 - Special Called Session 06-23-05 - Special Called Session 06-30-05 - Special Called Session 07-05-05 - Regular Session 08-02-05 - Regular Session 08-09-05 - Special Called Session 08-18-05 - Special Called Session 09-06-05 - Regular Session 09-22-05 - Special Called Session 1 09-22-05 - Executive Session 09-22-05 - Special Called Session 2 10-04-05 - Regular Session 11-01-05 - Regular Session 12-06-05 - Special Called Session 12-06-05 - Regular Session

    2004 Meetings - Select One 01-06-04 - Regular Session 01-22-04 - Special Called Session 02-03-04 - Regular Session 02-19-04 - Special Called Session 03-02-04 - Regular Session 03-18-04 - Special Called Session 04-06-04 - Regular Session 05-04-04 - Regular Session 05-13-04 - Special Called Session 05-18-04 - Special Called Session 05-20-04 - Special Called Session 05-24-04 - Special Called Session 06-01-04 - Regular Session 06-08-04 - Special Called Session 06-17-04 - Special Called Session 07-06-04 - Regular Session 07-22-04 - Special Called Session 08-03-04 - Regular Session 08-10-04 - Special Called Session 09-07-04 - Regular Session 09-23-04 - Special Called Session 10-05-04 - Special Called Session 10-05-04 - Regular Session 11-03-04 - Regular Session 11-18-04 - Special Called Session

    2003 Meetings - Select One 01-06-2003 - Special Called Session 01-07-2003 - Organizational Meeting 01-21-2003 - Special Called Session 02-04-2003 - Regular Session 02-18-2003 - Special Called Session 03-04-2003 - Regular Session [revised 6/24/03] 03-20-2003 - Special Called Session 04-01-2003 - Regular Session 04-08-2003 - Special Called Session 05-06-2003 - Special Called & Regular Session 05-08-2003 - Special Called Session 05-13-2003 - Special Called Session 05-20-2003 - Special Called Session 05-22-2003 - Special Called Session 06-03-2003 - Regular Session 06-10-2003 - Special Called Session 06-19-2003 - Special Called Session 07-01-2003 - Special Called & Regular Session 07-17-2003 - Special Called Session 08-05-2003 - Regular Session 08-21-2003 - Special Called Session 09-02-2003 - Regular Session 10-07-2003 - Regular Session 10-14-2003 - Special Called Session 10-23-2003 - Special Called Sessions (2) 11-04-2003 - Regular Session 11-20-2003 - Special Called Session 12-02-2003 - Regular Session 12-09-2003 - Special Called Session
  • Athens-Clarke County Code of Ordinances [searchable HTML]
• Commission (see Clerk of Commission)
• Community Protection Division
• Cooperative Extension Service
• Economic Development
  • Athens-Clarke County Growth Fund Brochure
  • Start Me Up: Small Business Guide for Athens-Clarke County [updated 8/10/07]
  • Tax Allocation District (TAD) information sheet
• Finance [see also: Purchasing]
  • New! FY09 Mayor's Recommended Budget [Budget Adoption Schedule]
    • Full FY09 Budget (369 pages - 2.57 M)
    • Cover & Section A - Introduction (12 pages)
    • Section B - Budget Summary (25 pages)
    • Section C - Department Operating Budgets (114 pages)
    • Section D - Capital Budget & Capital Improvement Plan (151 pages)
    • Section E - Budgets by Fund (32 pages)
    • Section F - Independent Agencies (5 pages)
    • Section G - Other Information & Section H Glossary (30 pages)
  • 2007 Comparison of Tax Mill Levies, Exemptions, and Taxes [This chart from February 2008 illustrates property taxes in comparies to other Georgia communities]
  • New Business Information Packet (includes Business Occupation Tax Application - commonly referred to as 'Business License' - Start Me Up: Small Business Guide for Athens-Clarke County and other information - updated 8/10/07)
  • Business Occupation Tax Application (commonly referred to as 'business license' - updated 8/8/07 - for both new & existing businesses)
  • FY08 Annual Operating & Capital Budget [July 1, 2007 - June 30, 2008]
    • Budget in Brief (summary booklet)
    • Full Budget (363 pages - 2.20 M
  • Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports (CAFR) for Fiscal Years:
    • FY07 | FY06 | FY05 | FY04 | FY03 | FY02
  • Archived Annual Operating & Capital Budgets (PLEASE NOTE: While every effort has been made to make the online versions of budgets similar to the printed versions, minor formatting discrepancies or page number differences between the two may exist.)
