
| The FY09 Mayor’s Recommended Budget has been submitted to the Commission for review as required by law. The Mayor’s Recommended Budget proposes a millage rate of 13.30 for 2008, an increase of 0.50 of a mill, however, changes in current property assessments will result in an overall increase in property taxes by 9.7%. Pursuant to the requirements of Georgia Law (OCGA 48-5-32), three public hearings will be held during May to comply with the Taxpayer Bill of Rights passed by the Georgia General Assembly in 1999:
Public comments will also be taken at the following Mayor and Commission meetings that have the FY09 Budget on the agenda. A vote on the FY09 Budget is planned for Tuesday, June 5:
The FY09 recommended budget can be found on the Athens-Clarke County Web site in the Finance section of the Online Documents. Copies of the budget are available for inspection during normal office hours at the following locations:
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