DAWSON COUNTY, Ga – Finance Director Hayden Wiggins has calculated the 2020 millage rate to be 8.51 mils and city officials are expected to unanimously approve a roll back that relieves city residents of the burden of paying city taxes when City Council meets Monday (Aug. 17) at 5 p.m.

Council approved a FY ‘20-’21 General Fund budget of $$1,879,698 in June that included the 14 percent budget cuts recommended by Gov. Brian Kemp. The overall budget is $5,891,758.

Items expected to be approved under the Consent Agenda include:

• The Coronavirus Relief Fund Resolution;
• Ratification of Coronavirus Relief Fund Agreement Signed by Mayor Eason;
• Lease Contract for Wide Format Printer/Scanner for Planning and Zoning Department;
• Change Order for Modifications to Well

Under New Business, council will consider a SPLOST VI budget amendment in the amount of $456,657 for the over encumbered account for Main Street Park and the Farmers Market, bringing the expenditure total to $2,269,569.

During the Work Session, council will discuss the 53rd Annual Mountain Moonshine Festival and the Operational Efficiency study.

City Manager Bob Bolz and Wiggins will provide departmental reports.

 

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