    • FY07 Annual Operating & Capital Budget [July 1, 2006 - June 30, 2007]
      • Full Budget (369 pages - 2.96 M)
    • FY06 Annual Operating & Capital Budget [July 1, 2005 - June 30, 2006]
      • Budget in Brief (summary booklet)
      • Full Budget (390 pages - 3.59 M)
    • FY05 Annual Operating & Capital Budget [July 1, 2004 - June 30, 2005]
      • Budget in Brief (summary booklet)
      • Full Budget
    • FY04 Annual Operating & Capital Budget [July 1, 2003 - June 30, 2004]
      • Budget in Brief (summary booklet)
      • Full Budget
    • FY2003 Annual Operating & Capital Budget [July 1, 2002 - June 30, 2003]
    • FY2002 Annual Operating & Capital Budget [July 1, 2001 - June 30, 2002]
• Excise Tax Return - Spiritious Liquor Sales By The Drink Form [Updated 01/13/06]
• Rental Motor Vehicle Excise Tax Form
• Fire & Emergency Services
  • Emergency Action Planning Guide (for Businesses)
• Human & Economic Development (HED)
  • Athens-Clarke County Growth Fund Brochure
  • Forms for agencies funded by HED can be found at the HED Web site
• Human Resources
  • Employment forms are available at the Human Resources Web site.
• Landscape Management
  • Community Tree Program Update Newsletter (January 2008)
  • Landmark Tree Information & Application
  • Tree Conservation Notes:
    • Drought Management
    • Utility Line Clearance Pruning
    • Trees & Water Quality
    • Trees & Air Quality
    • Oak Leaf Blister
    • Mistletoe
    • Vertical Mulching
    • How Old is My Tree?
    • 10 Important Things You Should Know About Trees
    • Crepemyrtle
  • Best Management Practices for Community Trees (1.5 M, 134 pages)
• Leisure Services
  • Note: More documents, including seasonal program guides, are available at www.accleisureservices.com.
  • Bear Hollow's "Bear Tracks" Publication - Winter 2008
  • Leisure Services Facilities Map
  • Memorial Park / Bear Hollow Master Plan
    • Memorial Park Overall Master Plan (SPLOST 2000: Project #14)
    • Memorial Park Master Plan Photo Simulations (SPLOST 2000: Project #14)
    • Bear Hollow Master Plan Option A (SPLOST 2000: Project #14)
    • Bear Hollow Master Plan Option B (SPLOST 2000: Project #14)
• Mayor & Commission (see Clerk of Commission)
• Municipal Court
  • Declaration of Domestic Partnership
• Organizational Development
  • Athens-Clarke County Organizational Chart (July 2006)
• Personnel (see Human Resources)
• Planning Department
  • Note: The Planning Department Web site contains downloads of the majority of their documents, including Landlord / Occupant Declaration of Compliance and Disclosure, Plans Review, Comprehensive Plan for Athens-Clarke County and the City of Winterville, Application for Subdivision of Property, Zoning Applications, Applications for Variances, Applications for Telecommunications Towers, Historic Preservation, Transportation and others.
