On August 5, the council ratified an updated version of the intergovernmental agreement that Mayor Almagno had already signed, voting 4-0. Work-session materials for the amended agreement covered the broader countywide SPLOST VIII package, including authorization for up to $52,000,000 in bonds for a new Habersham County jail, and listed Baldwin's project total revised to $3,612,790.
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Baldwin council approves SPLOST VIII project list, later ratifies amended county agreement
The city's share of a countywide sales tax for capital projects goes before Habersham County voters in November.
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August 5, 2025: Ratification of SPLOST VIII IGA with Modifications with Habersham County
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The story
At a July 8 work session, City Manager Woodmaster presented Baldwin's proposed project list for SPLOST VIII, which Habersham County wanted to put before voters on November's referendum.
The Baldwin City Council approved the SPLOST VIII project list that same day and authorized the mayor to sign the intergovernmental agreement with Habersham County, on a 5-0 vote. Council documents listed the city's project total at $3,613,004.
On August 5, the council ratified an updated version of the intergovernmental agreement that Mayor Almagno had already signed, voting 4-0. Work-session materials for the amended agreement covered the broader countywide SPLOST VIII package, including authorization for up to $52,000,000 in bonds for a new Habersham County jail, and listed Baldwin's project total revised to $3,612,790.
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ApprovedconfirmedRatification of SPLOST VIII Intergovernmental Agreement with Modifications
A motion was made by Alice Venter to ratify the updated SPLOST VIII IGA as
signed by Mayor Almagno with a second by Kerri Davis. Motion Carried 4-0.
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Ratification of SPLOST VIII Intergovernmental Agreement with Modifications
A motion was made by Alice Venter to ratify the updated SPLOST VIII IGA as signed by Mayor Almagno with a second by Kerri Davis. Motion Carried 4-0.
Appeared on agendaproposedSPLOST VIII Intergovernmental Agreement (sales tax continuation, jail bonds, and City of Baldwin SPLOST projects)
to authorize the issuance of up to $52,000,000 in aggregate principal amount of general obligation bonds to finance the new Habersham County Jail
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SPLOST VIII Intergovernmental Agreement (sales tax continuation, jail bonds, and City of Baldwin SPLOST projects)
to authorize the issuance of up to $52,000,000 in aggregate principal amount of general obligation bonds to finance the new Habersham County Jail
Appeared on agendaproposedRatification of SPLOST VIII IGA with Modifications
Ratification of SPLOST VIII IGA with Modifications
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Ratification of SPLOST VIII IGA with Modifications
Ratification of SPLOST VIII IGA with Modifications
Appeared on agendaproposedSPLOST VIII Intergovernmental Agreement with Habersham County and municipalities
The SPLOST VIII Account, the subaccounts created herein, and the City Proceeds Accounts shall
be used exclusively for the purposes set forth in this Agreement.
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SPLOST VIII Intergovernmental Agreement with Habersham County and municipalities
The SPLOST VIII Account, the subaccounts created herein, and the City Proceeds Accounts shall be used exclusively for the purposes set forth in this Agreement.
Appeared on agendaproposedRatification of SPLOST VIII intergovernmental agreement with modifications
Ratification of SPLOST VIII IGA with Modifications
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Ratification of SPLOST VIII intergovernmental agreement with modifications
Ratification of SPLOST VIII IGA with Modifications
DiscusseddiscussedRatification of SPLOST VIII IGA with Modifications with Habersham County
Woodmaster's recommendation was for the Council to ratify the Mayor's authorization to sign the amended IGA in today's council meeting
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Ratification of SPLOST VIII IGA with Modifications with Habersham County
Woodmaster's recommendation was for the Council to ratify the Mayor's authorization to sign the amended IGA in today's council meeting
DiscusseddiscussedSPLOST VIII Project List submission to Habersham County
Woodmaster presented a proposed project list for the upcoming SPLOST VIil, which
Habersham County would like to put on November's referendum.
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SPLOST VIII Project List submission to Habersham County
Woodmaster presented a proposed project list for the upcoming SPLOST VIil, which Habersham County would like to put on November's referendum.
Appeared on agendaproposedSPLOST VIII Project List
Discussion of SPLOST VIII Project List
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SPLOST VIII Project List
Discussion of SPLOST VIII Project List
Appeared on agendaproposedSPLOST VIII Project List
Consideration/Approval of SPLOST VIII Project List
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SPLOST VIII Project List
Consideration/Approval of SPLOST VIII Project List
ApprovedconfirmedSPLOST VIII Project List and Habersham County SPLOST VIII IGA
A motion was made by Kerri Davis to approve the SPLOST VIII Project List
and to authorize the Mayor to approve the Habersham County SPLOST VIII IGA
with a second by Maarten Venter. Motion Carried 5-0.
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SPLOST VIII Project List and Habersham County SPLOST VIII IGA
A motion was made by Kerri Davis to approve the SPLOST VIII Project List and to authorize the Mayor to approve the Habersham County SPLOST VIII IGA with a second by Maarten Venter. Motion Carried 5-0.
Appeared on agendaproposedSPLOST VIII project list for City of Baldwin
Consideration/Approval of SPLOST VIII Project List
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SPLOST VIII project list for City of Baldwin
Consideration/Approval of SPLOST VIII Project List
Appeared on agendaproposedSPLOST VIII project list
4. Discussion of SPLOST VIII Project List
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SPLOST VIII project list
4. Discussion of SPLOST VIII Project List
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