  • Garage Sales Informational Brochure
  • Front Yard Parking Requirements Brochure
  • A Realtor's Question & Answer Guide to Athens-Clarke County Local Historic Districts & Landmarks [Historic Preservation Commission]
• Police
• Public Information Office
  • new! Street Scenes (Five Points Infrastructure Improvements) - May 9, 2008
  • NEW! Mosquito Control Program Presentation
  • NEW! ACCent Employee & Retiree Newsletter (May 2008)
  • ACC By the Numbers (informational factoid sheet - updated Jan. 2008)
  • ACC From A to Z: A Guide to Athens-Clarke County and Community Services [2008 Update]
    • Letter-sized print version
    • Online searchable version
  • Questions Frequently Asked By Tenants and Landlords [9th Edition - 2005] by Georgia Department of Community Affairs through a contract with Georgia Legal Services Program
  • Mosquito Control Documents
    • Mosquito Control Tips and Contacts Flyer (2007 Update)
  • Annual Reports
    • 2004
    • 2000
• Public Utilities
  • Outdoor Watering Special Use Permit [from accpublicutilities.com]
  • Special Drought Edition of Water Source Newsletter
  • Drought Management Report Presentation from the Oct. 25 Mayor & Commission Work Session (color | black & white)
  • 2006 Water Quality Report
  • Public Utilities Rates & Fees (as of October 1, 2007)
  • Water Restrictions Flyer & Background Information
  • Sworn Witness Statement of Outdoor Water Use
  • West Trail Creek Interceptor Area Proposed Sewer Pipeline Locations
  • East Trail Creek Interceptor Area Proposed Pipeline Locations
• Public Works [see: Transportation & Public Works]
• Purchasing
  • Bidder's List Application (to be on ACC's bid list - Updated 6/29/07)
• Solid Waste
  • Solid Waste Citizen's Advisory Committee Fact Sheet
• SPLOST
  • SPLOST documents - including the full 2003 Annual Report - are found in the SPLOST section of ACC Online, linked to specific projects. Their section is also available directly at www.splost.com.
• Transit
  • FY2005-2010 Transit Development Plan for the Athens Transit System
• Transportation & Public Works
  • Tallassee Road corridor Study documents (from March 24, 2008 public meeting)
    • Full package (Fact Sheets #1-#3, Level of Service Explanation)
    Stormwater Management Facility Inspection and Maintenance Agreement
  • Cedar Shoals Drive and North Avenue 3-lane conversion study documents (from March 17, 2008 public meeting)
    • Full package (comment form due March 31, maps, traffic data)
  • Hawthorne Avenue Reconstruction Documents (from March 5, 2008 public meeting)
    • Full package (comment form due March 14, description, traffic data)
  • Make Your Own Rain Barrel
  • Five Points Drainage Improvements Documents (from May 23, 2007 public meeting)
    • Full package (includes comment form & description - maps available for public viewing at Transportation & Public Works' Engineering Division - 706-613-3440)
  • Mitchell Bridge Road Documents (from March 26, 2007 public meeting)
    • Full package (includes agenda, comment form & maps below)
  • Barnett Shoals Road/Old Lexington Road Corridor Study Feb. 26, 2007 Public Meeting Documents
    • Full package (large file 22.9 megabytes) [includes agenda, comment sheet, developable land analysis methodology, traffic counts, cross sections, Barnett Shoals Rd. callout, and Old Lexington Rd. callout below]
    • Agenda & comment sheet
    • Developable land analysis methodology (5.77 megabytes)
    • Traffic counts
    • Cross sections
    • Barnett Shoals Road callout (8 megabytes)
    • Old Lexington Road callout (7.47 megabytes)
  • Park and Ride Lots Jan. 30, 2007 Public Meeting Documents (includes agenda, study, and comment form; aerial photo map available for viewing at Transportation & Public Works)
  • Neighborhood Traffic Management Program Documents (from May 31, 2006 Public Meeting)
  • Street Scenes (Five Points Water Improvements) - February 28, 2006
  • Transportation & Public Works Permit Application
  • Manual of Identification of Streams
  • Adopted Bicycle Master Plan Composite Map. Note: The maps are revised based on the March 4, 2003 Mayor & Commission meeting
  • Stormwater Complaint Form